Tigers’ bats can’t back Porcello in bid for sweep
Rick Porcello logged 6 2/3 strong frames and Ian Kinsler provided sound defense, but it wasn't enough in the Tigers' 3-0 loss to the Royals on Wednesday night. Read more
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Peralta stifles Fish as Brewers end rough stretch
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Marlins miss chance, fall back in playoff hunt
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Simon’s all-around night lifts Reds past Cardinals
Alfredo Simon gave his club seven strong innings and the Reds gave him offensive support for a 4-2 victory at Great American Ball Park. It was the third time in…Read more
Panthers owner addresses Hardy criticism
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson broke down in tears Wednesday as he addressed what critics have called a lenient stance regarding defensive end Greg Hardy, who was convicted of domestic…Read more
Replay confirms out call on Crisp’s steal attempt
Oakland manager Bob Melvin unsuccessfully challenged an eighth inning call Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Read more
Giants laud pitchers, Bochy for achievements
The Giants began Wednesday night by honoring right-handers Yusmeiro Petit, Tim Hudson and Jake Peavy and manager Bruce Bochy for the milestones they recently achieved. Read more
New York’s postseason hopes closing fast
New York City baseball has come to the intersection of no chance and highly improbable as it continued moving toward October. The Mets weeks ago pulled to the curb on…Read more
Brown dealing with bruised left shoulder
Left fielder Domonic Brown exited Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Pirates in the bottom of the sixth due to a bruised left shoulder he sustained earlier in the game. Read more
Yanks erase four-run deficit in comeback win
Mark Teixeira legged out a rare go-ahead triple, Brian McCann and Chris Young homered and the Yankees rallied to keep their postseason hopes alive with their biggest comeback win of…Read more