It took several big hits for the Red Sox to climb back from an early deficit, but all they needed was a wild pitch to finally take the lead in Saturday’s 6-5 victory over the Yankees at Fenway Park.
Astros stick around; WC race gets packed
Thanks to a strong outing by Mike Fiers and a timely hit by Yulieski Gurriel, the Astros elevated themselves back into the thick of the American League Wild Card chase on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over the Mariners at Safeco Field.
Segura hits one of 2016’s unlikeliest HRs
D-backs second baseman Jean Segura’s third leadoff homer in five games barely cleared the left-field fence. In fact, it was one of the unlikeliest homers of the Statcast™ era (since 2015). Segura’s homer in the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the Dodgers at Chase Field had an exit velocity of 88.3 mph and a launch angle of 31 degrees, as projected by Statcast™.
Solarte mourns death of wife, returns home
Yuliett Pimentel Solarte, the wife of Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte, passed away on Saturday after complications from her fight against cancer. She was 31.
AL Wild Card race heats up on MLB.TV
The stakes are high for today’s series finale between the Mariners and Astros as both clubs try to remain in Wild Card contention.
Encarnacion set for big day at plate
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Trout makes young fan’s day with souvenir
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Hellickson’s gem hurts Marlins’ WC chances
The Marlins’ Wild Card hopes continue to plummet. The Phillies made sure of that, scoring five in the first and two more in the second off Marlins starter Jose Urena in an 8-0 win on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, clinching a win for the Phils both in their final set against the Marlins this year and in the season series.
Carrasco breaks hand, out for regular season
Two pitches into Saturday’s 1-0 walk-off win against the Tigers, Cleveland’s rotation was hit with a major setback.
Tribe employs MLB-record 9 pitchers in shutout
The bullpen phone rang a lot earlier than usual for the Indians on Saturday night. When bullpen coach Jason Bere answered the call in the first inning against the Tigers, manager Terry Francona had a message to deliver to his army of relievers.
Adrian Gonzalez heroically saved Clayton Kershaw from a foul ball
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Trumbo doesn’t play due to back spasms
Mark Trumbo, the Major League leader in home runs, wasn’t in the Orioles’ starting lineup for the second straight night in Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Rays as he deals with back spasms. The slugger was available to pinch-hit, but he wasn’t used.
Brewers top Cubs with monster mashes
When Cubs manager Joe Maddon arrived at Wrigley Field on Saturday, the first thing he checked was whether the home clubhouse still smelled of champagne. All he wanted to do after that was hand the ball to Jake Arrieta, but Ryan Braun spoiled the Cubs’ day.
Donaldson (hip) returns to playing at 3B
Josh Donaldson made his return to third base on Saturday night for the first time since he missed a recent three-game series vs. the Rays because of a hip injury.
Big leaguers join Day of Play in Brooklyn
In the middle of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on Saturday, Edgardo Alfonzo, Mickey Rivers and Andre Rienzo picked up Wiffle balls and started to pitch. The park was hosting Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play, and the three Major Leaguers were helping man MLB’s “Play Ball” booth.
Mets shut down deGrom; nerve surgery likely
Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom is likely finished for the season, and he is expected to undergo surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his right elbow, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said on Saturday.
Starlin strains hammy; Ellsbury injures knee
The Yankees’ long odds took a pair of hits on a painful Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park, which could have the club continuing its pursuit of a postseason berth without Starlin Castro and Jacoby Ellsbury.