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• Gonzalez, Dodgers snap Cards' win streak
  05-26 4:05 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Adrian Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, Mark Ellis lined a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated St. Louis 5-3 on Saturday to snap the Cardinals' three-game winning streak.

• Minor pitches, powers red-hot Braves past Mets
  05-26 3:59 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Light-hitting pitcher Mike Minor homered for his first two RBIs in the majors and struck out 10 as the Atlanta Braves posted their second win in a matter of hours, beating the New York Mets 6-0 Saturday for their eighth straight victory.

• Young delivers go-ahead run as Phils top Nats
  05-26 3:53 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Michael Young scored the go-ahead run from first base on a single in the eighth inning, and Domonic Brown homered and hit an RBI double as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 Saturday night.

• Yankees' Granderson on DL — again
  05-26 3:36 am by Fox Sports MLB News

  The New York Yankees put outfielder Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list with a broken knuckle on his left pinky finger.

• Ump regrets botched double-play call on M's
  05-26 3:36 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Umpire Jeff Nelson expressed regret on Saturday for making an incorrect call a night earlier, saying it was a play he'd never seen in 25 years.

• Richard (illness) likely to be activated Mon. - Clayton Richard (S) San Diego Padres
  05-26 3:26 am by Rotoworld

  Clayton Richard (illness) will likely be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

• Phillies even series with Nationals
  05-26 3:19 am by Fox Sports MLB News

  Michael Young scored the go-ahead run from first base on a single in the eighth inning, and Domonic Brown homered and hit an RBI double as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 Saturday night.

• Braves Hand Mets Fifth Straight Loss
  05-26 3:13 am by ESPN Baseball News

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• Gonzalez, Dodgers defeat Cardinals
  05-26 3:01 am by Fox Sports MLB News

  Adrian Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, Mark Ellis lined a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated St. Louis 5-3 on Saturday to snap the Cardinals' three-game winning streak.

• Gonzalez drives in three as Dodgers top Cards - Adrian Gonzalez (1B) Los Angeles Dodgers
  05-26 3:01 am by Rotoworld

  Adrian Gonzalez had three hits, including his fifth homer, and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5-3 on Saturday.

• Donaldson goes 4-for-4 in A's win over Astros - Josh Donaldson (3B) Oakland Athletics
  05-26 2:58 am by Rotoworld

  Josh Donaldson finished 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI as the A's beat the Astros 11-5 on Saturday.

• Molina gets three hits, but Cardinals fall - Yadier Molina (C) St Louis Cardinals
  05-26 2:55 am by Rotoworld

  Yadier Molina went 3-for-4 with an RBI but the Cardinals lost to the Dodgers on Saturday.

• Castro homers twice but Astros lose to A's - Jason Castro (C) Houston Astros
  05-26 2:54 am by Rotoworld

  Jason Castro went 3-for-4 with two home runs but the Astros lost to the A's on Saturday in Houston.

• Kemp goes 0-for-3, removed in double switch - Matt Kemp (OF) Los Angeles Dodgers
  05-26 2:53 am by Rotoworld

  Matt Kemp was removed as part of a double-switch during Saturday's game after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

• Lilly gets no-decision, Dodgers top Cardinals - Ted Lilly (S) Los Angeles Dodgers
  05-26 2:49 am by Rotoworld

  Ted Lilly allowed two runs -- one earned -- in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision, and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals on Saturday.

• Minor dominates again as Braves blank Mets - Mike Minor (S) Atlanta Braves
  05-26 2:47 am by Rotoworld

  Mike Minor tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday as the Braves cruised to a 6-0 win over the Mets.

• Ike Davis strikes out on pinch-hitting duty - Ike Davis (1B) New York Mets
  05-26 2:42 am by Rotoworld

  Ike Davis struck out as a pinch-hitter on Saturday.

• Rosenberg optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley - B.J. Rosenberg (R) Philadelphia Phillies
  05-26 2:42 am by Rotoworld

  Phillies optioned RHP B.J. Rosenberg to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

• Dillon Gee allows five runs in loss to Braves - Dillon Gee (S) New York Mets
  05-26 2:39 am by Rotoworld

  Dillon Gee allowed five earned runs in five innings Saturday as the Mets were routed by the Braves.

• Montero's future with M's in question
  05-26 2:36 am by Fox Sports MLB News

  Jesus Montero's demotion to Triple-A has come with a position switch -- and a muddled future with the Seattle Mariners.

