8/8/2008 |
Ex-files: Track traded playersHere's a breakdown of the notable names who were traded before the July 31 Trade Deadline, where they've gone and what they've done since joining the contending teams that picked them up.
8/8/2008 |
Oswalt, Astros waltz past Reds in openerRoy Oswalt tossed seven strong innings, and Hunter Pence belted a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 7-4 victory over the Reds in Thursday's opener.
8/8/2008 |
Jays take advantage of mistakes in winThe Blue Jays took advantage of wild left-hander Jerry Blevins en route to a two-run sixth inning and a 6-4 victory over the Athletics on Thursday night at Rogers Centre, completing a four-game sweep.
8/8/2008 |
Mussina blanks Rangers for win No. 15With the Yankees' rotation in tatters, Mike Mussina continues to be its shining light. Mussina hurled seven shutout innings in a 3-0 shutout of the Rangers to earn his 15th win.
8/8/2008 |
Tigers end skid in finale vs. White SoxThe Tigers salvaged a victory out of Detroit's three-game series against the White Sox with an 8-3 victory Thursday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
8/8/2008 |
Braves' Morton shuts down D-backsCharlie Morton delivered the best start of his Major League career with seven scoreless innings on Thursday as the Braves took down the D-backs.
8/7/2008 |
Yanks' Pudge OK after collision at plateYankees catcher Ivan Rodriguez left Wednesday night's game against the Rangers after suffering a bruised right knee in a collision at home plate in the second inning.
8/7/2008 |
Youkilis suffers right hand contusionRed Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis had to leave Wednesday night's game against the Royals in the bottom of the first inning after suffering a contusion on his right hand.
8/7/2008 |
Three homers carry Friars over MetsIn defeating the Mets, 4-2, on Wednesday, the Padres received stellar pitching from Cha Seung Baek and early power through first-inning home runs from Jody Gerut and Brian Giles.
8/7/2008 |
Dukes headed to disabled listNationals outfielder Elijah Dukes was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 3, due to a right calf strain. He is expected to miss four to six weeks.
8/7/2008 |
Ludwick's homer streak ties Cards markRyan Ludwick's solo home run in the fourth inning marked the fifth straight game in which he went deep, tying a club mark last reached by teammate Albert Pujols, as well as Jim Edmonds, Ripper Collins and Jim Bottomley.
8/7/2008 |
Wake, Sox claim rubber game vs. RoyalsTim Wakefield notched his staff-leading 16th quality start of the season and struck out six to lead the Red Sox to an 8-2 win over the Royals on Wednesday.
8/7/2008 |
Ponson picks up Yanks in victoryAs long as they keep winning, the Yankees should be just fine, so Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Rangers was as encouraging as any.
8/7/2008 |
Pujols, Ludwick slug Cards over DodgersAlbert Pujols went 4-for-4 and hit a fourth-inning grand slam and Ryan Ludwick followed with a home run as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers, 9-6, on Wednesday night. Joel Pineiro gave up four runs in seven innings.
8/7/2008 |
Bauman: Tigers' theory not yet formulatedOn paper, the Detroit Tigers could still make a move. Despite their early unmet expectations, manager Jim Leyland thinks that the club could mount a run on the American League Central Division.
8/7/2008 |
Homers aside, Pedro happy with outingThough Pedro Martinez allowed two homers on Wednesday, manager Jerry Manuel was pleased at the way his starter attacked the strike zone, and Martinez felt good about most aspects of his performance.
8/7/2008 |
Claire: A done dealIt was eight years ago this December that the general manager of the Boston Red Sox and a very visible agent agreed to one of the richest contracts in baseball history.
8/7/2008 |
Umpires' call has Dodgers crying protestThe Dodgers played Wednesday night's loss to the Cardinals under protest after a dispute over a substitution in the eighth inning, over whether pinch-hitter Mark Sweeney stepped into the batter's box before being removed for Jeff Kent.
8/7/2008 |
RBI players get lesson from NewcombeThe RBI World Series kicked off Wednesday evening with a welcome dinner at the Marriott Torrance during which players received a living history lesson in the form of Don Newcombe.
8/7/2008 |
Cuban reserved about buying CubsDallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who is one of four potential buyers bidding for the Cubs, remained noncommittal in regard to purchasing the club when he attended Kerry Wood's charity bowling tournament in Chicago on Wednesday.
8/7/2008 |
Red Sox submit waiver claim for GilesThe San Diego Union-Tribune wrote on its blog on Thursday that Giles had been claimed off waivers by the Red Sox. Boston now has an exclusive 48-hour window to work out a deal.
8/7/2008 |
Chicago remembers 'Opening Night'Twenty years ago, a Chicago area sportswriter joined in the chorus of day baseball purists and wrote that Cubs home games should only be played in the sunshine, not under 1,500-watt lamps. The Cubs played their first night game anyways.
8/7/2008 |
Inside Pitch: Brewers' pressing issuesThe altercation between Milwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder and Brewers pitcher Manny Parra on Monday is a hot topic this week, with the Brewers in the middle of a playoff race.
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