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7/6/2012 |
Break could give Bucs' Burnett unusual starts
The Pirates will take advantage of the four-day All-Star Game break to adjust their starting rotation. Teams always do this, so the only intriguing part here is the likelihood of A.J. Burnett actually starting consecutive games.
7/6/2012 |
Blister keeps Giants' Casilla out one game
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that reliever Santiago Casilla was not available to pitch during that evening's game in Pittsburgh, barring an emergency situation.
7/6/2012 |
Schneider hopes to return after All-Star break
Brian Schneider hopes to return to the field shortly after the All-Star break.
7/6/2012 |
Prince chooses his pitcher for HR Derby
Prince Fielder is headed back to the State Farm Home Run Derby in a new uniform, but he'll be seeing pitches from a familiar face. Fielder said on Friday that longtime Brewers coach Sandy Guerrero will throw to him during Monday's event.
7/6/2012 |
Ogando, Feliz nearing rehab assignments
Rangers pitchers Alexi Ogando and Neftali Feliz are scheduled to throw in the bullpen on Saturday, and both are getting close to being sent out on a rehab assignment.
7/6/2012 |
Rangers' Lewis to throw off a mound
Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis, on the disabled list with tightness in his right forearm, is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday.
7/6/2012 |
John Danks eager to contribute to winning ballclub
White Sox left-hander John Danks has been doing a great deal of pool work during his ongoing rehab for a left shoulder strain. The southpaw believes the pool work could be "a baby step" into throwing.
7/6/2012 |
Crawford, Ellsbury not far from rejoining Sox
While injuries mount in the infield, the Red Sox could get some help in the outfield after next week's All-Star break with the return of Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury.
7/6/2012 |
Slumping Uggla looks to catch fire in seven-hole
When manager Fredi Gonzalez placed Dan Uggla in the seventh spot of his lineup, he was unaware he had done the same thing exactly a year ago when the All-Star second baseman was also in the midst of a bad slump.
7/6/2012 |
Brewers Lucroy continues to progress from hand surgery
Catcher Jonathan Lucroy continued to progress towards returning to the lineup after May 31 surgery on his broken right hand.
7/6/2012 |
Holland excited to come off disabled list
After making two Minor League starts, Derek Holland will be on a big league mound for the first time in over a month when he starts on Saturday against the Twins.
7/6/2012 |
'Unseen hand' playing role in Mets' success
Not the least bit tangible, but also undeniable is the impact of the unseen hand. The unseen hand has been influential as any in the Mets' 2012 collection.
7/6/2012 |
New to Yanks, Darnell meets old club at Fenway
Darnell McDonald's first game day with New York was Friday, two days after the Yankees claimed him off waivers from the Red Sox. A 25th man in New York, as he was in Boston, McDonald did not have to leave town to join his new club, which is in Boston for a four-game series against the Sox.
7/6/2012 |
Blue Jays closer Santos to resume mound work
Injured Blue Jays closer Sergio Santos has increased his throwing intensity and could get back on the mound this weekend or early next week.
7/6/2012 |
Thole not worried about collisions at the plate
When Mike Fontenot barreled over Mets catcher Josh Thole in the eighth inning on Thursday, manager Terry Collins was admittedly nervous.
7/6/2012 |
With Lee out, Norris now one of longest tenured Astros
It's been only three years since pitcher Bud Norris made his Major League debut for the Astros, but as he looked around the clubhouse on Friday it struck him that he was suddenly one of the elder statesmen. The only two players who have been on the Astros longer are Wandy Rodriguez and Wesley Wright.
7/6/2012 |
Molina put on bereavement list, to miss ASG
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was placed on the Major League bereavement list on Friday following the passing of his wife's grandfather.
7/6/2012 |
Twins glad Nathan has found success in Texas
The Twins made their first trip to visit the Rangers this season on Friday, which also gave them their first chance to see former Minnesota closer Joe Nathan at Rangers Ballpark.
7/6/2012 |
McCann's slam rewards gritty Hudson with win
Tim Hudson displayed his toughness during a determined seven-inning outing and Brian McCann drilled a two-out grand slam to highlight the five-run eighth inning that provided the Braves a 5-0 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
7/6/2012 |
Ethier set for rehab as Kemp moving to Triple-A
Just as one Dodgers outfielder leaves Class A Rancho Cucamonga, another is gearing up to take his place.
7/6/2012 |
Padres' Headley brushing away trade talk
It may take a lot for the Padres to part with Chase Headley, who went into Friday's game with the Reds hitting .272 with eight home runs, 42 RBIs and a .374 on-base percentage.
7/6/2012 |
Given opportunity, Marlins' Ruggiano proving worth
Spending nine years in the Minor Leagues raised some doubts for Justin Ruggiano about his baseball future.
7/6/2012 |
Dodgers plan to keep Gordon active after surgery
The surgery on Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon's right thumb Friday went as planned, and manager Don Mattingly hopes the 24-year-old will resume baseball activities in a week.
7/6/2012 |
Pomeranz, Colvin lead Rox past Nats, Strasburg
Rockies rookie left-hander Drew Pomeranz repeatedly fired fastballs Friday night and dared the Nationals to hit them. The result was one hit over 6 1/3 dominant innings.
7/6/2012 |
Rays make pupil of Masterson to even series
The Rays struck early on a Ben Zobrist two-run homer in the first inning and pulled away in a six-run fifth. Luke Scott homered to end an 0-for-41 slump and starter Alex Cobb made it stand in a 10-3 win against the Indians on Friday. More Results > |