• Papelbon earns ninth save as Phils top Nats - Jonathan Papelbon (R) Philadelphia Phillies
  05-26 2:34 am by Rotoworld

  Jonathan Papelbon got his ninth save of the season Saturday in the Phillies' 5-3 win over the Nationals.

• Yankees rally, win on Overbay's HR in 11th
  05-26 2:29 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Lyle Overbay homered with two outs in the 11th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied late to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.

• Giants win on Pagan's inside-the-park HR
  05-26 2:20 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Angel Pagan hit an inside-the-park home run with a runner aboard in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.

• Hall of Fame Classic canceled because of rain
  05-26 2:04 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Poor weather conditions forced the cancellation of Saturday's Hall of Fame Classic at Doubleday Field.

• Pagan hits walkoff two-run inside-the-park HR - Angel Pagan (OF) San Francisco Giants
  05-26 12:00 am by Rotoworld

  Angel Pagan hit a walkoff two-run inside-the-park homer in the 10th inning Saturday as the Giants marched back to defeat the Rockies by a score of 6-5.

• Carp's pinch-hit double helps Red Sox rally
  05-25 11:59 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Pinch-hitter Mike Carp drove in the tying run with an eighth-inning double and then scored on a double by Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.

• Gast leaves in second inning due to injury - John Gast (S) St Louis Cardinals
  05-25 11:57 pm by Rotoworld

  John Gast left Saturday's game against the Dodgers in the second inning due to an undisclosed injury.

• Reds rally past Cubs for 5th straight victory
  05-25 11:55 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Todd Frazier drove in a pair of runs with a sacrifice fly and a single, and the Cincinnati Reds used another big inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.

• Rafael Betancourt blows save against Giants - Rafael Betancourt (R) Colorado Rockies
  05-25 11:55 pm by Rotoworld

  Rafael Betancourt blew a save in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday as the Rockies fell to the Giants.

• Alvarez's 2 HRs back Locke in Pirates' victory
  05-25 11:43 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Pedro Alvarez hit two home runs, Andrew McCutchen also went deep, and Jeff Locke pitched six shutout innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

• Putz (elbow) playing catch, doing exercises - J.J. Putz (R) Arizona Diamondbacks
  05-25 11:42 pm by Rotoworld

  J.J. Putz (elbow) has been playing catch from 90 feet and doing strengthening exercises, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Saturday.

• Chapman earns 12th save, Reds defeat Cubs - Aroldis Chapman (R) Cincinnati Reds
  05-25 11:40 pm by Rotoworld

  Aroldis Chapman earned his 12th save of the season Saturday in the Reds' 5-2 defeat of the Cubs.

• Travis Wood allows five runs in loss to Reds - Travis Wood (S) Chicago Cubs
  05-25 11:36 pm by Rotoworld

  Travis Wood surrendered five earned runs in 5 2/3 innings Saturday as the Cubs fell to the Reds.

• Tyler Flowers scratched due to back spasms - Tyler Flowers (C) Chicago White Sox
  05-25 11:33 pm by Rotoworld

  Tyler Flowers was scratched from the White Sox lineup on Saturday due to back spasms.

• Uggla, Braves KO Mets in suspended game
  05-25 11:32 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Dan Uggla hit an RBI single in the 10th inning soon after a suspended game resumed, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-5 Saturday for their seventh straight win.

• Twins knock off Tigers, snap 10-game skid
  05-25 11:26 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Joe Mauer homered and had three hits, helping the Minnesota Twins snap a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

• Henderson (hamstring) placed on disabled list - Jim Henderson (R) Milwaukee Brewers
  05-25 11:21 pm by Rotoworld

  Brewers placed RHP Jim Henderson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

• Alvarez homers twice as Pirates beat Brewers - Pedro Alvarez (3B) Pittsburgh Pirates
  05-25 11:16 pm by Rotoworld

  Pedro Alvarez hit two home runs and drove in three in the Pirates' 5-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday.

• Gomez hits two homers, Brewers fall to Bucs - Carlos Gomez (OF) Milwaukee Brewers
  05-25 11:15 pm by Rotoworld

  Carlos Gomez went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs but the Brewers lost to the Pirates on Saturday.

• Locke spotless again as Pirates beat Brewers - Jeff Locke (S) Pittsburgh Pirates
  05-25 11:10 pm by Rotoworld

  Jeff Locke threw six scoreless innings to pick up his fifth win of the season Saturday as the Pirates beat the Brewers.

