Niese to make major league debut for Mets

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 [...]

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Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win

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 [...]

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Brewers learned from ‘07 heartbreak

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. [...]

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Royals sinking in standings but not in attendance

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.

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Anderson’s homer lifts Angels to 3-1 win over Rangers

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 [...]

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Myers aims to pitch Phils out of slump in Chicago

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 [...]

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Buckner optioned by D-backs

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 [...]

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Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win

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 [...]

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Instant replay debuts at Tropicana Field

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 [...]

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Recap: Arizona vs. Los Angeles

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 [...]

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Dice-K leads Red Sox over White Sox 8-0 (AP)

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 [...]

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Soriano’s HR helps Cubs run streak to 7 (AP)

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 [...]

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Diamondbacks activate RF Upton (AP)

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 [...]

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Ramirez’s slam rallies Cubs over Phils (AP)

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 [...]

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Beckett scratched, will have pitching elbow examined

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 …

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Minnesota Twins (74-58) at Seattle Mariners (50-82),

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.

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Beckett scratched from Friday’s start

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. [...]

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Guzman hits for cycle, Nats rout Dodgers (AP)

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 [...]

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Beckett to be examined by Dr. Andrews (AP)

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 [...]

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BoSox move 7 games up on Yanks, win 11-3 (AP)

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 [...]

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