World Series ball raises $30K for Kansas batboy's memorial
LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — The sale of a 1962 autographed World Series baseball has raised $30,000 for a memorial statue honoring the 9-year-old Kansas batboy who died when he was accidentally hit by a bat during a game.
LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — The sale of a 1962 autographed World Series baseball has raised $30,000 for a memorial statue honoring the 9-year-old Kansas batboy who died when he was accidentally hit by a bat during a game.
Yankees fail to gain on Jays, lose 6-3 to Rays
Nick Franklin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL wild-card leading New York Yankees 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Nick Franklin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL wild-card leading New York Yankees 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Arrieta wins 19th game as Cubs beat Phillies 5-1
Jake Arrieta didn't feel on top of his game.
Jake Arrieta didn't feel on top of his game.
Smyly allows HR to college batterymate, Rays fall to Tigers
In the two years that James McCann caught Drew Smyly at the University of Arkansas, they never discussed facing each other in the major leagues.
In the two years that James McCann caught Drew Smyly at the University of Arkansas, they never discussed facing each other in the major leagues.
Marlins' Nicolino struggles in 9-1 loss to Brewers
Justin Nicolino came into Monday's game in good form, but struggled against a rolling Milwaukee team.
Justin Nicolino came into Monday's game in good form, but struggled against a rolling Milwaukee team.
DeSclafani learns on the job as Reds beat Pirates 3-1
The Reds' most experienced starter is still learning on the job.
The Reds' most experienced starter is still learning on the job.
Raburn, Bauer lead Indians over White Sox 3-2
Ryan Raburn hit a pair of solo home runs and Trevor Bauer pitched two-hit ball for seven innings as the Cleveland Indians beat the White Sox 3-2 Monday, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Ryan Raburn hit a pair of solo home runs and Trevor Bauer pitched two-hit ball for seven innings as the Cleveland Indians beat the White Sox 3-2 Monday, ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.
Bird's tiebreaking 3-run homer lifts Yanks over Orioles 8-6
Rookie Greg Bird hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Brian Matusz in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees rallied past the reeling Baltimore Orioles 8-6 Monday to close within a half-game of AL East-leading Toronto.
Rookie Greg Bird hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Brian Matusz in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees rallied past the reeling Baltimore Orioles 8-6 Monday to close within a half-game of AL East-leading Toronto.
Fowler, Haren pace Cubs in 9-0 rout of Cardinals
Dexter Fowler had a leadoff home run and two-run double in the first two innings and Dan Haren worked seven innings for the Chicago Cubs, who whipped the St.
Dexter Fowler had a leadoff home run and two-run double in the first two innings and Dan Haren worked seven innings for the Chicago Cubs, who whipped the St.
Ryan Zimmerman stays hot as Nationals rout Braves 15-1
Ryan Zimmerman continued his torrid stretch with three hits and four RBIs, Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings and the Washington Nationals opened a seven-game homestand with a 15-1 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
Ryan Zimmerman continued his torrid stretch with three hits and four RBIs, Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings and the Washington Nationals opened a seven-game homestand with a 15-1 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
Rays back Archer with 3 HRs in 6-3 victory over Orioles
Chris Archer pitched six shutout innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays hit three home runs in a 6-3 victory over the fading Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Chris Archer pitched six shutout innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays hit three home runs in a 6-3 victory over the fading Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Colon throws 8 shutout innings, Mets beat Phillies 3-1
Bartolo Colon breezed through eight snappy innings and the New York Mets got homers from Curtis Granderson and Michael Conforto, extending their dominant run against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-1 victory Monday night.
Bartolo Colon breezed through eight snappy innings and the New York Mets got homers from Curtis Granderson and Michael Conforto, extending their dominant run against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-1 victory Monday night.
AL Central-leading Royals make deal to get Gomes from Braves
The AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals have reached a deal to get outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Atlanta Braves.
The AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals have reached a deal to get outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Atlanta Braves.
Rays put Jennings on 15-day DL with left knee injury
The Tampa Bay Rays have put outfielder Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled with a bruised left knee and recalled outfielder Joey Butler from Triple-A Durham.
The Tampa Bay Rays have put outfielder Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled with a bruised left knee and recalled outfielder Joey Butler from Triple-A Durham.
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Rays' Loney gets 1-game suspension
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Paul Nauert in Saturday's game at Oakland.
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for making contact with umpire Paul Nauert in Saturday's game at Oakland.