• Mike Fiers takes third loss against Pirates - Michael Fiers (R) Milwaukee Brewers
  05-25 11:07 pm by Rotoworld

  Mike Fiers allowed four runs -- including three homers -- in four innings Saturday in a loss to the Pirates.

• Cards slowing Carpenter's throwing program - Chris Carpenter (S) St Louis Cardinals
  05-25 10:00 pm by Rotoworld

  Chris Carpenter (shoulder, neck) did not feel good after his latest bullpen session so the Cardinals are backing him off his current throwing program.

• Valencia, Jones HRs help Orioles beat Jays
  05-25 9:37 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Danny Valencia hit a two-run homer and Adam Jones added a solo shot to help the Baltimore Orioles beat R.A. Dickey and the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Saturday.

• Pedroia has go-ahead RBI double vs. Indians - Dustin Pedroia (2B) Boston Red Sox
  05-25 9:37 pm by Rotoworld

  Dustin Pedroia had a go-ahead RBI double in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Indians.

• Bailey notches first save since coming off DL - Andrew Bailey (R) Boston Red Sox
  05-25 9:36 pm by Rotoworld

  Andrew Bailey notched a save Saturday for the first time since coming off the disabled list.

• Angels shut out Royals for 7th straight win
  05-25 9:35 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Josh Hamilton and Hank Conger homered to back Billy Buckner's first major league win since 2009, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.

• Lester goes seven innings in no-decision - Jon Lester (S) Boston Red Sox
  05-25 9:35 pm by Rotoworld

  Jon Lester gave up four runs over seven innings in a no-decision against the Indians on Saturday.

• Kazmir goes five innings in no-decision - Scott Kazmir (S) Cleveland Indians
  05-25 9:34 pm by Rotoworld

  Scott Kazmir yielded two runs in five innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

• Asdrubal Cabrera has three hits, RBI in loss - Asdrubal Cabrera (SS) Cleveland Indians
  05-25 9:32 pm by Rotoworld

  Asdrubal Cabrera went 3-for-5 with an RBI double, two stolen bases and a run scored Saturday against the Red Sox.

• Royals add Adam Moore from Triple-A Omaha - Adam Moore (C) Kansas City Royals
  05-25 9:24 pm by Rotoworld

  Royals purchased the contract of C Adam Moore from Triple-A Omaha.

• Salvador Perez lands on the bereavement list - Salvador Perez (C) Kansas City Royals
  05-25 9:23 pm by Rotoworld

  Royals placed C Salvador Perez on the bereavement list.

• Mark Trumbo has two-run single in win - Mark Trumbo (1B) Los Angeles Angels
  05-25 9:13 pm by Rotoworld

  Mark Trumbo had a two-run single in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Royals.

• Buckner fires five shutout frames in win - Billy Buckner (S) Los Angeles Angels
  05-25 9:12 pm by Rotoworld

  Billy Buckner was a pleasant surprise for the Angels on Saturday afternoon, as he fired five shutout frames against the Royals.

• Jeremy Guthrie suffers third straight loss - Jeremy Guthrie (S) Kansas City Royals
  05-25 9:11 pm by Rotoworld

  Jeremy Guthrie gave up seven runs (six earned) over seven innings in Saturday's loss to the Angels.

• Hamilton launches seventh home run - Josh Hamilton (OF) Los Angeles Angels
  05-25 9:09 pm by Rotoworld

  Josh Hamilton launched his seventh home run of the season in a win over the Royals on Saturday.

• Brewers closer Henderson out for hamstring
  05-25 7:05 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  Brewers manager Ron Roenicke says closer Jim Henderson is expected to be out "a while" with a pulled hamstring.

• O's place RHP Strop on 15-day DL for back
  05-25 6:04 pm by ESPN Baseball News

  The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower back and recalled right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

• Rule 5 pick Angel Sanchez clears waivers - Angel Sanchez (2B) Chicago White Sox
  05-25 6:01 pm by Rotoworld

  Angel Sanchez cleared waivers and was declined when offered back to the Angels.

• Ranger clam OF Joe Benson off waivers - Joe Benson (OF) Texas Rangers
  05-25 5:32 pm by Rotoworld

  Rangers claimed OF Joe Benson off waivers from the Twins.

