http://mlb.mlb.com MLB News Index Thu, 1 Jun 2017 07:26:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/astros-sweep-twins-to-extend-win-streak-to-7?ymd=20170531&content_id=233541638&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 17:52:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/astros-sweep-twins-to-extend-win-streak-to-7?ymd=20170531&content_id=233541638&vkey=news_mlb The Astros just keep rolling. George Springer hit two homers, including one that Statcast™ projected at 473 feet, while Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis also homered and each drove in three runs to carry the Astros to a 17-6 win that completed a three-game sweep over the Twins on Wednesday at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger and Brian McTaggart 5/31/2017 12:38 P.M. 1496248710 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/max-scherzer-throws-complete-game-vs-giants?ymd=20170601&content_id=233649018&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:45:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/max-scherzer-throws-complete-game-vs-giants?ymd=20170601&content_id=233649018&vkey=news_mlb Max Scherzer needed exactly 100 pitches to finish off the Giants and his first complete game of the season Wednesday night at AT&T Park. He was as dominant as he was efficient, striking out 11 without issuing a walk, giving up just five hits and only surrendering a run thanks to a two-out popup that got lost in the lights. Jamal Collier 6/1/2017 2:45 A.M. 1496299541 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dexter-fowlers-hr-leads-cards-in-win-over-la?ymd=20170531&content_id=233658576&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:19:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dexter-fowlers-hr-leads-cards-in-win-over-la?ymd=20170531&content_id=233658576&vkey=news_mlb Carlos Martinez pitched eight innings of one-run ball and Dexter Fowler clobbered a go-ahead solo homer off Ross Stripling in the bottom of the eighth as the Cardinals snapped the Dodgers' six-game win streak Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. Scott Chasen and Joe Harris 5/31/2017 9:07 P.M. 1496279233 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/orioles-adam-jones-drives-in-5-runs-in-return?ymd=20170531&content_id=233702172&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:00:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/orioles-adam-jones-drives-in-5-runs-in-return?ymd=20170531&content_id=233702172&vkey=news_mlb After being scratched from the lineup for the fourth straight game on Tuesday, it became a concern that Adam Jones could be sent to the disabled list with left hip and ankle injuries. But after Wednesday's performance in his first game back, the answer was clear: He is perfectly fine. Mandy Bell 5/31/2017 11:49 P.M. 1496288944 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/drew-pomeranz-leads-red-sox-past-white-sox?ymd=20170531&content_id=233575792&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:03:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/drew-pomeranz-leads-red-sox-past-white-sox?ymd=20170531&content_id=233575792&vkey=news_mlb Drew Pomeranz threw seven innings of one-run ball and benefited from a four-run sixth inning as the Red Sox knocked off the White Sox, 4-1, and claimed a series victory at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday night. Fabian Ardaya and Ian Browne 5/31/2017 11:13 P.M. 1496286810 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/may-ends-as-mlbs-second-most-month-for-homers?ymd=20170601&content_id=233724912&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:40:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/may-ends-as-mlbs-second-most-month-for-homers?ymd=20170601&content_id=233724912&vkey=news_mlb The last 31 days saw 1,060 home runs hit, the second-highest total for a single month in Major League history. It fell nine homers shy of the record for May and any calendar month set during the 2000 season. Chad Thornburg 6/1/2017 1:22 A.M. 1496294535 https://www.mlb.com/all-star/ballot?tcid=ASG17_mlb_shortcontent Mon, 29 May 2017 09:09:56 EDT https://www.mlb.com/all-star/ballot?tcid=ASG17_mlb_shortcontent Which big leaguers are #ASGWorthy? Cast your All-Star ballots up to 5 times in any 24-hour period (max 35 votes). 5/29/2017 9:09 A.M. 1496063396 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/american-league-all-star-voting-update?ymd=20170531&content_id=233516110&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 12:57:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/american-league-all-star-voting-update?ymd=20170531&content_id=233516110&vkey=news_mlb On Tuesday, fans were treated to the first Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot updates for the National League for the 88th All-Star Game, set for Marlins Park in Miami on July 11. And on Wednesday, the opening American League voting totals were revealed. Doug Miller 5/31/2017 9:51 A.M. 1496238685 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/what-to-watch-for-thursday-in-mlb?ymd=20170531&content_id=233641848&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/what-to-watch-for-thursday-in-mlb?ymd=20170531&content_id=233641848&vkey=news_mlb It's hard to believe we're already through