Cobb’s gem backed by Zobrist’s key knocks
Alex Cobb allowed one run on three hits while striking out 12 in eight innings to claim his seventh win of the season, leading the Rays to a 5-1 win…Read more
Other Sports
Cubs unsuccessful in challenge on steal call
With the Cubs trailing, 3-1, in the fourth inning on Tuesday, manager Rick Renteria challenged whether the Rockies' Charlie Blackmon had successfully stolen second base. But after a review, the…Read more
Pauley Pavilion court flooded as main breaks
A massive water-main break that flooded parts of UCLA's campus, including Pauley Pavilion, threatened to ruin the Bruins' home floor and do similar damage to other buildings Tuesday. Read more
A’s lose challenge as base-stealer ruled safe
Oakland manager Bob Melvin lost a replay challenge in the fifth inning that led to Houston scoring two runs on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Read more
Mozeliak, Cards continue to mull pitching market
General manager John Mozeliak and several of his baseball operations lieutenants traveled to San Diego, where they spent much of Monday bunkered in the team hotel continuing to discuss and…Read more
Leake twirls gem, gets RBI to down D-backs
It wasn't raining runs for the Reds just yet on Tuesday vs. the D-backs, but they didn't need the deluge, just more than the slow trickle of offense they've gotten…Read more
Hamels dominates Mets over eight scoreless innings
Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels is exactly the type of pitcher a contending team wants in a postseason race. The Phillies know that better than anybody. Hamels, who led the Phillies…Read more
Twins sign undrafted pitcher who can throw 100 mph
The Twins have signed 24-year-old Brandon Poulson, a right-handed pitcher who has touched 100 mph on the radar gun, to a deal worth $250,000. The kicker: He's never been drafted. Read more
Twins lose challenge, Gardy gets ejected
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire unsuccessfully challenged a play in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the Royals and was ejected by home-plate umpire Ted Barrett for arguing the call…Read more
Heyward eyes Wednesday return from sore back
Jason Heyward hopes to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Dodgers. He missed Tuesday night's series opener as he continued to undergo treatment on his…Read more