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    • New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler  pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
      Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves AP - 12 hrs ago

      ATLANTA (AP) — After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets. More »Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

      New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler  pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

      ATLANTA (AP) — After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets.

    • Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, and left fielder Kelly Johnson, center, rush in to assist starting pitcher Alex Cobb as Cobb grabs his head and lies on the pitcher's mound after being hit by a line drive by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
      Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB AP - 8 hrs ago

      Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head. More »Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB

      Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, and left fielder Kelly Johnson, center, rush in to assist starting pitcher Alex Cobb as Cobb grabs his head and lies on the pitcher's mound after being hit by a line drive by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

      Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.

    • Oakland Athletics pitcher Grant Balfour points to left field after getting the last out against the Texas Rangers during their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas
      A's dismantle Darvish to stretch AL West lead Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League … More »A's dismantle Darvish to stretch AL West lead

      Oakland Athletics pitcher Grant Balfour points to left field after getting the last out against the Texas Rangers during their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas

      (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League West division. Brandon Moss and John Jaso each homered against the Japanese starter to provide an early 3-0 lead for the Athletics (43-30), who added more …

    • Baseball-A's dismantle Darvish to stretch AL West lead Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      June 18 (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American … More »Baseball-A's dismantle Darvish to stretch AL West lead

      June 18 (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League West division. Brandon Moss and John Jaso each homered against the Japanese starter to provide an early 3-0 lead for the Athletics (43-30), who added …

    • Baseball standings Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Tuesday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Boston 44 29 .603 - 2. Baltimore 41 31 .569 2 1/2 3. NY … More »Baseball standings

      June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Tuesday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Boston 44 29 .603 - 2. Baltimore 41 31 .569 2 1/2 3. NY Yankees 38 31 .551 4 4. Tampa Bay 36 35 .507 7 5. Toronto 34 36 .486 8 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Detroit 39 30 .565 - 2. Cleveland 35 35 .500 4 1/2 …

    • Baseball results Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) BOSTON 5 Tampa Bay 1 NY Mets 4 ATLANTA 3 CLEVELAND 4 Kansas City 3 Baltimore 5 … More »Baseball results

      June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) BOSTON 5 Tampa Bay 1 NY Mets 4 ATLANTA 3 CLEVELAND 4 Kansas City 3 Baltimore 5 DETROIT 2 PHILADELPHIA 4 Washington 2 TORONTO 8 Colorado 3 BOSTON 3 Tampa Bay 1 NY Mets 6 ATLANTA 1 Pittsburgh 4 CINCINNATI 0 Oakland 6 TEXAS 2 MINNESOTA …

    • Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) congratulates John Jaso (5) on his solo home run that came off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
      AL West-leading A's beat Rangers, Darvish 6-2 AP - 11 hrs ago

      ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other … More »AL West-leading A's beat Rangers, Darvish 6-2

      Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) congratulates John Jaso (5) on his solo home run that came off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

      ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team.

    • Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker  works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
      AL West-leading A's beat Texas, Darvish 6-2 AP - 12 hrs ago

      ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas 6-2 on Tuesday night. More »AL West-leading A's beat Texas, Darvish 6-2

      Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker  works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

      ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas 6-2 on Tuesday night.

    • To match Reuters Life! COSTARICA-BASEBALLS/
      California city wants team, sues Major League Baseball Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      By Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weeks after a fight over the Sacramento Kings basketball team ended with promises of a new arena and a decision to stay in … More »California city wants team, sues Major League Baseball

      To match Reuters Life! COSTARICA-BASEBALLS/

      By Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weeks after a fight over the Sacramento Kings basketball team ended with promises of a new arena and a decision to stay in town, a tussle over another ball club is roiling professional sports in California - this time involving baseball. In an action that highlights the big dollars …

    • FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
      Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL AP - 15 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (AP) — They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season. More »Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL

      FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

      NEW YORK (AP) — They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.

    • FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
      Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL AP - 19 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks … More »Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL

      FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

      NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees.

    • US collegians to host Cuba in July AP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series. More »US collegians to host Cuba in July

      DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series.

    • Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 17, 2013.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
      Scherzer improves to 10-0, Tigers top Orioles 5-1 AP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013

      DETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer has shrugged off the significance of his undefeated start, saying records are fluky statistics for pitchers and that he's simply playing for … More »Scherzer improves to 10-0, Tigers top Orioles 5-1

      Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, June 17, 2013.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

      DETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer has shrugged off the significance of his undefeated start, saying records are fluky statistics for pitchers and that he's simply playing for a good team.

    • Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
      4 solo homers send Reds over Pirates 4-1 AP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      CINCINNATI (AP) — Todd Frazier wasn't going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way. More »4 solo homers send Reds over Pirates 4-1

      Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

      CINCINNATI (AP) — Todd Frazier wasn't going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way.

