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Rangers continue surge by beating Astros
5 hours ago | Sports Network
Milton Bradley and Marlon Byrd each belted two-run homers, and Vicente Padilla pitched seven solid innings as the Texas Rangers topped the Houston Astros, 6-2, in the middle contest of a three-game series.
Byrnes sits after offensive tear
5 hours ago | Arizona Diamondbacks
A day after getting two hits, scoring twice and hitting his first home run in nearly a month, Eric Byrnes certainly didn't want to take a seat Saturday.
Barajas, Burnett lead Jays past Phillies
5 hours ago | The Toronto Star
PHILADELPHIA Rod Barajas hit two homers, including a grand slam, A.J. Burnett pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night.
Marlins make it official, ink Ramirez for six years, $70 million
5 hours ago | Sports Network
The Florida Marlins signed star shortstop Hanley Ramirez to a six-year contract extension on Saturday.
Complete Coverage: Subway Series
5 hours ago | Newsday.com
Wagner puts out flames in Mets' much-needed win Shocker? Hardly. The way Billy Wagner has dominated this season, it would have been more surprising if manager Willie Randolph had not summoned his closer with ...
Shaun Powell: Desperate times call for Yankees to rebuild
5 hours ago | Newsday.com
He lined a hit to left-center, took a big turn at first base and, just like the rest of us in these hard economic times, Derek Jeter tried to make a dollar out of 50 cents Saturday by sprinting in vain toward ...
Twins Talk: The strange case of Delmon Young
5 hours ago | Argus Leader
Pat Duncan * pduncan@argusleader.com * May 17, 2008 In the interest of full disclosure, Delmon Young is on my fantasy team.
Rockies still excel at defense
5 hours ago | Colorado Rockies
The negative numbers continue to mount at an alarming rate for the Rockies. Team ERA: 15th in the league.
Harden Beats Hudson
5 hours ago | San Francisco Chronicle
Rich Harden pitched seven strong innings in ending Atlanta's eight-game home winning streak.
Late rally pushes Marlins over Royals
5 hours ago | Sports Network
Wes Helms and Mike Jacobs each launched home runs during a five-run seventh inning, leading Florida over Kansas City, 7-3, in the middle contest of a three-game interleague set.
Barajas, Burnett lead Jays past Phillies
5 hours ago | The Post-Standard
Rod Barajas hit two homers, including a grand slam, A.J. Burnett pitched 6 1-3 impressive innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night.
Royal Flush
5 hours ago | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Over the past three seasons, thanks to the wild card, four different American League Central clubs have reached the postseason.
Baltimore survives late Washington rally for fourth straight win
5 hours ago | Sports Network
Nick Markakis and Jay Payton each hit two-run homers, as the surging Orioles held off Washington, 6-5, in the middle installment of a three-game interleague series.
Harden, A's get by Hudson, Braves
5 hours ago | Sports Network
Ryan Sweeney smacked a three-run homer and Rich Harden out-pitched former teammate Tim Hudson as Oakland held on for a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the second meeting of a three-game interleague set ...
Bannister breaks down in seventh as Marlins rally for 7-3 victory over Royals
5 hours ago | Kansascity.com
Did Royals manager Trey Hillman stick too long with starting pitcher Brian Bannister in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Florida Marlins? Every game has its what-ifs. All that's certain is Bannister, strong and ...
Barajas comes back to haunt old club as Jays down Phils
5 hours ago | Sports Network
Former Phillie Rod Barajas clobbered his former club with a grand slam and a solo home run as Toronto downed Philadelphia, 6-3, in the second of a three-game interleague set at Citizens Bank Park.
Hamilton leaves Saturday's Texas Rangers game
5 hours ago | The Dallas Morning News
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, the major league RBI leader, left Saturday night's game against Houston for a pinch-runner after a fifth-inning single.
Once again, Mark Prior is injured
5 hours ago | Chicago Tribune
T he restaurant booth I happened to be sitting in Friday night had a framed series of photos from 2003 on the wall.
Live in the present
5 hours ago | Los Angeles Times
Assuming that's your approach, it's fair to say that the Dodgers totally own the Angels.
