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7/27/2012 |
Pierzynski's return pushed back to Sunday
White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski won't be back in the lineup until Sunday after the club decided to give him two more days to rest his mild right oblique strain.
7/27/2012 |
Johnson likes the attitude of Nats bullpen
The Nationals' bullpen is a young bunch, and they often show it on and off the field.
7/27/2012 |
Reds' Masset set for rehab assignment
Reds reliever Nick Masset, who has been on the disabled list all season with a right shoulder injury, has advanced another step in his comeback
7/27/2012 |
Yankees rout rival Red Sox, reach 60-win plateau
Mark Teixeira's dash to first base on a run-scoring fielder's choice was lauded as a turning point in New York's 10-3 victory over Boston on Friday, preceding Curtis Granderson's eighth-inning grand slam and earlier two-run homers from Raul Ibanez and Russell Martin.
7/27/2012 |
Mathis' double sparks Blue Jays over Tigers
Jeff Mathis hit a key three-run double in the fourth inning to propel the Blue Jays to an 8-3 victory over the Tigers on Friday night at Rogers Centre. Carlos Villanueva picked up the win, going five innings to improve to 6-0.
7/27/2012 |
Mets' Olympians reminisce as Games begin
R.A. Dickey (1996, Atlanta) is one of four Mets with Olympic ties, joining pitcher Jon Rauch (Sydney, 2000), first-base coach Tom Goodwin (Seoul, 1988) and GM Sandy Alderson, who helped assemble the 2000 United States baseball team.
7/27/2012 |
Helton returns from disabled list for Rockies
The Rockies reinstated Todd Helton from the 15-day disabled list Friday, optioning left-handed pitcher Edwar Cabrera to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
7/27/2012 |
Gutierrez feeling better, resumes activities
Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez continues his slow return from a concussion he received four weeks ago, as he's throwing and doing some running this week since his headaches have gone away.
7/27/2012 |
Edgin earning prominent role in Mets' bullpen
Using a two-seam fastball he recently discovered to be a weapon, rookie lefty Josh Edgin is quickly rising the ranks of the Mets' bullpen.
7/27/2012 |
Miami natives lead charge as Friars pound Fish
A pair of former University of Miami stars made Marlins Park their home Friday night. Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run triple and Yonder Alonso drove in two runs of his own as the Padres won their second straight game, downing the Marlins, 7-2, in the first of three games in South Florida.
7/27/2012 |
Mets' Harvey turns attention to building on debut
Matt Harvey celebrated his successful big league debut with a nice dinner with his family, then the Mets right-hander turned his attention to getting better for his next outing.
7/27/2012 |
Battery charges Braves in romp over Phils
Brian McCann drilled yet another home run against the Phillies, and Ben Sheets added to the wonder of his successful comeback while helping the Braves claim a 6-1 win on Friday night at Turner Field.
7/27/2012 |
Diamond tosses gem as Twins pound Indians
Justin Morneau and Josh Willingham paced Minnesota's each hit three-run homers, supporting Scott Diamond's shutout and leading to an 11-0 Twins win over Cleveland.
7/27/2012 |
Giants delay DL decision on Sandoval
Pablo Sandoval's strained left hamstring has improved enough for the Giants to hold off on having to place him on the disabled list, manager Bruce Bochy said before Friday's game against the Dodgers.
7/27/2012 |
Justice: Angels definite title contenders with Greinke
Are you surprised? You can't be, can you? You just had a feeling the Angels weren't done. They've been all for 2012. Nothing else has mattered. So from the moment the Brewers made Zack Greinke available last weekend, the Angels pursued him more aggressively than any other team.
7/27/2012 |
Dodgers remain keen on adding multiple players
After acquiring Hanley Ramirez, Randy Choate and nearly $40 million in salary commitment Tuesday, new Dodgers chairman Mark Walter said his team wasn't done. That means general manager Ned Colletti pretty much has the green light to do whatever it takes to win it all this year.
7/27/2012 |
Royals don't appear close to Deadline deals
With just a few days left before Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, there's no indication that the Royals are close to any deals. General manager Dayton Moore said "it's business as usual."
7/27/2012 |
Dodgers' Lilly slated for Minor League rehab stint
Dodgers starter Ted Lilly, on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation since May 24, will start a Minor League rehab assignment with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday.
7/27/2012 |
Shields deflecting anxiety over trade talk
James Shields has been the Rays player most mentioned in trade rumors as this season's Trade Deadline approaches. But the Rays right-hander does not seem rattled in the least about being in the conversations for prospective deals that might be made.
7/27/2012 |
Wells activated from 60-day disabled list
As a result of shortstop Jean Segura's departure in the deal that brought starter Zack Greinke from the Brewers to the Angels, outfielder Vernon Wells has been activated from the 60-day disabled list.
7/27/2012 |
Chavez dealing with sore ankle after getting plunked
Third baseman Eric Chavez is being considered day to day after his right ankle stiffened following a hit-by-pitch in Friday's 10-3 victory over the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
7/27/2012 |
Ichiro one happy camper with Yankees
Ichiro Suzuki donned the home pinstripes at Yankee Stadium for the first time Friday night in the Yanks' 10-3 win over the Red Sox. Scurrying around his new locker, he was asked if he felt any better. "Much better," Ichiro said with a smile.
7/27/2012 |
Lester looks to rebound, help Sox gain on Yanks
If the Red Sox want to be serious contenders for the postseason, they will need better starting pitching, particularly from Jon Lester. The Yankees, meanwhile, will send CC Sabathia to the mound as they look to continue their recent dominance over the Sox. New York is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings and 11-5 against Boston since Aug. 5, 2011.
7/27/2012 |
Cardinals heating up, looking for more at Wrigley
After taking Friday's opener with the Cubs, the Cardinals will look to extend their winning streak to five games on Saturday when they send Joe Kelly to the mound against Jeff Samardzija at Wrigley Field.
7/27/2012 |
In his Tigers debut, Anibal takes on Blue Jays
Acquired earlier this week along with Omar Infante, right-hander Anibal Sanchez makes his Tigers debut on Saturday afternoon against Henderson Alvarez and the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. More Results > |