    • San Diego Padres' Andrew Cashner hits an RBI bunt against the San Francisco Giants' in the 13th inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
      Padres beat Giants 5-3 on safety squeeze in 13th AP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th … More »Padres beat Giants 5-3 on safety squeeze in 13th

      San Diego Padres' Andrew Cashner hits an RBI bunt against the San Francisco Giants' in the 13th inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

      SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th inning Monday night.

    • Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz celebrates as he rounds first on his two-run home run off of Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jesse Chavez in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The home run also scored A.J. Pierzynski. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
      Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-7 win over A's AP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for … More »Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-7 win over A's

      Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz celebrates as he rounds first on his two-run home run off of Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jesse Chavez in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The home run also scored A.J. Pierzynski. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

      ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers.

    • Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) connects on a twinning wo run homer against the New York Mets during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 2-1 (AP Photo/John Amis)
      Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1 AP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going. More »Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1

      Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) connects on a twinning wo run homer against the New York Mets during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 2-1 (AP Photo/John Amis)

      ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going.

    • Detroit Tigers' Scherzer throws to Baltimore Orioles during their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit
      Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      (Reuters) - Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against the Baltimore … More »Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles

      Detroit Tigers' Scherzer throws to Baltimore Orioles during their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit

      (Reuters) - Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Scherzer blew through the Orioles line-up with 10 strikeouts, allowing one run in six innings, as he drew level with St Louis pitcher …

    • Baseball-Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013

      June 17 (Reuters) - Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against … More »Baseball-Scherzer improves to 10-0 as Tigers maul Orioles

      June 17 (Reuters) - Max Scherzer maintained his perfect start to the season by securing a 10th straight victory in pitching the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 triumph against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Scherzer blew through the Orioles line-up with 10 strikeouts, allowing one run in six innings, as he drew level with St …

    • New York Yankees' Travis Hafner hits a tree-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
      Angels' 9th-inning rally falls short vs Yankees AP - Sun, Jun 16, 2013

      ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and five runs in the dramatic … More »Angels' 9th-inning rally falls short vs Yankees

      New York Yankees' Travis Hafner hits a tree-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

      ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and five runs in the dramatic ninth.

    • Nationals' Strasburg pitches against the Cardinals in the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Washington
      Indians give no respect for returning Strasburg Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013

      (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's return for the Washington Nationals from the disabled list went smoothly but he was unable to prevent the Cleveland Indians recording … More »Indians give no respect for returning Strasburg

      Nationals' Strasburg pitches against the Cardinals in the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Washington

      (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's return for the Washington Nationals from the disabled list went smoothly but he was unable to prevent the Cleveland Indians recording a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Strasburg, who had not pitched since May 31 due to a strained muscle in his back, appeared in solid form as he allowed just one run …

    • Baseball-Indians give no respect for returning Strasburg Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013

      June 16 (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's return for the Washington Nationals from the disabled list went smoothly but he was unable to prevent the Cleveland Indians recording … More »Baseball-Indians give no respect for returning Strasburg

      June 16 (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's return for the Washington Nationals from the disabled list went smoothly but he was unable to prevent the Cleveland Indians recording a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Strasburg, who had not pitched since May 31 due to a strained muscle in his back, appeared in solid form as he allowed just …

    • New York Yankees' Travis Hafner hits a tree-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
      Yankees, Rivera survive wild 9th to snap skid AP - Sun, Jun 16, 2013

      ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bases loaded with two outs. Bottom of the ninth inning in a one-run game. The greatest closer in baseball history facing one of the best hitters … More »Yankees, Rivera survive wild 9th to snap skid

      New York Yankees' Travis Hafner hits a tree-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

      ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bases loaded with two outs. Bottom of the ninth inning in a one-run game. The greatest closer in baseball history facing one of the best hitters of his generation.

    • Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
      Strasburg looks good in return, but Nats lose 2-0 AP - Sun, Jun 16, 2013

      CLEVELAND (AP) — Pretty much everything about Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list went well except the result. More »Strasburg looks good in return, but Nats lose 2-0

      Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

      CLEVELAND (AP) — Pretty much everything about Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list went well except the result.

    • Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, and left fielder Kelly Johnson, center, rush in to assist starting pitcher Alex Cobb as Cobb grabs his head and lies on the pitcher's mound after being hit by a line drive by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
      Rays' Cobb expected to be released from hospital AP - Sun, Jun 16, 2013

      ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb was expected to leave the hospital Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive. More »Rays' Cobb expected to be released from hospital

      Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, and left fielder Kelly Johnson, center, rush in to assist starting pitcher Alex Cobb as Cobb grabs his head and lies on the pitcher's mound after being hit by a line drive by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

      ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb was expected to leave the hospital Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive.

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