NL Roundup: A look at Friday's games (The Canadian Press)
Posted on | Tuesday, August 31, 2010 | No Comments
The Cincinnati Reds' impressive drive to the playoffs got a huge boost from Jay Bruce.
Doug Allison Billy Alvord Jim Andrews Fred Andrus Wiman Andrus
AL Roundup: A look at Saturday's games (The Canadian Press)
Brandon Morrow is all but unhittable at home.
Danny Richardson Hardy Richardson John Richmond Lee Richmond Claude Ritchey
NL Roundup: A look at Saturday's games (The Canadian Press)
The Philadelphia Phillies probably wish they played in the National League West.
Tom Brown Pete Browning Fritz Buelow Charlie Buffinton Ernie Burch
Showalter tries new approach with downtrodden O's (AP)
Corey Patterson had just been doubled off first base on a short fly to center. When he reached the top step of the Baltimore Orioles dugout, manager Buck Showalter was waiting for him. Given Showalter's reputation, a scowl and a scolding were surely upcoming. Instead, Showalter asked Patterson to detail his thought process on the hit-and-run play.
Dave Foutz Bud Fowler Buck Freeman Pat Friel Chick Fulmer
White Sox open trip with 10-6 win over Indians (AP)
As the herd of reporters and camera crews streamed into Chicago's clubhouse and headed toward manager Ozzie Guillen's tiny office, one of the White Sox coaches wondered if the team's newest player had arrived during extra innings. "Is Manny here?" he asked. Not yet. He's on the way, though.
Upton unsure if he'll ever shed 'slacker' tag (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rays say center fielder B.J. Upton’s lackadaisical episodes are behind him, but the perception persists.
John Dolan Tom Dolan Jim Donahue Red Donahue Tim Donahue
Betancourt homers, drives in 3, KC beat Indians (AP)
Bruce Chen was hardly fine. Thanks to the Kansas City hitters, he didn't need to be so sharp. Yuniesky Betancourt homered and drove in three runs, leading Chen and the Royals over the Cleveland Indians 9-7 Wednesday night. Betancourt had a two-run single in the fourth inning and hit his 12th homer, which is career high, in the sixth as the Royals took a 9-4 lead.
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Torii Hunter gets first look at Target Field (AP)
Posted on | Monday, August 30, 2010 | No Comments
During his 11 years with the Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter walked into the shabby Metrodome and went to work under a dingy gray roof, running around on artificial turf with just a little more cushion than concrete. Hunter and some of his teammates had to buy some of their own equipment to supply the weight room and he joked that the indoor batting cages were made of fish net.
Duke Esper Dude Esterbrook Jake Evans Roy Evans Bill Everitt
Wilson leads Rangers over Orioles 2-0 (AP)
C.J. Wilson had his way with the Baltimore Orioles in a commanding performance that included a career-high 12 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the left-hander had no control over Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington. Wilson came within an out of his third career complete game, allowing only three hits in a 2-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night that ended Texas' four-game losing...
Jack Corcoran Larry Corcoran Mike Corcoran Tommy Corcoran Fred Corey
Nyjer Morgan appeals suspension for throwing ball at fan (Yahoo! Sports)
We all know that Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan is an engaging sort, as evidenced by his all-time...
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Source: Ramirez expected to join White Sox (The Canadian Press)
CHICAGO - Manny Ramirez is expected to join the Chicago White Sox on Monday, giving the fading playoff contenders a big boost during a key 10-game road trip.
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Rays manager Joe Maddon ejected in Anaheim (AP)
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon has been ejected for arguing a caught stealing call in a game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was ejected by second base umpire Angel Campos in the fifth inning Tuesday night. Evan Longoria singled with two outs and then tried to steal second, but his momentum carried him off the bag while Erick Aybar kept his glove in contact with Longoria.
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Padres Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Was it a bump in the road or a sign of trouble?
As injuries became an issue over the weekend, the Padres were swept at home by the Phillies to suffer their first four-game losing streak of the season. Before the Phillies came to Petco Park, the Padres had suffered only one three-game losing streak this season and were 14-1 in games after they had lost two straight.
