Cespedes has 2 HRs but exits early (thumb)
Yoenis Cespedes homered twice and tied a career high with five RBIs before leaving with an apparent right thumb injury, and the Oakland Athletics held off the Houston Astros 9-7…Read more
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That’s one: Street gets first save for Angels
Huston Street doesn't have a nameplate above his locker yet, but he does have his first save as an Angel. Read more
Angels have morphed into a monster team
The 60-40 Angels are a reminder that winning doesn't happen overnight, even when the blueprint is smart and the execution flawless. They're also a reminder that the best general managers…Read more
A’s survive late scare on Cespedes’ big night
Yoenis Cespedes belted two home runs for five RBIs and Luke Gregerson quieted the Astros' late surge as the A's hung on for a 9-7 victory Wednesday night in Oakland. Read more
Pence’s antics highlight Wacky Wednesday
It was a Wacky Wednesday around the Majors. From mascot mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to cracker "home plate" delivery, it was quite an eventful day. Read more
Late rally carries Halos over Orioles in finale
Behind eight solid innings from Jered Weaver and two late runs, the Angels rallied to beat the Orioles, 3-2, on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. Read more
Rangers, Yanks derailed by unexpected deluge
When the rain started pouring with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night, it came down much more abruptly and faster than…Read more
Report: Allen leaning toward joining Cavaliers
Veteran guard Ray Allen is leaning toward returning for his 19th season and joining his former Miami Heat teammate LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers, The Boston Globe has reported,…Read more
Jay strikes out as ump loses track of count
In a perplexing seventh-inning sequence during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Rays, Jon Jay took both ball four and strike three in the same plate appearance. Read more
Papelbon unconcerned by struggles, trades
Jonathan Papelbon made it crystal clear he wants to be traded before the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, but the past couple of games have not helped his cause. Read more