Yankees' Jeter takes batting practice in Tampa

By MARK DIDTLER

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation progra…

Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month.

Gomes' HR lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep

By DOUG ALDEN

The Boston Red Sox had just enough energy left to celebrate Jonny Gomes' big swing.

Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB

By RICK FREEMAN

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…

Hamilton hits into 3 DPs as Angels lose to M's

By JOE RESNICK

Josh Hamilton has just about hit rock-bottom with the bat for the Los Angeles Angels.

He likes Ike: Murphy says ex-Devil will bounce back

Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star  

For three years, Pat Murphy called on Ike Davis to do pretty much everything.

Padres have 7-game winning streak end

By RICK EYMER

Jesus Guzman put the San Diego Padres in position to extend their winning streak and add yet another come-from-behind win. The good feeling di…

Morales lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Angels

By JOE RESNICK

Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los An…

AL Capsules

Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, completi…

NL Capsules

Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the f…

Giants score twice in 8th to beat Padres

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN

Juan Perez hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 5-4 on Tuesday night, snapp…

Eovaldi does well in season debut for Marlins

By STEVEN WINE

Nathan Eovaldi missed out on a win Tuesday night, yet considered his season debut a success all the same.

Wainwright has rough 1st as Cards lose to Cubs 4-2

By STEVE OVERBEY

Adam Wainwright felt he let his teammates down Tuesday night.

Tucson Padres: Player, manager stage unlikely reunion

Daniel Berk Arizona Daily Star

For three years, Pat Murphy called on Ike Davis to do pretty much everything.

Rays absorb doubleheader sweep by Red Sox

By MATTHEW CARROLL

Wil Myers went hitless in his big league debut in the opener of a doubleheader. He jumped on the second opportunity to get his first hit.

Goldschmidt homers in 9th, Arizona beats Marlins

By JONATHAN DALTON

Paul Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a four-game losing streak, beatin…

Dominguez's slam leads Astros past Brewers 10-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

The Milwaukee Brewers were done in by their mistakes on Tuesday night.

AL West-leading A's beat Rangers, Darvish 6-2

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any ot…

Mauer, Doumit lead Twins over White Sox

By ANTHONY MAGGIO

The Chicago White Sox climbed out of an early hole created by starter Dylan Axelrod, only to lose another close game.

Darvish, Rangers starters still winless in June

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

Yu Darvish is like the rest of the Texas starters _ still without a victory in June.

Braves swept by Mets in doubleheader

By PAUL NEWBERRY

Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves were ready for some rest.

Nationals no match for Lee, fall to Phillies 4-2

By ROB MAADDI

The Washington Nationals hardly look like the team that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' five-year reign atop the NL East.

Verlander struggles as Tigers lose to Orioles 5-2

By NOAH TRISTER

Justin Verlander has been all too ordinary this season, and the Detroit ace is asking for a little patience.

Royals run down by Indians 4-3

By TOM WITHERS

With home plate just a few more strides away, David Lough suddenly stopped.

Dominguez's slam leads Astros past Brewers 10-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

Matt Dominguez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs to back another solid performance by Jordan Lyles, and the Houston Astros…