Throw those numbers out the window. And now the Padres head to Phoenix for three games against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field, where the Padres are 2-4 this season continuing their historical run of having problems (36-73) in Phoenix.
A bigger concern than the losses, however, are the injuries the Padres have suffered as they approach the final month of the season.
Jerry Hairston Jr.
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AL Roundup: A look at Friday's games (The Canadian Press)
Aaron Hill knew his swing wasn't a thing of beauty. The result sure was.
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AL Roundup: A look at Friday's games (The Canadian Press)
Aaron Hill knew his swing wasn't a thing of beauty. The result sure was.
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Power Rankings: San Diego is sunny (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, August 29, 2010 | No Comments
Although the Yankees and Rays continue to hold the top two spots, the plucky Padres keep inching upward.
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Power Rankings: San Diego is sunny (Yahoo! Sports)
Although the Yankees and Rays continue to hold the top two spots, the plucky Padres keep inching upward.
Frank Chapman Jack Chapman John Clapp Bob Clark Boileryard Clarke
Answer Man: Gary Carter talks coaching, Mets, Expos and signing (Yahoo! Sports)
Gary Carter often says he's living the dream. After growing up idolizing Hall of Famer ballplayers, Carter...
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AL Roundup: A look at Wednesday's games (The Canadian Press)
At just 24 years old, Seattle ace Felix Hernandez is already setting impressive milestones.
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Cubs purchase Maine's contract, send Berg to Iowa (AP)
The Chicago Cubs have purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa. The 25-year-old Maine has not pitched in the majors. He's split this season between Iowa and Double-A Tennessee, going 4-2 with a 3.14 ERA. The Cubs optioned right-handed pitcher Justin Berg to Iowa on Tuesday.
Bill Harbridge John Harkins Dick Harley Jack Harper Joe Harrington
Stairs sets record for most pinch-hit homers (AP)
Matt Stairs has hit his 21st homer as a pinch-hitter, the most in big league history. Stairs connected on a two-run shot in the eighth inning of the San Diego Padres' 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night, passing Cliff Johnson for most pinch-hit homers. Padres manager Bud Black said the record is very special.
Ed Swartwood Charlie Sweasy Charlie Sweeney Pop Swett Billy Taylor
Porcello shuts down Royals over 7 to lead Tigers (AP)
As good as Rick Porcello was on Tuesday night, Tigers manager Jim Leyland thinks he can do better. Porcello allowed two hits over seven shutout innings and Ryan Raburn homered to lead Detroit to its fifth straight win, 9-1 over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Porcello (6-11) retired the first 12 batters he faced before Billy Butler singled leading off the fifth inning.
Fred Corey Tom Cotter Roscoe Coughlin Ed Crane Fred Crane
Hernandez pitches Mariners past Yankees 6-0 (AP)
Felix Hernandez watched with delight as Russell Branyan's drive in the first inning landed in the New York Yankees' bullpen for a three-run homer -- and some rare run support. "It was like, 'Yeah!"' Hernandez said. "Now you got to do your job." Oh, he did, giving up four hits in eight innings to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-0 victory Friday night and just...
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Marlins pound Hanson, hand Braves another loss (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, August 28, 2010 | No Comments
Cameron Maybin went up to the plate ready to swing, and the Florida Marlins never let up. They're not giving up on the playoffs, either. Maybin homered on the first pitch of the game, Logan Morrison followed with his first career homer and Chris Volstad pitched eight strong innings to lead the Marlins past the slumping Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Friday night.
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AccuScore: Color the Reds and Rays hot (Yahoo! Sports)
AccuScore uses past performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,...
Omar Vizquel planning to play in 2011? (Yahoo! Sports)
Chicago White Sox third baseman Omar Vizquel is 43 years old. The switch hitter has been playing pro ball since...
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Cubs Lou Piniella steps down as manager (SportingNews.com)
Cubs manager Lou Piniella stepped down after Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. Chicago has named third base coach Mike Quade manager for the rest of the season. Quade has been with the Cubs? organization for eight years. The remainder of the coaching staff will remain intact, the team announced Sunday. "When I previously announced my intentions to retire at the end of the season, a primary reason for my decision was that it would allow me to spend more valuable time with my family," said Piniella in the announcement.
