Baltimore: RHP Jason Berken and RH reliever Stu Pomeranz were recalled from Class AAA Norfolk (Va.), giving the bullpen two fresh arms following Sunday’s 17-inning game in Boston. Berken, 28, had no decisions and a 1.23 ERA in five starts for Norfolk, while Pomeranz, 27, had made three scoreless relief appearances covering 5 2/3 innings since his promotion from Class AA Bowie (Md.). … RHP Tommy Hunter and C Ronny Paulino were optioned to Norfolk. Hunter allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings Sunday, and he was 2-1 with a 5.00 ERA on the season. Paulino was 9-for-30 (. …

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BOSTON (AP) Once the starting pitchers left, the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox became a battle of the bullpens. And when both teams ran out of relievers, well, it was time to throw in someone else.

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BOSTON (AP) Chris Davis had a much better day as a designated pitcher than as a designated hitter.

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The Los Angeles Angels are hoping a day off will finally help their $240 million free-agent acquisition get untracked.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alex Gordon went 4-for-5, Billy Butler drove in three runs and Felipe Paulino pitched six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Yankees 5-1 Saturday night.

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It was about this time last year that Ryan Roberts took hold of the Diamondbacks’

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CLEVELAND (AP) Johnny Damon has fond memories of playing at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Indians.

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The Kansas City Royals are finally on a roll.

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(Reuters) – The New York Yankees suffered a major scare on Thursday when closer Mariano Rivera strained his right knee while fielding fly balls during batting practice before their game in Kansas City against the Royals. Rivera, who holds Major League Baseball’s career saves record with 608, suffered the injury while running back in deep center field to chase down a ball hit by Jayson Nix. The 42-year-old’s right knee buckled as he approached the warning track and he collapsed to the ground near the fence, clutching his knee in pain while grimacing. …

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels’ commitment to Jered Weaver is paying off.

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