• Stephen Drew held out of lineup Saturday - Stephen Drew (SS) Boston Red Sox
  05-25 5:26 pm by Rotoworld

  Stephen Drew is not in Saturday's lineup against the Indians.

• Yankees officially place Granderson on DL - Curtis Granderson (OF) New York Yankees
  05-25 4:43 pm by Rotoworld

  Yankees placed OF Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured fifth metacarpal of his left hand.

• Yankees recall Boesch to replace Granderson - Brennan Boesch (OF) New York Yankees
  05-25 4:42 pm by Rotoworld

  Yankees recalled OF Brennan Boesch from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

• Umps miss call in bizarre fashion
  05-25 4:41 pm by Fox Sports MLB News

  Umpires miss yet another call, this one Friday night in a strange play at first base during the Rangers-Mariners game.

• Orioles place Pedro Strop on DL - Pedro Strop (R) Baltimore Orioles
  05-25 4:36 pm by Rotoworld

  Orioles placed RHP Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 24, with a lower back strain.

• Rubby De La Rosa resumes throwing program - Rubby De La Rosa (R) Boston Red Sox
  05-25 4:33 pm by Rotoworld

  Rubby De La Rosa (intercostal) has resumed a throwing program.

• Sano showing good defense at third base - Miguel Sano (3B) Minnesota Twins
  05-25 4:18 pm by Rotoworld

  Miguel Sano leads all Florida State League third baseman in total chances, putouts and assists and ranks third in range factor.

• Walden (shoulder) throws bullpen session - Jordan Walden (R) Atlanta Braves
  05-25 4:08 pm by Rotoworld

  Jordan Walden (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at Citi Field on Friday.

• A.J. Ellis says he'll return Saturday - A.J. Ellis (C) Los Angeles Dodgers
  05-25 3:46 pm by Rotoworld

  A.J. Ellis doesn't expect to miss any time after he was involved in a home-plate collision with Jon Jay in the second inning of Friday's loss to the Cardinals.

• Matt Wieters not in Saturday's lineup - Matt Wieters (C) Baltimore Orioles
  05-25 3:10 pm by Rotoworld

  Matt Wieters is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

• Jason Kipnis held out of Saturday's lineup - Jason Kipnis (2B) Cleveland Indians
  05-25 2:58 pm by Rotoworld

  Jason Kipnis is not in the Indians' lineup Saturday.

• Michael Bourn not in Saturday's lineup - Michael Bourn (OF) Cleveland Indians
  05-25 2:53 pm by Rotoworld

  Michael Bourn is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.

• Beachy (elbow) makes first rehab appearance - Brandon Beachy (S) Atlanta Braves
  05-25 2:42 pm by Rotoworld

  Brandon Beachy (elbow) allowed two runs over four innings in his first minor league rehab start Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

• Blue Jays call up recently-claimed Thad Weber - Thad Weber (R) Toronto Blue Jays
  05-25 2:32 pm by Rotoworld

  Blue Jays recalled RHP Thad Weber from Triple-A Buffalo.

• Tommy Hanson could rejoin Angels on Thursday - Tommy Hanson (S) Los Angeles Angels
  05-25 2:29 pm by Rotoworld

  Tommy Hanson could be activated for Thursday night's game against the Dodgers.

• Weaver (elbow) expected to return Wednesday - Jered Weaver (S) Los Angeles Angels
  05-25 2:17 pm by Rotoworld

  Jered Weaver (elbow) is expected to start Wednesday against the Dodgers.

• Orioles call up RHP Steve Johnson - Steve Johnson (S) Baltimore Orioles
  05-25 1:41 pm by Rotoworld

  Orioles recalled RHP Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk.

• Maybin (wrist) begins rehab assignment - Cameron Maybin (OF) San Diego Padres
  05-25 1:36 pm by Rotoworld

  Cameron Maybin (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a single in his first rehab game Friday with Triple-A Tucson.

• Brandon Belt goes 1-for-3 in return to lineup - Brandon Belt (1B) San Francisco Giants
  05-25 1:28 pm by Rotoworld

  Brandon Belt (back) returned to action Friday against the Rockies.

• Matt Dominguez homers in return to lineup - Matt Dominguez (3B) Houston Astros
  05-25 1:20 pm by Rotoworld

  Matt Dominguez (quad) was 1-for-3 with a home run Friday in his return to the lineup.

