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8/25/2012 |
Blue Jays' Rasmus doesn't start on Saturday
Colby Rasmus was held out of the Blue Jays lineup on Saturday night as the club looked to give him a mental and physical break.
8/25/2012 |
Halladay, Mayberry help deny Gio win No. 17
Roy Halladay, who struggled through injury earlier in the season, won his fourth game in five August starts in the Phillies' 4-2 win against the Nationals on Saturday.
8/25/2012 |
Masterson sidesteps trouble to deny Yankees
On Saturday night, pitching in front of a largely pro-Yankees audience that let its presence be felt with loud chants all evening, Justin Masterson gave the Indians a solid performance en route to a 3-1 victory over New York at Progressive Field. In the process, Masterson helped end Cleveland's nine-game slide.
8/25/2012 |
Dodgers all-in, but NL West still in Giants' mitts
There really can be no question that the megadeal the Dodgers worked out this weekend significantly alters the course of the franchise, and by extension the National League West, for several years to come.
8/25/2012 |
Gaetti began recruiting Clemens last winter
Roger Clemens' history with Sugar Land manager Gary Gaetti goes back to the Houston Astros' glory years in the middle of last decade.
8/25/2012 |
Johnson, offense help O's net series win over Jays
Rookie Steve Johnson, making just his second Major League start, continued to seize the opportunity in an uncertain starting rotation, tossing six strong innings and allowing only Edwin Encarnacion's two-run, first-inning homer, as the Orioles won 8-2 on Saturday night.
8/25/2012 |
White Sox rally for fifth straight win
The White Sox secured their fifth straight win in comeback fashion with a 5-4 victory over the Mariners on Saturday night. Tyler Flowers homered and Dewayne Wise delivered the go-ahead run in the sixth.
8/25/2012 |
Karstens' outing just what Bucs need to snap skid
Before leaving with an injury, Jeff Karstens gave the Pirates a great outing in Saturday night's 4-0 victory over the Brewers.
8/25/2012 |
Stanton ties Mantle for homers before age 23
Each home run Giancarlo Stanton hits moves him further into elite company. The Marlins slugger connected on solo shots on Friday and Saturday night at Los Angeles, giving him 28 on the season and seven on the road trip.
8/25/2012 |
Marlins keeping tabs on storm near Florida
Tropical Storm Isaac, which has a chance to escalate to a hurricane, is expected to douse South Florida with heavy rains and winds between Sunday and Monday morning.
8/25/2012 |
Brantly relishes return to Southern California
From a different vantage point, Rob Brantly is enjoying his Dodger Stadium experience. Before the Marlins faced the Dodgers on Friday night, Brantly previously visited the historic stadium when he was in high school.
8/25/2012 |
Leach: Boston may get creative with freed payroll
Clearing $60 million in payroll for each of the next two season has the potential to be transforming, even for a Red Sox team willing to push up against the luxury-tax threshold.
8/25/2012 |
Sox to evaluate Papi's status after setback
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz wasn't in the lineup on Saturday against the Royals due to soreness in his right Achilles tendon that has bothered him for over a month.
8/25/2012 |
Valentine says clubhouse change was in order
The Red Sox clubhouse is in some way altered after Saturday's mega-deal with the Dodgers. How much, in what manner, and whether that's for the better, is to be seen. Manager Bobby Valentine said a change was necessary.
8/25/2012 |
Nava placed on disabled list, Doubront activated
Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left wrist sprain before Saturday's game against the Royals. Right-hander Felix Doubront was activated from the DL.
8/25/2012 |
Four teams left with shot at National Youth title
Central Florida Gators, Team Phenom, Houston Banditos Black and So Cal Outlaws Black advance to NYBC semifinals.
8/25/2012 |
Trade gives Red Sox players chances to play
On Saturday afternoon, the Red Sox finalized a deal to send Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto to the Dodgers. That deal has opened up chances for playing time across the diamond and in the rotation.
8/25/2012 |
Wrist sore but fine for Padres' Headley
Padres third baseman Chase Headley's left wrist was sore, but it didn't keep him out of Saturday's lineup. Headley was hit in the wrist with a line drive when he went up for the ball during Friday's game.
8/25/2012 |
Stolen base streak ends at 24 for Padres' Cabrera
The green light is always on for Everth Cabrera once he reaches base, and until Saturday's game no team was able to throw out the San Diego Padres infielder.
8/25/2012 |
Calf injury to keep Pujols on bench for series
Albert Pujols might be available to pinch-hit in "the right situation," but manager Mike Scioscia said the slugger will not be starting for the rest of the Angels' three-game set against the Tigers.
8/25/2012 |
Berkman talks of retirement while rehabbing knee
Cardinals slugger Lance Berkman told the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Friday night that his eventual return to the Cardinals will likely mark the final weeks of his career.
8/25/2012 |
Halos confident with Kendrick in three-hole
With Albert Pujols missing another game with right calf inflammation, second baseman Howard Kendrick took his spot in the three-hole for the second time in three days and second time this season.
8/25/2012 |
Royals' Smith experienced in debuts at fabled parks
Lefty Will Smith made his Major League debut for the Royals this year at Yankee Stadium. Smith found that overwhelming but, as he prepares for his first start at Fenway Park on Sunday, he feels ready.
8/25/2012 |
Royals aren't fazed by Sox changing starters
An immediate effect of the Red Sox's mega-deal with the Dodgers was that it dispensed with Josh Beckett's scheduled start against the Royals on Saturday night at Fenway Park.
8/25/2012 |
Royals dust off Abreu for action against Sox
Infielder Tony Abreu hadn't played for over a week so Royals manager Ned Yost had him in the lineup on Saturday night against the Red Sox. Abreu also may play on Sunday. More Results > |
