CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jay Bruce had barely put the ball in play whenever he faced Jason Grilli. His first career hit off the Pirates' closer was some breakthrough. … More »

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Justin Morneau watched the ball sail off one of his big swings toward right field, and finally the flight ended in the seats. … More »

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina leads the National League in batting and has put himself in the early discussion for MVP honors, at least in the eyes of St. … More »

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- When Justin Grimm threw his last pitch, the Texas Rangers were trailing the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics. … More »

HOUSTON (AP) -- Rickie Weeks was in such a terrible slump that the Milwaukee Brewers promoted prospect Scooter Gennett to split time with him at second base earlier this … More »

BOSTON (AP) -- With only one trip remaining to Fenway Park this season, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon wanted his players to feel the urgency of notching a victory at the home … More »

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his … More »

TORONTO (AP) -- Mark Buehrle doesn't need to understand why Toronto is on its longest winning streak in almost five years to know it's a good thing. … More »

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Ian Desmond was one close call away from his fourth strikeout of the night before he got another chance. … More »

ATLANTA (AP) -- Kris Medlen issued a blanket apology to every coach he's ever had. … More »

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Every fifth day, Indians manager Terry Francona knows he'll get innings, maximum effort and nothing but smiles from his No. 1 starter. … More »

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Gregor Blanco has learned to think like a run producer. … More »

PHOENIX (AP) -- Cody Ross can see clearly now, so he must have had a nice view as his decisive pinch-hit home run sailed into the left-field seats. … More »

DETROIT (AP) -- Chris Davis sent a pitch to opposite field over the left-field fence and pulled another one deep into the right-field seats. … More »

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees fans showed Don Mattingly the love from the moment he took the lineup card to home plate Wednesday. Hiroki Kuroda, though, wasn't feeling nostalgic … More »

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Seattle Mariners are still going with a bullpen-by-committee and it worked out perfectly Tuesday night - except for one minor flaw that Kendrys … More »

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Juan Perez is trying to convince the San Francisco Giants to keep him around when injured center fielder Angel Pagan returns from the disabled list. … More »

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle figured the odds were against Mat Latos extending his impressive streak without a defeat. … More »

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Cliff Lee is doing his best to stay in Philadelphia and turn the Phillies into a contender. … More »

HOUSTON (AP) -- With the bases loaded in the second inning Matt Dominguez's long fly ball came up just short and was caught for a sacrifice fly. … More »

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox had just enough energy left to celebrate Jonny Gomes' big swing. … More »

PHOENIX (AP) -- Paul Goldschmidt had a pretty good idea that he'd just won the game for the Arizona Diamondbacks. … More »

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 »