Your votes are being counted, and the early results point toward a potential changing of the guard in the American League at the 2015 Midsummer Classic. The first 2015 Esurance All-Star Game Ballot update was released on Tuesday, revealing an AL landscape that has a distinct Kansas City flavor.
Dodgers’ three homers in eighth down Braves
The Dodgers launched three home runs in the eighth inning to beat the Braves, 6-3, on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
Albert answers Padres’ rally with walk-off winner
Albert Pujols lined a broken-bat single through the left side against Padres closer Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, sending the Angels to a thrilling 4-3 walk-off win in Southern California on Memorial Day.
Mariners get the best of Rays in opener
Robinson Cano led the Mariners’ offense en route to a 4-1 Memorial Day win over the Rays at Tropicana Field.
DraftKings picks: Donaldson, Price, deGrom
Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. These players could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Tuesday.
Headley joins ‘EWC’ for Fleet Week special
Among the many civilians running around town taking selfies with our nation’s bravest during Fleet Week was Yankees third baseman Chase Headley, who was out and about in New York showing his appreciation for the sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who have descended upon the Big Apple.
What to watch for in today’s games
After an exciting schedule of Memorial Day baseball, all 30 teams are back in action again on Tuesday.
Stanton guards wall in right, hits one over it
In the bottom of the second inning, Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton found himself crashing into the Clemente Wall at PNC Park. One frame later, he crushed a ball over it.
Reyes sparks Blue Jays’ shutout of White Sox
Jose Reyes, playing his first game since April 27, doubled and scored during a four-run first inning as the Blue Jays cruised behind Drew Hutchison’s gem to a 6-0 victory over the White Sox on Monday night at Rogers Centre.
Peralta’s walk-off HR lifts Cards past D-backs
A half-inning after the D-backs squandered a bases-loaded opportunity, Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta put a quick end to the Memorial Day matinee at Busch Stadium, launching a walk-off homer to lift the Cardinals to a 3-2 win in 10 innings.
Prince, Elvis rock Tribe, keep Rangers rolling
Something had to give when the Indians and Rangers — two of baseball’s hottest teams — opened a three-game set on Monday at Progressive Field. Behind an outpouring of offense, Texas claimed a 10-8 victory over Cleveland to extend its winning streak to six games.
Davis nearly loses homer for missing plate
Brewers left fielder Khris Davis had to wait out a replay review in Monday’s 8-4 loss to the Giants after his first-inning home run was nullified because the plate umpire ruled he didn’t touch home. Three minutes and 15 seconds later, Davis got his home run back.
Hamilton’s return marks new chapter
Memorial Day marked Josh Hamilton’s proper return to the Rangers and to the game it has so often seemed he was born to play. This is a game that has sustained him, and this is a team that has, in the past, given him the proper support system.
Aggressive approach fueling Howard
Completely written off by his own general manager before the season, Ryan Howard has had a surprisingly good start to the year. How is he making it work? By coming to the plate prepared with a newly aggressive approach.
In Nats, Cubs catch glimpse of own future
Monday was a special day for baseball fans, especially those in Chicago. Despite a 2-1 loss to the Nationals, it marked the first Memorial Day game at Wrigley Field since 2009 that the ballpark was a gathering place for fans looking toward the summer with genuine excitement about their team for both this season and those ahead.
A’s down Tigers behind Hahn’s first shutout
Right-hander Jesse Hahn pitched his first career shutout, allowing just four hits to guide the A’s to their third straight win on Monday, a 4-0 shutout of the Tigers in the three-game series opener at the Coliseum.
Arenado pads already ridiculous highlight reel
After slamming into a roll of tarp to catch a foul ball on April 14 in San Francisco, and feeling the requisite pain, Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado swore he’d think twice before charging into the field barriers. … Then came Monday, and there was no such hesitation.