two months of the regular season, and yet, here we are, with the calendar flipping to June. Oliver Macklin 5/31/2017 8:07 P.M. 1496275673 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mets-apologize-for-mr-met-inappropriate-act?ymd=20170531&content_id=233696116&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:47:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mets-apologize-for-mr-met-inappropriate-act?ymd=20170531&content_id=233696116&vkey=news_mlb The Mets apologized Wednesday for an inappropriate gesture that one of their employees, wearing their iconic Mr. Met mascot costume, made to a fan at Citi Field. Anthony DiComo 5/31/2017 11:31 P.M. 1496287901 http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/233528680/the-nl-central-is-struggling-cardinals-cubs Wed, 31 May 2017 23:27:40 EDT http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/233528680/the-nl-central-is-struggling-cardinals-cubs Two years ago, the National League Central was the best division in baseball, and it wasn't particularly close. Suffice it to say, it's a different place right now. 5/31/2017 11:27 P.M. 1496287660 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/statcast-tracks-carlos-martinezs-quick-catch?ymd=20170531&content_id=233665540&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:26:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/statcast-tracks-carlos-martinezs-quick-catch?ymd=20170531&content_id=233665540&vkey=news_mlb Early in his eight-inning outing, Carlos Martinez snared a comebacker from Cody Bellinger, setting a record for the fastest exit velocity on a putout by a pitcher in the Statcast Era. Alaina Getzenberg 5/31/2017 9:44 P.M. 1496281494 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mlb-mock-draft-wright-greene-remain-12?ymd=20170531&content_id=233694538&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 23:27:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mlb-mock-draft-wright-greene-remain-12?ymd=20170531&content_id=233694538&vkey=news_mlb The very top of this mock is the same as last week's, but that doesn't mean there is any certainty. The one thing that seems somewhat certain is that if the Twins don't take Hunter Greene, the Reds will. Jonathan Mayo 5/31/2017 11:28 P.M. 1496287685 http://m.mlb.com/news/article/221915386/mlbtv-is-back-for-15th-year-with-new-features/?topicId=27118122 Mon, 29 May 2017 22:16:12 EDT http://m.mlb.com/news/article/221915386/mlbtv-is-back-for-15th-year-with-new-features/?topicId=27118122 It all began 15 years ago this season, and you are going to want to be part of this MLB.TV celebration of baseball and technology, as the world's longest-running and most successful live-streaming sports product returns as a way of life for millions. 5/29/2017 10:16 P.M. 1496110572 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/angels-eric-young-jr-honors-son-with-homer?ymd=20170601&content_id=233643974&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:14:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/angels-eric-young-jr-honors-son-with-homer?ymd=20170601&content_id=233643974&vkey=news_mlb As soon as Eric Young Jr. made contact with the ball and sent it flying toward the right-field bleachers for his first home run in three years, the veteran utility man thought of his family. Maria Guardado 6/1/2017 1:14 A.M. 1496294057 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mariners-james-paxton-dominant-in-return?ymd=20170601&content_id=233724800&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:33:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mariners-james-paxton-dominant-in-return?ymd=20170601&content_id=233724800&vkey=news_mlb It didn't look like James Paxton was making his first start in nearly a month Wednesday, as he returned from the disabled list to tame the Rockies, as the lefty tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings. Greg Johns 6/1/2017 1:21 A.M. 1496294473 http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017?list=prospects Tue, 30 May 2017 02:52:36 EDT http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2017?list=prospects Check out MLB Pipeline's newly updated list of the Top 100 Prospects in the game. 5/30/2017 2:52 A.M. 1496127156 Thu, 1 Jun 2017 09:00:00 EDT 10 best and most fun MLB moments in May Michael Clair 6/1/2017 9:00 A.M. 1496322000 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 01:56:34 EDT Start your own season by purchasing R.B.I. Baseball Matt Monagan 4/16/2017 1:56 A.M. 1492322194 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/eric-thames-brewers-beat-jacob-degrom-mets?ymd=20170531&content_id=233620172&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:48:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/eric-thames-brewers-beat-jacob-degrom-mets?ymd=20170531&content_id=233620172&vkey=news_mlb A surprise nomination for one of baseball's best offenses so far this season, the Brewers continued chugging along Wednesday despite the presence of one of the National League's top pitchers. Eric Thames homered to spark a seven-run attack against Jacob deGrom, leading Milwaukee to a 7-1 win over the Mets at Citi Field. Chris Bumbaca and Anthony DiComo 5/31/2017 6:12 P.M. 1496268764 https://medium.com/joeblogs Tue, 30 May 2017 13:30:02 EDT https://medium.com/joeblogs We've been talking about headfirst dives in baseball for years now , but I suspect we will talk about it more now than ever after Mike Trout. 