Bill Greenwood Mike Griffin Sandy Griffin Clark Griffith John Grim
NL Roundup: A look at Wednesday's games (The Canadian Press)
Canadian slugger Joey Votto saved the Cincinnati Reds from an embarrassing collapse.
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AccuScore: Color the Reds and Rays hot (Yahoo! Sports)
AccuScore uses past performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,...
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Dodgers beat Brewers 7-1 for 3-game sweep (AP)
With three straight wins in Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled themselves back into the NL wild-card race. Casey Blake hit a two-run homer and six Dodgers pitchers combined on a two-hitter as Los Angeles beat the Brewers 7-1 Thursday for a three-game sweep. "We've been saying all along, first let's try to put something together and then we'll see where we are," Dodgers...
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Slumpbot .200: Johnny Damon's refusal is no big loss for Boston (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Friday, August 27, 2010 | No Comments
Using the best technology available today, Slumpbot .200 identifies a few players who are currently having...
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Sanchez gets support in 9-0 win over Astros (AP)
Anibal Sanchez needed none of the run support he got. Not after his first RBI in nearly four years. Nevertheless, he had no shortage of it while pitching seven scoreless innings. Cody Ross and Hector Luna hit back-to-back homers to power the Florida Marlins to a 9-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
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Gonzo, Tejada homer in Padres' 9-3 win (AP)
Adrian Gonzalez and Miguel Tejada more than made up for the mistake pitches Wade LeBlanc threw to Stephen Drew. Gonzalez hit a three-run homer and Tejada had a two-run shot to help the San Diego Padres beat the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Wednesday night to take a season-high 6 1/2 -game lead atop the NL West.
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We're Going Streaking! All aboard the CarGo express (Yahoo! Sports)
Big League Stew goes through the quad and into the gymnasium to look at some of the hottest players in baseball...
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Lee leads Astros past Mets 3-2 (AP)
Houston's last nine wins have been come-from-behind victories. The Astros have rallied so often lately that they have come to expect a late comeback. Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Astros did it again on Thursday night, beating the New York Mets 3-2. "We've been fighting back a lot lately and winning a lot of games coming from behind," Lee said.
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Reds blow 9-run lead, then beat SF in 12 (The Canadian Press)
SAN FRANCISCO - Thanks to Joey Votto, blowing a 10-1 lead didn't mean losing the game for the Cincinnati Reds.
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Bautista belts 2 homers against Yankees (CBC.ca)
Jose Bautista knocks in all three Blue Jays' runs with his major league-leading 39th and 40th home runs of the season in a 3-2 defeat of the New York Yankees.
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RHP Jordan Zimmermann recalled by Nationals (AP)
Jordan Zimmermann has been recalled by the Washington Nationals to make his first major league start of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals. Zimmermann returned to the big leagues Thursday, just more than a year after having elbow ligament replacement surgery. He last pitched for the Nationals on July 18, 2009, and had the operation on Aug.
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Wright, Niese lead Mets to 5-1 win over Pirates (AP)
Posted on | Thursday, August 26, 2010 | No Comments
Jonathon Niese got a rain-shortened complete-game victory Saturday night. Unless the Mets make a late playoff push, his season might be cut short, too. Niese pitched a five-hitter, David Wright hit a three-run homer and New York beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 in a game called in the top of the sixth inning after a rain delay of 1 hour, 6 minutes.
Tommy Beals Ollie Beard Ed Beavens George Bechtel Frank Beck
Nationals' Stephen Strasburg injures throwing arm; tests planned (SportingNews.com)
Stephen Strasburg left Saturday's Washington Nationals game with strained tendon in his right forearm, and the team is waiting to get back the results of an MRI exam taken Sunday. "You're always concerned when a pitcher leaves. We'll see what the MRI says," Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told the Associated Press. Preferring to err on the side of caution, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman pulled his young starter in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Royals' Bullington persists for eight years, picks up first victory (Yahoo! Sports)
After kicking around the minor leagues for most of the past eight years, Kansas City Royals right-hander Bryan...
