BOSTON (AP) Jon Lester produced another masterpiece against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park.
And it was his worst performance against them at home. Read More...
Arizona All-Star Haren blanks Marlins
PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks made a seven-run lead stand up this time.
One run would have been enough with All-Star Dan Haren on the mound. Read More...
Angels rally past Yankees 10-6
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) With the heart of the order hurting, the Los Angeles Angels got power from Kendry Morales and an unexpected source.
Erick Aybar matched Morales' three-run homer and the Angels rallied to spoil Mark Teixeira's first appearance in Anaheim with a 10-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. Read More...
Mets sinking quickly from contention
NEW YORK (AP) Hopes were so high when the New York Mets moved into Citi Field.
They had a new attitude in a new ballpark. Read More...
Pujols, Ludwick power Cardinals by Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) Home runs come a lot easier than triples for Albert Pujols.
The St. Louis star managed one of each Friday as the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 to kick off the final weekend before the All-Star break. Read More...
Jays win, Rolen's hit streak ends at 25
BALTIMORE (AP) His work done, Brett Cecil joined friends and family to watch the postgame fireworks display at Camden Yards.
Cecil outpitched Jason Berken in a duel between struggling rookies, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 Friday night to snap a three-game skid. Read More...
Rangers hit 3 homers, beat Mariners 6-4
SEATTLE (AP) Scott Feldman knew that if he just did his job Friday night his teammates would do theirs against the Seattle Mariners.
It worked out just as the Texas Rangers right-hander hoped. He allowed two runs in the first inning but worked into the seventh and the Rangers hit three home runs in the 6-4 victory. Read More...
Rays extend home win streak to 9
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Jeff Niemann didn't win his spot in Tampa Bay's rotation until the end of spring training. It's turning out that late decision was a good one.
Niemann pitched a seven-hitter and the Rays got home runs from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria in a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. Read More...
Oswalt leaves with numbness in 2 fingers
HOUSTON (AP) Astros ace Roy Oswalt left in the seventh inning of Friday night's game against Washington with numbness in two fingers on his pitching hand.
Houston led 4-1 before Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham opened the inning with consecutive doubles. Pitching coach Dewey Robinson then trotted out to check on Oswalt and called for a trainer. Read More...