http://www.mail.com/organizations/13316-american-league.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13316-american-league.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110672-umpire-expresses-regret-botched-call.html SEATTLE (AP) — Umpire Jeff Nelson expressed regret on Saturday for making an incorrect call a night earlier, saying it was a play he'd never seen in 25 years. "That play, your focus goes to the bag, and you watch the foot touch the bag and listen for the ball hitting the mitt. In this case, I ruled the ball was caught by the first baseman, and the ball wa... Sun, 26 May 2013 02:57:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110672-umpire-expresses-regret-botched-call.html 2013-05-26T02:57:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110292-red-sox-rally-4-8th-to-beat-indians-7-4.html BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox and Indians exchanged nearly as many mistakes as runs for seven innings before a string of clutch hits and a friendly gust of wind helped Boston build the decisive rally. Pinch-hitter Mike Carp drove in the tying run with an eighth-inning double and then scored on a double by Dustin Pedroia to lead the Red Sox past Cleveland 7-4 ... Sat, 25 May 2013 23:58:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110292-red-sox-rally-4-8th-to-beat-indians-7-4.html 2013-05-25T23:58:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110208-hamilton-angels-beat-royals-7-0-7th-straight.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Billy Buckner needed to jog his memory to recall his previous major league win. "It's been a while," he said. "The Cubs, my last outing in 2009." Right on the money. Josh Hamilton and Hank Conger homered to back Buckner's first victory in 3½ years, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Saturday for their sev... Sat, 25 May 2013 23:22:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110208-hamilton-angels-beat-royals-7-0-7th-straight.html 2013-05-25T23:22:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109128-granderson-hurt-yankees-beat-rays-9-4.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Another injury marred a New York Yankees' victory. Outfielder Curtis Granderson broke the knuckle on his left pinky finger in the Yankees' 9-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Yankees manager Joe Girardi had no official timeline for how long Granderson will be out, but indicated it could be a minimum of four weeks. ... Sat, 25 May 2013 03:35:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109128-granderson-hurt-yankees-beat-rays-9-4.html 2013-05-25T03:35:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109048-sanchez-loses-no-hit-bid-9th-tigers-beat-twins.html DETROIT (AP) — Add another near miss in this 2013 baseball season — this time it was Detroit's Anibal Sanchez falling just short of a no-hitter. Sanchez's bid was broken up with one out in the ninth inning Friday night when Minnesota's Joe Mauer hit a clean single up the middle. That was the only hit the right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory ove... Sat, 25 May 2013 03:30:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109048-sanchez-loses-no-hit-bid-9th-tigers-beat-twins.html 2013-05-25T03:30:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2108636-yankees-teixeira-to-play-minors-wednesday.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor-league game with Double-A Trenton on Wednesday. Teixeira, who injured the wrist while preparing with the U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic, has been working out at the Yankees' minor-league co... Fri, 24 May 2013 22:56:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2108636-yankees-teixeira-to-play-minors-wednesday.html 2013-05-24T22:56:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2108580-teixeira-expects-to-play-minors-wednesday.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he expects to play in a minor-league game Wednesday with Double-A Trenton. It will be his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March while preparing with the U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic. Manager Joe Girardi watched while the All-Star took part in an extensive simulated g... Fri, 24 May 2013 19:30:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2108580-teixeira-expects-to-play-minors-wednesday.html 2013-05-24T19:30:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2106676-francona-manages-fenway-1st-time-2011.html BOSTON (AP) — Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout. Back at Fenway Park as a manager for the first time since being let go by the Boston Red Sox in 2011, he was calm and occasionally funny while wearing the cap of the Cleveland Indians. After all, he's back in baseball. "Being in a dugout or clubh... Fri, 24 May 2013 04:19:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2106676-francona-manages-fenway-1st-time-2011.html 2013-05-24T04:19:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2103130-twins-plouffe-concussion-7-day-dl.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play. Plouffe was injured in the 10th inning of Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He slammed into Uggla's leg sliding into ... