John Mayberry Jr. and Wilmer Flores each homered off Braves starter Alex Wood on Friday, backing Bartolo Colon in the Mets’ 5-3 win over Atlanta at Citi Field.
Miggy crushes jaw-dropping homer
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus claims he’s seen Miguel Cabrera hit balls farther. That may be hard to believe, considering the Tigers’ first baseman reached the camera well in center field of Comerica Park with his three-run shot in the sixth inning of Friday’s 4-0 win over Cleveland. The home run broke open a scoreless game, and it left Cabrera’s teammates in awe.
Miggy, Price distance Tigers from Indians
Miguel Cabrera tattooed a three-run homer in the sixth off Danny Salazar and David Price tossed his second straight complete-game victory, striking out eight, to lead the Tigers to a 4-0 win over the Indians at Comerica Park on Friday night.
Contenders picked for August NABC tourney
The USSSA Summer Championship Series powered by MLB.com will conclude with the National Amateur Baseball Championship (NABC) this August in Orlando, Fla. The top 12U and 14U teams received their invites during a selection show on Friday night. In addition to the NABC selection, the first 13U Adidas All-American Championship teams were chosen from eight regions across the U.S.
Farrell: Miley’s behavior ‘unacceptable’
On Thursday night, after Red Sox starter Wade Miley was seen arguing with manager John Farrell in the dugout, the Boston skipper chalked up the pitcher’s anger to his competitive nature. By Friday, however, Farrell’s tone toward the incident had markedly changed.
Red Sox pick Benintendi wins Howser Trophy
Andrew Benintendi, a sophomore outfielder for the University of Arkansas who was recently selected by the Red Sox with the seventh overall pick in the MLB Draft, was named the winner of the Dick Howser Trophy on Friday. The award is annually given to the best college baseball player in the country.
Trout, Pujols double-team Rays for series win
On a night when Albert Pujols hit another historic homer, the Angels put together a three-run seventh inning thanks to the bats of Kyle Kubitza, Erick Aybar and Mike Trout to propel themselves to a 6-2 victory over the Rays in the rubber match of a three-game series Thursday night at Tropicana Field.
Cuddyer comes up big for Mets in walk-off win
Michael Cuddyer laced an RBI single to center field in the ninth inning off Giants reliever Sergio Romo to propel the Mets to a 5-4 walk-off victory Thursday night at Citi Field.
Montero taking aggressive approach at plate
Miguel Montero had to stop thinking like a catcher at the plate and more like a hitter. So far, it’s working.
Cuddyer’s chipped tooth no worry after ‘big win’
Even celebration is proving dangerous for these Mets. Michael Cuddyer showed that after walking off with Thursday’s 5-4 Mets win not with a disabled list announcement — but with a smile.
Correa set for Minute Maid Park debut today
Carlos Correa, the 20-year-old who made his Major League debut for the Astros on Monday in Chicago, will make his Minute Maid Park debut today when the Astros face Cy Young contender Felix Hernandez and the Mariners.
Orioles power their way to sweep of Red Sox
The Orioles homered three times in Thursday’s 6-5 win to complete the sweep over the Red Sox and pick up their first three-game sweep at Oriole Park at Camden Yards since Sept. 15-17, 2014 against Toronto.
Robinson cherishes first home run
It took eight seasons in the Minor Leagues and brief stints with three Major League clubs, but Nationals first baseman Clint Robinson can finally say he’s hit a home run in The Show.
Lincecum battles loss of velocity
The heat and humidity on Thursday night at Citi Field might be a reasonable explanation why Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum lost whatever may be left of his once vaunted velocity as he struggled to get through five innings against the Mets.
Right-field bleachers open at Wrigley
The right-field bleachers, which were under construction as part of the Wrigley Field renovation plan, opened Thursday night for the first time this season.
HRs point Cubs in right direction against Reds
Miguel Montero hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Dexter Fowler christened Wrigley Field’s re-opened right-field bleachers with a solo homer in the third as the Cubs grabbed a 6-3 victory over the Reds in the opener of a four-game series on Thursday night in Chicago.
On the clock? Search for ’16 Draft class begins
All 40 rounds and 1,215 picks of the 2015 Draft are now in the books. Ready to dive into 2016? Scouts for all 30 teams will be doing just that very shortly.