Cintron makes most of first start with O's
5 hours ago | The Baltimore Sun
After receiving only one at-bat since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk last Sunday, Alex Cintron made his first start at shortstop for the Orioles tonight.
Barajas homers twice in Jays win
5 hours ago | CBC
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas, right, torched his former team for five RBIs on Saturday.
Barajas homers twice in Jays win
5 hours ago | CBC
In his return to Philadelphia, Rod Barajas earned a measure of redemption. The former Phillies catcher belted two home runs - including a second-inning grand slam - to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays earn a ...
Markakis blasts Orioles past Nationals
5 hours ago | The Baltimore Sun
Nick Markakis homered and drove in three runs, Brian Burres pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Orioles held on to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 Saturday night for their fourth straight ...
Baseball Insider: Shattering maple bats a worry
5 hours ago | Arizona Republic
It happened in a blink Thursday night. Colorado's Matt Holliday swung. His bat broke.
Atlanta: Cust, Sweeney homer in 5-4 A's victory over Braves
6 hours ago | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Jack Cust hit a solo home run and Ryan Sweeney added a three-run shot, and the Oakland Athletics held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Saturday night to end a season-worst four game losing streak.
Harden shuts down Braves as A's end skid
6 hours ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper
Jack Cust hit a solo home run, and Ryan Sweeney added a three-run shot as the A's beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday night to end a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Astros lose pitching ace in 6-2 loss to Rangers
6 hours ago | Houston Chronicle
They were the hottest team in baseball just two days ago. Now the Astros are facing the possibility of getting swept while holding their breath about the health of their ace.
Angels' Hunter sits this one out
6 hours ago | Los Angeles Times
Torii Hunter walked into the clubhouse Saturday, took one peek at a lineup card that didn't include his name, and marched directly into Manager Mike Scioscia's office, shutting the door behind him.
Damon: Thongs a lot, Daily News
6 hours ago | NY Daily News
Jason Giambi wears a gold thong when he's trying to break out of a slump, but it doesn't help the Yankees Saturday in a loss to the Mets.
Dice-K still unbeaten, Red Sox beat Brewers
6 hours ago | Chicago Tribune
Daisuke Matsuzaka, known for his deliberate pace on the mound, didn't hesitate when asked whether he's becoming the ace of Boston's staff.
Swisher's bat starting to wake up
6 hours ago | Major League Baseball
Nick Swisher joked prior to Saturday night's game against San Francisco and former Oakland teammate Barry Zito how if the 2008 season suddenly was shortened to 50 games, his overall performance might not get ...
Nats drop second straight to O's
6 hours ago | Major League Baseball
Saturday's game was a repeat of the previous night for the Nationals, as they lost to the Orioles, 6-5, in Interleague Play at Camden Yards.
Rangers? Cowboys? Mavs? We can't beat any of 'em.
6 hours ago | Houston Chronicle
Some losses are forgotten by the time the clubhouse clears out. Baseball is about dealing with failure.
Harden looks like an ace vs. Braves
6 hours ago | Major League Baseball
Rich Harden is back, and so is Oakland's missing power. Asked before Saturday night's game about the A's lack of extra-base hits during their four-game losing streak, Oakland manager Bob Geren replied with ...
Gallagher surging, but Hill struggling
6 hours ago | Chicago Tribune
When Sean Gallagher was called to the Cubs bullpen from Iowa to replace Rich Hill on May 3, no one could have guessed the fallout two weeks later.
Giambi turns to superstition to bust out
6 hours ago | Major League Baseball
The ultimate "go figure" moment of Jason Giambi's season came in the fourth inning on Saturday, when the Yankees first baseman dug in against Johan Santana and ripped a line drive about as hard as you can back ...
Fukudome ignores media after poor showing
6 hours ago | Chicago Tribune
Saturday was not a good day, and not only for the Cubs. Think about the eight to 10 Japanese reporters who do nothing but chronicle Kosuke Fukudome's every move.
Pettitte glides along until fourth inning
6 hours ago | Newsday.com
Andy Pettitte had no mercy on himself after Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Mets . The only thing that mattered to the lefthander was that he is winless in his last five starts.