Fred Siefke Ed Silch Joe Simmons Alexander Skinner Bill Smiley
D-backs pick to become free agent on Sept. 1 (AP)
Arizona Diamondbacks first-round pick Barret Loux will become a free agent on Sept. 1 as part of an agreement approved by commissioner Bud Selig. The Diamondbacks selected the right-hander from Texas A&M with the sixth-overall pick in June's amateur draft, but he did not sign due to health concerns by the club.
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Bautista homers twice as Blue Jays top Yankees 3-2 (AP)
Jose Bautista figured it was time to slow down and enjoy the moment. Still steamed about a head-high pitch in his previous at bat, Bautista took his sweet time circling the bases on a tiebreaking solo blast in the eighth inning, a shot that helped the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-2. "Given what transpired earlier, I enjoyed it pretty good," Bautista said.
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AL Roundup: A look at Monday's games (The Canadian Press)
Rich Harden seemed philosophical when the joint no-hitter he had going with three Texas Rangers relievers was broken up in the ninth inning, especially since the guy who ended the bid is one of baseball's most dangerous hitters.
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NL Roundup: A look at Saturday's games (The Canadian Press)
Posted on | Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | No Comments
With his team in a tailspin, Chris Carpenter came up with a start the St Louis Cardinals desperately needed.
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Red Sox blank Toronto on rainy day in Boston (The Canadian Press)
BOSTON - Clay Buchholz has grown from a frustrated pitcher into one of baseball's best in just two years.
Brownie Foreman Frank Foreman Bill Fouser Dave Foutz Bud Fowler
AL Roundup: A look at Friday's games (The Canadian Press)
The Boston Red Sox have had the Toronto Blue Jays' number all season, but the tide turned in a big way Friday night.
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M's, Red Sox set for doubleheader after rainout (AP)
Johnny Damon won't be playing left field for the Red Sox in Boston's longshot bid for a playoff spot. Expect to see a group of far less accomplished outfielders -- Daniel Nava, Bill Hall, Darnell McDonald and Ryan Kalish -- sharing that spot. Damon rejected Boston's waiver claim on him and said Tuesday he's staying with the Detroit Tigers.
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Lawyers: Doc shows Jamie McCourt also owns Dodgers (PA SportsTicker)
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY Associated Press Writer
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AL Roundup: A look at Sunday's games (The Canadian Press)
Even without top slugger Alex Rodriguez, the New York Yankees continue to get huge production from the cleanup spot in their lineup.
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Rays, Garza hold off A's and Braden for 3-2 win (AP)
Posted on | Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | No Comments
Matt Garza is so focused on getting Tampa Bay back into the postseason that even a questionable balk call couldn't knock the Rays' righty out of his groove. Garza shrugged off his lone mistake of the afternoon that led to Oakland's only run against him and pitched into the eighth inning for his career-high 13th win, leading Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory over the Athletics on Sunday.
Joe Simmons Alexander Skinner Bill Smiley Bill Smith Charlie Smith
AL Roundup: A look at Thursday's games (The Canadian Press)
The Chicago White Sox aren't giving up the AL Central race without a fight, a point they proved with an emphatic knockout of the division leaders.
Billy Hamilton Frank Hankinson Ned Hanlon Bill Harbridge John Harkins
Peanut-free seats draw allergic fans to ballparks (AP)
Take me out to the ballgame -- just hold the peanuts. Catering to allergy sufferers and parents concerned about reactions that can range from minor irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock, a third of major league ballclubs are offering peanut-free seating at some games this season. While there's disagreement about how much exposure can trigger a reaction, the peanut-less seats are a...
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Fowler's catch, RBI single lead Rockies to 1-0 win (AP)
Dexter Fowler earned a victory badge Sunday -- a bandage below the ribs on his left side after his run-in with Chase Field's dry grass. Fowler made a tumbling catch in center field, then hit an RBI single in the eighth inning that sent Jhoulys Chacin and Colorado Rockies to a 1-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Gonzalez shines amid Rockies' gloom (Yahoo! Sports)
The Rockies are a huge disappointment, yet young Carlos Gonzalez has emerged as a National League MVP candidate.
