Chase Headley’s infield single ticked off Blue Jays closer Brett Cecil’s glove and pushed home Brett Gardner with the go-ahead run as the Yankees rallied for three runs in the eighth inning, posting a 4-3 victory on a raw and rainy Wednesday evening at Yankee Stadium.
Papelbon doesn’t back down from earlier comments
Jonathan Papelbon could make Phillies history in the next few weeks, but will anybody care — including himself?
#TBT: Bo Jackson misses a full season, homers in first at-bat
Bo knows. You can bet he does. There’s no way Bo Jackson can look back at April 9, 1993, and not consider it the most special day of his storied athletic career.
Manfred: MLB won’t investigate alleged Hamilton leaks
The Angels have been a target of heavy scrutiny lately, with many criticizing their response to news that Josh Hamilton won’t be suspended and some suggesting they leaked information about the high-priced outfielder’s situation, a violation of confidentiality provisions in the Joint Drug Agreement.
Pierzynski’s homer powers Braves over Marlins
A.J. Pierzynski, a mentor to a young pitching staff, showed he still can be a threat. The veteran catcher uncorked a two-run homer off Tom Koehler in the seventh inning on Wednesday that powered the Braves to a 2-0 win over Miami at Marlins Park.
Stanton flashes leather, arm with stellar DP
Giancarlo Stanton is much more than just a power hitter. The 25-year-old on Wednesday showed why he was a Gold Glove finalist in 2014. In the fourth inning against the Braves at Marlins park, Stanton made what might wind up being Miami’s best defensive play of the season, turning a line drive into an improbable double play.
Where to watch MLB’s top prospects in 2015
Of the prospects on MLB.com’s Top 100 list, 10 were on Opening Day big league rosters. A total of 88 have been assigned to full-season rosters in leagues that are getting started this week. There are six on the disabled list, while six are in extended spring camp awaiting assignment. Here’s a closer look at where the top prospects will be playing in 2015.
Yankees meet with Tanaka to get on same page
The Yankees met with Masahiro Tanaka on Wednesday in an attempt to get on the same page, believing something may have been lost in translation with the hurler’s recent comments.
Padres pounce on Dodgers’ miscues to even series
Padres newcomers Wil Myers and Derek Norris fueled a four-run ninth inning Tuesday night in a 7-3 San Diego win at Dodger Stadium. A throwing misfire by former Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal, the third error of the game for the Dodgers, helped open the floodgates.
Kimbrel stoked to join Padres’ radical makeover
Four-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel, 26, stood in front of his locker on Opening Day and answered questions about the whirlwind events of the past 24 hours, joining the Padres as the latest big-time acquisition by general manager A.J. Preller.
D-backs’ 2 big flies enough to topple Giants
David Peralta and Jake Lamb clubbed three-run homers as Arizona battered Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong for seven runs over 4 2/3 innings. That countered long balls from Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford and made a winner out of Rubby De La Rosa in his D-backs debut.
DraftKings picks: Papi, Panda etc.
Baseballs could be flying out of parks on Wednesday, as many mediocre or fly-ball-prone starters are set to toe the rubber. Let’s take a look at several players who could be fine additions to a DraftKings lineup.
Lamb off to scorching start early for D-backs
Jake Lamb beat out Yasmany Tomas for Arizona’s third-base job, and two games into the regular season, he’s beating opposing pitchers as well, with his latest offensive exploits coming Tuesday night as the D-backs defeated the Giants, 7-6, at Chase Field.
Cain goes on disabled list; Peavy could follow
As expected, right-hander Matt Cain went on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, retroactive to April 4, with a strained flexor tendon in his throwing arm. After Tuesday’s 7-6 loss to the D-backs, Giants manager Bruce Bochy revealed that right-hander Jake Peavy, who was scheduled to start the game but was scratched with lower back pain, continued to feel discomfort after a bullpen throwing session.
Don’t count out defending AL West-champ Angels
The Angels might be easily overlooked by outsiders when it comes to the AL West, but they aren’t about to make any concession speeches.
Giants face DL dilemma with Belt’s groin strain
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt left Tuesday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after straining his groin in the fourth inning.
Freese, Wilson power Angels past Paxton, Mariners
C.J. Wilson was brilliant in his season debut, tossing eight shutout innings and allowing two hits, while slugger David Freese launched his first 2015 homer, a two-run shot off an otherwise impressive James Paxton as the Angels topped the Mariners, 2-0, on Tuesday night in Seattle.