• Mattingly Dodgers still lack determination
  05-25 6:54 am by Fox Sports MLB News

• Justin Grimm gives up three runs in win - Justin Grimm (S) Texas Rangers
  05-25 5:40 am by Rotoworld

  Justin Grimm won after allowing three runs and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings versus the Mariners on Friday.

• Joe Saunders gives up six runs in loss - Joe Saunders (S) Seattle Mariners
  05-25 5:36 am by Rotoworld

  Joe Saunders fell to 3-5 after giving up six runs in five innings against the Rangers on Friday.

• Jeff Baker hits fifth homer for Rangers - Jeff Baker (OF) Texas Rangers
  05-25 5:34 am by Rotoworld

  Jeff Baker went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer before being removed for a pinch-hitter Friday against the Mariners.

• Michael Saunders goes hitless in loss - Michael Saunders (OF) Seattle Mariners
  05-25 5:32 am by Rotoworld

  Michael Saunders turned in another hitless game from the leadoff spot Friday, dropping his average to .227.

• Lance Lynn strikes out nine in Cards' shutout - Lance Lynn (S) St Louis Cardinals
  05-25 5:24 am by Rotoworld

  Lance Lynn pitched six scoreless innings, striking out nine, in the Cardinals' 7-0 shutout of the Dodgers on Friday.

• Chris Capuano gives up six runs to Cards - Chris Capuano (S) Los Angeles Dodgers
  05-25 5:22 am by Rotoworld

  Chris Capuano gave up six runs -- five earned -- in five innings Friday in a loss to the Cardinals.

• David Freese returns to starting lineup - David Freese (3B) St Louis Cardinals
  05-25 5:20 am by Rotoworld

  David Freese returned to action on Friday went connected on a two-run homer and an RBI double against the Dodgers.

• Lynn deals as Cards blank Dodgers
  05-25 5:17 am by Fox Sports MLB News

  Lance Lynn pitched two-hit ball over six innings, and David Freese and Allen Craig each homered and drove in three runs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 on Friday night for their third win in a row.

• Anibal Sanchez loses no-hitter with 2 outs to go
  05-25 4:56 am by Fox Sports MLB News

• Tyler Chatwood wins third straight - Tyler Chatwood (S) Colorado Rockies
  05-25 4:54 am by Rotoworld

  Tyler Chatwood blanked the Giants for six innings Friday to win his third straight start.

• Sanchez Flirts With No-No
  05-25 4:51 am by ESPN Baseball News

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• Tim Lincecum gives up four runs in loss - Tim Lincecum (S) San Francisco Giants
  05-25 4:50 am by Rotoworld

  Tim Lincecum surrendered four runs in seven innings Friday in a loss to the Rockies.

• Michael Cuddyer homers in return from DL - Michael Cuddyer (OF) Colorado Rockies
  05-25 4:48 am by Rotoworld

  Michael Cuddyer delivered a two-run double and a homer Friday in his return from the disabled list.

• Brandon McCarthy holds down Padres in win - Brandon McCarthy (S) Arizona Diamondbacks
  05-25 4:35 am by Rotoworld

  Brandon McCarthy limited the Padres to one run in seven innings Friday to win his second straight start.

• A.J. Pollock goes 3-for-4 in win - A.J. Pollock (OF) Arizona Diamondbacks
  05-25 4:33 am by Rotoworld

  A.J. Pollock went 3-for-4 with an RBI from the leadoff spot in Friday's win.

• Granderson fractures pinkie after hit by pitch
  05-25 4:01 am by ESPN Baseball News

  In just his eighth game back after missing the first 38 games with a broken right forearm, Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson fractured his left pinkie during Friday's game against the Rays after being hit with a pitch on his left hand.

• Davis' 16th home run helps O's rock Jays
  05-25 4:00 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 16th home run, Nick Markakis had three hits and three RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-6 on Friday night.

• Mauer only Twin with hit off Tigers' Sanchez
  05-25 3:58 am by ESPN Baseball News

  Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Minnesota's Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the Twins on Friday night.

• Sanchez loses no-no in 9th to Mauer
  05-25 3:57 am by Fox Sports MLB News

  Despite entering 9th aiming for second career no-hitter, Anibal Sanchez should've known it was doomed once Joe Mauer came to the plate.

• Braves/Mets game suspended due to rain - Jeremy Hefner (S) New York Mets
  05-25 3:57 am by Rotoworld

  Friday's game between the Braves and Mets was suspended due to rain.