The Blue Jays didn’t get deflated when they fell down early. Instead, they came storming back with an 11-8 victory over the Red Sox, snapping a four-game losing streak.
@Fantasy411 fields fans’ questions on Twitter
MLB.com fantasy guru Fred Zinkie fielded questions from fans during a live Twitter chat at @Fantasy411 on Tuesday. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.
DraftKings picks: Ethier, Grandal, Gonzalez
DraftKings participants could face a number of tough decisions Wednesday evening, as the presence of many talented hurlers will make attractive hitting stacks hard to come by. But fret not, as the following players could provide the answers to the toughest lineup quandaries.
Zobrist undergoes successful left knee surgery
A’s utility man Ben Zobrist underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Tuesday in San Francisco, according to the club. He’s expected to miss four to six weeks.
Sweet comeback shows Nationals’ fortitude
Maybe this is the one the Washington Nationals have needed. This has to be the day, right? Nothing else makes sense. If they’re slinging chocolate sauce around, who knows what craziness will follow?
White Sox, O’s return to diamond in Baltimore
Following the postponement of games on Monday and Tuesday due to riots in Baltimore, the White Sox and Orioles will return to the field this afternoon under unfamiliar circumstances. First pitch has been moved to 2:05 p.m. ET, and due to the city’s protests, Oriole Park at Camden Yards will be closed to the public during the game, which will pit Jeff Samardzija against Ubaldo Jimenez. The game will be available on MLB.TV and will be televised locally by the teams’ respective regional sports networks.
Uggla stuns former team as Nats charge past Braves
Dan Uggla’s three-run home run in the ninth inning off Jason Grilli capped the incredible comeback the Nationals produced to snap their six-game losing streak with Tuesday night’s 13-12 win over the Braves at Turner Field.
Ricketts apologizes for comment on Network show
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts apologized Tuesday for using a term considered offensive to Italian Americans during an interview on MLB Network’s “Intentional Talk.”
Happ handles Rangers’ offense to take series
J.A. Happ became the latest pitcher to shut down the Rangers on Tuesday night, allowing a run in 6 2/3 innings as the Mariners made it two straight wins at Globe Life Park with a 2-1 victory.
Today’s White Sox-Orioles game closed to fans
Due to the ongoing riots and protests in the city of Baltimore, the Orioles-White Sox game today has been rescheduled for 2:05 p.m. ET and will be closed to the public. In addition, this weekend’s games against the Rays, originally scheduled to be played at Camden Yards, have been moved to Tampa Bay.
What to watch for in today’s games
All 30 teams are in play today, with the first pitch of the day scheduled for 12:35 p.m. ET in Cincinnati and the last game set to start at 10:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. Buckle up for a full day of baseball.
Royals come alive with six-run seventh to rout Tribe
Capped off by a three-run home run from Kendrys Morales, the Royals struck for six runs in the seventh inning against a trio of Tribe relievers on Tuesday night. The outburst helped Kansas City to an 11-5 victory and a series win over Cleveland at Progressive Field.
Statcast: Gordon’s homer among year’s longest
Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer hadn’t allowed a home run all season, until Alex Gordon made contact with an 89-mph fastball on the third pitch of a second-inning at-bat and made it count.
Tanaka out at least month with wrist tendinitis, forearm strain
Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is expected to miss at least a month after an MRI taken Tuesday revealed a Grade 1 strain of his right forearm and tendinitis in his right wrist, according to general manager Brian Cashman.
McCann drives in three as Yanks stay hot, double up Rays
Brian McCann doubled twice and drove in three runs to help the Yankees continue their winning ways, powering a 4-2 victory over the Rays on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Reds’ power bats, Cueto pick up win over Brewers
Supported by three home runs, ace Johnny Cueto worked a mostly smooth eight innings as the Reds handed the Brewers a 4-2 Tuesday loss to take the first two games of the three-game series. The Reds returned to .500 at 10-10 while the Brewers fell to 4-17.
Waino doesn’t want DH in National League
Asked his response to those who argue that the NL should adopt the DH, Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright replied: “I couldn’t disagree more with that.”