LOS ANGELES - The St. Louis Cardinals did little to heighten the job security of apparently soon-to-be-gone Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly on Friday night. Two home runs, two run-scoring doubles and dominant starting pitching will do that.
Rogers Centre might be one of the most difficult sites for a pitcher's introduction to the big leagues. Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman found that out Thursday. There's something about this cavernous dome that makes balls carry - no matter whether the stadium's roof is open or closed.
The Michael Cuddyer Show rolled into town Friday night, stealing the spotlight from the Giants and Colorado Rockies in a battle of first-place teams.
HOUSTON - Chris Young picked a perfect time Friday night to end the Oakland Athletics' record run of 15 consecutive solo home runs.
CINCINNATI - The Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer, and the Cubs already find themselves in a huge hole.
LOS ANGELES - Turns out the Dodgers don't always win when Don Mattingly gives an impassioned pregame speech on the right way to play baseball.
For the Mariners, having Joe Saunders on the mound at Safeco Field seemed like a promising slump-busting scenario. After all, the veteran lefty had never lost at the venue in 13 career starts.
Before the Angels had turned their winning streak from five to six on Friday night, Manager Mike Scioscia was asked how much better he felt about the offense having sprung to life.
SEATTLE - For the Mariners, having Joe Saunders on the mound at Safeco Field seemed like a reasonable slump-busting scenario. After all, the veteran lefty had never lost at the venue in 13 career starts.
NEW YORK - Evan Gattis got his first taste of the Big Apple on Friday night, and by now no one should've been surprised that he took a big bite.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Expanded replays, anyone?
Second baseman Gordon Beckham is going to take a little longer than first expected to return from his right hand injury.
HOUSTON-Chris Young picked a perfect time Friday night to end the Oakland A's record-tying run of 15 consecutive solo home runs.
MILWAUKEE - Marco Estrada pitched seven innings of four-hit baseball and Alex Gonzalez provided all the offense with a two-run, second inning double to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at Miller Park.
The Giants returned from a day off and hoped the rest might re-energize their listless offense. Instead, the mini slump worsened, as they managed only five hits in a 5-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Even in a hard-fought victory, the Milwaukee Brewers can't seem to catch a break.
After striking out Justin Morneau to end the game, Anibal Sanchez slammed his fist in his glove then swung his arm in front of him as if to signal "close but not quite."
CINCINNATI - Edwin Jackson doesn't have to worry about being dropped from the Cubs' rotation.
LOS ANGELES-Meet Donnie Dark.
The Dodgers returned home and lost for the fifth time in seven games, with sluggers Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier going hitless in a combined six at-bats.
A flurry of roster moves and Joe Saunders pitching at Safeco Field, where he had never lost, couldn't snap Seattle's skid.
Tim Lincecum is having his share of trouble against Colorado's dangerous lineup. When he misses, the Rockies capitalize.
Lance Lynn tossed six scoreless frames to guide the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game set.
Lance Berkman belted a three-run homer and Jeff Baker added a two-run shot, as the Texas Rangers topped the Seattle Mariners, 9-5, to start a three-game series.
Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and Lance Berkman added a three-run shot, both off Seattle starter Joe Saunders, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mariners 9-5 on Friday night.
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