5/30/2017 1:30 P.M. 1496165402 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/logan-morrison-lifts-rays-to-10-inning-win?ymd=20170531&content_id=233637916&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:03:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/logan-morrison-lifts-rays-to-10-inning-win?ymd=20170531&content_id=233637916&vkey=news_mlb First baseman Logan Morrison hit a leadoff home run off Rangers reliever Sam Dyson in the top of the 10th inning, lifting the Rays to a 7-5 victory at Globe Life Park on Wednesday night. T.R. Sullivan and Bill Chastain 5/31/2017 7:43 P.M. 1496274187 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/d-backs-beat-pirates-in-14-innings-win-series?ymd=20170531&content_id=233528006&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 21:33:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/d-backs-beat-pirates-in-14-innings-win-series?ymd=20170531&content_id=233528006&vkey=news_mlb The D-backs surrendered lead after lead against the Pirates, losing three of them in total. But Chris Owings made sure those blown leads didn't come back to haunt the D-backs, driving in the winning run in the 14th to give the D-backs a 6-5 win at PNC Park on Wednesday. Jonathan Toye and Steve Gilbert 5/31/2017 11:22 A.M. 1496244162 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/tigers-beat-royals-with-big-inning-bullpen?ymd=20170531&content_id=233680044&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:59:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/tigers-beat-royals-with-big-inning-bullpen?ymd=20170531&content_id=233680044&vkey=news_mlb The Tigers ended a grueling 11-game, 10-day road trip on a high note thanks to an early offensive outburst and some stingy relief. J.D. Martinez's two-run double fueled a four-run third inning, building a lead that Warwick Saupold and three other relievers held with 5 ⅓ innings of one-run ball for a 6-5 win over the Royals on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Jeffrey Flanagan and Jason Beck 5/31/2017 11:40 P.M. 1496288428 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/bryce-harper-suspension-reduced-to-3-games?ymd=20170531&content_id=233565046&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 21:55:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/bryce-harper-suspension-reduced-to-3-games?ymd=20170531&content_id=233565046&vkey=news_mlb Bryce Harper's suspension for his role in Monday's benches-clearing incident has been reduced from four games to three. Jamal Collier 5/31/2017 9:57 P.M. 1496282268 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/white-sox-ken-harrelson-retiring-after-2018?ymd=20170531&content_id=233620174&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 20:08:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/white-sox-ken-harrelson-retiring-after-2018?ymd=20170531&content_id=233620174&vkey=news_mlb For those who don't completely grasp how much the White Sox truly mean to Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, take a look at the first few minutes of his Wednesday news conference to announce 2018 as his last season in the broadcast booth. Scott Merkin 5/31/2017 6:12 P.M. 1496268769 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dusty-baker-invites-willie-mays-to-clubhouse?ymd=20170531&content_id=233643096&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 20:11:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dusty-baker-invites-willie-mays-to-clubhouse?ymd=20170531&content_id=233643096&vkey=news_mlb Hall of Famer Willie Mays paid a visit to the Nationals' clubhouse prior to Wednesday's game against the Giants, at the invite of manager Dusty Baker. Mays, 86, sat at a table as players gathered around to say hello and interact with the legend as he cracked jokes and autographed baseballs. Jamal Collier 5/31/2017 8:11 P.M. 1496275902 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/braves-manager-brian-snitker-gets-ejected?ymd=20170531&content_id=233696244&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:34:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/braves-manager-brian-snitker-gets-ejected?ymd=20170531&content_id=233696244&vkey=news_mlb Braves manager Brian Snitker was ejected during the fifth inning of Wednesday night's 2-1 loss to the Angels with, Atlanta leading the game, 1-0. Kaelen Jones 5/31/2017 11:32 P.M. 1496287943 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/angels-mike-trout-undergoes-thumb-surgery?ymd=20170531&content_id=233643976&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 20:19:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/angels-mike-trout-undergoes-thumb-surgery?ymd=20170531&content_id=233643976&vkey=news_mlb Angels star Mike Trout underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament and dorsal capsule in his left thumb. The procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles. Maria Guardado 5/31/2017 8:19 P.M. 1496276353 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/travis-hits-go-ahead-hr-blue-jays-sweep-reds?ymd=20170531&content_id=233546046&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 