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Cody Ross awarded to Giants (AP)
Fading from the playoff race, the Florida Marlins began their latest paring of payroll Sunday when starting outfielder Cody Ross was awarded to the San Francisco Giants on a waiver claim. Ross will give the Giants more depth for the final weeks of the playoff race. The Marlins will begin looking toward next year, and they plan to recall Cameron Maybin on Tuesday from Triple-A New Orleans for a...
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Royals end three-game marathon with win (AP)
Jason Kendall finally put an end to this marathon series. Kendall hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, the teams' third extra-inning game in less than 24 hours. "Three tough games, all three went extra innings," Royals starter Zack Greinke said.
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Phils activate Howard off DL (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies have activated All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard from the disabled list, three weeks after he sprained his left ankle. Howard was hurt Aug. 1 sliding back into second base at Washington. He was activated before Saturday's game against the Nationals. Howard played one rehab game on Friday night.
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Though he's not talking, Valentine would be interested in Mariners job (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, August 23, 2010 | No Comments
For a brief time earlier this season, everybody seemed to think that Bobby Valentine was going to take over as...
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Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9M deal (AP)
Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals settled on a $9.9 million, five-year contract just before Monday's midnight deadline, one of 14 first-round selections to sign on the final day.
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Johnson pitches Marlins past Pirates 3-2 (AP)
Welcome back, Josh Johnson. Johnson shook off a five-game winless streak to again be the effective pitcher he was earlier in the season, withstanding two solo home runs over eight innings to lead the Florida Marlins past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night. Dan Uggla hit his 28th homer and Cody Ross and Ronny Paulino each doubled and scored to support Johnson (11-5), who hadn't won...
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Rockies put LHP Francis on DL, recall INF Young (AP)
The Colorado Rockies have placed left-hander Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder soreness Saturday and recalled infielder Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Francis, 4-4 with a 4.56 ERA in 16 starts, missed the 2009 season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his pitching shoulder in February 2009.
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AL Roundup: A look at Friday's games (The Canadian Press)
The Boston Red Sox have had the Toronto Blue Jays' number all season, but the tide turned in a big way Friday night.
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AccuScore: Padres gain a sizable cushion (Yahoo! Sports)
AccuScore uses past performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,...
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Unlikely stars send Braves to 10-2 win over Nats (AP)
Mike Minor had already dressed and turned to talk with the media when his new teammates saluted his first big league win. How 'bout a beer shower, rookie? If Minor and the Braves keep this up, it won't be the last time they're getting doused. Little-used Diory Hernandez sparked Atlanta with a pinch-hit homer, All-Star Martin Prado returned from the disabled list with three hits and Minor...
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Phillies activate Ryan Howard from disabled list (SportingNews.com)
The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Ryan Howard from the disabled list on Saturday. Howard was back in the lineup and hit cleanup against the Washington Nationals. Howard was 1-for-4 with a strikeout and an RBI as the Phillies lost 8-1. His return was overshadowed by an arm injury to Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg. His return followed a one-game rehab stint that was cut short when the Phillies sent outfielder Ross Gload to the DL. Howard singled off Strasburg in his first at-bat following a three-week layoff with a sprained left ankle.
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Padres Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, August 22, 2010 | No Comments
Most of the Padres' news Friday was off the field.
In San Diego, center fielder Tony Gwynn had surgery to remove the tip of the fractured hook of the hamate bone in his right hand.
Gwynn, who suffered the fracture Wednesday while swinging at a pitch in Chicago, hopes to return this season—although the rehab timetable for the surgery is usually eight weeks.
Meanwhile, the Padres announced second baseman David Eckstein will be activated from the 15-day disabled list Saturday after playing three games for low-A Fort Wayne (Ind.) on his strained right calf. Eckstein, who has been sidelined since July 20, was 3-for-9 with the TinCaps. Right-hander Chris Young, who hasn't appeared in a game because of a right shoulder strain since the second game of the...
