The Rangers collected 14 hits in their 9-4 win over the A's on Wednesday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and moved to within two games of the top spot in the American League West.More» Berkman's two-run shot puts Rangers on board
The Blue Jays continued their hot streak by sweeping the Rockies on Wednesday for their eighth straight win, their longest streak since September 2008. Toronto was given a three-run lead courtesy of Adam Lind's home run in the first, and it was all the team would need to defeat Colorado, 5-2, at Rogers Centre.More» Blue Jays go up 3-0 early on Lind's homer
Chris Capuano came off the disabled list to hold the Yankees to three hits over six strong innings, and Yasiel Puig took his rampage to Interleague Play as the Dodgers salvaged a split of their Wednesday doubleheader in the Bronx with a 6-0 win in the nightcap.More» Capuano blanks the Yankees over six innings
Yadier Molina's tiebreaking two-run homer off former teammate Edwin Jackson in the sixth inning pushed the Cardinals toward a 4-1 win in the third meeting of the four-game rivalry series with the Cubs.More» Molina clocks a two-run homer in the sixth
Brandon Phillips' average when hitting with two strikes is the best in the National League this season. And that moment came at the right time in the 13th inning, as Phillips snuck a bases-loaded single up the middle for a 2-1, walk-off Reds win against the Pirates.More» Reds walk off in 13th on Phillips' single
The Braves released frustrations that lingered from Tuesday's doubleheader by besting Shaun Marcum in a 5-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday behind Kris Medlen.More» Medlen strikes out seven over seven innings
Less than two weeks after taking Stanford pitcher Mark Appel with the No. 1 overall Draft pick, the Astros formally welcomed him to the organization.More»Astros sign top overall pick from 2013 Draft
Credit an industry for spurring social progress. Major League Baseball mixed business with idealism Wednesday at the second annual Diversity Business Summit, a day-long conference that allows the league to evaluate potential employees and entrepreneurs seeking work in sports.More»Commissioner Selig addresses Diversity Summit crowd
The MLB owners panel -- called "The Business of the Game" -- was the first major event at the MLB Business Diversity Summit on Wednesday, and hundreds of job-seekers and potential vendors sat in rapt attention, soaking in every word from some of the industry's leaders.More»MLB Diversity Business Summit roundtable discussion
A pair of high Draft picks took part in an historic pitchers' duel Wednesday night in the College World Series. Oregon State left-hander Matt Boyd's four-hit shutout bested Indiana righty Aaron Slegers' one-run complete game, as the No. 3 Beavers posted a 1-0 win over Indiana at TD Ameritrade Park.More»
After scoring two combined runs in a pair of losing efforts in Tuesday's doubleheader, manager Joe Maddon joked that the Rays needed a pair of shutouts to have any chance at winning. They didn't get that Wednesday, but they submitted an in-sync offensive performance equally as impressive as the six innings of two-run ball spun by right-hander Jeremy Hellickson.More» Myers notches first two RBIs on first double
It has been six years since the Boston Red Sox have won a season series against the Tampa Bay Rays. But this year is a different story, a different chapter, an entirely different book. The improvement of the Red Sox against the Rays is a realistic reflection of the impressive improvement of the Boston team.More» Doubront shuts out Rays over eight innings
Ian Desmond's grand slam in the 11th inning helped the Nationals defeat the Phillies, 6-2, at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night. The Nationals salvaged the three-game series, snapped a three-game losing streak and improved their record to 35-36.More» Desmond's go-ahead grand slam
The Giants took Wednesday's series finale against the Padres at AT&T Park thanks to a masterful performance from starter Madison Bumgarner, who threw seven sharp innings. Pinch-hitter Gregor Blanco hit a go-ahead two-run triple in a three-run seventh inning.More» Blanco gives Giants a lead with two-run triple
It was like old times for the Brewers on Wednesday, with John Axford earning the victory after an inning of scoreless relief and Rickie Weeks delivering a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning for a 3-1 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park.More» Weeks' two-run homer puts Brewers on top
Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson continued his dominance over the Mariners as he outdueled Joe Saunders in a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium.More» Wilson earns sixth win with seven scoreless
Brian Dozier's three-run homer in the second inning erased an early one-run deficit and catapulted starter Kevin Correia and the Twins to a 7-4 victory over the visiting White Sox at Target Field on Wednesday. Justin Morneau added a two-run shot, his first home run since April 28.More» Dozier clocks a three-run shot off Sale
When the dust finally settled, it was the Yankees who came out on top. New York spoiled Dodgers manager Don Mattingly's return to the Bronx, fending off Los Angeles, 6-4, in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.More» Ichiro uses bat and glove to pave way to win
Michael Brantley led off two innings with homers and added a sacrifice fly in a decisive three-run sixth to help the Indians earn a 6-3 win over the Royals on Wednesday night in the rubber game at Progressive Field.More» Brantley powers offense with two homers
David Price was just trying too hard. The Rays left-hander learned his lesson, manager Joe Maddon said, and will take it a little bit slower as he begins a rehab assignment Friday.More» Price throws in bullpen, working towards rehab
Shortstop Jose Reyes appeared in his final rehab game for Class A Dunedin on Wednesday afternoon and will now advance to Triple-A Buffalo. He finished a three-game stint in Class A with five hits in 13 at-bats (.385) while scoring three runs and stealing a base.More» Reyes suffers injury on slide at second base
Indians closer Chris Perez endured a tough rehab appearance on Tuesday, when he served up three homers in a five-run inning for Double-A Akron. On Wednesday, Tribe manager Terry Francona told reporters that Perez was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.More» Perez exits game with injury in ninth inning
The benches cleared in the top of the second inning on Wednesday at AT&T Park after Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner threw a pitch behind Padres first baseman Jesus Guzman.More» Benches empty after Bumgarner throws inside
Watching Ichiro Suzuki and Yasiel Puig play right field and swing their bats on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium was like jumping inside a time machine and revisiting masters of previous generations.More» Ichiro adds to lead with solo homer to right
As baseball fans, we are always looking for the next great star. That's fine. But in doing so, we often miss the boat on dozens of ballplayers who should be applauded and enjoyed for consistency, reliability and production. Guys who deliver the goods on a regular basis, but are often taken for granted or go unmentioned.More» Markakis picks up four hits vs. Red Sox
Third baseman Brett Lawrie hasn't played since May 27 when he sprained his ankle attempting to steal second base. The British Columbia native was placed in a walking boot for several weeks but appears to be making progress in recent days.More» Lawrie slides awkwardly, leaves with injury
It's not hard to trace the origin of Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips' recent hitting funk. Phillips hasn't been the same since June 1, when he was plunked on the left forearm by Pirates reliever Tony Watson.More» Phillips is hit by pitch, leaves game early
