http://mlb.mlb.com MLB News Index Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:32:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/pirates-score-nine-runs-in-7th-to-beat-dodgers?ymd=20150810&content_id=142256104&vkey=news_mlb Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:04:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/pirates-score-nine-runs-in-7th-to-beat-dodgers?ymd=20150810&content_id=142256104&vkey=news_mlb The Pirates erupted for nine runs against the Dodgers' bullpen in the seventh inning Sunday night, sending PNC Park's sellout crowd into a frenzy and completing a three-game sweep with a 13-6 win. Adam Berry and Ken Gurnick 8/10/2015 12:04 A.M. 1439179444 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/cespedes-duda-poised-to-rake-vs-rockies?ymd=20150810&content_id=142220180&vkey=news_mlb Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/cespedes-duda-poised-to-rake-vs-rockies?ymd=20150810&content_id=142220180&vkey=news_mlb Welcome to DraftKings fantasy baseball, the Official Daily Fantasy Game of Major League Baseball. The players listed below could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Monday. Fred Zinkie 8/10/2015 12:00 A.M. 1439179242 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/nationals-dodgers-open-crucial-series-monday?ymd=20150810&content_id=142204350&vkey=news_mlb Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/nationals-dodgers-open-crucial-series-monday?ymd=20150810&content_id=142204350&vkey=news_mlb Two National League playoff contenders will open an important three-game series today, when the Nationals and Dodgers meet up in Los Angeles at 10:10 p.m. ET. Andrew Simon 8/10/2015 12:00 A.M. 1439179233 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/inevitable-bump-for-blue-jays-in-rankings?ymd=20150810&content_id=142243428&vkey=news_mlb Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/inevitable-bump-for-blue-jays-in-rankings?ymd=20150810&content_id=142243428&vkey=news_mlb It may be a little late in the season for a team to make a first-time appearance in the top five of our weekly MLB Power Rankings presented by The All-New Chrysler 200, but in the Blue Jays' case, the bump was inevitable given what they've been doing since the All-Star break. Alyson Footer 8/10/2015 12:00 A.M. 1439179231 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/blue-jays-begin-week-on-winning-streak?ymd=20150810&content_id=142238892&vkey=news_mlb Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/blue-jays-begin-week-on-winning-streak?ymd=20150810&content_id=142238892&vkey=news_mlb It's impossible to ignore what the new-look Toronto Blue Jays are doing with their stacked lineup and improved pitching, and with an eight-game winning streak alive and kicking into Monday, the main question is how anyone is going to slow them down. Doug Miller 8/10/2015 12:00 A.M. 1439179228 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/howie-kendrick-injures-left-hamstring?ymd=20150809&content_id=142249632&vkey=news_mlb Mon, 10 Aug 2015 01:36:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/howie-kendrick-injures-left-hamstring?ymd=20150809&content_id=142249632&vkey=news_mlb Second baseman Howie Kendrick will have an MRI on his left hamstring Monday, but manager Don Mattingly is prepared for an extended absence after Kendrick was injured trying to beat out an infield single in the top of the fifth inning of Sunday night's 13-6 loss to the Pirates. Ken Gurnick 8/9/2015 10:09 P.M. 1439172595 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/reds-lose-after-confusing-walk-off-ending?ymd=20150809&content_id=142241418&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 21:59:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/reds-lose-after-confusing-walk-off-ending?ymd=20150809&content_id=142241418&vkey=news_mlb Put this one under the column of something different happens almost every day in the game of baseball. The D-backs defeated the Reds, 4-3, in the 10th inning on Sunday at Chase Field, but the usual celebration was followed by a mass of confusion. Barry M. Bloom 8/9/2015 9:25 P.M. 1439169911 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/jake-arrieta-shining-for-contending-cubs?ymd=20150809&content_id=142235434&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 20:58:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/jake-arrieta-shining-for-contending-cubs?ymd=20150809&content_id=142235434&vkey=news_mlb Jake Arrieta has been on