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Hernandez pitches Mariners past Yankees 6-0 (AP)
Felix Hernandez watched with delight as Russell Branyan's drive in the first inning landed in the New York Yankees' bullpen for a three-run homer -- and some rare run support. "It was like, 'Yeah!"' Hernandez said. "Now you got to do your job." Oh, he did, giving up four hits in eight innings to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-0 victory Friday night and just...
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Lannan pitches Nats to 4-2 win over Diamondbacks (AP)
John Lannan got the message when the Washington Nationals sent him down to Double-A Harrisburg, and he sure looks fine now. Lannan pitched seven strong innings, Ian Desmond had three hits and the Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Lannan (4-5) allowed two runs and four hits to win his second consecutive start and earn his first win at home...
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Is the next Mariners manager currently in San Diego? (Yahoo! Sports)
Ted Simmons has been the bench coach of the San Diego Padres for this season and last. Some day, if he plays his...
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The Juice: Indians make five errors, other mistakes, beat Royals (Yahoo! Sports)
Gather 'round, because it's time to recap the most recent diamond doings. Roll Call starts at Kauffman...
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NL Roundup: A look at Thursday's games (The Canadian Press)
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are teams heading in much different directions this season, a point perfectly illustrated when the Padres took advantage of a Cubs miscommunication and scored on a heads-up play.
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Famed home run hitter Bobby Thomson dead at 86 (AP)
We've heard the frenzied call forever, echoing through baseball lore. "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!" Bobby Thomson, the man immortalized with his "Shot Heard 'Round the World" in 1951, died Monday night at his home in Savannah, Ga. He was 86 and had been in failing health for several years, the Fox & Weeks funeral home said Tuesday.
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Rockies slip past Dodgers 3-2 in 10 innings (AP)
The start of the game was rough for Colorado's Jason Hammel when he allowed a first-inning run to score on his second wild pitch to Andre Ethier. Dodgers reliever Octavio Dotel did him one better. Melvin Mora scored the go-ahead run on one of Dotel's three wild pitches in the 10th, and the Rockies nailed a runner at the plate for the final out Wednesday night to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers...
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AccuScore: Padres gain a sizable cushion (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Saturday, August 21, 2010 | No Comments
AccuScore uses past performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,...
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Betancourt homers, drives in 3, KC beat Indians (AP)
Bruce Chen was hardly fine. Thanks to the Kansas City hitters, he didn't need to be so sharp. Yuniesky Betancourt homered and drove in three runs, leading Chen and the Royals over the Cleveland Indians 9-7 Wednesday night. Betancourt had a two-run single in the fourth inning and hit his 12th homer, which is career high, in the sixth as the Royals took a 9-4 lead.
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Stairs, Gonzalez help Padres beat Cubs (AP)
The Chicago Cubs sent a parade of rookies to the mound during another loss at Wrigley Field, then said goodbye to a popular former All-Star. There were no such problems for the San Diego Padres, who just keep following the same formula to more victories. Matt Stairs, taking advantage of a rare outfield start, hit a two-run double and Adrian Gonzalez homered, powering San Diego to a 5-1 victory over...
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Yankees put DH Berkman on DL with sprained ankle (AP)
Designated hitter Lance Berkman was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday by the New York Yankees because of a sprained right ankle. The move was made before the team's series finale against Detroit and is retroactive to Aug. 16, the day after Berkman rolled his ankle while stumbling across first base as he tried to beat a throw in Kansas City.
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Unlikely stars send Braves to 10-2 win over Nats (AP)
Mike Minor had already dressed and turned to talk with the media when his new teammates saluted his first big league win. How 'bout a beer shower, rookie? If Minor and the Braves keep this up, it won't be the last time they're getting doused. Little-used Diory Hernandez sparked Atlanta with a pinch-hit homer, All-Star Martin Prado returned from the disabled list with three hits and Minor...
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Five teams interested in Hawpe (Yahoo! Sports)
Anybody looking for an outfielder hitting .255 with seven home runs and a couple of stolen bases?
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Five teams interested in Hawpe (Yahoo! Sports)
Anybody looking for an outfielder hitting .255 with seven home runs and a couple of stolen bases?
