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Smith, Colon lead Athletics past Rangers 9-2 May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Seth Smith homered and scored three times, Bartolo Colon pitched seven strong innings for his first win in nearly a month and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Monday night.
Astros get 6-5 win over Royals May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Dominguez was touted for his defensive skills when he joined the Houston Astros. Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1 May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Patrick Corbin was a maestro on the mound, making his slider move all over the place. And after the Arizona Diamondbacks lefty finished off his virtuoso performance, he calmly sauntered over to congratulate his catcher, casually shook his hand and coolly walked off the field.
White Sox scouting repor May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Scouting report: White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
Castro’s potential all ‘up to him’ May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs sitll like the star potential of shortstop Starlin Castro. But manager Dale Sveum said on Sunday the progress isn't happening as fast as the Cubs would like.
Cubs’ Wood rues pitch that got away May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs lefty Travis Wood made one bad pitch in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Mets at Wrigley Field. But Wood wasn't the main culprit. Cubs batters were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, and at times, the approaches were lacking.
White Sox powerless against Angels May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Late Mets homer puts Cubs away May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Garza back in Cubs’ rotation Tuesday; Villanueva to bullpen May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Garza let his pitching do the talkiing. The Cubs on Saturday announced that Garza would come off the disabled list Tuesday and pitch in Pittsburgh, with Carlos Villanueva going to the bullpen. Garza came off a strong rehab start at Class AAA Iowa.
Drafting pitcher may not be best option for White Sox May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox are preparing for the June 6 amateur draft, and they have the 17th pick in the first round. Beat writer Scot Gregor says the Sox would be wise to select an impact infielder.
White Sox can’t complete comeback against Angels May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles' five-run seventh inning, and the Angels beat the White Sox 12-9 on Saturday to end Chicago's four-game winning streak.
For starters, Cubs looking good May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs already have a pretty good starting rotation, and it should get better when Matt Garza comes off the disabled list Tuesday. Scott Feldman was the main man in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Mets. Feldman improved to 4-3 with a 2.19 ERA.
Feldman pitches Cubs to 8-2 victory over Mets May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday. The Cubs have won five of seven and can win three straight series for the first time with a victory on Sunday. Anthony Rizzo had two hits and his first home run since signing a seven-year contract on Monday.
Baseball Time the only time that matters May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
While there is a lot of talk about possible deals by the White Sox and Cubs before the trade deadline, nothing can happen until Baseball Time kicks in, as Matt Spiegel explains in his weekly column.
Brilliant again, Sale continues mastery over Angels May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Sale completely overwhelmed L.A. with a nasty combination of fastballs, changeups, sliders and curveballs.Friday. The Angels did manage to scratch out 3 hits against the 24-year-old lefty over 7? innings, but Sale was once again in control from start to nearly finish. The White Sox won 3-0.
Garza says he’s ready to rejoin Cubs May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs pitcher Matt Garza proclaimed himself ready to come off the disabled list now after Thursday's rehab start for Class AAA Iowa. The team will meet during the weekend and make a decision.
Sveum” Mets’ Harvey the real deal May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey was all he was cracked up to be, and then some, Friday in a 3-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Not only did Harvey pitch well, he had an RBI single in the seventh that proved to be the game winner.
Harvey mows down Cubs, Mets win 3-2 May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Harvey won his fifth straight decision, allowing five hits in 7 1-3 innings and singling in the go-ahead run in the seventh to lead the New York Mets over the Cubs 5-0 Friday.
White Sox’ patient approach leads to win May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox took a more patient approach against the Angels Thursday, and it paid off. Jeff Keppinger drew his first walk of the season in the eighth inning, forcing home Adam Dunn and rallying the Sox to a 5-4 win over Los Angeles.
White Sox top Angels 5-4 with 3 runs in 8thMay 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Keppinger walked with the bases loaded to drive in the go-ahead run — his first base on balls in 141 plate appearances this season — and the White Sox rallied with three runs in the eighth to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Thursday night for their season-high third straight road win.