In return, Mauer delivers decisive hit in ninth
Joe Mauer is back. Mauer's RBI single in the ninth inning broke a tie and lifted the Twins to a 4-2 win over the Astros on Monday night at Minute…Read more
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Sources: Free agent Marion, Pacers meet
The Indiana Pacers have jumped into the race for Shawn Marion's signature -- competing with LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers -- by hosting Marion on a visit to Indianapolis, ESPN.com has…Read more
Hamstring cramp should not sideline La Stella
Braves second baseman Tommy La Stella exited Monday's 6-2 loss against the Dodgers due to a cramp in his upper right hamstring. He's expected to be back in the lineup…Read more
Smyly shows Price-like flair as Rays blank Rangers
Drew Smyly pitched like a certain Rays southpaw and the offense kicked in with some early run support in a 7-0 Rays' win over the Rangers Monday night at Globe…Read more
Orioles’ Machado exits with right knee injury
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado hurt his right knee in a game against the New York Yankees and was helped off the field. Read more
Crew gains breathing room with win over Cubs
Yovani Gallardo beat the Cubs on Monday for the ninth time in his career, working seven effective innings in a 3-1 Brewers victory at Wrigley Field that gave Milwaukee a…Read more
Tigers lose Verlander, first place in loss to Bucs
The Tigers said all the right things Monday about turning the page after a six-hour loss Sunday in Toronto. The resulting game was worse. It was slightly quicker, but the…Read more
Davis enters for injured Manny, lifts O’s past Yanks
Manny Machado's right knee injury could have a devastating long-term effect on the Orioles, and with shortstop J.J. Hardy also injured, the O's were short on infielders when Machado exited…Read more
Pirates’ offense breaks out to sink Tigers
The Tigers needed Justin Verlander to be on, and to be long-winded. He was neither of those, or even healthy, and the Bucs benefited with an Interleague laugher, 11-6, at…Read more
Royals edge A’s to take over first place
Kansas City posted its eighth straight victory by defeating the Oakland Athletics, 3-2, on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have won 16 of their last 19 games and…Read more