April 19, 2013

Will Wieters’ walk-off slam, O’s first since 1999, provide some needed momentum?

Showalter is looking forward to weekend reunion with Dodgers skipper Mattingly

NEW YORK (AP) — Zack Hample leads the majors in hogging home run balls.

The Juice returns for season No. 6! It’s almost eligible for free-agency! Stop by daily for news from the action, along with great photos, stats, video highlights and more.

Let’s set the scene: It’s the bottom of the 10th inning at Camden Yards. …

NEW YORK (AP) — Didi Gregorius stepped to the plate in the third inning and guessed fastball. Next thing the rookie knew, he was circling the bases after the first pitch he saw as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Taking stock of all 30 major league teams and where they stand today.

Highly touted rookie Hyun-Jin Ryu has provided some consistent efforts in his first three starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They could use another such performance in their interleague opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Dodgers, mired in a four-game losing streak, will try to get back on track when they open a their first Interleague series of the season on Friday in Baltimore. The Orioles will counter L.A. rookie Hyun-Jin Ryu with Jason Hammel.

Manager Buck Showalter put Steve Pearce at DH on Thursday in the series finale against Tampa Bay. Orioles designated hitters were 3-for-47 (.064) this season entering the game against the Rays, but Pearce homered.

Matt Wieters hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th to lead Baltimore to a 10-6 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night as the Orioles were able to overcome a shaky outing by starter Miguel Gonzalez, who allowed two of his three home runs in the first …