Cards hold on late to bolster lead in division
Again showing confidence in an array of secondary pitches, along with bashing a key double, Shelby Miller continued his string of strong starts in a 5-4 win for St. Louis…Read more
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Locke picked; Pirates’ momentum stolen by Cubs
The Pirates' late-season run stalled Saturday night at PNC Park with a 6-4 loss to the Cubs. Left-hander Jeff Locke gave up three runs over 5 1/3 innings. Despite the…Read more
Crew musters just two hits, stalling playoff climb
Reds rookie David Holmberg, who entered the game with an 8.25 ERA, held the Brewers to just two hits over six innings, and Yovani Gallardo's bout of wildness helped the…Read more
Avila’s clutch blast helps Tigers hold division lead
With Detroit down a run in the eighth, Alex Avila launched a two-run shot to take down Cleveland, 5-4, on Saturday night at Comerica Park. The Royals won as well,…Read more
Doubront, Baez thwart Pirates’ playoff surge
Left-hander Felix Doubront threw six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out one, and Javier Baez hit a two-run homer, his ninth, and Matt Szczur clubbed…Read more
Holmberg’s first MLB win spoils Crew’s push
Rookie David Holmberg provided six quality innings and earned his first big league victory during a 5-1 Reds win over the Brewers on Saturday night at Miller Park. Read more
Revised lineup keeps KC half-game out of first
With his offense sputtering, Royals manager Ned Yost had hinted that he might fine-tune his lineup. It became more of a major realignment, however, as he moved Alcides Escobar, Nori…Read more
QMJHL Roundup: Ciampini, St-Cyr score in SO as Drakkar edge Cataractes
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. - Luca Ciampini and Maxime St-Cyr both scored in a shootout to lead the Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 4-3 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes in Quebec Major Junior…Read more
Kendrick sparkles in emotional start in Philly
Citizens Bank Park has been the only home Kyle Kendrick has even known in baseball. The 30-year-old righty looked right at home in Philadelphia's 2-1 victory over Miami on an…Read more
Giants honor Lincecum’s no-no with plaque
Once again, Tim Lincecum literally cemented his place in Giants lore Saturday as a plaque commemorating his June 25 no-hitter against San Diego was unveiled on the club's History Walk. Read more