Kurtz's rocket HR (115.3 mph!) forces extras before A's walk-off in 11th
WEST SACRAMENTO — Throughout what has been a slow start to his sophomore campaign, neither Nick Kurtz nor the Athletics have shown an ounce of worry. For the A’s, there’s still no…
Starting with a bang! Marsh brings back homer on FIRST PITCH in Philly
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies badly need a break, and maybe they got one in the first inning on Saturday night. Brandon Marsh robbed Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of a home…
Have you heard Mickey Mouse introduce a starting lineup? Now's your chance!
It’s a classic ballplayer’s dream: having your name announced over the PA system as part of the starting lineup. But having your name announced by … Mickey Mouse? That probably wasn’t part…
Warren ties career high with 11 K's — but he's happy racking up grounders, too
NEW YORK – On days like these, when Will Warren’s stuff moves and his command is crisp, the Yankees’ right-hander has a choice to make. He can pitch to contact with his…
Giants' bullpen bends, doesn't break in 12-inning win
WASHINGTON — The Giants’ bullpen bent but didn’t break on Saturday night.
Cards get offense from up and down lineup in win over Astros
HOUSTON — Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera had a two-run blast as St. Louis won its third straight, 9-4, over the Astros on Friday night at Daikin Park….
Glasnow twirls gem as Dodgers shut down Rockies at frigid Coors Field
DENVER — The temperature at first pitch of the Dodgers’ 7-1 win in their series opener with the Rockies at Coors Field on Friday was 35 degrees, the lowest temperature for any…
deGrom dances around trouble as Rangers post shutout in Seattle
SEATTLE — The first inning was strenuous. Rangers ace Jacob deGrom took the mound on Friday and quickly was faced with a bases-loaded jam of his own making after a pair of…
An early ranking of top Rookie of the Year contenders
It was 25 years ago that a 13th-round Draft pick out of junior college emerged out of nowhere to rip 88 extra-base hits for the Cardinals and the first position player to…
Soroka goes 7 innings to collect 4th win of season
PHOENIX — The Michael Soroka signing at last year’s MLB Winter Meetings didn’t generate much buzz, but through four starts it’s shaping up to be a masterstroke by Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen….
