Garret Anderson was inducted to the Angels Hall of Fame on Saturday, but it was another left fielder, the Yankees’ Brett Gardner, who might have drawn the loudest cheer of the night.
Red Sox edge Tigers on Papi’s 2-run HR
David Ortiz received a retirement gift from the Tigers, then reminded them he’s still working. His three-hit game included a two-run home run to put the Red Sox up for good — though by inches at the end — in a 3-2 win Saturday at Comerica Park.
Reds beat LA behind Finnegan’s no-hit bid
Brandon Finnegan took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Reds’ offense pounded out 17 hits, including home runs by Adam Duvall, Jose Peraza and Scott Schebler as they won a season-high fifth straight, 11-1, over the Dodgers Saturday night at Great American Ball Park.
Kluber, Stroman clash in Cleveland on MLB.TV
The Indians and Blue Jays continue a pivotal American League series today with the finale at Progressive Field, a matchup heavy on postseason stakes.
Garret Anderson joins Angels Hall of Fame
Garret Anderson rarely wears his World Series championship ring from 2002, but the Halos’ former outfielder proudly brought it out Saturday for a special occasion, as he was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony on the field at Angel Stadium.
Murphy, Harper are primed for Sunday fun
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Ray’s one-hit wonder, 13 K’s topple Padres
In the best start of his young career, Robbie Ray was nearly untouchable Saturday night, leading the D-backs to a 2-1 victory over the Padres at Petco Park.
Hellickson, Hernandez lead Phils over Cards
The Cardinals needed two home runs Saturday against the Phillies to set a Major League record. But it was the Phillies who used a pair of solo shots to prevail in their 4-2 win at Citizens Bank Park.
Softballer extraordinaire, A.J. Andrews, is the first woman presented with a Rawlings Gold Glove
Her defensive highlights were justly rewarded.
Anderson’s start cut short by blister on finger
For the second straight start, Dodgers starter Brett Anderson left early with an injury. After only three-plus innings in Saturday’s 11-1 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park, Anderson was lifted with a blister on his left index finger.
Toronto rides trio of HRs to edge Tribe
The Blue Jays muscled their way past the Indians with a 6-5 victory in the latest clash of two first-place teams. Toronto blasted a trio of home runs to top Cleveland in front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday night at Progressive Field.
Scherzer collects 2 hits, settles down in win over Braves
It looked like the Nationals were in for a long night on Saturday at Turner Field. Right-hander Max Scherzer was having early problems, while Braves rookie Tyrell Jenkins had his way with Washington.
Tomlin looking for answer to HR woes
Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin has a few different pitches he’d like back from Saturday, but one in particular haunts him more than the rest.
Rockies Minor Leaguer scales the center-field hill twice in a row for amazing catches
Hopefully his pitcher bought him dinner.
Mookie’s a good Betts to be AL MVP
David Price knows talent. So let’s pay close attention to what he said Saturday, when asked about resplendent Red Sox teammate Mookie Betts. “Right now, I think he’s the best player in all of baseball,” Price said. “I have the utmost respect for Donaldson and Mike Trout and Jose Altuve. But Mookie’s been special. And when a guy has never done it before, that makes it a little more special.
Abreu, Melky back Sale’s 8 scoreless vs. A’s
Chris Sale’s personal winless streak ended at six Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
Castellanos improving, but return a ways off
Nick Castellanos’ injured left hand is progressing, according to tests, but the Tigers’ third baseman remains a ways off from being able to swing a bat, let alone return to game action.