Topic: Sam Holbrook

In the mind of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, right-hander Corey Kluber isn't on any kind of hot streak - he is just that good.

Facing one of the more powerful arms in the majors, the New York Yankees worked the pitch count up.

Tim Anderson's parents and siblings traveled from Tuscaloosa, Ala., to see him play for the Chicago White Sox this weekend.

Josh Rutledge drove in two runs, Drew Pomeranz tossed 5 1/3 two-run innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Scott Moore homered Saturday, helping the Houston Astros snap a nine-game skid with a 6-3 win over Milwaukee.

Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that 32-year veteran umpire Mike Reilly would be the crew chief for the National League Championship Series.

Craig Biggio opened the game with a homer and Luke Scott drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth Friday as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox, 5-2.

Ed Montague, in his 29th season as a major league umpire, was selected Wednesday as the plate umpire for the 75th All-Star Game July 13.

In Sports from United Press International

In Sports from United Press International