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Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

15 hours, 33 minutes ago

Castro doubled off the top of the center-field fence against rookie reliever Bryan Morris (1-2), and Carlos Pena was intentionally walked one out later.

Brewers edge the Giants

1 day ago

Blake Lalli, with the team for all of eight days, delivered the key blow, a pinch-hit walk-off single to left off reliever Santiago Casilla that scored pinch runner Josh Prince and gave the...

Rosales and Donaldson keep Athletics' Jarrod Parker from undeserving defeat

1 day ago

The A's promoted Hideki Okajima from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, getting the left-handed reliever back to the major leagues for the first time since 2011 when Boston let him go after seven games.

Mariners downed by Indians, Kipnis 6-3 in 10

1 day ago

Seattle got six solid innings from starter Brandon Maurer, along with 3 1-3 combined scoreless frames from relievers Charlie Furbush and Carter Capps before Luetge failed to close out the 10th.

Cubs' baserunning blunder in eighth inning helps Mets' cause

1 day ago

The Mets then summoned reliever Scott Rice to face David DeJesus, who singled sharply to right.

Rangers place Alexi Ogando on disabled list

2 days ago

The Rangers recalled right-handed reliever Cory Burns from Triple A Round Rock, and will make another move Monday when they recall right-hander Josh Lindblom to start in Ogando's spot against...

Noesi and five other relievers help Mariners win series against Yankees

2 days ago

"The bullpen as a whole, starting with the 4-1/3 innings by long reliever Noesi in an emergency start for ailing Aaron Harang, delivered a big stage performance they might not surpass this season.

Lucky or good? Marlins' reliever Webb may be both

2 days ago

That was by far tops in the majors among 24 relievers with at least 20 innings pitched.

Late-inning struggles doom Brewers in loss to Pirates

3 days ago

Stung by the continued struggles of reliever John Axford, who allowed the tying run to score in the eighth inning, the Brewers lost a 12-inning grinder, 4-3, at PNC Park.

Cardinals capitalize on Mets' miscues for victory

3 days ago

After a pitching change by the Mets, reliever Scott Rice threw a wild pitch to pinch hitter Ty Wigginton and Descalso jogged home with the go-ahead run.

Rangers closer Joe Nathan gets unwanted extra rest

4 days ago

Relievers often throw on the side, and Nathan warmed Thursday night in case the Rangers rallied to tie or take the lead against Chicago.

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Milwaukee

4 days ago

He left in line for the win, but Milwaukee's fourth reliever of the game, John Axford, blew the save chance.

Beleaguered Brewers battered by Reds, 13-7

7 days ago

"It wasn't a good day for us," said Roenicke, who also got a scare when reliever Michael Gonzalez slightly hyperextended a knee while pitching in the sixth inning.

3 homers propel Darvish, Rangers over Houston 8-7

7 days ago

Cruz, who also homered on Friday night, got things going with his two-run homer off reliever Philip Humber (0-8) that tied it.

Orioles rally to beat Minnesota in 10 innings

8 days ago

The Orioles' doubling trend continued in the seventh against reliever Josh Roenicke, the son of former Orioles outfielder Gary Roenicke.

Padres strike out 13 times against Cobb

8 days ago

Roberts and Zobrist broke the game open for the Rays with two-run singles in the seventh, when reliever Dale Thayer (0-2) inherited a 3-2 lead from Padres starter Edinson Volquez.

Pelfrey, Twins lose lead as Orioles win 9-6 in 10

8 days ago

After a long road trip and an early-morning arrival from Boston, the Twins had only four relievers available for use.

Cobb fans 13 in 4 2-3 innings, Rays top Padres

8 days ago

Roberts and Zobrist both delivered two-run singles in the seventh, when reliever Dale Thayer (0-2) inherited a 3-2 lead from Padres starter Edinson Volquez.

MLB suspends, fines umps after 2nd mistake

8 days ago

With two outs and the Astros ahead 5-3, Houston reliever Wesley Wright came in from the bullpen and threw several warmup pitches from the mound.

Angels protest game, beat Astros 6-5 anyway

9 days ago

Dominguez tied it with an RBI single in the bottom half.NOTES: Los Angeles reliever Scott Downs left in the eighth with a right foot injury and Scioscia said after the game that it was very sore.

Cubs blow another late lead, lose 5-4 to Cardinals

10 days ago

"Four Cardinals relievers combined for 3 2-3 innings of two-hit ball after Jake Westbrook had his worst start this season.

Phillies add to Lincecum's struggles

11 days ago

He was sent down because the Giants needed a spot for reliever Mijares, who had spent seven days on the bereavement list and then one on the restricted list.

Wieters drives in 3 runs as Orioles beat Kansas City Royals, 4-3

11 days ago

After play resumed from the rain delay, left-handed reliever Brian Matusz-who has dazzled since moving to the bullpen-allowed a game-tying two-run homer to Alex Gordon in the eighth.

Marlins head west, offense goes south; Solano to DL

12 days ago

After exploding for 14 runs to clinch a four-game series split in Philadelphia Sunday, the Marlins could not solve hard-throwing reliever-turned-starter Andrew Cashner.