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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
Saturday, February 28, 2009
M’s tell 3B Beltre he can’t play in WBC (AP) The Mariners told Adrian Beltre he can’t play for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic because he hasn’t fully recovered from surgery last fall. The Gold Glove third baseman said Saturday morning that he had decided [...]
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Recap: Houston vs. Washington
Reggie Abercrombie drove in two runs to lift the Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals in the Spring Training opener for both squads.
Major League Baseball: 2009 National League Preview
Projected End of Season Standings 1. [...]
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ace chase: Hanson’s stuff looks stellar Ace chase: Hanson’s stuff looks stellar Widely regarded as one of the game’s top pitching prospects, Tommy Hanson is on the cusp of breaking into the Majors, and he showed a glimpse of his potential greatness while [...]
Friday, February 27, 2009
Cuddyer aims for ‘08 rebound
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Michael Cuddyer has a deck of playing cards in his hands, anything can happen.
MLB Game Summary – Chicago White Sox At LA Angels Of Anaheim
Hank Conger had two of [...]
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Pitching again tops Rangers’ priorities
Rangers pitchers carry the burden of the past with them, the immense weight of what has gone wrong and the need to get it turned around.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Source: Dodgers make new offer to Manny (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers made a fourth bid for Manny Ramirez on Wednesday, this time offering the enigmatic slugger a $25 million, one-year contract with a $20 million player option for 2010. The player option came at the request of Ramirez’s [...]
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Top players glitter on World Baseball Classic rosters
Boston’s American League MVP Dustin Pedroia will form a double-play combo with Derek Jeter of the Yankees, while Ichiro Suzuki and Daisuke Matsuzaka reunite for champions Japan at the second World Baseball …
Cubs Want To End Drought With New Owner [...]
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Athletics scrap Fremont stadium plans (AP)
The Oakland Athletics scrapped their plans to move to Fremont, capping months of speculation that the team would pull out over procedural holdups. A’s owner Lew Wolff told city officials in a letter released Tuesday that the team has stopped all plans to [...]
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Spring training: Morneau gets head start as Twins complete first full-squad workout
It was the first day of full-squad workouts and the first time the team had been together since losing 1-0 last October to their American League Central Division rival, the Chicago White Sox, in a one-game …
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
MLB 2009 Division-By-Division Preview: NL East
With the additions of two closers, J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez, the Mets now have one of the most dominant bullpens in the league.
Bonds’ trainer ordered to court Bonds’ trainer ordered to court [...]
Monday, February 23, 2009
Spring training still stimulates our hopes
Both began officially this week. Major League Baseball’s spring training may give some of us nearly as much hope as the government’s new ’stimulus’ law.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Spring training still stimulates our hopes
Both began officially this week. Major League Baseball’s spring training may give some of us nearly as much hope as the government’s new ’stimulus’ law.
Dodgers close to deal with Hudson
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing an [...]
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bob Wojnowski: Some wounded Tigers might have big years, if …
It’s early, yes. It’s sunny and 70, of course. It’s spring training in Florida, and everything seems bigger and brighter than it was, or maybe than it really is.
Baker steps up as Twins’ team leader [...]
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Joe Crede signs one-year deal with MinnesotaThe Minnesota Twins finally made a big move and agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Joe Crede on a one-year deal on Saturday.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Fishing For Sleepers: AL Central
Just as I expect the economy to negatively effect the National League Central teams, I expect it to do the same to the American League Central.
Lidge has tough task following perfect season
Join a new team. Convert every [...]
Friday, February 20, 2009
Orioles’ Roberts signs $40M, 4-year deal (AP)
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts had a $40 million contract extension waiting for him to sign after Friday’s workout. Typical of the attitude he brings to the team, he insisted first on running sprints in the outfield. Everything else could wait. [...]
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Phillies, Mets continue to trade barbs Phillies, Mets continue to trade barbs The Mets, who collapsed each of the previous two Septembers to help the Phillies win the National League East, seem to have something new to say every day about their division [...]
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Last part of Shea Stadium knocked down (AP) Shea Stadium, the circular modern stadium that hosted two World Series title winners but was criticized for its lack of charm and amenities, met its end Wednesday. It was 44. The last remaining part of the ballpark, the section 5 ramp, [...]
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Howard ready to step up defensively
Ryan Howard could have stayed home in Missouri a few more weeks rather than head to Florida for workouts last month.
Monday, February 16, 2009
New spring facility tops expectations New spring facility tops expectations If a motion picture received the same plaudits as Camelback Ranch did from the White Sox on Sunday, then it would be the odds-on favorite to take home the Oscar at the Academy [...]
