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Wild pitch dooms Indians in 2-1 loss to Royals

Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base when catcher Carlos Santana couldn't block reliever Matt Albers' wild pitch in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over...

Royals edge Indians 2-1 on wild pitch

Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

Rangers waste another good outing by Darvish

Munenori Kawasaki had a sac bunt before Tanner Scheppers, the second reliever, walked Jose Bautista before the double to left-center by Encarnacion broke the 1-all tie.

Twins fail to sweep Phillies as bullpen falters

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire felt good about his club's chances of sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies when he sent reliever Jared Burton to the mound with a one-run lead in the eighth...

Dodgers defeat Pirates in 11 innings; some players drop appeals

Predictably, reliever J.P. Howell dropped the appeal of his suspension after pitching two innings Friday and served the first of the two games Saturday.

Pirates fall to Dodgers 5-3 in 11 innings

He struck out five of the first six batters he faced and got off the hook for the loss when Travis Snider homered off Los Angeles reliever Kenley Jansen in the ninth.

Reds on fumes, lose to Brewers 6-0

He returned with the Braves this season and had a breakthrough - his first career grand slam off reliever J.J. Hoover during a 7-2 win on May 8.

Dodgers' offense missing again as Pirates win by shutout

Dodgers reliever J.P. Howell, outfielder Skip Schumaker and coach Mark McGwire were suspended two games each.

Dodgers struggle again in 3-0 loss to Pirates

Pittsburgh reliever Mark Melancon struck out pinch-hitter Juan Uribe with runners in scoring position in the eighth.

Pirates, Locke shut down reeling Dodgers 3-0

Pittsburgh reliever Mark Melancon struck out pinch-hitter Juan Uribe with runners in scoring position in the eighth.

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Back home after long trip, Giants fall to Padres in 13

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PHOENIX: Stanton's HRs spoil Corbin's strong bid for 10th W

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Two former UTSA players sign with Angels

UTSA outfielder Riley Good and relief pitcher Clint Sharp have agreed to terms with the Los...

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From its description alone, Discovery's "Blood and Oil" (premiering Tuesday night) sounds like...

Bryce Harper cleared to begin walking a week after cortisone shot

One week after Bryce Harper received a cortisone shot from orthopedic specialist James Andrews...

Progress Seen on Greek TV Dispute

The three party leaders in Greece's coalition government appeared to move closer to defusing...