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2103130-twins-plouffe-concussion-7-day-dl.html 2013-05-22T16:46:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101862-trout-hits-cycle-drives-5-angels-rout-ms.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements. Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple his first two times up, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mari... Wed, 22 May 2013 06:19:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101862-trout-hits-cycle-drives-5-angels-rout-ms.html 2013-05-22T06:19:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101824-straily-cespedes-push-as-rangers-1-0.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing. Now everyone can take notice of Straily, who on television before his latest start saw plenty of highlights touting Yu Darvish being on the mound. Straily allowed only two two singles while facing 22 batters — just one o... Wed, 22 May 2013 04:16:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101824-straily-cespedes-push-as-rangers-1-0.html 2013-05-22T04:16:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101466-indians-perez-deletes-twitter-account.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians closer Chris Perez deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings, and after receiving a slew of negative comments. Perez took down (at)chrisperez54 on Monday, not long after the two-time All-Star gave up a ninth-inning home run to Seattle's Endy Chavez. It was the second straight poor performance by Perez, who allowe... Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101466-indians-perez-deletes-twitter-account.html 2013-05-21T23:08:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2100122-yankees-man-city-to-co-own-nyc-mls-team.html NEW YORK (AP) — Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major League Soccer expansion team in New York that will start play in 2015. The team, the 20th in a league that has doubled in size in two decades, will be called New York City Football Club. It ha... Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2100122-yankees-man-city-to-co-own-nyc-mls-team.html 2013-05-21T21:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099406-sports-world-eyes-oklahoma-tornado.html The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area. Kevin Durant, a three-time scoring champion for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, posted on his Twitter account that he was praying for everyo... Tue, 21 May 2013 05:08:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099406-sports-world-eyes-oklahoma-tornado.html 2013-05-21T05:08:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099246-dunn-homers-white-sox-beat-lester-red-sox-6-4.html CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year. It's not so hard to believe him right now. Dunn hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Chicago White Sox handed Jon Lester his first loss with a 6-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 04:23:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099246-dunn-homers-white-sox-beat-lester-red-sox-6-4.html 2013-05-21T04:23:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099244-yankees-hit-4-hrs-beat-orioles-6-4-10-innings.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games. New York trailed 4-3 in the ninth before Travis Hafner homered with one out on a 3-1 pitch from Jim Johnson, who has blown three s... Tue, 21 May 2013 03:13:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2099244-yankees-hit-4-hrs-beat-orioles-6-4-10-innings.html 2013-05-21T03:13:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098732-indians-rally-to-beat-mariners-10-8.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked. And he was hardly alone. The Cleveland Indians somehow pulled out a game they had no business winning. "Best game I've ever been a part of," said Perez. "It was the craziest, most fun ... obviously, it stunk to give up a home run, but it was still fun." ... Tue, 21 May 2013 01:29:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098732-indians-rally-to-beat-mariners-10-8.html 2013-05-21T01:29:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098808-mariners-blow-leads-lose-10-8-to-indians.html CLEVELAND (AP) — After four losses, three on walk-offs by the Indians in four days, the Seattle Mariners couldn't pack their bags and get to the airport fast enough. "Glad to leave," closer Tom Wilhelmsen said. "Glad to leave Cleveland." Talk about lost weekends. Despite hitting homers in the eighth, ninth and 10th innings, the Mariners made costly errors... Mon, 20 May 2013 22:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098808-mariners-blow-leads-lose-10-8-to-indians.html 2013-05-20T22:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2097362-cabrera-hits-3-hrs-tigers-fall-11-8-texas.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years. And it still wasn't enough to get the Detroit Tigers a win. David Murphy put Texas ahead for good with a three-run home run just over the wall in right field in the sixth inning, and the Rangers spoiled the second three-hom... Mon, 20 May 2013 07:09:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2097362-cabrera-hits-3-hrs-tigers-fall-11-8-texas.html 2013-05-20T07:09:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2097212-rangers-beat-tigers-11-8-despite-3-hrs-cabrera.