Thursday, March 19, 2009
Davis progressing for D-backs Davis progressing for D-backs Doug Davis tossed 2 1/3 hitless innings in his return to the mound against the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon at Tucson Electric Park.
Strictly a DH, Matsui feeling fresh [...]
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Cubs sale not likely before mid-MayThe Cubs are likely to remain under the ownership of Tribune Co. through the early part of the season.Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said Wednesday it “will be a challenge” to complete the sale of the team by opening day on April 6 and that talks between the Ricketts family and [...]
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tweaks work wonders for Sabathia Tweaks work wonders for Sabathia In what technically will go down as CC Sabathia’s first victory in a Yankees‘ uniform, the left-handed ace struck out seven in his outing of one-run, one-hit ball. [...]
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Dice-K cools off Cuba to remain perfect in WBCDice-K is more than OK with the World Baseball Classic and Petco Park.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Baseball Notebook: U.S. team stays alive in Classic
Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs with a home run, a triple and a sacrifice fly, Brian Roberts went 3-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI and Roy Oswalt pitched four scoreless innings as the United …
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Gammons: AL East now a Pitching Division
But as we reach the Ides of March, it remains evident that the American League East has three teams that can think about winning 95 games for one major reason: pitching.
Korea uses power to beat Mexico 8-2 in WBCKorea used an unexpected [...]
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Monday, March 16, 2009
NL East Preview: Florida Marlins
Began play in 1993. Charlie Hough and David Weathers were both pitchers on that team, as well as an ex-Cardinal named Cris Carpenter.
Cashman unlikely to acquire fill-in 3B for Yankees
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman thinks he’s unlikely [...]
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Mets shut down RHP Redding (AP) The New York Mets shut down right-hander Tim Redding on Saturday, citing soreness and a lack of strength in his throwing shoulder. They said it is unlikely he will make the opening day roster. The former Nationals pitcher underwent offseason foot surgery before [...]
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Two-toned maple bats go against the grain Adam LaRoche, the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman, holds his maple bat in front of him with two hands. The barrel is black, …
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Spring Training Primer – Early Edition: The NL West
Early on in 2008, the Arizona Diamondbacks had one of the best records in baseball having started the year 28-16. Then they started losing – a lot.
Time to Adopt the Designated Hitter Rule in MLB’s National League [...]
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Indians look to contend in AL Central
True, the Cleveland Indians lost a pitcher who was so good that he could not be replaced; literally, figuratively, any way at all.
McCarthy healthy, dominant for Texas
If Brandon McCarthy is intent on proving he is [...]
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Dodgers fans boost ticket sales
Banks are failing, stores are closing, homes are in foreclosure and people are losing their jobs.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
MLB investigating alleged Dominican age discrepancies Major League Baseball is investigating more than 40 cases involving Dominican Republic prospects suspected of lying about their …
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Chamberlain rebounds after 2 bad starts (AP)
Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees can relax a little bit. Chamberlain rebounded from two bad starts by allowing one run and three hits over three innings in the Yankees‘ 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. “I’d be [...]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Under the Bleachers: Are Reds the new Rays?
Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.
A-Rod’s surgery goes ‘as planned’
TAMPA — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez had arthroscopic surgery [...]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Molina: Manny will get walked
Manny Ramirez has been a Dodger for barely 72 hours, but Bengie Molina is already thinking about how he’ll pitch him.
Corpas returns from Classic Corpas returns from Classic Rockies reliever Manuel Corpas [...]
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Angels pitcher Santana to miss start of season
Angels right-hander Ervin Santana will miss the start of the season because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Mora, Guillen lead Venezuela past ItalyCarlos Guillen and Melvin Mora hit solo home runs, Bobby Abreu singled in two runs in a four-run fifth inning and Venezuela defeated Italy 7-0 at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Molina: Manny will get walked
Manny Ramirez has been a Dodger for barely 72 hours, but Bengie Molina is already thinking about how he’ll pitch him.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Molina: Manny will get walked
Manny Ramirez has been a Dodger for barely 72 hours, but Bengie Molina is already thinking about how he’ll pitch him.
Rockies could be the upsetter in the West
The Rockies fell far short of their lofty expectations last [...]
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