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Folty’s stellar start drops Giants two games back
Matt Kemp launched a three-run home run deep over the center-field fence and Mike Foltynewicz continued his mastery of the Giants this year as the Braves halted San Francisco’s brief winning streak with a 3-1 victory Saturday.
Sox topple Seattle on Quintana’s gem, 4 HRs
Jose Quintana continued his outstanding season with 7 2/3 strong innings on Saturday and this time he got some help from his friends as the White Sox rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field.
Price turning it on for crunch time
For just a moment, David Price interrupted Kansas City’s hot streak. The left-hander plowed through the Royals’ lineup for his fourth straight win and an 8-3 Red Sox victory on Saturday night at Fenway Park.
Kershaw to test back in simulated game
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will take the next step in his recovery from a herniated disk in his lower back on Tuesday, facing hitters in a simulated game setting.
V-Mart, J.D., Ausmus, Joyner ejected in 4-inning span
What began with a called third strike on James McCann became a long, antagonistic night between the Tigers and home-plate umpire Mike Everitt, who ejected designated hitter Victor Martinez, hitting coach Wally Joyner, manager Brad Ausmus and right fielder J.D. Martinez in a four-inning span of the Tigers’ 3-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday at Comerica Park.
Bregman, Gurriel help Astros gain in WC race
The Astros rode a hot night from the bats and another quality outing from Dallas Keuchel to secure their first series win over the Rays since 2008 with a 6-2 victory on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.
Pedroia’s 11 hits in a row a near-record
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia nearly entered the history books during Saturday night’s 8-3 win over the Royals, falling one at-bat shy of tying the Major League record for consecutive at-bats with a hit.
Johnson’s slam breaks Citi Field HR record
The vibe around the Mets, Yoenis Cespedes said, is starting to feel a lot like it did the last two months of 2015. There are a few reasons: Desire. Motivation. An unwillingness to give up. The Cuban slugger might be right, but the Mets are also borrowing a formula from last season: Hitting home runs in bunches.
A’s break through in 8th to top Cardinals
The A’s scored twice in the eighth inning, pushing past the Cardinals for a one-run win on Saturday. Pitcher Zach Neal allowed one earned run in six innings and Brett Eibner’s sac fly in the eighth gave the A’s the lead for good. Randal Grichuk had a home run for the Cardinals, and top prospect Alex Reyes allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings.
Nick Buss got some ‘Angels in the Outfield’ help on this foul-turned-fair chopper
Christopher Lloyd’s hands are all over this one.
Mixed reviews for Reyes’ starting debut
There was plenty to like about Alex Reyes’ first big league start on Saturday — like his electric stuff. But four walks in 4 2/3 innings made for an early night in a no-decision against the A’s.
Cashner scratched from today’s start with blister
Marlins right-hander Andrew Cashner will not face his former club in Sunday’s series finale at Marlins Park because of a blister-related issue on his finger.
Duffy’s dominant streak hits bump in road
It was bound to happen. Royals left-hander Danny Duffy, so brilliant for so long, was bound to throw a clunker.
Montero to start Monday in place of deGrom
Rafael Montero, who was scratched from his scheduled start for Double-A Binghamton on Saturday, will be recalled to start Monday’s series opener against the Marlins in place of Jacob deGrom, the Mets announced.
Rising Yanks seek 5th straight W on MLB.TV
The Yankees will try for the sweep today against the Orioles, one of several teams they’re pursuing in the Wild Card standings. It’s just one of several intriguing matchups available for streaming live on MLB.TV.
DeSclafani spins first shutout to lead Reds
The Reds lineup had already greased the wheels for pitcher Anthony DeSclafani with a bunch of run support. Conditions could not have been easier or smoother for him to work the first shutout of his career. It came in the form of a four-hitter and 13-0 victory for the Reds over the D-backs on Saturday night at Chase Field.