Left-hander Jorge De La Rosa tossed seven scoreless innings against the A’s, leading the Rockies to a 2-1 victory at the Coliseum on Tuesday night and evening the three-game series.
Walker lifts Bucs to marathon victory over Tigers
Neil Walker’s double down the right-field line scored the go-ahead run in the 14th inning as the Pirates outlasted the Tigers, 5-4, on Tuesday night at Comerica Park.
Source: Dipoto could step down as Angels GM
Jerry Dipoto is considering stepping down as the Angels’ general manager, industry sources told MLB.com on Tuesday, one day after a FOXSports.com report detailed friction between the front office and coaching staff.
Kaminsky, Bader among 10 top prospect performers Tuesday
Cardinals No. 4 prospect Rob Kaminsky won his third straight start for Class A Advanced Palm Beach in dominant fashion. The 5-foot-11 right-hander gave up just two hits and two walks against four strikeouts in seven shutout innings as the Cards defeated Daytona.
Heaney gets first big league win
On Tuesday night, in his second Major League start this season, Andrew Heaney limited the Yankees to one run on two hits in seven innings, leading the Angels to a 2-1 victory — their fourth in a row — while capturing his first win.
Inside-the-park, Dee-run homer jolts Giants
With his blazing speed, Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon was considered the most likely player on the Marlins to log an inside-the-park home run at Marlins Park. On Tuesday night, projection proved accurate.
Pujols ties Angels record with 13th HR in June
Albert Pujols tied the Angels’ record for most home runs in a month with his 13th long ball in June Tuesday night. The home run was the front end of back-to-back jacks by Pujols and Erick Aybar leading off the sixth inning of the Angels’ 2-1 victory over the Yankees at Angel Stadium.
Fill-in Montgomery now part of Seattle history
Since being called up four weeks ago to fill in for the injured James Paxton, rookie southpaw Mike Montgomery has opened eyes for the Mariners. But the 25-year-old took it to another level on Tuesday as he allowed just one hit and threw his second straight shutout, this one a 5-0 blanking of the Padres at Petco Park.
Verlander settles in, nets quality start in return
Despite his early struggles, Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander cobbled together a quality outing in Tuesday night’s 5-4, 14-inning loss after missing a start due to back stiffness.
Pujols, Aybar power Heaney’s gem vs. Yanks
Albert Pujols and Erick Aybar hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning Tuesday night to lead the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Yankees at Angel Stadium, clinching a series victory over New York prior to Wednesday’s finale.
Iwakuma sharp before blister ends rehab start
Despite the finger blister that ended his night, Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma looked like an improved pitcher Tuesday in his third Minor League rehab start of the season.
Twins rain on Reds, then fend off rally for win
The Twins had never faced Reds rookie starter Anthony DeSclafani before, but they clearly did a good job with their advanced reconnaissance. Minnesota scattered 15 hits in the game, including 11 off of DeSclafani, before holding on for a messy 8-5 victory Tuesday that evened the three-game series ahead of Wednesday’s matinee finale at Great American Ball Park.
Win escapes Hamels despite impressive start
As the frustration mounts, Cole Hamels knows the only way to stay sane is to stay optimistic. “It’s something I’ve learned to control and learned to get over,” Hamels said after the Phillies’ 4-3 loss to the Brewers Tuesday night. “Just try to focus and be positive for the guys.”
Sale away: Ace’s road show ties Pedro
White Sox ace Chris Sale entered the record books with his 10th strikeout in Tuesday night’s 2-1, 11-inning win over the Cardinals, becoming just the second pitcher in Major League history to strike out 10 or more batters in eight consecutive outings. Sale is now tied with Pedro Martinez, whose string of 10-strikeout gems spanned eight starts in 1999, when he was a member of the Red Sox.
Hendricks leads way as Cubs blank Mets
The Cubs evidently didn’t need to increase their offensive output very much to end their losing streak, as one run was enough in their 1-0 win over the Mets on Tuesday at Citi Field.
Stellar Zimmermann leads Nats over Braves
It did not take the Nationals long to extend their dominance of the Braves and halt the struggles they have had against Shelby Miller. A four-run first inning provided Jordan Zimmermann more than enough support as he led Washington to a 6-1 win on Tuesday night at Turner Field.
Posey flashes hustle, might vs. Marlins
Buster Posey hiked his RBI total for the month to 28, second-most in the Major Leagues, with his third-inning homer Tuesday off Marlins starter Mat Latos. But it was Posey’s proficiency on the basepaths three innings later that proved truly impressive.