Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Michael Perez had three hits and three RBIs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday.</p>
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Angels star Trout scratched from lineup with bruised elbow
HOUSTON — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was scratched from the lineup on Friday night after being hit by a pitch on the...
Athletics extend winning streak to 12, handle Orioles 3-1
<p>BALTIMORE — The Oakland Athletics earned their 12th consecutive victory --- their longest winning streak in almost two decades --- defeating the Baltimore Orioles...
Singer sharp, and unearned run lifts Royals over Tigers 2-1
DETROIT — Brady Singer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of some defensive sloppiness by Detroit in a 2-1...
Garcia’s pinch hit lifts Astros over Angels 5-4 in 10
HOUSTON — Rookie pinch-hitter Robel Garcia’s RBI single in Houston’s three-run 10th inning lifted the Astros to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles...
Mercedes has 4 hits, White Sox beat Rangers 9-7
<p>CHICAGO — Rookie sensation YermÃn Mercedes added to his scorching start with four more hits, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and...
The takeaway: Diamondbacks’ Calhoun praises kid’s catch
ATLANTA — Kole Calhoun will always cherish his childhood memory of catching a foul ball hit by Tony Gwynn in spring training.
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Astros’ Odorizzi out after 5 pitches with forearm tightness
<p>HOUSTON — Astros newcomer Jake Odorizzi exited his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday after just five pitches because of tightness in...
Rookie Zach McKinstry goes on Dodgers’ growing injured list
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed promising rookie Zach McKinstry on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle.
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Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
<p>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Steven Matz won his fourth consecutive start, Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the...