Melky Cabrera and Alexei Ramirez both homered and John Danks tied a season high with eight strikeouts as the White Sox defeated the Yankees, 8-2, on Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
Suarez backs Iglesias as Reds defeat Bucs
Eugenio Suarez drove in three runs to back Raisel Iglesias’ four-hit pitching into the seventh Saturday as the Reds downed the Pirates, 4-3, in a sold-out Great American Ball Park.
Correa, Conger hit 2 HRs; Astros rout D-backs
Carlos Correa and Hank Conger each notched their first career multihomer games, while Astros ace Dallas Keuchel overcame control issues to earn his 13th win and improve to 10-0 at Minute Maid Park this season, snapping the D-backs’ six-game winning streak with a 9-2 victory on Saturday night.
Oh, Duda day! Mets close to within 1 of Nats
Another day, another hero. Lucas Duda hit a pair of solo homers to make up a two-run deficit Saturday at Citi Field, then hit a go-ahead RBI double in the eighth inning to lead the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Nationals. The win moved New York within one game of first place in the National League East.
Cespedes arrives in NY, hitting 3rd for Mets
Halfway through his second round of batting practice with the Mets before Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Nationals, Yoenis Cespedes launched a home run several rows deep into the left-center-field seats — a place where Major League Baseball players don’t typically hit baseballs. Instantly, he validated the hopes of manager Terry Collins, who was sitting in the dugout at the time, laughing and joking in a grand old mood.
Souza fractures hand on HBP, headed to DL
Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. left Saturday’s 11-7 loss against the Red Sox after getting hit on his left hand in the fifth inning. X-rays revealed a fracture and he will be placed on the 15-day disabled list. The Rays will recall outfielder Mikie Mahtook in a corresponding move on Sunday.
Wilson may opt for season-ending surgery
Angels starter C.J. Wilson may be done for the year. An MRI on the veteran left-hander’s elbow revealed “left elbow impingement secondary to arthritis” and Wilson said Saturday that he’s strongly considering surgery to remove bone spurs, which would likely make him unavailable for the rest of the season.
Kershaw silences Trout in ‘extraordinary’ matchup
Mike Trout engaging Clayton Kershaw marked the first time in history the reigning Most Valuable Player Award winners in each league squared off in a regular season game.
Lucchino set to step down as Red Sox CEO
Larry Lucchino’s impactful run as president/CEO of the Red Sox will come to an end following the 2015 season, according to a source. The club has not confirmed the news.
Flores’ memorable HR caps whirlwind 3 days
In the few private moments provided during Wilmer Flores’ very public week, the infielder and trending topic tried to disappear. Tough to do with your face — swelled with tears, pinched in pain and now already memed to death — penciled into every sports show A block from Corona, N.Y., to California, just for falling beneath the weight of the world.
Shaw belts two HRs as Red Sox topple Rays
Travis Shaw celebrated his fifth callup this season from Triple-A Pawtucket with a monster day, going 4-for-4 with two homers, a double and five runs scored to lead the Red Sox to an 11-7 victory over the Rays on Saturday at Fenway Park.
Kershaw’s scoreless streak hits 37 innings
Scratched from starts Wednesday and Friday nights with a sore right hip, Clayton Kershaw finally took the mound Saturday and was his usual, dominating self. He allowed two hits in a 3-1 win over the Angels and added eight scoreless innings to a streak that is now 37 and counting.
Ryan’s 3 hits help him laugh off ‘comical’ K
Brendan Ryan had to laugh. For all of the progress he’s made at the plate, and there has been enough to suggest that he may have more to offer than just a good glove, now he had to hear it from his own bench after striking out against a position player.
Sampson to take Leake’s spot Sunday
Right-hander Keyvius Sampson made his Major League debut on Thursday in one inning of relief work, and he’ll make his first career start on Sunday.
Wright could see game action in Minors soon
Mets third baseman David Wright continues to make tangible progress rehabbing from the spinal condition that has sidelined him since April. Wright will travel to Miami with the Mets on Sunday night, then drive to Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Thursday with an eye toward beginning a Minor League rehab assignment shortly thereafter.
Stanton’s recovery not as quick as expected
The recovery for the broken hamate bone in Giancarlo Stanton’s left hand is taking longer than initially expected, the Marlins’ All-Star right fielder admitted prior to Saturday night’s contest against the Padres.
Royals ride 3-run 8th to rally past Blue Jays
The Royals scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning vs. recently acquired right-hander Mark Lowe to steal a victory away from the Blue Jays with a 7-6 win on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.