Albert Pujols homered once again and C.J. Wilson took it from there, tossing seven shutout innings while leading the Angels to a 1-0 victory over the A’s on Saturday night.
Cubs wait out rain for walk-off win over Reds
Kris Bryant doubled and scored on Starlin Castro’s walk-off single in the ninth inning to lift the Cubs to a 4-3 rain-interrupted victory Saturday night over the Reds in front of 40,693 fans, the largest crowd of the year at Wrigley Field.
Bryant gives Cubs leg up with baserunning
Cubs fans get giddy over Kris Bryant’s home runs, but it’s the rookie’s baserunning that has impressed manager Joe Maddon.
Upton prevails in crucial battle with Greinke
The game doesn’t get any better than this. That’s what Padres manager Bud Black was thinking as he watched Justin Upton prevail in a thrilling duel of stars with the Dodgers’ Zack Greinke on Saturday night.
Machado drives in 4 as O’s win 6th straight
Manny Machado homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, Nolan Reimold hit a two-run shot and the Orioles took advantage of CC Sabathia and a troubled Yankees bullpen in a 9-4 victory on Saturday night at Camden Yards, marking the Birds’ sixth consecutive win.
What to watch for in today’s games
Two of baseball’s top youngsters are set to debut on Sunday. Outfielder Byron Buxton, MLBPipeline.com’s No. 1 prospect, has been called up by the Twins, while the Indians have done likewise with shortstop Francisco Lindor, the No. 3 prospect.
Williams’ sensational grab robs Wieters of hit
Mason Williams added a highlight-reel play to his brief big league resume in the fourth inning on Saturday, covering a great amount of ground to steal an extra-base hit from Matt Wieters in the Yankees’ 9-4 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards.
DraftKings picks: Stanton likely to homer
Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. The players listed below could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Sunday.
A-Rod passes 2,000 RBIs with homer
Alex Rodriguez eclipsed the 2,000 RBI mark on Saturday, joining that select club while circling the bases after slugging a two-run homer off Bud Norris in the sixth inning of the Yankees’ 9-4 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Lindor to be called up for finale vs. Tigers
The jersey that will hang inside Francisco’s Lindor’s locker on Sunday will have a familiar number stitched in the back. When the young shortstop puts on his first Major League uniform, the digits on display will project the lofty expectations. No. 12
Gose makes highlight-reel catch for Verlander
Anthony Gose gave Justin Verlander a welcome present for his return from the disabled list. With his mad dash and diving catch in deep center field, he enabled Verlander to retire the side in order in his first inning of the season in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
Verlander shows promise in first ’15 start
When Justin Verlander worked himself into a jam in the fifth inning Saturday afternoon against the Indians during his season debut, the Tigers’ right-hander dialed up the heat.
Braves strike late, rally past Mets in 11 innings
Braves outfielder Cameron Maybin hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the 11th inning Saturday, redeeming his earlier mistakes in a 5-3 win over the Mets at Citi Field.
Twins to promote top prospect Buxton
Byron Buxton, the No. 1 overall prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, will have his contract purchased by the Twins from Double-A Chattanooga before Sunday’s game against the Rangers. The Twins will announce a corresponding roster move on Sunday.
Reynolds, Lyons send Cardinals past Royals
Tyler Lyons, summoned from Triple-A to start in place of an ailing Lance Lynn, snapped his string of 13 winless starts by helping pitch the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Royals in front of a sellout Busch Stadium crowd on Saturday. The victory, No. 41 of the season for St. Louis, ensured the Cardinals of a series win over their intrastate rivals.
Friedman in no rush to promote Seager
Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers president of baseball operations, indicated Saturday that he’s in no hurry to rush top shortstop prospect Corey Seager to the Major Leagues.
Hunter drops appeal, starts suspension
Twins right fielder Torii Hunter dropped his appeal and began serving his two-game suspension on Saturday against the Rangers. He’ll miss Sunday’s game and will rejoin the Twins on Monday in St. Louis against the Cardinals.