17:24:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/travis-hits-go-ahead-hr-blue-jays-sweep-reds?ymd=20170531&content_id=233546046&vkey=news_mlb Devon Travis hit the go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Blue Jays' recent hot streak continued with a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Gregor Chisholm and Nick Patch 5/31/2017 1:01 P.M. 1496250079 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/francisco-lindor-has-a-powerful-new-approach?ymd=20170531&content_id=233661484&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 22:40:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/francisco-lindor-has-a-powerful-new-approach?ymd=20170531&content_id=233661484&vkey=news_mlb Francisco Lindor lunged forward, but he still managed to get the barrel of his bat to the pitch. It was not the prettiest swing, but it proved an effective one against A's lefty Sean Manaea, who induced an assortment of off-balance hacks all night on Wednesday at Progressive Field. Jordan Bastian 5/31/2017 9:21 P.M. 1496280087 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/braves-matt-kemp-swings-hot-bat-in-may?ymd=20170601&content_id=233728448&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:46:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/braves-matt-kemp-swings-hot-bat-in-may?ymd=20170601&content_id=233728448&vkey=news_mlb Matt Kemp finished May swinging one of the hottest bats in the Majors. The 32-year-old outfielder hammered his 10th home run of the season to give the Braves a 1-0 lead in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to the Angels. It was his second straight game with a homer. Kaelen Jones 6/1/2017 2:46 A.M. 1496299582 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/10-waiver-pickups-for-fantasy-baseball-owners?ymd=20170531&content_id=233665512&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 22:38:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/10-waiver-pickups-for-fantasy-baseball-owners?ymd=20170531&content_id=233665512&vkey=news_mlb Could your fantasy team use more power? What about steals? Do you need runs, RBIs or wins? Regardless of your holes, the fantasy waiver wire has a plug or long-term fix to pick up today. Check the availability of the following 10 men -- all sitting on waivers in many leagues, and all ready to help you win. Fred Zinkie 5/31/2017 9:42 P.M. 1496281345 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/astros-george-springer-hits-473-foot-homer?ymd=20170531&content_id=233586304&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 16:47:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/astros-george-springer-hits-473-foot-homer?ymd=20170531&content_id=233586304&vkey=news_mlb George Springer launched a mammoth homer, a majestic 473-foot blast off Twins reliever Ryan Pressly in the seventh inning Wednesday -- the second-longest homer this season in the Majors and the farthest by an Astros player in the Statcast™ era. It was also the second-longest homer hit at Target Field in the Statcast™ era. Brian McTaggart 5/31/2017 3:26 P.M. 1496258807 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/angels-beat-braves-on-eric-young-jrs-homer?ymd=20170601&content_id=233640582&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:24:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/angels-beat-braves-on-eric-young-jrs-homer?ymd=20170601&content_id=233640582&vkey=news_mlb Eric Young Jr. launched a go-ahead homer off Arodys Vizcaino in the eighth inning to lift the Angels to a 2-1 win on Wednesday night, clinching a series victory over the Braves at Angel Stadium. Maria Guardado and Kaelen Jones 6/1/2017 1:00 A.M. 1496293253 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/adam-jones-orioles-end-slump-rout-yankees?ymd=20170531&content_id=233676422&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:07:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/adam-jones-orioles-end-slump-rout-yankees?ymd=20170531&content_id=233676422&vkey=news_mlb The Orioles' struggling bats broke out in a big way Wednesday as Chris Davis and Adam Jones homered, leading Baltimore to a 10-4 victory over the Yankees. Brittany Ghiroli and Bryan Hoch 5/31/2017 10:33 P.M. 1496284431 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dodgers-hyun-jin-ryu-sharp-against-cardinals?ymd=20170531&content_id=233702298&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 23:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dodgers-hyun-jin-ryu-sharp-against-cardinals?ymd=20170531&content_id=233702298&vkey=news_mlb Hyun-Jin Ryu had the chance to make his case for a spot in a crowded and talented Dodgers starting rotation on Wednesday night. He made the most of it. Joe Harris 5/31/2017 11:51 P.M. 1496289069 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/ryan-zimmerman-max-scherzer-lead-nats-win?ymd=20170601&content_id=233643106&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:10:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/ryan-zimmerman-max-scherzer-lead-nats-win?ymd=20170601&content_id=233643106&vkey=news_mlb Max Scherzer set his world squarely back on its axis Wednesday night, overpowering the San Francisco Giants for nine innings to lead the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 triumph