Recap: Baltimore vs. NY Yankees

Chris Davis went 4-for-4 and was one of three Baltimore players to homer as the Orioles slugged their way to a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in the finale of a three-game series.

Recap: Chicago WSox vs. Boston

Boston put two runs across in the first inning and that is all Clay Buchholz would need as the right-hander went seven strong innings to help the Red Sox to a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game set.

Recap: LA Angels vs. Seattle

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Seattle Mariners are headed in opposite directions.

St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma breaks his bat before being thrown out at first against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Diego.

Lyons leads Cardinals past Padres 5-3

Tyler Lyons pitched seven solid innings in his major league debut on the same day St. Louis lost Jaime Garcia for the season, and the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Kansas City Royals' James Shields delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston.

Shields strong again in Royals' 3-1 loss to Astros

James Shields had another strong start for Kansas City on Wednesday night. Unfortunately for Shields and the Royals, the rest of the game was also familiar. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Cleveland vs. Detroit

Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and Victor Martinez had two RBI, as Detroit outlasted two rain delays to beat the Cleveland Indians, 11-7, in the finale of a two-game set.

Detroit Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones, left, talks with starting pitcher Justin Verlander, right, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Cleveland. Verlander pitched five innings and gave up 10 hits and five runs.

Cabrera, Tigers down Indians 11-7 on rainy night

Justin Verlander overcame a rocky start and rain delay to get his fifth win and Miguel Cabrera hit another homer as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Wednesday night, sweeping the two-game series between the AL Central's top teams. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Chicago Cubs

Francisco Liriano pitched seven shutout innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, in the middle test of a three-game series. 1369353588

Recap: Toronto vs. Tampa Bay

Jose Bautista homered twice and later singled in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays capped a series win over the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 victory at the Rogers Centre.

Seattle Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis, second from left, talks with starting pitcher Brandon Maurer as teammates stand by during the second inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif.

Maurer pounded by Angels in 7-1 loss

Rookie Brandon Maurer is going through some growing pains, and the Seattle Mariners are feeling ill, too. Photo Gallery Available

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Photo Gallery Available

Marcos Breton: Nationals' Harper evokes memories of Giants' Will Clark

Sometimes a simple weekday ballgame turns into something greater, as it did Wednesday when a superlative talent almost single-handedly beat the Giants and proved not all ballplayers are created equally.

Phillies' Utley headed for MRI with sore rib area

Five years ago, on May 22, 2008, Jayson Werth felt a sharp pain in his right side during a game in Houston. Two days later, he was placed on the disabled list with a right oblique injury and eventually returned in two weeks.

Rockies send Rutledge to Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies optioned Josh Rutledge, the team's regular second baseman for the majority of this season, to Triple-A Colorado Springs following Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Marla Ridenour: Indians' strong start might not end with usual fading finish

The Indians have been in this position before.

Orioles bash Kuroda and Yankees

BALTIMORE - Earlier this week, the Orioles were freefalling out of the American League East race, couldn't win at home and their staunch bullpen was in tatters thanks to a rotation that routinely checked out early.

Indians' Terry Francona expects emotional return to Boston

CLEVELAND - When it comes to sports, Boston is a hot-button town, and the Red Sox generate more heat than any team in New England.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Baltimore.

Orioles hit 3 HRs in 6-3 win over Yankees

Chris Davis went 4 for 4, including his AL-leading 14th homer, and the Baltimore Orioles got a three-run shot from Matt Wieters in a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Phillies defeat Marlins to move closer to .500

When morale was at its lowest, approximately 46 hours before Delmon Young smashed yet another home run, Charlie Manuel attempted to justify his faith in this Phillies lineup. It was Monday, the atrocious Marlins had confounded his offense, and Manuel clutched for words.

Dodgers' Mattingly says his team is all talent and no grit

Don Mattingly's days as Dodgers manager might be numbered. But he won't leave without having had his say.

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