By Jason Beck and Bobby Nightengale For the second time this month, the Tigers had an issue with home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild. This time it cost them American League batting leader and reigning Triple Crown champion Miguel Cabrera, who was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Phillies for arguing strikes. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By T.R. Sullivan The Rangers continue their search for a right-handed-hitting outfielder and have talked with the White Sox about Alex Rios. The White Sox went into Wednesday’s game with a record of 39-58, the second worst in the American League. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Paul Casella A series of high-profile offseason acquisitions had three American League teams entering this season hoping to put an end to their respective postseason droughts of varying lengths. Instead, the Angels, Blue Jays and Royals each find themselves below .500 and needing a significant second-half push to even enter the playoff picture conversation. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Jesse Sanchez Rangers closer Joe Nathan was among the first players at Citi Field before Tuesday’s game, and he threw the final pitch of the American League’s 3-0 victory. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Anthony Castrovince Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis made the most of his All-Star moment Tuesday night, ripping an RBI double in the American League’s 3-0 victory at the 84th Midsummer Classic. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Josh Vitale Royals catcher Salvador Perez singled in his first at-bat and later scored, while teammates Alex Gordon and Greg Holland also entered in the seventh inning of the American League’s 3-0 win over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Lindsay Berra In the 84th All-Star Game, the trio of Orioles voted in as starters — Chris Davis, Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy — and reserve Manny Machado all lended a hand in helping the American League defeat the National League, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Citi Field. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By The Huffington Post News Editors
NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera reported for work an inning early, and walked off to a fitting tribute.
Summoned in the eighth to make sure he would pitch in his final All-Star game, the New York Yankees’ indomitable closer tossed a perfect inning and soaked up a pair of standing ovations while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Huffington Post
By Associated Press Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth inning in his final All-Star appearance, Jose Bautista, J.J. Hardy and Jason Kipnis drove in runs to back a night of pulsating pitching, and the American League beat the National League 3-0 Tuesday night to stop a t …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at ESPN Headlines
By Mark Bowman The baseball world gained a better sense of Jose Fernandez’s tremendous talents as he recorded a pair of strikeouts while completing a perfect sixth inning against the heart of the American League lineup in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Barry M. Bloom D-backs left-hander Patrick Corbin came on in relief for the National League in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s All-Star Game and allowed a run to the heart of the American League’s order. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Paul Casella Felix Hernandez had waited four years to throw another pitch in an All-Star Game. On Tuesday night, the Mariners ace made the most of the opportunity, tossing a scoreless fourth inning to preserve an early American League lead at the 84th All-Star Game at Citi Field. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Jason Beck Max Scherzer said a few different times he wasn’t going to repeat fellow Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander’s wild first inning in last year’s All-Star Game. Scherzer’s 12-pitch perfect inning on Tuesday night couldn’t have been more different. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Anthony DiComo Matt Harvey struck out three over two scoreless innings in his All-Star Game debut, limiting the American League to a single hit. But his appearance was more eventful than his final line might sound. After giving up a double to Mike Trout on the first pitch he threw, Harvey plunked Robinson Cano above the right knee with a 96-mph fastball. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Bryan Hoch Jose Cano held court with a group of reporters in the American League clubhouse at Citi Field prior to Tuesday’s All-Star Game, and he said that he expects son Robinson Cano and the Yankees will be able to come to terms on a new contract agreement. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Jason Beck While Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer received the honor of starting for the American League in the All-Star Game, Chris Sale and Matt Moore are on track to cover innings for the AL as the Midsummer Classic. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Bryan Hoch Robinson Cano, the captain of the American League’s squad for the Chevrolet Home Run Derby, slugged four home runs in the first round of the competition on Monday at Citi Field but was not able to advance. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Mark Bowman Justin Masterson and Jason Kipnis have come to New York with the opportunity to experience the thrill of their first All-Star selections together. They will serve as Cleveland’s representatives on the American League roster when the Midsummer Classic is played Tuesday night at Citi Field. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By David Wilson The Royals celebrate a rare season with three All-Stars as Alex Gordon, Greg Holland and Salvador Perez represent Kansas City on the American League squad for Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic at Citi Field. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Jason Beck Though Max Scherzer’s unbeaten season ended Saturday, he remained the perfect fit to start for the American League in this year’s All-Star Game. Manager Jim Leyland took care of the announcement Monday afternoon, naming his young right-hander for the honor. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB