What’s wrong with Shelby Miller? It’s the question of the moment in Arizona, as Miller has struggled badly (8.59 ERA, 11 outs in his last two outings) since joining the D-backs. Here’s three reasons why, and what he might do to fix it.
Central divisions shaping up as toughest in bigs
Say this about baseball, 2016. It’s hot in the middle. The middle of the country, that is. As April heads toward a close, a look at the competition within divisions shows that we’re right back where we were when the 2015 season ended.
Every Kershaw start is a can’t-miss event
Don’t miss one of history’s best at his peak.
Giants hang on to reward Bumgarner
Madison Bumgarner delivered a typical performance to halt an atypical losing streak Monday night as the San Francisco Giants outlasted the San Diego Padres, 5-4.
Walker whiffs 11 as Seattle holds off Astros
The Mariners got a sterling start from Taijuan Walker and made the most of their opportunities at the plate in a 3-2 victory over the Astros on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series between the American League West rivals at Safeco Field.
D-backs ride 9-run sixth, outslug Cardinals
The D-backs sent 14 men to the plate and scored nine runs in the sixth inning to erase an early deficit and beat the Cardinals, 12-7, on Monday night in the first game of a four-game set at Chase Field.
Arcia launches Twins to walk-off over Tribe
Oswaldo Arcia hit a walk-off solo shot off Indians reliever Zach McAllister in the ninth inning to lead the Twins to a 4-3 win Monday night at Target Field.
Joyce’s late jack helps Pirates trump Rockies
Matt Joyce greeted Rockies reliever Scott Oberg with a three-run homer in the seventh as the Pirates earned a 6-1 victory on Monday night in a series opener that saw a 30-minute rain delay in the second inning at Coors Field.
Stanton pads impressive Dodger Stadium resume
Give Giancarlo Stanton a second chance and the three-time All-Star is likely to make you pay. The Marlins right fielder did just that on Monday in a 3-2 win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Albert’s 2 bolts send him flying by Reggie
Albert Pujols passed Reggie Jackson for 13th on the All-time home run list with his 564th career home run on Monday. Then he added another home run, for No. 565.
Gallo, Garrett among top prospect performers Monday
Baseball’s No. 7 overall prospect Joey Gallo slugged his sixth and seventh home runs of the season on Monday, including a go-ahead blast in the top of the 12th inning to help push Triple-A Round Rock past Memphis, 6-5.
2-HR game from Miggy powers win for Zimm
Jordan Zimmermann allowed his first run as a Tiger, but Miguel Cabrera’s two-homer, four-hit game more than made up for it, ending Detroit’s four-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the A’s on Monday night at Comerica Park.
Stanton powers Miami win in LA homecoming
Like many times in the past, Giancarlo Stanton brought the power in his Southern California stompin’ grounds to drive the Marlins to a 3-2 win on Monday at Dodger Stadium. The right fielder was 2-for-3 with an RBI double and home run.
Archer fans 10, blanks O’s in first win
Chris Archer’s dominating pitching led the Rays (9-10) to a 2-0 win over the American League East-leading Orioles (11-7) Monday night at Tropicana Field.
Hoppy ending: White Sox win on odd out
The White Sox scored five runs and sent 11 batters to the plate in the seventh inning alone to steal a game away from the Blue Jays with a 7-5 victory on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Chicago has now won four consecutive games.
Pujols’ milestone homer tops Monday’s GIFs
Here are the Top 5 GIFs from Monday’s games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
Yanks ride Nathan’s no-no bid to victory
Nathan Eovaldi took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before giving up a leadoff single to Nomar Mazara, and the Yankees held on for a 3-1 victory over the Rangers on Monday night.