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MLBPA files grievance against Mets in Francisco Rodriguez case (SportingNews.com)
As promised, baseball's players association on Wednesday filed a grievance against the New York Mets and the commissioner's office over the club's placing of pitcher Francisco Rodriguez on the restricted list. The Mets moved Rodriguez to the list Tuesday, claiming he violated his contract when he got into a fight with his girlfriend's father a week ago after a game at Citi Field. Rodriguez suffered a torn thumb ligament in the fight and underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday.
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Sanchez gets support in 9-0 win over Astros (AP)
Posted on | Friday, August 20, 2010 | No Comments
Anibal Sanchez needed none of the run support he got. Not after his first RBI in nearly four years. Nevertheless, he had no shortage of it while pitching seven scoreless innings. Cody Ross and Hector Luna hit back-to-back homers to power the Florida Marlins to a 9-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
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Blye Jays DL Purcey, recall Carlson (AP)
The Toronto Blue Jays placed reliever David Purcey on the 15-day disabled list after Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels and recalled left-hander Jesse Carlson from Triple-A Las Vegas. Purcey strained ligaments in his right foot Thursday night against Boston while covering first base on Jacoby Ellsbury's grounder.
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Wilson's 2 HRs, 5 RBIs lead Angels over Blue Jays (AP)
Bobby Wilson and Hideki Matsui put together a powerful show that helped Ervin Santana and the Los Angeles Angels overcome two lost arguments with plate umpire Joe West. Wilson had his first two-homer game in the major leagues and drove in a career-high five runs, leading the Angels to a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.
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Janish's homer leads Reds 6-2 in win over D-backs (AP)
The Cincinnati Reds padded their NL Central lead in a place they haven't had much success. Coming off a wild week of momentum that ended on upswing, it was just what they needed. Paul Janish hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning and Bronson Arroyo overcame Kelly Johnson's early two-run homer to pitch into the eighth, helping the Cincinnati Reds open a crucial nine-game West...
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Betancourt homers, drives in 3, KC beat Indians (AP)
Bruce Chen was hardly fine. Thanks to the Kansas City hitters, he didn't need to be so sharp. Yuniesky Betancourt homered and drove in three runs, leading Chen and the Royals over the Cleveland Indians 9-7 Wednesday night. Betancourt had a two-run single in the fourth inning and hit his 12th homer, which is career high, in the sixth as the Royals took a 9-4 lead.
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A's agree to terms with draft picks (AP)
The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with three draft picks, including second-round selection Yordy Cabrera. The A's also reached agreements Monday night with outfielder Aaron Shipman (third round) and third baseman Chad Lewis (fourth round). Cabrera, a shortstop at Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Fla., hit .333 with three homers and 19 RBIs in 16 games this year.
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Rodriguez has torn thumb ligament, out for season (AP)
New York Mets relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has a torn thumb ligament in his pitching hand sustained during a fight with his girlfriend's father at New York's Citi Field and will need surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the baseball season. The Mets announced the injury before Monday's game against the Houston Astros.
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Manny continues rehab at Inland Empire
Manny continues rehab at Inland Empire
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Twins SS Punto strains left hamstring (AP)
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Punto left Thursday night's game against the Chicago White Sox in the fifth inning with a strained left hamstring. Punto just came off the disabled list on Monday because of the same injury. He appeared to aggravate it on a headfirst slide into second base. There was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.
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Howard could rejoin club by weekend
Howard could rejoin club by weekend
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Ellsbury's year likely over with broken rib
Ellsbury's year likely over with broken rib
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Yankees place DH Berkman on 15-day DL (AP)
Designated hitter Lance Berkman was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday by the New York Yankees because of a sprained right ankle. The move was made before the team's series finale against Detroit and is retroactive to Aug. 16, the day after Berkman rolled his ankle while stumbling across first base as he tried to beat a throw in Kansas City.
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Davis gives Mets big lift against Astros
Davis gives Mets big lift against Astros
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Red Sox drop Angels
BOSTON (AP) -- Daniel Nava took one for the team. Then he stole one from the other team.
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Showalter faces off vs. Rangers for first time
Showalter faces off vs. Rangers for first time
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