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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Pirates ruffle Unit, catch break on HR call in winThe Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a rattled Randy Johnson and a reversed home run call to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Monday.Filed Under: Technology 3 Comments
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Niese to make major league debut for Mets Top New York Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Niese will be recalled from Triple-A New Orleans to make his major league debut in the heat of the playoff race Tuesday against Milwaukee. Niese will take the rotation spot left vacant when right-hander John Maine was placed on [...]
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win
Garrett Atkins hit two home runs and had a season-high five RBI to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Geer wins major league debut in Padres’ 9-4 win [...]
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Brewers learned from ‘07 heartbreak Brewers learned from ‘07 heartbreak After falling short of a playoff berth last season due to a rough August, a more experienced Brewers team will head into the final month of ‘08 on a roll. [...]
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Royals sinking in standings but not in attendance
They’re headed for their fifth straight last-place finish in the AL Central, they’re playing at a dusty construction site and their highest-paid player keeps insulting fans.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Anderson’s homer lifts Angels to 3-1 win over Rangers
Believers in superstition might not wish to see Garret Anderson in the No. 2 hole much longer, for fear that he’ll incur the same type of hamstring injury that felled two Angels teammates who most recently …
Zobrist hits grand slam [...]
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Myers aims to pitch Phils out of slump in Chicago
Philadelphia Phillies starter Brett Myers faces what could be his toughest opponent since his return from the minors, as he squares off against the team with the best record in baseball, the Chicago Cubs, in …
Sox battle goes to [...]
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Buckner optioned by D-backs Buckner optioned by D-backs To make room for recently claimed left-handed reliever Wil Ledezma, the D-backs optioned right-hander Billy Buckner to Triple-A Tucson on Saturday.
Beltran heating up for Mets [...]
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win
Garrett Atkins hit two home runs and had a season-high five RBI to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Hernandez, Ibanez help Mariners end Indians’ 10-game winning streak [...]
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Instant replay debuts at Tropicana Field Instant replay debuts Instant replay made its Major League debut in 12 stadiums on Friday night, including the Rays’ own Tropicana Field.
Clutch homer, catch sink Rangers [...]
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Recap: Arizona vs. Los Angeles
Stephen Drew, Conor Jackson and Adam Dunn each knocked in two runs en route to helping the Arizona Diamondbacks extend their lead in the NL West with an 9-3 win over the suddenly struggling Los Angeles Dodgers.
Wallace Matthews: Bye-bye Willie, bye-bye ball [...]
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Dice-K leads Red Sox over White Sox 8-0 (AP)
Dustin Pedroia had four hits, three runs, two stolen bases and one walk. Ho hum. It was just another multi-hit game for last year’s AL rookie of the year, his league-leading 52nd of the season. Going 4-for-4, he raised his [...]
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Soriano’s HR helps Cubs run streak to 7 (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies may have benefited from an instant replay in the seventh inning. Too bad the rule only is in effect for home run calls. Ryan Howard was called out on a close play at first, thwarting a rally [...]
Friday, August 29, 2008
Diamondbacks activate RF Upton (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated right fielder Justin Upton from the 15-day disabled list and claimed left-hander Wil Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Friday. The Diamondbacks also recalled righty Max Scherzer from Triple-A Tucson to bolster their bullpen before the NL [...]
Friday, August 29, 2008
Ramirez’s slam rallies Cubs over Phils (AP)
On his 65th birthday, Lou Piniella found himself in the middle of a noisy celebration. He can thank Aramis Ramirez for stirring up the party. Ramirez hit a grand slam in the eighth inning Thursday night as the surging Chicago Cubs rallied [...]
Friday, August 29, 2008
Beckett scratched, will have pitching elbow examined Josh Beckett has been scratched from a scheduled start again, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow …
Friday, August 29, 2008
Minnesota Twins (74-58) at Seattle Mariners (50-82),
Glen Perkins has played a big part in the second-half resurgence of the Minnesota Twins.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Beckett scratched from Friday’s start Beckett scratched from Friday’s start Josh Beckett, who has been dealing with right elbow inflammation, has been scratched from Friday’s start and will visit renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. [...]
Friday, August 29, 2008
Guzman hits for cycle, Nats rout Dodgers (AP)
As soon as Cristian Guzman stepped into the on-deck circle in the eighth inning, his Nationals teammates started to call for a triple. He gladly obliged, sending a pitch from Joe Beimel past center fielder Matt Kemp and to the wall [...]
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Beckett to be examined by Dr. Andrews (AP) Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews. Beckett is to see Dr. Andrews in Alabama on Friday, Red Sox manager Terry [...]
Thursday, August 28, 2008
BoSox move 7 games up on Yanks, win 11-3 (AP)
At this rate, the relentless Boston Red Sox might eliminate the Yankees sooner than anyone thought. Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and Boston routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting [...]
