Justin Masterson News

Clubhouse confidential: Justin Masterson, in comparing the Indians' good start this year to last year, said this one has more meat on the bone.

Every five days, Indians starter Justin Masterson positioned his 6-foot-6 frame against the pillar near his locker.

With John Danks temporarily on the shelf, the White Sox will place their chances of beginning another win streak in the young hands of Jose Quintana .

The atmosphere on the Texas A&M University polo fields Thursday seemed more like a concert or festival rather than an implosion.

Victorino and Freddy Galvis each drove in three runs, including Galvis' go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Philadelphia Philles beat the St.

Albert Pujols had three hits, including the 450th home run of his career Dan Haren struck out a career-high 14 in tossing his sixth career complete-game shutout, and the Los Angeles Angels won their third straight with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place Cleveland Indians did just enough to beat the reigning AL MVP 2-1 Thursday and complete a three-game sweep... DISTANCE - 500 miles; 200 laps around the asphalt-on-brick Indianapolis Motor Speedway track, a 2.5-mile rectangular oval.

Justin Masterson outdueled Justin Verlander on Thursday afternoon and the Indians defeated the Tigers, 2-1, to complete a three-game sweep.

Leaders Peter Lawrie and David Drysdale each shot 6-under 66s at the BMW PGA Championship, leaving a frustrated top-ranked Rory McIlroy and his high-ranking rivals trailing after the first round.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland and first-base coach Tom Brookens were ejected in the top of the fifth inning Thursday for arguing an apparent non-balk call.

The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2012 , an annual "must buy" for all baseball fans, is now shipping.

His teammates hope their ace can continue his recent dominance and help the Tigers avoid being swept by the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Thursday at Progressive Field.

He is pitching well out of the Indians' bullpen, giving up just three runs in 12 appearances.

CLEVELAND -- There is no leash on struggling outfielder Johnny Damon at this point.Despite Damon's struggles at the plate -- .167 with two RBIs in 15 games -- the veteran will continue to play, according to manager Manny Acta."We don't have a timetable or anything," Acta said.

The Marlins center fielder sprained his left thumb on Friday night, and he will know more on his status after being examined by a physician on Saturday morning.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson throws to the Miami Marlins in the second inning of an interleague baseball game in Cleveland on Friday, May 18, 2012.

Indians starter Justin Masterson threw over to first base four times to keep the speedy center fielder close.

In the first installment of a new weekly baseball series, I'm predicting which players will be the top Friday/Saturday/Sunday performers; potential "weekend warriors" capable of leading their teams to victory.

It's always an alarming sight for the Indians when Travis Hafner leaves the game with an injury, but they are confident their designated hitter won't be sidelined for an extended spell after being hit on the right hand by a pitch Thursday.

Adapting to the American League style of play will be an adjustment for a number of Miami Marlins.