the short list of the Major Leagues' best pitchers for the last couple of months and demonstrated that to the Giants on Sunday. His 7 2/3 shutout innings were the centerpiece of a 2-0 victory that concluded a four-game sweep for the Cubs, who have won 10 of their last 11 to build a 3 1/2-game cushion for the National League's second Wild Card spot. Phil Rogers 8/9/2015 8:58 P.M. 1439168297 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/david-murphy-steps-up-after-intentional-walks?ymd=20150809&content_id=142225676&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/david-murphy-steps-up-after-intentional-walks?ymd=20150809&content_id=142225676&vkey=news_mlb David Murphy saw the intentional walks to Mike Trout and Albert Pujols coming. He was given the opportunity to bat with the bases loaded and two outs in the 11th inning Sunday, and he made it count with a walk-off single in a 5-4 victory over the Orioles. David Adler 8/9/2015 8:28 P.M. 1439166532 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/wrigley-field-evacuated-after-bomb-threat?ymd=20150809&content_id=142210450&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 20:37:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/wrigley-field-evacuated-after-bomb-threat?ymd=20150809&content_id=142210450&vkey=news_mlb Wrigley Field was evacuated shortly after Sunday's Cubs win over the Giants because of a bomb threat. Carrie Muskat 8/9/2015 7:32 P.M. 1439163163 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/carlos-gonzalez-hits-2-homers-nabs-runner?ymd=20150809&content_id=142201990&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 19:29:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/carlos-gonzalez-hits-2-homers-nabs-runner?ymd=20150809&content_id=142201990&vkey=news_mlb In case anyone had forgotten about Carlos Gonzalez's ability since his go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning on Friday night, the Rockies' All-Star right fielder provided quite a reminder in Sunday's series finale, crushing two home runs and chipping in a run-saving outfield assist in Colorado's 6-4 win at Nationals Park. Jacob Emert 8/9/2015 7:29 P.M. 1439162971 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/khris-davis-has-another-two-homer-game?ymd=20150809&content_id=142197778&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 19:06:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/khris-davis-has-another-two-homer-game?ymd=20150809&content_id=142197778&vkey=news_mlb Two multi-homer games in the span of four days will do wonders for a player's confidence. Just ask Brewers left fielder Khris Davis. Adam McCalvy 8/9/2015 7:06 P.M. 1439161601 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/masahiro-tanaka-pitches-well-in-yankees-loss?ymd=20150809&content_id=142174724&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/masahiro-tanaka-pitches-well-in-yankees-loss?ymd=20150809&content_id=142174724&vkey=news_mlb Before he ever stepped foot on the mound on Sunday afternoon, Masahiro Tanaka was well aware of what was at stake. Prior to Sunday, the Blue Jays had taken the first two games of the series over the American League East-leading Yankees. Grace Raynor 8/9/2015 6:30 P.M. 1439159400 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/henry-owens-relieved-to-get-his-first-mlb-win?ymd=20150809&content_id=142179966&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 19:34:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/henry-owens-relieved-to-get-his-first-mlb-win?ymd=20150809&content_id=142179966&vkey=news_mlb Sometimes it just feels good to get that first win out of the way. Red Sox rookie lefty Henry Owens was making just his second Major League start in Sunday's 7-2 victory over the Tigers. After notching his first win, He's happy his first two starts are over and those "welcome to big leagues" nerves are a thing of the past. Catherine Slonksnis 8/9/2015 5:47 P.M. 1439156850 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/red-sox-designate-reliever-justin-masterson?ymd=20150809&content_id=142178010&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 18:16:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/red-sox-designate-reliever-justin-masterson?ymd=20150809&content_id=142178010&vkey=news_mlb After a 7-2 win over the Tigers on Sunday afternoon, the Red Sox designated reliever Justin Masterson for assignment. The team will make a corresponding move in the next 48 hours. The righty has shown flashes