With Zack Wheeler set to make his debut in the nightcap, Matt Harvey responded with one of the better performances of his already-sublime young career in Game 1, holding the Braves to one hit over the first seven innings of a 4-3 Mets win, before things grew hairy for him in the eighth on Tuesday.More» Harvey sets new career-high in strikeouts
The Yankees are placing first baseman Mark Teixeira back on the disabled list with an injured right wrist. Additionally, the Yankees received an unfortunate report from Kevin Youkilis' doctor visit.More» Girardi on Teixeira coming out of the game
Right-hander Roy Oswalt, a three-time All-Star and perennial Cy Young Award candidate, will become one of the highest-profile pitchers ever to wear purple pinstripes when he joins the Rockies on Thursday to start against Washington at Nationals Park.More» Oswalt mows down Cespedes to end the eighth
Whether you want to be part of an official All-Star event or are doing a couch-to-5K training program or wish to help an important cause, there are increasingly more reasons to sign up for the MLB All-Star Game 5K & Fun Run presented by Nike at 8 a.m. ET on July 13.More»Franco promotes 2013 All-Star Game 5K and Fun Run
Rays top prospect Wil Myers beat everyone to Fenway Park on Tuesday before making his big league debut. He started in right field and batted sixth against the Red Sox.More» Myers flies out in first Major League at-bat
Right-handed pitcher Dalier Hinojosa, former star for the Cuban national team, defected in February and began petitioning Major League Baseball to become a free agent last month. The Cubs, Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees are among the teams that have expressed interest in the pitcher.More»
The Braves placed Evan Gattis on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday morning with a right oblique strain. Infielder Tyler Pastornicky was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill Gattis' roster spot.More» Gattis pops out, but breaks bat over back
Travis Ishikawa is in the Orioles' lineup on Tuesday, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. Miguel Gonzalez will go on the paternity list for up to three days to clear space on the roster.More» Ishikawa connects for an RBI double
The Pirates on Tuesday signed their first-round selection in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, agreeing to terms with 14th overall pick Reese McGuire.More»Pirates' pick Reese McGuire on being drafted
Longtime Indians fans Stephanie Jeffirs and Meredith Schuette were the latest contestants attempting to win cash in the latest edition of "Bucks on the Pond."More»Bucks visits Progressive Field
After missing three games due to illness, Mike Napoli was back in the Red Sox's lineup batting fifth and playing first base in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Rays on Tuesday.More» Napoli leaves with illness, Carp enters game
Alex Cobb, who was struck on the right ear by a line drive on Saturday, is out of the hospital and feeling better, but Rays manager Joe Maddon said the road to recovery will likely be a long one.More» Cobb hit in head by liner, leaves on stretcher
The Cubs have signed left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny, the team's second-round pick in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft.More» Cubs draft LHP Rob Zastryzny No. 41
Al Downing was a major factor in the Yankees' run to the 1963 AL title, 50 years ago. And he had a front-row seat as Dodgers' pitchers dominated the Bombers in a historic World Series.More» Dodgers sweep Yankees in '63 Series
If 2012 is to be remembered as the year Mike Trout and Bryce Harper were first unleashed upon the Major League Baseball world, then 2013 is shaping up to be remembered as the season Matt Harvey and Shelby Miller established themselves as aces in the making, the type of top-end starting talent teams dream of developing.More» Harvey fans seven over seven strong frames
The Mets officially placed Justin Turner on the disabled list Tuesday with a strained left intercostal muscle, sidelining him for at least 15 days. Receiving an ultrasound-guided cortisone shot Monday in New York, he is currently waiting for its effects to kick in.More» Turner makes a great over-the-shoulder grab
Pinch-hitter Andrew Cashner's bunt single in the 13th inning Monday gave the Padres a 5-3 victory over the Giants and manager Bud Black his 500th career victory.More» Venable's amazing grab keeps game going
With six innings of one-run ball in Monday's 5-1 Tigers victory over the O's, Max Scherzer not only became the first Major League starter since Roger Clemens in 1997 to go 10-0 to begin a season. He became just the second starter in the Tigers' illustrious history to do it, challenging the 104-year-old standard of George Mullin.More» Scherzer wins seven-pitch battle vs. Davis
Nelson Cruz drove in four runs with two home runs and a double to carry the Rangers to an 8-7 victory over the Athletics at the Ballpark in Arlington on Monday night.More» Cruz's two-run shot puts the Rangers on top
Dillon Gee was bidding for his first career shutout before Freddie Freeman drilled a two-run ninth-inning home run that gave the Braves a 2-1 walk-off win over the Mets on Monday at Turner Field.More» Freeman's home run delivers Braves a victory
Who can blame National League pitchers for struggling at the plate? Certainly few would. And yet, in a game of inches, sometimes all it takes is a well-placed bunt or a productive out off the bat of a pitcher to swing a ballgame.More» Cashner's beats out bunt to score Amarista
Giancarlo Stanton tied the game in the sixth with a two-run homer, then hit a go-ahead solo shot in the ninth to lead the Marlins past the D-backs Monday at Chase Field, 3-2.More» Stanton homers twice to power Marlins to win
Shelby Miller earned the win in the Cardinals' 5-2 victory over the Cubs on Monday, but he lasted only five innings because of cramping in his right leg. He was picked up by four relievers who preserved the lead.More» Yadier's two-run double puts Cards on board
Maicer Izturis broke up the Rockies' Jorge De La Rosa's no-hit bid in the sixth, knocked the winning hit in the eighth and played excellent defense as the Blue Jays topped the Rockies, 2-0, on Monday in Toronto. Josh Johnson held Colorado scoreless in 7 1/3 innings of work.More» Johnson fans 10 over 7 1/3 shutout frames
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday the club is "fully engaged" in contract talks with No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel, the right-handed pitcher from Stanford, and hopes to be able to complete a deal this week.More»Luhnow, Elias on No. 1 pick Appel
