Samardzija, Giants beat Diamondbacks 6-3 to take series The Arizona Diamondbacks are heading home still holding the second NL wild-card spot in spite of a second series loss to the last-place Giants this season. Not exactly what manager Tory Lovullo expected from his ballclub in the thick of a playoff […]
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Polanco’s home run helps Pirates to 10-6 win over Padres Gregory Polanco put himself into an exclusive club and the Pirates into the lead. Polanco hit a go-ahead, three-run homer into the Allegheny River during a six-run seventh inning, and Pittsburgh rallied for a 10-6 victory over the San Diego […]
Yu Darvish strikes out 10, earns win in Dodgers debut From 10 earned runs to 10 strikeouts, Yu Darvish dazzled in his Dodgers debut after a rough exit from Texas. In his last start as a member of the Rangers, Darvish gave up 10 runs in a loss to the […]
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland leaves game with injury Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland was forced to leave his start in the top of the first inning Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies because of an apparent left leg injury. Freeland, who leads major league rookies with 11 wins […]
Gallo goes deep again, Rangers top Twins 4-1 to start series Joey Gallo hit another massive homer, a three-run shot in the fourth inning on Thursday night that spurred the Texas Rangers on to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. A.J. Griffin (5-2) made his first start in more […]
Kluber upstages Gray’s debut as Indians down Yankees 5-1 Unflappable and unassuming, Corey Kluber rarely shows any emotion on or off the mound. But after a night when he joined three Hall of Famers — and three of his pitching heroes — on a rare list, Kluber allowed himself a […]
Kuhl’s strong outing leads Pirates past Reds 6-0 Chad Kuhl went more than two months between victories earlier this season as his ERA soared and his confidence threatened to plummet. Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage never panicked. He kept reminding Kuhl that if the 24-year-old learned how to better […]
Another long Gallo HR, Texas skid ends with 5-1 win over M’s Another long Gallo HR, Texas skid ends with 5-1 win over M’s:- Joey Gallo keeps hitting impressively long home runs for the Texas Rangers. Balls are landing in spots at their home ballpark where few, if any, have […]
Granderson homers, Mets rally from 5 down to beat Rockies The New York Mets weren’t fazed by a big early deficit on Wednesday night. Remember, things can change in a hurry in the thin air of Coors Field. Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning, and […]
Healy’s 20th HR, Gossett’s start lift A’s over Giants 6-1 Oakland manager Bob Melvin was playing the matchups and getting a longer look at one of the Athletics’ younger players when he opted to start right-handed slugger Ryon Healy at first base instead of All-Star Yonder Alonso. A strong outing […]
