With Thursday's save, Kimbrel is now tied for 10th on MLB's all-time saves list with Jeff Reardon (367).
Major League Baseball has made multiple attempts in previous years to prevent cheating. But their decision to ban pitchers from using sunscreen or any other sticky substance, in addition to Spider Tack, felt like an overreaction.Detroit Tigers
Though it was only a game in June, this one was crucial for the pinstripes. It was the rubber match of a series against the AL West leaders and more of a statement game than anything else.
Matt Harvey dialed up a 3-2 fastball on what he hoped was the outside corner of the plate. Well, Harvey got his wish, as the plate was extended by a full foot outside. Such a terrible display of officiating robbed the Blue Jays of a base-runner, and the viewer a chance to see more of Guerrero, Jr. that inning.
The Cubs starting pitcher retired the first six Marlins hitters he faced Friday night at Wrigley Field. It looked like the beginning of another promising outing for the right-hander, who was coming off back-to-back scoreless starts.Washington Nationals
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- Michael King got into a tight spot in the first inning, putting the first two runners on before advancing them to second and third with nobody out. But with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate, the Yankees found some magic, thanks in part to some very poor Toronto baserunning.Oakland Athletics