Because it was oft-injured catcher Travis d’Arnaud, and not another player who left Saturday’s 7-5 loss to the Indians after being hit on his left elbow with a pitch, concern seemed only natural. But X-rays on d’Arnaud’s elbow were negative, and the Mets diagnosed him with only a bruise. He is day to day.
Dynamic duo: Price, Kimbrel star for Red Sox
When the Red Sox centered their entire offseason around landing the dominant starter-closer duo of David Price and Craig Kimbrel, they envisioned days like Saturday when even the heavy-hitting Blue Jays wouldn’t have much of a chance.
Crawford progresses, while Ryu has setback
The Dodgers had good news and bad news with rehabbing players Saturday, as Carl Crawford (back) finished a key part of his rehab while Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) saw a setback with a groin strain.
Shoe betcha! Dodger makes deal with fan
Don’t worry, he gave them back.
Felix ties team K record in win over Yanks
Felix Hernandez tied Hall of Famer Randy Johnson for the most strikeouts by a Mariners pitcher and Leonys Martin homered, helping to lead Seattle to a 3-2 victory over the Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Carlos Beltran drove in both New York runs.
Wainwright frustrated, confident he’ll regain form
Adam Wainwright’s frustration with his performance on the field, and some of the criticism off of it, was evident Saturday after he struggled once again.
Scuffling A-Rod believes big hits are around the corner
Alex Rodriguez said he has been “battling his mechanics” the last few days at the plate. But the Yankees’ designated hitter continues to believe that the big hits that will bust him out of his funk are right around the corner.
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Future Cy Young Award winner, Steph Curry?
Szczur’s success mitigating Schwarber’s loss
Kyle Schwarber’s season-ending injury will obviously test the Cubs depth throughout the season, but to this point, the transformation and maturation of outfielder Matt Szczur is making matters easier.
Wearing No. 42 special for Stroman
For the first time in his career, Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman was in a Major League uniform wearing No. 42 Friday on Jackie Robinson Day.
Beltre, Rangers happy to extend partnership
Third baseman Adrian Beltre is 37, but the Rangers had little concern about extending him for two more years through 2018.
E-Rod, Smith making progress in recoveries
Red Sox pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Carson Smith continue to take important steps as they recover from injuries sustained during Spring Training.
MLBPAA hosts clinic at Tropicana Field
Nearly 200 youth baseball players gathered at Tropicana Field Saturday morning to participate in a two-hour clinic conducted by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.
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Scully turns MadBum story into survival fable
Vin “Aesop” Scully.
Jackie Robinson Day tributes among top GIFs
Here are the top GIFs from Friday, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
Sluggers set to power way into weekend
Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. The players listed within this article could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Saturday.