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Rangers top A's 3-1 in Wolf's 1st big league start

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:11:14 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - David Murphy and Adrian Beltre homered in a three-run first inning, Ross Wolf was strong in his first major league start and the Texas Rangers avoided a sweep with a 3-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

Francona expecting emotional return to Boston

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:10:40 -0400

CLEVELAND - Indians manager Terry Francona is returning to Boston for the first time as an opposing manager and expects an emotional homecoming.

Rays minor leaguer Yepez suspended 50 games

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:08:37 -0400

NEW YORK - Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Angel Yepez has been suspended for 50 games following a positive test under minor league baseball's drug program.

Phillips' strange double lifts Reds over Mets 7-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:07:28 -0400

NEW YORK - Brandon Phillips bounced a bizarre double over first base to snap a ninth-inning tie, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the struggling New York Mets with a 7-4 victory Wednesday.

After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers 9-2

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:03:47 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday.

Gattis grand slam leads Braves past Twins 8-3

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:16 -0400

ATLANTA - Evan Gattis no longer seems amazed by his improbable rookie season.

Ex-US captain Reyna to direct NYC soccer team

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:35 -0400

NEW YORK - A day after New York City FC was born, Claudio Reyna became the team's first employee.

D-Backs shut down OF Eaton after setback

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:45:06 -0400

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks have ended Adam Eaton's rehabilitation stint in the minors after the young outfielder felt soreness in his injured left elbow.

Lohse to miss start because of elbow irritation

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:31 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Right-hander Kyle Lohse will miss his next scheduled turn in the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation because of irritation in his pitching elbow.

Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:33 -0400

ATLANTA - The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play.

Rangers option RHP Burns for Wolf's spot start

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:13 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers have optioned right-handed reliever Cory Burns to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for Ross Wolf for a spot start Wednesday against Oakland.

Brewers to honor fallen Wis. police officer Friday

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:43 -0400

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to honor the Wauwatosa police officer who was gunned down Christmas Eve while on duty.

Sandoval's HR lifts Giants past Nationals, 4-2

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:57:58 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Sweating, sniffling and sneezing, Pablo Sandoval felt horrible until his final swing.

Nats collapse late, lose 4-2 to Giants in 10th

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:57:25 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - As Bryce Harper ran back to chase Gregor Blanco's hard-hit fly in the ninth inning, memories of last week's scary collision with the wall at Dodger Stadium suddenly surged into his mind.

Harang gives up 2 HRs in M's 12-0 loss to Angels

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:51:24 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Aaron Harang threw a called third strike past Mike Trout in the first inning. It was the only time the Seattle Mariners' pitching staff got him out.

Trout hits for cycle, drives in 5, Angels rout M's

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:21:30 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements.

Cardinals jump on Volquez in 5th inning

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:06:19 -0400

SAN DIEGO - The St. Louis Cardinals figured out San Diego right-hander Edinson Volquez the third time through the order.

Descalso's slam, Wainwright's arm carry Cards

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:54:21 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Adam Wainwright got a nice, loud ovation from the large contingent of St. Louis Cardinals fans behind the third-base dugout as he walked off the mound with an eight-run lead with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Betancourt will have MRI on groin Wednesday

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:48:04 -0400

DENVER - Colorado Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt says he will undergo an MRI after leaving in the 10th inning against Arizona on Tuesday night with a tight right groin.

Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:44:57 -0400

HOUSTON - Bud Norris rolled through six scoreless innings for the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Reynolds gets loss as Rockies beat D-backs 5-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:39:39 -0400

DENVER - Matt Reynolds was a busy member of the Colorado Rockies bullpen for three seasons until they traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in November.

Perkins blows lead, Twins lose to Braves 5-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:31:47 -0400

ATLANTA - The Minnesota Twins were one out away from ending their longest losing streak of the season.

Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:29:46 -0400

HOUSTON - Mike Moustakas was a bit daunted when he came to the plate in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and his team down by one. The numbers were looming right there on the scoreboard: 0 for 18 and a batting average under .180

Rosario helps Rockies beat D-backs 5-4 in 10

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:24:25 -0400

DENVER - Reliever Matt Reynolds tried to outthink his former teammate, guess what pitch Wilin Rosario would be looking for and throw the opposite.

Greinke loses in return to Miller Park

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:24 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Zack Greinke claims he wasn't clamoring for a chance to pitch in Miller Park again.