Left-hander Bedard could give Padres problems at the plate
6 hours ago | San Diego Union-Tribune
Padres starter Randy Wolf, shown in his last start against the Chicago Cubs Monday, will try to bounce back Saturday against the Mariners.
Dunn's three-run homer beats Indians
6 hours ago | San Diego Union-Tribune
Cleveland Indians' Ben Francisco, right, crosses home plate as he scores on a double by Ryan Garko as Cincinnati Reds catcher Paul Bako stands nearby during the second inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati on ...
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- 1. Johnson feels 'fortunate'
- 2 days ago | Arizona Republic
- A relaxed and introspective Randy Johnson, nursing a sore left hand, isn't taking anything for granted at age 44.
- 2. Smoltz optimistic after throwing the ball
- 5 days ago | Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- John Smoltz threw Sunday for the first time in two weeks and reiterated plans to rejoin the Braves by the end of May, moving back to the bullpen in an effort to protect his shoulder.
- 3. Hoey out for the season
- 2 days ago | Baltimore Sun
- Orioles reliever Jim Hoey won't pitch this season after undergoing surgery May 4 in Baltimore to repair torn cartilage and clean out debris from his right shoulder.
- 4. Red Sox still trying to deal Tavarez
- 2 days ago | Boston Globe
- The Red Sox are talking to "two or three" teams according to a major league source. Tavarez was designated for assignment on May 12. The Sox have always been willing to eat most of Tavarez' $3.85 million salary.
- 5. Soriano can cure all ills with a swing
- 2 days ago | Chicago Sun-Times
- When Alfonso Soriano does what he's starting to do now, it almost can make you forget.
- 6. Jocketty hasn't talked Jr. trade
- 2 days ago | The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Jay Bruce might be the hottest hitter on the planet. The only thing preventing a call-up is the Reds don't have a spot for him to play. Trading Ken Griffey Jr. would open a spot. But despite all the speculation, a Griffey trade isn't close to happening.
- 7. Kobayashi pleased with first Tribe save
- 2 days ago | Cleveland Plain Dealer
- Pitching coach Carl Willis told Masa Kobayashi in the middle of the eighth inning Tuesday night against Oakland, "If we score three runs here, you'll go out for the ninth."
- 8. Pitching help now on farm for Rockies
- 6 days ago | Denver Post
- When looking for pitching help for the Rockies' staff, use the Tulsa Drillers of the Double-A Texas League as a reference point.
- 9. Guillen expects Garland to respond to challenge
- 2 days ago | Chicago Tribune
- The White Sox know Jon Garland from his eight years as a teammate with a patented sinker. But manager Ozzie Guillen says Garland will have more motivation Thursday night when he faces the Sox as a member of the Los Angeles Angels.
- 10. With staff under fire, Jim Leyland stands by his coaches
- 1 day ago | Detroit Free Press
- KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With the Tigers' pitching staff holding the American League's highest ERA and yet to produce a low-scoring win this season, manager Jim Leyland gave a strong endorsement Tuesday afternoon to pitching coach Chuck Hernandez.
- 11. Home run helps Ross build case to play
- 2 days ago | Palm Beach Post
- Cody Ross is getting a chance in the final two games of the road trip to win himself more playing time this month both in center field and at the top of the batting order.
- 12. Matsui a pivotal part of Astros' surge
- 2 days ago | Houston Chronicle
- There's no direct translation for mess in the Japanese language. Yet manager Cecil Cooper is sure Kaz Matsui always appears in the middle of the mess when the Astros are scoring runs.
- 13. Butler showing signs of busting loose
- 5 days ago | Kansas City Star
- One of the many encouraging signs the Royals showed in their 4-0 victory Sunday afternoon over Baltimore was the way Billy Butler stung the ball in a couple of at-bats.
- 14. Jon Garland is not torn about facing the White Sox
- 2 days ago | Los Angeles Times
- Jon Garland admits it might be a little odd facing Paul Konerko, because he was a teammate for eight years in Chicago, and Joe Crede, because they played double-A and triple-A ball together before matriculating to the big leagues with the White Sox.
