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Santana strong but Royals can't score against A's

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:33:06 -0400

OAKLAND, California - The Kansas City Royals got another stellar effort from a starting pitcher and had nothing to show for it.

Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Sanchez struggles in Detroit's loss to Texas

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:11:53 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.

Milone's long skid ends as A's beat Royals

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:05:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Tommy Milone threw more than 50 pitches before recording the first out of the second inning, and Oakland manager Bob Melvin wasn't sure how much longer his starter would last.

Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:20 -0400

ST. LOUIS - A starting rotation that helped the St. Louis Cardinals race out to the best record in baseball is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear.

Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:54:23 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Jeff Bianchi got a rare start and made the move pay off for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Diamond roughed up in Twins' 12-5 loss to Red Sox

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:47:22 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago.

Chatwood leads Rockies past Giants 10-2

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:45:51 -0400

DENVER - Tyler Chatwood crossed up catcher Wilin Rosario, throwing a curve instead of a fastball, and it skipped past his catcher and bounced to the backstop.

Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Houston Astros haven't had many wins to celebrate so far this season. This one was especially satisfying for manager Bo Porter.

Gwynn ejected for arguing about player's ejection

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:33:04 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was ejected from San Diego State's game Saturday for arguing with the umpires following the ejection of one of his players that was then overturned.

Zimmermann hurt by mistakes in Nationals' loss

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:26:37 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Jordan Zimmermann of the Washington Nationals made three mistakes Saturday night, two while on the mound and one on the base paths. All three were costly.

Ortiz powers Red Sox past Twins, 12-5

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:17:22 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - David Ortiz insists he isn't trying to do anything special to show the Minnesota Twins they made a big mistake by letting him go in 2002.

Cabrera, Alonso lead Padres over Nationals

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:02:26 -0400

SAN DIEGO - The Washington Nationals had runners on second and third with one out in the third inning when Denard Span hit a hard comebacker that ricocheted off San Diego Padres pitcher Eric Stults' lower left leg to first baseman Yonder Alonso.

Jansen blows lead, Dodgers fall to Braves 3-1

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:48:41 -0400

ATLANTA - Kenley Jansen insisted he made the pitch he wanted to Evan Gattis, even though it landed over the left-field wall.

Koehler sharp in 1-0 loss to Arizona

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:32:49 -0400

MIAMI - Miami's Tom Koehler allowed a home run on his first pitch and very little else against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Gattis, Simmons hit HRs as Braves top Dodgers 3-1

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:24:14 -0400

ATLANTA - The Braves already knew rookie Evan Gattis is an impressive power hitter. He's also proving a quick learner.

McCarthy throws shutout for 1st victory of year

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:56:25 -0400

MIAMI - It took nine starts, but Brandon McCarthy finally got his first win with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

White Sox outslugged by Angels, 12-9

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:20:20 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first three innings against Joe Blanton. Those missed opportunities ultimately came back to haunt them.

Angels hold on for 12-9 win over White Sox

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:53:23 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - The Los Angeles Angels finally won a game that Joe Blanton started for them. That will have to be enough for Blanton while he remains in search of the first victory for his record.

O's Johnson takes blame for Rays' rally in 9th

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:39 -0400

BALTIMORE - The only finger-pointing Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson did after blowing his second straight save after converting a club-record 35 in a row was at himself.

Joyce, Rays rally past Orioles in 9th for 10-6 win

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:08:37 -0400

BALTIMORE - The Tampa Bay Rays don't seem to mind being behind late in the game.

Phillies struggle against Reds in 10-0 loss

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:41:32 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Kendrick has reached the point where poor starts are an exception.

Oregon State blanks Oregon 9-0

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:32:04 -0400

EUGENE, Oregon - Michael Conforto and Ryan Barnes each homered and Oregon State shutout Oregon 9-0 Saturday in the second of a three-game Civil War series at PK Park.

Padres activate Quentin, option Brach to Tucson

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:26:22 -0400

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have activated outfielder Carlos Quentin from paternity leave and optioned right-hander Brad Brach to Triple-A Tucson.

Votto, Arroyo lead Reds over Phillies

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:20:21 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Bronson Arroyo has these Philadelphia Phillies all figured out.