Eduardo Rodriguez certainly earned himself another start — if not an extended stay in the Red Sox’s rotation. The lefty was as masterful in his second start as he was in his debut, leading Boston to a 6-3 victory over the Twins on Wednesday afternoon in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Puig to start Minor League rehab, eyes return
Yasiel Puig and his troublesome left hamstring will start a Minor League rehab assignment on Thursday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga at Lancaster and could rejoin the Dodgers next week, according to manager Don Mattingly.
Tanaka spearheads sweep of M’s in return
Masahiro Tanaka returned from a monthlong stint on the disabled list to throw seven innings of one-run ball as the Yankees swept a three-game series over the Mariners with a 3-1 win on Wednesday at Safeco Field.
Nats seek answers on Strasburg’s minor injuries
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg, who is on the disabled list because of a left trapezius strain, threw on flat ground Wednesday without any problems.
A’s activate Pomeranz, add lefty to bullpen
Left-hander Drew Pomeranz came off the disabled list Wednesday and is expected to pitch out of the A’s bullpen in a multi-faceted role.
Pirates sweep Giants behind Liriano’s gem
Encarnacion sits with sore left hamstring
Edwin Encarnacion was held out of the Blue Jays’ starting lineup on Wednesday night vs. the Nationals because of a sore left hamstring.
Cards ride 5-run first to series win over Crew
The Cardinals sent nine batters to the plate and scored five first-inning runs before cruising to a 7-4 series-clinching win over the Brewers on Wednesday at Busch Stadium.
Today’s starting lineups: June 3
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Soler likely out 2-3 weeks with ankle injury
After a day of speculation, the Cubs on Wednesday placed right fielder Jorge Soler on the 15-day disabled list due to a left ankle injury that occurred in Monday night’s win.
H. Gomez concussion-free after dive into seats
In a scary moment at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, Brewers third baseman Hector Gomez launched headfirst into the stands along the third-base side after chasing a foul pop.
Red Sox acquire De Aza, cash for prospect
The Red Sox acquired veteran outfielder Alejandro De Aza and cash considerations from the Orioles for Minor League right-hander Joe Gunkel on Wednesday.
Lyles to undergo season-ending toe surgery
Rockies right-hander Jordan Lyles will undergo season-ending surgery next Wednesday to repair the medial collateral ligament and the capsule in his left big toe. Dr. Joshua Metzl will perform the surgery.
McCann exits with foot soreness, set for MRI
Yankees catcher Brian McCann left Wednesday’s game against the Mariners with right foot soreness and is scheduled to have an MRI performed in New York on Thursday, the team announced.
Harper, Scherzer take home NL monthly honors
To the shock of no one, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper on Wednesday was named the National League Player of the Month after his prodigious May. And as “Mad Max” was at his best on the mound, Washington right-hander Max Scherzer was honored by being named NL Pitcher of the Month.
DeShields tabbed as AL’s top rookie for May
Delino DeShields was named the American League’s Rookie of the Month winner for May on Wednesday after leading all AL rookies in runs, triples, steals, walks and on-base percentage for the month.
Kipnis honored for historic May at the plate
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis was named the American League Player of the Month for May after becoming just the third player in big league history to collect at least 50 hits and score at least 30 runs in a month.