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Utley denies potential right hip injury

Utley denies potential right hip injury
Utley denies potential right hip injury As Chase Utley’s production continues to be un-Chase Utley-like, theories have emerged as to why. One, that the Phillies second baseman may be playing hurt, received some credence Sunday, when general manager Pat Gillick told reporters that his All-Star has been playing with a sore right hip.

Maine exits with shoulder stiffness
Maine exits with shoulder stiffness The Mets came into Dolphin Stadium with reason to worry about John Maine, and they left with even more reason to fret. Maine left his start after 4 1/3 innings with a stiff right shoulder and could likely miss his next start. He will travel to New York on Tuesday for an MRI to determine the severity of his injury.

Injuries on Braves, Yanks affect market
Injuries on Braves, Yanks affect market The injury bug stung the Braves and Yankees hard on Monday, but the trade impact on each team was completely different.

Charley Pride: From pitcher to performer
The Pride of country music Negro League pitcher Charley Pride loved to entertain teammates on the baseball bus by treating them to his elegant baritone. He eventually gave up baseball to become a country music artist. Today, he’s another Country Hall of Famer who has never forgotten his baseball roots.

Maddux snaps winless streak
Maddux snaps winless streak Greg Maddux picked up his first win in 15 starts on Monday against the D-backs, as the veteran went five-plus innings in San Diego’s 8-5 win at PETCO Park.

Cubs’ win over Crew smacks of October
Cubs‘ win over Crew smacks of October Derrek Lee smacked a tie-breaking RBI double with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Cubs to a 6-4 victory Monday night over Milwaukee, and open a two-game lead over the Brewers.

Six in sixth lead to win No. 6 over Sox
Six in sixth is win No. 6 over Sox Casey Kotchman’s two-run home run and Torii Hunter’s three-run shot knocked Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka from the game and led to a six-run sixth inning in the Angels‘ 7-5 victory on Monday night.

Phillies recall lefty Happ from Triple-A
Phillies recall lefty Happ from Triple-A The Phillies recalled pitcher J.A. Happ on Tuesday as expected, taking Adam Eaton’s place on the 25-man roster.