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Brewers score 8 off Zito to beat Giants

1:46 PM, May 23, 2012

The Brewers scored eight runs off Barry Zito in the first two innings Wednesday afternoon and beat the Giants 8-5 to close out a three-game series.

Red Sox edge Orioles in finale

1:20 PM, May 23, 2012

Daniel Nava and Scott Podsednik each hit solo home runs while Kelly Shoppach had a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox edged the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5, in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Cardinals place Matt Carpenter on DL

12:43 PM, May 23, 2012

The Cardinals placed infielder/outfielder Matt Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of a right oblique strain.

Mets take rubber match from Pirates

12:05 PM, May 23, 2012

Jon Niese pitched into the eighth inning, David Wright hit an RBI double and the Mets defeated the Pirates, 3-1, on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series

Odd Man Rush: Cleveland fans answer Perez's call

11:50 AM, May 23, 2012

Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan once said, "One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something."

Angels' Wells sidelined after surgery

11:41 AM, May 23, 2012

Angels outfielder Vernon Wells underwent surgery Tuesday to have a torn medial collateral ligament in his right thumb repaired.

Brewers starter Estrada injured running bases

10:51 AM, May 23, 2012

Milwaukee Brewers starter Marco Estrada left Wednesday's game against the Giants after he was hurt running the bases in the first inning.

Pirates' Grilli returns from bereavement list

10:05 AM, May 23, 2012

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli was activated off the bereavement list before Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Rounding Third: After gem, Wainwright seems all the way back

9:38 AM, May 23, 2012

Maybe the expectations were a little too high for St. Louis right-hander Adam Wainwright coming out of spring training.

Angels, A's play rubber match at Coliseum

8:31 AM, May 23, 2012

If Athletics rookie Jarrod Parker needs any help with bouncing back from the worst start of his young career, studying Jered Weaver's most recent effort for the Angels would be a good place to start.

Pettitte toes rubber in matchup with Royals

8:06 AM, May 23, 2012

Andy Pettitte tries to follow up a spectacular performance his last time out when the New York Yankees conclude a three-game set with the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium.

Big Z tries to pitch Marlins past Rockies

8:05 AM, May 23, 2012

Carlos Zambrano hopes to continue his resurgence tonight when the Miami Marlins attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Ballpark.

Mets wrap up series with host Pirates

8:04 AM, May 23, 2012

Lefty Jonathon Niese tries to end a six-start drought today when the New York Mets play the rubber match of a three-game series with the host Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Twins hand Diamond ball against White Sox

8:02 AM, May 23, 2012

Scott Diamond goes after his fourth straight win this evening when the Minnesota Twins continue a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Tigers, Indians resume set at Progressive Field

8:00 AM, May 23, 2012

The Detroit Tigers were supposed to run away with the American League Central this season.

Rays send Shields to hill in finale with Jays

7:54 AM, May 23, 2012

James Shields has suffered a pair of losses since having his career-long winning streak snapped. He'll try to avoid consecutive defeats for the first time since September as his Tampa Bay Rays wrap up a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Busting out: Giants aim to extend surge versus the Brewers

7:52 AM, May 23, 2012

Buster Posey and the surging San Francisco Giants look to complete their first sweep of the season when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon in the finale of a three-game set from Miller Park.

Cards hope Lynn can build off gem in finale with Padres

7:52 AM, May 23, 2012

The St. Louis Cardinals had to be impressed with Adam Wainwright's performance in last night's shutout of the San Diego Padres.

Rangers eye winning streak in Seattle

7:52 AM, May 23, 2012

The Rangers showed on Tuesday that they don't need to hit home runs to beat you. They just need an opportunity. Texas now wraps its three-game series with the Seattle Mariners today looking to win consecutive games for the first time in almost two weeks.

Red Sox, O's close set with matinee at Camden Yards

7:51 AM, May 23, 2012

Orioles starter Jake Arrieta appeared to get some confidence back in his last outing. He can do the same for his club today with a victory over the Boston Red Sox in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Lilly puts unbeaten record on the line vs. Diamondbacks

7:51 AM, May 23, 2012

Ted Lilly has been a major part of the turnaround for the Los Angeles Dodgers and his unblemished record is proof. Lilly has a chance to stay unbeaten on the season and pitch his team to a seventh straight win as well as a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight at Chase Field.

Two of NL's elite square off in Cincy

7:50 AM, May 23, 2012

Two of the elite teams in the National League's East and Central divisions - the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds - square off tonight in the third test of a four-game series at Great American Ball Park.

Astros try to extend Cubs' skid to 9 straight

7:49 AM, May 23, 2012

Dominican lefty Wandy Rodriguez makes his 20th career start against Chicago tonight when the Houston Astros host the skidding Cubs to wrap up a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Hit me with your best shot: Nats go for sweep of Hamels, Phils

7:49 AM, May 23, 2012

The Philadelphia Phillies have won each of Cole Hamels' last seven starts. Tonight's showdown with rookie Bryce Harper and the upstart Washington Nationals could be the biggest one yet.

De Jesus lifts depleted Dodgers over D-Backs

10:32 PM, May 22, 2012

Although they've been beset by a recent rash of injuries, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to thrive.

Wilson stellar as Angels blank A's

10:11 PM, May 22, 2012

C.J. Wilson tossed eight scoreless innings and allowed just one hit as the Los Angeles Angels shut down the Oakland A's, 5-0, in the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday.

Harrison, Andrus help Rangers top M's

9:50 PM, May 22, 2012

Matt Harrison spun seven-plus innings of one- run ball and Elvis Andrus slapped a go-ahead two-run triple in the third as the Rangers downed the Mariners, 3-1, in the middle test of a three-game set on Tuesday at Safeco Field.

Posey helps Giants down Brewers

8:24 PM, May 22, 2012

MILWAUKEE - Buster Posey went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double as the San Francisco Giants downed the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-4, in the middle test of a three-game set at Miller Park.

Astros send Cubs to eighth straight loss

8:09 PM, May 22, 2012

J.D. Martinez smacked a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, Jose Altuve had a pair of hits, including a leadoff home run and J.A. Happ tossed six solid frames as the Houston Astros handed the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss with a 2-1 win in the middle test of a three- game set.