- 15. Dodgers' Russell Martin pushes average over .300
- 2 days ago | Los Angeles Times
- It has been a long, steady climb, but Russell Martin's average has topped .300 for the first time this season. And even the Dodgers' All-Star catcher admits the accomplishment is bittersweet since it came at a time when the team is scuffling.
- 16. Owner willing to push pay envelope
- 2 days ago | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio said Wednesday there is flexibility in the team's payroll to get another starting pitcher should the loss of Yovani Gallardo prove too much to overcome.
- 17. Casilla, Tolbert get start together
- 2 days ago | Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Matt Tolbert started at second base Wednesday and Alexi Casilla at shortstop.
- 18. Pedro making progress
- 2 days ago | Newark Star-Ledger
- The Mets take a laissez-faire approach regarding Pedro Martinez and his rehab, so suggesting a timetable is often a useless venture. But the Mets are starting to see progress.
- 19. Lefties reinforce absences of A-Rod, Posada
- 2 days ago | Newark Star-Ledger
- The absence of Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada will probably become even more glaring the next three days. Beginning with this afternoon's game with the Rays, the Yankees are scheduled to face left-handed starters in three straight games: Scott Kazmir today, followed by Johan Santana and Oliver Perez of the Mets.
- 20. A's have wins, yes, star power, no
- 3 days ago | Oakland Tribune
- That was an interesting whine by Lew Wolff, who told USA Today he didn't have a clue ? well, that's my description ? why the Giants draw more fans than his Athletics.
- 21. Phillies pitcher Myers going from bad to worse
- 2 days ago | Philly.com
- SOMEBODY BETTER figure this out fast because if Brett Myers truly is this awful, the Phillies are in a world of trouble.
- 22. Injuries plague resilient Pirates
- 2 days ago | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- Rather than fall to pieces because of a slew of injuries, the Pirates just keep going.
- 23. Don't look for Headley to stop club's plummet
- 7 days ago | The San Diego Union-Tribune
- Jim Edmonds was not the problem. He was the symptom. He was the bridge too short, another in a series of stopgap question marks by a ballclub long lacking in home-grown answers.
- 24. Role reversal works
- 2 days ago | Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Mariners fans might do a double take when they look at the box score from Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Texas, but you read it right: J.J. Putz got the win, Jarrod Washburn the save.
- 25. A big lead is a bad lead for closer Wilson
- 2 days ago | San Francisco Chronicle
- For Giants closer Brian Wilson, comfort is uncomfortable. Give Wilson a two- or three-run lead in the ninth and he'll take the ball, sure. But if he can write the script, he'll go to work with a one-run lead every time.
- 26. Notes: Lohse status uncertain
- 1 day ago | STLtoday
- The Cardinals avoided using righthander Mike Parisi on Thursday because they may need him to start Sunday in place of Kyle Lohse.
- 27. Rays, ace Kazmir agree to long-term contract
- 2 days ago | St. Petersburg Times
- The Rays and Kazmir have talked on and off but didn't make significant progress until the past six weeks, as he rehabbed a spring training elbow injury, and got close to a deal by the time he made his May 4 season debut.
- 28. In freaky way, Josh is the Rangers' Natural
- 2 days ago | Forth Worth Star-Telegram
- Having faced him in the other league a year ago, Texas Rangers pitcher Jason Jennings provided a spring training description of Josh Hamilton that was a blunt compliment:
- 29. Unhappy Stewart looking like odd Jay out
- 5 days ago | The Star
- Shannon Stewart is experiencing a season only a mother could love. He tried calling her on Mother's Day from the visitors clubhouse, but no answer. It figures. His timing seems to be way off in everything. Feeling she was likely at church back home in Florida, Stewart grabbed a plate of breakfast and went to sit in front of his locker ... alone with his confused thoughts.
- 30. Johnson Hurts Wrist, Returns For MRI Exam
- 2 days ago | Washington Post
- Though the Washington Nationals continue to list first baseman Nick Johnson as day-to-day, he left the team Wednesday evening to return to Washington for an MRI exam on his right wrist.
