The Padres scored twice in the ninth inning, defeating the Braves on a walk-off single by Wil Myers on Tuesday.
SoE: Draft’s impact can be quick
Two years after being drafted, Michael Conforto, Carlos Rodon and Aaron Nola have made their marks in the Major Leagues.
Nats score 8 unanswered, double up White Sox
Anthony Rendon and Bryce Harper drove in three runs apiece, and the Nationals scored eight unanswered runs in a 10-5 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox lost for the fourth straight time, dropped to 2-11 in their last 13, 6-19 in their last 25 and fell back to .500 after being 23-10 at one point this year.
Posey dealing with nerve irritation in thumb
Catcher Buster Posey was scratched from the Giants’ starting lineup in Tuesday night’s 5-3 loss vs. the Red Sox due to nerve irritation in his right thumb.
Carter’s HRs, 5 RBIs propel Brewers past A’s
Chris Carter homered twice to provide some breathing room for Brewers starter Zach Davies, who carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning of a 5-4 win over the A’s on Tuesday night at Miller Park.
Top GIFs: Baltimore melee leads way
Here are the Top 7 GIFs from Tuesday’s games, courtesy of @MLBgifs.
Desmond extends Rangers’ reign over Astros
Ian Desmond launched a two-run home run off Dallas Keuchel to break an eighth-inning tie and send the Rangers to their ninth win in their last 10 games, 4-3, over the Astros on Tuesday night
Cruz’s two homers propel Mariners past Tribe
Nelson Cruz smashed two home runs and Wade Miley threw seven scorels innings as the Mariners topped the Indians, 7-1, on Tuesday night at Safeco Field to snap Cleveland’s six-game winning streak.
Cruz proves doubters wrong with Mariners
Nelson Cruz has made a statement. After the 2014 season Cruz was a free agent, and he signed with the Mariners, ignoring the cynics who questioned whether he could survive, much less thrive in Safeco Field, a ballpark known to play on the mind of others over the years. Cruz hasn’t been the least bit intimidated by the deep fences and heavy air.
Clutch homer nothing new for Desmond
Ian Desmond’s two-run homer off Astros starter Dallas Keuchel in the eighth inning was just out of the reach of center fielder Carlos Gomez, and was the decider in the Rangers’ 4-3 win Tuesday night at Globe Life Park.
Five walk-offs highlight a wild Tuesday night
Tuesday was a big night for walk-offs across the Major Leagues, with five home teams coming up with game-ending hits to win in dramatic fashion.
Lincecum to make one more rehab start
Tim Lincecum had what appears to be another encouraging start for Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, striking out six batters in a five-inning, 95-pitch start against the Reno Aces — but apparently he needs more work.
You Votto Know: Joey’s HR helps Reds walk off
Joey Votto’s home run in the bottom of the ninth bailed out the Reds bullpen and gave Cincinnati a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park. The Reds have won five of their last six games.
Ellis among top prospect performers Tuesday
Braves No. 13 prospect Chris Ellis was among the top prospect performers Tuesday in the Minors.
Bucs extend mastery of Mets with DH sweep
The Mets came to PNC Park with a vaunted rotation and a pitching staff that owned the Majors’ second-lowest ERA. Yet it was the Pirates who imposed their will from the mound during Tuesday’s doubleheader, finishing the two-game sweep with a 3-1 win in the nightcap.
Greinke dazzles with 3-hit shutout vs. Rays
Zack Greinke continues to look more and more like the ace the D-backs hoped he would be. The right-handed starter tossed his first shutout since 2013 on Tuesday night at Chase Field in a 5-0 win over the Rays.
Brawltimore? Star gets plunked, O’s get even
Tempers flared and the benches cleared when Orioles third baseman Manny Machado charged the mound after being hit in the back by Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura in the fifth inning of the Orioles’ 9-1 victory on Tuesday.