of commanding his pitches, but has not been able to gain control of the strike zone. Catherine Slonksnis 8/9/2015 5:40 P.M. 1439156406 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/jake-arrieta-leads-cubs-to-sweep-of-giants?ymd=20150809&content_id=142167622&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 21:42:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/jake-arrieta-leads-cubs-to-sweep-of-giants?ymd=20150809&content_id=142167622&vkey=news_mlb Kris Bryant drove in his team-leading 65th run to back Jake Arrieta, who notched his career-high 13th win, and power the Cubs to a 2-0 victory Sunday over the Giants, completing a four-game sweep of the defending World Series champions. Chris Haft and Carrie Muskat 8/9/2015 5:10 P.M. 1439154638 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/blue-jays-sweep-yankees-with-8th-straight-win?ymd=20150809&content_id=141922284&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/blue-jays-sweep-yankees-with-8th-straight-win?ymd=20150809&content_id=141922284&vkey=news_mlb Josh Donaldson and Jose Bautista each homered, while Marco Estrada tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings, as the Blue Jays put the finishing touches on a three-game sweep over the Yankees with a 2-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Gregor Chisholm and Grace Raynor 8/9/2015 4:30 P.M. 1439152200 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/danny-valencia-gives-as-wild-walk-off-win?ymd=20150809&content_id=142154772&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 22:40:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/danny-valencia-gives-as-wild-walk-off-win?ymd=20150809&content_id=142154772&vkey=news_mlb Danny Valencia drove in Josh Phegley with a walk-off single, sending the A's to a come-from-behind, series-clinching 5-4 win over the slumping Astros at the Coliseum on Sunday. Brian McTaggart and Trevor Hass 8/9/2015 4:28 P.M. 1439152109 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/nori-aoki-hit-by-pitch-in-head-by-jake-arrieta?ymd=20150809&content_id=142137716&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 21:24:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/nori-aoki-hit-by-pitch-in-head-by-jake-arrieta?ymd=20150809&content_id=142137716&vkey=news_mlb Giants left fielder Nori Aoki apparently avoided serious injury despite being struck above the right ear by a pitch from Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta in Sunday's third inning. Chris Haft 8/9/2015 3:32 P.M. 1439148724 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/oliver-perez-excited-to-join-contending-astros?ymd=20150809&content_id=142135474&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 22:02:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/oliver-perez-excited-to-join-contending-astros?ymd=20150809&content_id=142135474&vkey=news_mlb Comparing it to the first day of school, new Astros left-hander Oliver Perez was thrilled to join a club in contention Sunday at the Coliseum and hoped to put himself in position to win the World Series championship ring that's eluded him during his 13-year career. Brian McTaggart 8/9/2015 3:24 P.M. 1439148261 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/sean-doolittle-set-for-rehab-outing-tuesday?ymd=20150809&content_id=142131276&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 22:02:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/sean-doolittle-set-for-rehab-outing-tuesday?ymd=20150809&content_id=142131276&vkey=news_mlb Sean Doolittle will pitch for Triple-A Nashville in Iowa on Tuesday, and A's manager Bob Melvin said Sunday it's possible Doolittle could rejoin the A's on their next homestand starting Aug. 18. Trevor Hass 8/9/2015 3:11 P.M. 1439147476 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/marlins-jose-fernandez-has-right-biceps-strain?ymd=20150809&content_id=142129840&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 16:14:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/marlins-jose-fernandez-has-right-biceps-strain?ymd=20150809&content_id=142129840&vkey=news_mlb Jose Fernandez is sidelined again with arm troubles. The Marlins right-hander, who has made seven starts since returning from Tommy John surgery, has been diagnosed with a right bicep strain. Joe Frisaro 8/9/2015 3:04 P.M. 1439147095 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/david-wright-beginning-rehab-games-on-monday?ymd=20150809&content_id=142127564&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 