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Detroit's Castellanos leaves with injured finger

DETROIT (AP) Nicholas Castellanos has left the second game of Detroit’s doubleheader against Seattle with an injured finger on his left hand.

With help of reversal, Yanks top A's 7-6, stop tiny skid (May 12, 2018)

NEW YORK (AP) Left fielder Brett Gardner threw out Matt Olson at the plate with the help of a replay reversal to help Aroldis Chapman escape a bases-loaded, no-outs jam in the ninth inning, and the Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Saturday on Neil Walker’s run-scoring single on the 11th to avoid New York’s first three-game losing streak since last August.

Nationals' Zimmerman placed on DL with back injury

PHOENIX (AP) The Washington Nationals have placed first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique strain.

Indians' Tyler Naquin on disabled list; Olson activated

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Tyler Naquin on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and activated left-hander Tyler Olson from the paternity list.

Nationals look to clinch series against Diamondbacks (May 12, 2018)

PHOENIX — Washington pitcher Max Scherzer became the major league leader in wins after getting his seventh victory Friday, when the Nationals inched closer to becoming the first team to take a series from Arizona this season.

Reds' four-game winning streak on line vs. Dodgers (May 12, 2018)

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey is one of two active pitchers in the major leagues with multiple no-hitters, but he would be satisfied with just a victory on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

DeJong hits 1 of 5 Cardinals home runs in 9-5 win vs Padres (May 12, 2018)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Paul DeJong homered and drove in a career-high four runs, and Jedd Gyorko, Marcell Ozuna, Harrison Bader and Tommy Pham also went deep to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-5 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Blue Jays seek series edge vs. Red Sox after walkoff win (May 12, 2018)

TORONTO –The Toronto Blue Jays have defeated the Boston Red Sox twice this season — both on walkoff homers.

Astros search for more runs at home against Rangers (May 12, 2018)

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros hit the quarter pole of the season on Friday, a point too soon to draw conclusions but not so early that manager A.J. Hinch didn’t field queries regarding sample sizes.

World champion Duffy wins Yokohama world series triathlon

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) World champion Flora Duffy won the World Series Triathlon event in Yokohama on Saturday, surging ahead of the pack early in the 10-kilometer race to claim her second consecutive title in Japan.

Syndergaard aims to regain winning touch as Mets face Phillies (May 11, 2018)

The New York Mets won each of Noah Syndergaard’s first five starts this season. They’ve lost in his last three.

Maile hits game-winning HR in 12th, Jays beat Red Sox 5-3 (May 11, 2018)

TORONTO (AP) Luke Maile hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the 12th inning that gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

Pirates rip Giants 11-2 in McCutchen's return to Pittsburgh (May 11, 2018)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte, Josh Bell and Jose Osuna all hit two-run homers, Max Moroff added a three-run blast and Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 11-2 on Friday night in Andrew McCutchen’s return to PNC Park.

A’s hit 4 HRs, rough up Gray, Yankees 10-5, end 3-game skid

NEW YORK (AP) Khris Davis, Matt Chapman, Jed Lowrie and Matt Joyce all homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the Yankees 10-5 Friday night, leaving New York with back to back losses for the first time in more than a month.

Mariners, Tigers to play doubleheader

Ichiro Suzuki returns to the Seattle Mariners’ bench on Saturday.

Astros' Springer day to day after taking pitch to left elbow

HOUSTON (AP) Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is day to day with a bruised left elbow after being hit by a 92 mph pitch from Texas Rangers starter Cole Hamels in the fourth inning.

‘A little weird’ for McCutchen in return to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) For the first time in months, Andrew McCutchen woke up Friday morning in his own bed. He and his wife Maria took their infant son Steel to the doctor for some shots. For lunch, he stopped by his favorite pizza spot, and then he hopped in a car and drove to PNC Park, where he made his way through the players’ entrance and started the long walk toward the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse.

Mariners-Tigers rained out, set for Saturday doubleheader

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners have been rained out and are set to play a doubleheader Saturday.

A's put OF Piscotty on bereavement list, add RHP Graveman

NEW YORK (AP) The Oakland Athletics have put outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the bereavement list and recalled right-hander Kendall Graveman from Triple-A Nashville.

Contreras keeps on slugging, Cubs pound White Sox 11-2 (May 11, 2018)

CHICAGO (AP) Willson Contreras had two homers, two doubles and drove in a career-high seven runs on his bobblehead day, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the crosstown White Sox 11-2 on Friday.

Rangers activate Rougned Odor from 10-day DL

HOUSTON (AP) The Texas Rangers activated second baseman Rougned Odor from the 10-day disabled list Friday and he was in the starting lineup against the Houston Astros.

Orioles place ineffective RHP Tillman on DL with back strain

BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have placed struggling right-hander Chris Tillman on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain.

Miller activated from DL as Indians struggle without lefty

CLEVELAND (AP) Andrew Miller was activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians, who struggled mightily without their star reliever because of a strained left hamstring.

Mets place Bruce on paternity list; Robles to DL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Mets will be without outfielder Jay Bruce for their weekend series in Philadelphia.

Brewers option Phillips to minors to make room for Woodruff

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned outfielder Brett Phillips to Triple-A Colorado Springs to make room on the roster for right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Nats ride into Scherzer start vs. D-backs (May 11, 2018)

PHOENIX — Washington’s bullpen was on a roll in an 11-inning victory over National League West leader Arizona on Thursday.

Twins' Lynn tries to stay on winning track vs. Angels (May 11, 2018)

Lance Lynn came to the Minnesota Twins with a solid resume from his years in the National League, but he was the first to admit he didn’t impress during his first full month in the American League.

Harvey to make his Reds debut against Dodgers (May 11, 2018)

Right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey will make his debut for the Cincinnati Reds when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second contest of their four-game series on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.

Adams’ RBI single in 11th gives Nationals 2-1 win at Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) Matt Adams singled in a run in the 11th inning and the Washington Nationals opened a four-game series in Arizona with a 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.

Martinez homers, Red Sox rebound to cool off Yankees, 5-4

NEW YORK (AP) J.D. Martinez hit a tiebreaking home run against Dellin Betances (1-2) leading off the eighth inning, just beyond Aaron Judge’s reach at the right-field wall, and the Boston Red Sox rebounded after wasting a four-run lead to beat New York 5-4 Thursday night and send the Yankees to only their second loss in 19 games.