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs. Murphy put Texas ahead for good with a drive just over the wall in right field in the sixth inning, and the Rangers spoiled the second three-homer game of Cabrera's career with an 11-8 victory on Sunday night. "Very nice to... Mon, 20 May 2013 05:06:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2097212-rangers-beat-tigers-11-8-despite-3-hrs-cabrera.html 2013-05-20T05:06:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096700-rays-hit-2-hrs-beat-orioles-3-1-3-game-sweep.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Moore (8-0) gave up one run, struck out three and walked one. The left-hander has won nine straight decisions, breaking the franchise record of eight set... Sun, 19 May 2013 21:41:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096700-rays-hit-2-hrs-beat-orioles-3-1-3-game-sweep.html 2013-05-19T21:41:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096696-rangers-kinsler-dl-recall-profar.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list because of bruised ribs and recalled top prospect Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock. The move was announced before the Rangers, with the best record in the majors, played their series finale against Detroit on Sunday night. Because Kinsler ... Sun, 19 May 2013 21:39:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096696-rangers-kinsler-dl-recall-profar.html 2013-05-19T21:39:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096578-indians-blank-mariners-6-0.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now. Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as Cleveland toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on Sunday with a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.... Sun, 19 May 2013 21:21:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096578-indians-blank-mariners-6-0.html 2013-05-19T21:21:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2094326-yankees-lhp-andy-pettitte-15-day-dl.html NEW YORK (AP) — Add starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to the long list of All-Stars on the New York Yankees' disabled list. Pettitte was placed on the 15-day DL Friday because of a strained left trapezius muscle in his upper back. He expects to return as soon as he is eligible. "We don't think it's overly serious but we want to pay it safe," general manager ... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:42:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2094326-yankees-lhp-andy-pettitte-15-day-dl.html 2013-05-17T23:42:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2093976-nolan-ryans-oldest-son-named-astros-president.html HOUSTON (AP) — Reid Ryan choked back tears as he was introduced as president of his beloved Astros, the team he grew up watching in the days when his Hall of Fame father, Nolan Ryan, starred as a pitcher for Houston. "My ties with the Astros go all the way back to 1980 when my dad came over," Reid Ryan said. "Today really is a dream come true because you ... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:36:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2093976-nolan-ryans-oldest-son-named-astros-president.html 2013-05-17T20:36:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2092324-middlebrooks-3-run-double-boston-win.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake. Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday night. "He hung me a changeup and normally he buries that pitch, an... Fri, 17 May 2013 04:04:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2092324-middlebrooks-3-run-double-boston-win.html 2013-05-17T04:04:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2090852-mlb-hoping-large-replay-expansion-2014.html NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay. Replay has been in place for home run calls since August 2008. Commissioner Bud Selig initially wanted to add trap plays and fair/foul calls down the ... Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2090852-mlb-hoping-large-replay-expansion-2014.html 2013-05-16T22:01:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2091406-rays-cy-young-winner-david-price-dl.html ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have put AL Cy Young Award winner David Price on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left triceps. This is the first time in Price's career that he has been on the DL. The left-hander departed his start Wednesday night against Boston in the third inning with the injury. Price has struggled this sea... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2091406-rays-cy-young-winner-david-price-dl.html 2013-05-16T19:34:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2089452-chefs-cook-raise-money-boston-bombing-victims.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Marathon bombing victims joined hundreds of first responders and well-wishers at Fenway Park as dozens of top chefs served fine food and drinks from concession stands in a project intended to raise money for those killed and wounded in the twin explosions. The Boston Bites Back event at the Boston Red Sox's home, the oldest baseball p... Thu, 16 May 2013 08:43:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2089452-chefs-cook-raise-money-boston-bombing-victims.html 2013-05-16T08:43:01Z