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7/19/2012 |
As rumors persist, Beinfest stresses winning now
With their increased payroll, additions of high-profile players and the opening of a futuristic new stadium, the Marlins have received plenty of attention since the end of last season.
7/19/2012 |
Justice: Red Sox must calculate Crawford's value
Even with Carl Crawford out of the lineup, the Red Sox have scored the second-most runs in the Major Leagues. If they could unload the remaining $110 million on Crawford's deal, they could use some of that money to shore up a rotation that is 12th in the American League in ERA, 10th in innings and 10th in opposing OPS.
7/19/2012 |
With Deadline nearing, Sox trade Germano
With the Trade Deadline less than two weeks away, the Red Sox made a minor move on Thursday, sending reliever Justin Germano to the Cubs for cash considerations.
7/19/2012 |
Angels waiting out market as Deadline approaches
The closer July 31 gets, the more vulnerable the Angels' starting rotation looks, making the need and desire for outside help seem that much more prominent.
7/19/2012 |
Allen set to join Indians from Triple-A Columbus
The Indians will have a fresh face in their bullpen on Friday night in Cleveland. The Tribe has promoted right-hander Cody Allen from Triple-A Columbus to the big leagues, adding a talented rookie arm to the mix.
7/19/2012 |
Pedroia returns from DL, exciting Sox clubhouse
Dustin Pedroia returned to the Red Sox lineup on Thursday night after a stint on the DL, batting third and bringing excitement throughout the clubhouse.
7/19/2012 |
Youkilis rests for Boston finale with tight hamstring
Kevin Youkilis did not start the finale of his dramatic return to Boston because of a tight left hamstring, but the White Sox third baseman said he was available to pinch-hit.
7/19/2012 |
Strasburg's shutdown date Rizzo's decision alone
At some point this season, the Nationals will shut down All-Star right-hander Stephen Strasburg. The task of deciding when to make that controversial move will fall to general manager Mike Rizzo.
7/19/2012 |
Game to Remember: Jose Cruz
As part of the Astros' 50th anniversary, the weekly "Game to Remember" series features a former Astros/Colt .45s great discussing his favorite game. This week: Jose Cruz talks about Oct. 12, 1980.
7/19/2012 |
Home run monster: Red Sox's Ross does it again
Cody Ross hit his third three-run homer in two nights, this one in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Red Sox over the White Sox on Thursday night in Dustin Pedroia's return to the lineup.
7/19/2012 |
Reggie back with Yankees for A's series
Reggie Jackson, a legend with the A's and the Yankees, was back in a New York uniform as a special adviser Thursday in Oakland.
7/19/2012 |
Phelps returns to provide innings out of bullpen
Right-hander David Phelps was back with the Yankees on Thursday after he was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Wednesday night's win over the Blue Jays.
7/19/2012 |
Padres' Cabrera proving to be a terror on basepaths
Padres infielder Everth Cabrera is 17-for-17 in stolen-base attempts this season, the longest streak to start a season in team history.
7/19/2012 |
Dominant lefties highlight A's deep bullpen
Potential playoff teams scouring the open market for relief help in the coming weeks have to be envious of the pitching-rich A's.
7/19/2012 |
Astros' Downs slugs way into more playing time
Astros first baseman Matt Downs found himself back in the starting lineup Thursday, one day after hitting two homers in a game for the first time in his career. The power stroke is nothing new for Downs, who has hit 17 homers in 314 at-bats in the past two seasons.
7/19/2012 |
Closing in on Dempster's destination
If you believe even a small fraction of what you read, you have to believe that Cubs starter Ryan Dempster will be heading headed somewhere by July 31.
7/19/2012 |
Rangers, Angels prepare for another key series
The American League West-leading Rangers, who handed Angels ace Jered Weaver his only loss of the year May 13, send lefty Derek Holland against the All-Star righty in Friday's matchup in Anaheim.
7/19/2012 |
Orioles, Indians looking to recapture mojo
After jumping out of the gates as two of baseball's biggest first-half surprises, the Orioles and Indians are both in danger of slipping back to .500 in this weekend's series.
7/19/2012 |
Battered Blue Jays open in Boston vs. Beckett
Toronto will start left-hander Aaron Laffey on Friday at Fenway Park, and he'll take on Red Sox righty Josh Beckett in the opener of a weekend series.
7/19/2012 |
Shields, Iwakuma square off in opener at The Trop
Despite hitting a rough patch, Rays righty James Shields isn't about to change his routine heading into Friday's opener against the Mariners and Hisashi Iwakuma.
7/19/2012 |
Facing Strasburg, Hanson can trim Nationals' lead
With the Braves sitting 3 1/2 games back of the Nationals in the National League East, Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez understands just how important this weekend's four-game series in Washington, D.C., is for his team. Tommy Hanson will start the opener for Atlanta against ace Stephen Strasburg.
7/19/2012 |
Hoping he's found form, Lincecum takes on Phils
On Friday night in Philadelphia, Tim Lincecum will look for a second straight old-school performance when the Phillies host the Giants in the first game of a three-game set.
7/19/2012 |
Cardinals return home for weekend set with Cubs
The Cardinals return home from a six-game road trip to begin a weekend series with the Cubs on Friday at Busch Stadium, with Kyle Lohse facing Ryan Dempster in the opener.
7/19/2012 |
Bucs look to flex muscles in return home vs. Fish
Kevin Correia hopes his powerful offense keeps it going against Ricky Nolasco when the Pirates return home to open a three-game set with the Marlins on Friday.
7/19/2012 |
Blackburn returns for Twins in Kansas City
Right-hander Nick Blackburn makes his return to the Twins after a short, successful stint in the Minors. He faces surging Royals righty Luke Hochevar. More Results > |
