Matt Cain throws perfect game, strikes out 14 as Giants drub Astros  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants, striking out a career-high 14 and getting help from two spectacular catches to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Wednesday night.

Baker fires back at Lowe with explosive accusations  —  Dusty Baker responded angrily to Cleveland starter Derek Lowe's postgame rant against him.  Lowe said he didn't respect Baker over some incident a few years ago.  —  Here's what Baker said:  —  “He had some words for me.

Coghlan's struggles result in demotion to Minors  —  MIAMI — After finishing a rough 1-8 homestand, the Marlins decided to make a personnel change, as outfielder Chris Coghlan was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans following Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Red Sox at Marlins Park.

A quick trade involving Ryan Dempster is said to be possible  —  Chicago Cubs Vs Detroit Tigers.  Cubs No.1 Tony Campana jumps away from being hit with the ball.  Wednesday June 13, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times  —  Some rival executives consider the Cubs one of the few teams …

Hurlers return to glory after being written off  —  Santana, Peavy, Zito, Capuano have rediscovered winning forms  —  These guys were supposed to be done.  Whether because of injuries, age or simple ineffectiveness over the past few seasons, they were not only considered to be past their primes …

Inge Had Go-Ahead Double, Lifts A's Past Rockies  —  DENVER (AP) — Brandon Inge hit a go-ahead two-run double during a three-run ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 Wednesday night.  —  Todd Helton hit a grand slam and Michael Cuddyer had two homers …

Ben Sheets Throws For Teams  —  Righty Ben Sheets threw for scouts today in Monroe, Louisiana, MLBTR has learned.  Scouts from the Phillies, Braves, Yankees, and Angels were in attendance.  —  Sheets, 33, signed a one-year, $10MM deal with the Athletics in January 2010 despite missing …

Final Score: Mets 9 Rays 1  —  The Mets (34-29) defeated the Rays (35-27) tonight by the score of 9-1 in Tampa tonight.  —  The Least You Should Know: … The Elias Sports Bureau reports that Tom Glavine in 2006 is the only other Mets pitcher to be the first major league pitcher to reach 10 wins in a season.

Royals beat Brewers on bases-loaded walk in 11th  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Mike Moustakas walked with the bases loaded in the 11th inning Wednesday night, giving the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  Billy Butler singled to lead off the inning against Kameron Loe …

Mets Exploring ‘Quiet’ Section At Citi Field For Families With Autistic Kids  —  NEW YORK (WFAN) - Yes, the Mets are exploring the possibility of selling tickets for a “quiet” section at Citi Field.  —  The Amazin's posed the question to their fans in an email survey Wednesday …

Aybar, Callaspo homer to lead Angels over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES—Erick Aybar led off the ninth inning with his first home run of the season, Alberto Callaspo also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Dodgers 2-1 Wednesday night in the rubber game of the season's first Freeway Series.

Thome Powers Hamels, Phillies Past Twins 9-8  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jim Thome drove in four runs against his former team, including a long homer to pad Philadelphia's lead, and the Phillies hung on for a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

Lance Lynn Wins 10th, Cardinals Edge White Sox 1-0  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn struck out a career-high 12 to stay tied for the major league lead in wins and Carlos Beltran hit his NL-best 19th home run Wednesday night, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1- victory over the White Sox …

Arrieta, Orioles Beat Pirates 7-1  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Substitute starter Jake Arrieta struck out nine over seven steady innings, Wilson Betemit had a season-high three hits and drove in three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Strasburg shuts down Blue Jays, improves to 8-1  —  TORONTO (AP) — Stephen Strasburg won his fifth straight start, Tyler Moore hit the first two home runs of his career and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.