that sealed a three-game sweep. Jamal Collier and Chris Haft 6/1/2017 2:10 A.M. 1496297453 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dexter-fowlers-clutch-home-run-lifts-cards?ymd=20170601&content_id=233708024&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 00:33:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/dexter-fowlers-clutch-home-run-lifts-cards?ymd=20170601&content_id=233708024&vkey=news_mlb Dexter Fowler saw the pitch once. It was a slider, just over 88 mph, that finished in the middle of the zone. Scott Chasen 6/1/2017 12:09 A.M. 1496290193 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/padres-edge-cubs-to-finish-off-sweep?ymd=20170531&content_id=233611668&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 19:47:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/padres-edge-cubs-to-finish-off-sweep?ymd=20170531&content_id=233611668&vkey=news_mlb Franchy Cordero hit his first Major League triple and scored on an infield grounder with one out in the eighth inning to lift the Padres to a 2-1 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday at Petco Park, as the defending champs lost their sixth in a row. Carrie Muskat and Ryan Posner 5/31/2017 5:23 P.M. 1496265803 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mariners-danny-valencia-knocks-in-two-in-win?ymd=20170531&content_id=233676210&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:59:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mariners-danny-valencia-knocks-in-two-in-win?ymd=20170531&content_id=233676210&vkey=news_mlb James Paxton tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his first start since May 2, as the Mariners rolled past the Rockies. Danny Valencia and Ben Gamel combined to drive in three runs in the second inning against Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who was denied in his attempt at win No. 8 this season. Greg Johns and Josh Horton 5/31/2017 10:33 P.M. 1496284412 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/giants-madison-bumgarner-throws-again?ymd=20170531&content_id=233643104&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 21:29:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/giants-madison-bumgarner-throws-again?ymd=20170531&content_id=233643104&vkey=news_mlb Madison Bumgarner threw for the second day in a row Wednesday, a development that should be considered encouraging but not overly exciting. Chris Haft 5/31/2017 9:29 P.M. 1496280564 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/tigers-justin-upton-exits-with-quad-injury?ymd=20170531&content_id=233661922&vkey=news_mlb Thu, 1 Jun 2017 01:30:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/tigers-justin-upton-exits-with-quad-injury?ymd=20170531&content_id=233661922&vkey=news_mlb Tigers left fielder Justin Upton left Wednesday's game in the third inning after suffering a mild right quad strain while running the bases. Jason Beck 5/31/2017 9:25 P.M. 1496280309 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/sean-manaea-athletics-beat-indians?ymd=20170531&content_id=233611014&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 23:14:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/sean-manaea-athletics-beat-indians?ymd=20170531&content_id=233611014&vkey=news_mlb Athletics starter Sean Manaea delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, going seven strong innings behind Chad Pinder's first career multi-homer game to lead the A's to a 3-1 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field. William Kosileski and Jane Lee 5/31/2017 5:16 P.M. 1496265387 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/astros-tie-club-mark-for-wins-in-a-month-at-22?ymd=20170531&content_id=233622906&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 18:28:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/astros-tie-club-mark-for-wins-in-a-month-at-22?ymd=20170531&content_id=233622906&vkey=news_mlb With shortstop Carlos Correa capping his red-hot month off in style, the Astros polished off one of their most prolific months in their history Wednesday afternoon at Target Field. The Astros crushed the Twins, 17-6, to finish with a 22-7 record in May, which ties the team record for most wins in any month during the season. Brian McTaggart 5/31/2017 6:27 P.M. 1496269660 Wed, 31 May 2017 21:08:02 EDT Justin Bour's mini-stumble leads to meeting with fans Adrian Garro and Joe Frisaro 5/31/2017 9:08 P.M. 1496279282 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:03:06 EDT Mud Hens to wear 'Harry Potter' special unis Gemma Kaneko 5/31/2017 6:03 P.M. 1496268186 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mlb-reveals-roster-for-celebrity-softball-game?ymd=20170531&content_id=233521294&vkey=news_mlb Wed, 31 May 2017 14:42:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mlb-reveals-roster-for-celebrity-softball-game?ymd=20170531&content_id=233521294&vkey=news_mlb Major League Baseball has announced the first wave of participants of the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on July 9 at Marlins Park, and it will have a Miami flavor, with hometown stars including Dascha Polanco, Jencarlos Canela, William Levy, Ivan Rodríguez, Liván Hernández, Andre Dawson, Al Leiter and Benito Santiago. Mark Newman 5/31/2017 10:44 A.M. 1496241845