15:11:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/david-wright-beginning-rehab-games-on-monday?ymd=20150809&content_id=142127564&vkey=news_mlb The Mets announced Sunday that team captain David Wright will serve as designated hitter on Monday and play third base on Tuesday when the seven-time all-star begins a rehab assignment for Class A Advanced St. Lucie. Michael Kolligian 8/9/2015 2:54 P.M. 1439146478 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/jackie-bradley-jr-has-huge-game-for-red-sox?ymd=20150809&content_id=142126036&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 16:32:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/jackie-bradley-jr-has-huge-game-for-red-sox?ymd=20150809&content_id=142126036&vkey=news_mlb Doing his best Willie Mays impression, Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. raced to deep center to rob the Tigers' Jefry Marte with an over-the-shoulder basket catch to end the fourth inning in Boston's 7-2 victory Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. Bradley also went 2-for-5 with a career-high five RBIs to pace the offense. Catherine Slonksnis 8/9/2015 2:45 P.M. 1439145902 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/kyle-schwarber-will-catch-but-unclear-when?ymd=20150809&content_id=142116114&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 14:03:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/kyle-schwarber-will-catch-but-unclear-when?ymd=20150809&content_id=142116114&vkey=news_mlb Kyle Schwarber has started in left field three straight games. When will the rookie catch again? Carrie Muskat 8/9/2015 1:50 P.M. 1439142647 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/david-murphy-hits-walk-off-single-to-top-os?ymd=20150809&content_id=142106678&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 22:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/david-murphy-hits-walk-off-single-to-top-os?ymd=20150809&content_id=142106678&vkey=news_mlb On a full count with the bases loaded and two outs in the 11th inning Sunday, David Murphy cracked a walk-off single to deep left field off Orioles reliever Brian Matusz, lifting the Angels to a 5-4 win at Angel Stadium. David Adler and Earl Bloom 8/9/2015 12:35 P.M. 1439138143 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/rays-take-three-game-series-from-mets?ymd=20150809&content_id=142105540&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 18:44:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/rays-take-three-game-series-from-mets?ymd=20150809&content_id=142105540&vkey=news_mlb Richie Shaffer came up big on Sunday, delivering the game-winning solo home run in the seventh inning to lift the Rays past the Mets, 4-3, and take two three in the series. Troy Provost-Heron and Michael Kolligian 8/9/2015 12:15 P.M. 1439136936 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/corey-kluber-pitches-gem-indians-defeat-twins?ymd=20150809&content_id=142103016&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 17:21:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/corey-kluber-pitches-gem-indians-defeat-twins?ymd=20150809&content_id=142103016&vkey=news_mlb Indians ace Corey Kluber overpowered the Twins in a complete game, the Tribe's offense continued their weekend tear, and Cleveland ran away with an 8-1 victory on Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. With the win, the Indians took two of three in the series. Jordan Bastian and August Fagerstrom 8/9/2015 11:55 A.M. 1439135752 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/miguel-cabrera-will-take-next-step-in-recovery?ymd=20150809&content_id=142102190&vkey=news_mlb Sun, 9 Aug 2015 11:34:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/miguel-cabrera-will-take-next-step-in-recovery?ymd=20150809&content_id=142102190&vkey=news_mlb All-Star Miguel Cabrera is scheduled to take the next step in his recovery process from a Grade 3 left calf strain by running the bases Tuesday before the Tigers face Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. Alejandro Zúñiga 8/9/2015 11:35 A.M. 1439134544 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/top-500-dynasty-league-players-ranked?ymd=20150803&content_id=140970994&vkey=news_mlb Tue, 4 Aug 2015 11:19:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/top-500-dynasty-league-players-ranked?ymd=20150803&content_id=140970994&vkey=news_mlb Trout tops the list. Tom Trudeau 8/3/2015 9:15 P.M. 1438650919