Royals ace Zack Greinke continues torrid start

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Royals ace Zack Greinke continues torrid start
Not great as he has been for much of this season. But good was more than good enough because the Royals unleashed a three-homer attack in an 11-3 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Ibanez’s grand slam in 8th lifts Phillies to win over Washington

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Ibanez’s grand slam in 8th lifts Phillies to win over Washington
After the pitching staff gave up five home runs, which accounted for eight of Washington’s 11 runs, the Phillies, particularly Raul Ibanez, made it all not seem so bad.
Brewers go for another sweep of Pirates [...]

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Wind theories: Pitchers learn to adjust to a stadium’s whims

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Wind theories: Pitchers learn to adjust to a stadium’s whimsThe theory about pitching in ballparks where wind conditions favor the hitters can be summed up in three words: Forget about it. That’s easier said than done.

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O’s pitcher Uehara struck in chest by line drive

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

O’s pitcher Uehara struck in chest by line drive Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara was struck in the chest with a line drive Wednesday and was removed from Baltimore’s game against …

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Inge swings hot bat vs. Royals

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Inge swings hot bat vs. Royals
Brandon Inge is back at third base, and it’s paying off at the plate. Inge hit a two-run homer and Armando Galarraga pitched six solid innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday in Kansas City.
Jeter tops on [...]

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Baseball roundup: Saturdaya s action on the diamonds

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Baseball roundup: Saturdaya s action on the diamonds
Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell, right, is congratulated by pitcher Jonathan Papelbon after beating the New York Yankees 16-11 in their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Boston.
Jason Bay’s 3-run homer in 9th lifts [...]

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Rays Resume Road Trip In Minnesota

Monday, April 27, 2009

Rays Resume Road Trip In Minnesota
The Tampa Bay Rays hope to put the brakes on a two-game losing streak this evening when they continue their nine-game road trip with the first of three games against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome.

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Victory, sweep get away from Giants

Monday, April 27, 2009

Victory, sweep get away from Giants
Three-run lead. Three outs from a six-game winning streak. The Giants on the verge of going from hot to scalding.

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Rough start looks familiar to Rockies

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Rough start looks familiar to Rockies
Back on a chilly, gray day in early February, Rockies owner Charlie Monfort spoke about expectations.
Slumping Marlins Aim To Rebound Versus Phils
The Florida Marlins will try to snap out of their current funk when they resume [...]

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Nats rookie P Zimmerman beats Mets for 2nd W

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Nats rookie P Zimmerman beats Mets for 2nd W

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Pujols hits a pair of home runs as Cardinals sweep Mets

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Pujols hits a pair of home runs as Cardinals sweep MetsAlbert Pujols stroked line drives to all three fields. It was a bad omen for the New York Mets.Pujols homered twice and Kyle Lohse lasted just lone enough for another win after jamming his right knee as the St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep [...]

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Blue Jays look to continue fast start against White Sox

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Blue Jays look to continue fast start against White Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays hope to continue their hot start to the season this evening when they open a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
White Sox bring road trip to an end in Baltimore [...]

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Road no relief for reeling Rays

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Road no relief for reeling Rays
They thought it would be good to get away, and they couldn’t have gone farther, a 2,500-mile, nearly six-hour flight diagonally across the country.
Playboy Thinks Cleveland Indians Are Hot
Playboy thinks the Cleveland Indians are hot … [...]

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American League Game Capsules

Thursday, April 23, 2009

American League Game Capsules
Tim Wakefield got an abbreviated complete game win, and three two-run homers helped the Boston Red Sox defeat the Minnesota Twins, 10-1, in a rain-shortened seven-inning game.

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Willis, Zumaya solid in rehab outings

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Willis, Zumaya solid in rehab outings Willis, Zumaya solid in rehab outings Dontrelle Willis and Joel Zumaya pitched in the Minors in rehab Tuesday. Willis went seven innings and needed only 75 pitches, while Zumaya struck out two in an inning. [...]

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Nobody should be upset by Swisher’s words

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Nobody should be upset by Swisher’s words Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn’t like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting.
VIDEO: Dibble on Ichiro’s Hall status Ichiro is off to another hot start and the argument is on about whether he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Rob Dibble [...]

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Hoffman expected back next Sunday

Monday, April 20, 2009

Hoffman expected back next Sunday Hoffman expected back next Sunday Brewers manager Ken Macha said Sunday he expects closer Trevor Hoffman to be activated from the disabled list in time to be available against the Astros in Houston next Sunday. [...]

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Nats, Zimmerman agree to extension

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Nats, Zimmerman agree to extension Nats, Zimmerman agree to deal Ryan Zimmerman will be with the Nationals for a while. The third baseman agreed to a contract extension on Sunday, according to a high ranking team official. [...]

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Dodgers win sixth straight, top Rockies (AP)

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Dodgers win sixth straight, top Rockies (AP) Jonathan Broxton is accustomed to closing games in the ninth inning with the bases empty. Manager Joe Torre couldn’t wait that long this time. Broxton recorded the fourth five-out save of his career on Friday night, escaping a bases-loaded, one-out jam left [...]

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Quit using the WBC as an excuse

Friday, April 17, 2009

Quit using the WBC as an excuse The Red Sox can try to pin Daisuke Matsuzaka’s injury on the WBC, but Tracy Ringolsby isn’t buying it anymore.

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