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8/23/2012 |
Lyles, Niese meet with their clubs in need of a win
Two teams riding losing streaks will open a three-game series on Friday night at Citi Field, meeting for the last time this season. Jordan Lyles will take the ball for the Astros against the Mets' Jonathon Niese.
8/23/2012 |
Hanley, Eovaldi face former teammates in LA
Earlier this month, Hanley Ramirez visited his old teammates in Miami, as the Dodgers took two of three games from his former club. In a three-game set that begins Friday -- a crucial one for the struggling Dodgers -- the Marlins will pay him a return visit.
8/23/2012 |
Cubs host Rockies in return to Friendly Confines
The Cubs and Rockies begin a three-game series Friday at Wrigley Field, with Jeff Samardzija taking the hill for the home club and Drew Pomeranz pitching for the visitors.
8/23/2012 |
O's meet rival Blue Jays behind improving Britton
Friday's contest will mark the beginning of nine remaining games the division-rival Blue Jays and Orioles will play against one another this season.
8/23/2012 |
Rolling Padres look to repeat success at Arizona
Winners of four straight games and a series sweep of the Pirates, the Padres head to Chase Field on Friday looking for a repeat of their last trip, when they swept the D-backs. Left-handers Eric Stults and Patrick Corbin will toe the rubber in the opener.
8/22/2012 |
Rays activate Scott from disabled list
The Rays announced Tuesday morning that designated hitter Luke Scott was activated from the 15-day disabled list. He went 1-for-4 in a 1-0 loss to the Royals in his return.
8/22/2012 |
Hamilton sets Minors stolen-base record
Reds prospect Billy Hamilton stole his 146th base of the season on Tuesday night, shattering Vince Coleman's 29-year-old mark for the most steals in a professional season.
8/22/2012 |
Chacin makes triumphant return to Rockies
Jhoulys Chacin delivered six brilliant innings in his return from the disabled list, giving up just one run on four hits and striking out two, and the Rockies' 6-2 win over the Mets earned Chacin his first victory since Aug 28, 2011.
8/22/2012 |
Scherzer takes over MLB strikeout lead with win
Max Scherzer fanned eight on his way to taking the Major League lead in strikeouts in the Tigers' 5-3 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
8/22/2012 |
Stras fans 10 as Nats' lead hits seven games
There is only one word to describe Stephen Strasburg's performance on Tuesday night at Nationals Park: Dominating. He struck out 10 batters in six innings and helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 4-1.
8/22/2012 |
Halos get much-needed strong start to top Boston
Ervin Santana allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings and Mark Trumbo hit his 30th homer as the Angels beat the Red Sox, 5-3, on Tuesday night at Fenway Park.
8/22/2012 |
Hochevar fans 10 as Royals beat Rays in extras
Righty Luke Hochevar struck out a season-high 10 in eight strong frames, but the Royals needed extras as Eric Hosmer's two-out single was the difference in a 1-0 win over the Rays in 10 innings on Tuesday.
8/22/2012 |
Youk's slam sinks Yanks
Kevin Youkilis' fifth-inning grand slam snapped a tie and sent the White Sox on their way to a 7-3 win over the Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday night.
8/22/2012 |
Cozart's homer in ninth finishes rallying Phillies
Neither Zack Cozart nor Todd Frazier have been in the Majors very long to experience much of the repeated heartbreak inflicted upon the Reds in Philadelphia. The rookies' efforts in the late innings of the Reds' thrilling 5-4 win over the Phillies on Tuesday might be a sign that the worm has started to turn.
8/22/2012 |
Wainwright whiffs 12 in five-hit shutout of Astros
Adam Wainwright was strong again, this time tossing nine shutout innings to pick up his fourth win in as many August starts as the Cardinals' righty blanked the Astros, 7-0, on Tuesday night in front of 35,370 at Busch Stadium.
8/22/2012 |
McLouth's clout backs solid Tillman in O's win
Chris Tillman allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings as the Orioles held on for a 5-3 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night, with Nate McLouth's two-run home run the difference for Baltimore.
8/22/2012 |
Estrada brilliant against Cubs to earn first victory
Right-hander Marco Estrada was brilliant against the Cubs on Tuesday, striking out nine batters in six shutout frames to earn his first victory of the season in 16 attempts, as the Brewers prevailed, 5-2.
8/22/2012 |
A's turn 5-4-3 triple play
The A's turned their first triple play in more than a decade on Tuesday, tossing the ball around the horn against the Twins to aid lefty Brett Anderson in his season debut.
8/22/2012 |
Leach: Strasburg shows he's worth protecting
Stephen Strasburg is saying all the right things, that he's just worrying about doing his job until he can't do it anymore. And from the way he pitched on Tuesday, it's easy to believe him. He certainly didn't look like someone who was distracted.
8/22/2012 |
Only dominant, Felix fuels Mariners' 7th win in row
The drama ended on the first batter, when Felix Hernandez allowed a hit. But in the first start after his perfect game, he was still dominant, allowing one run in 7 2/3 innings as the Mariners beat the Indians on Tuesday night for a seventh straight win.
8/22/2012 |
Anderson wins return
Brett Anderson delivered a fine performance in his first start since coming off the disabled list. The left-hander went seven innings and allowed just one run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Twins.
8/22/2012 |
Giants stretch out lead behind stellar Lincecum
Tim Lincecum pitched effectively into the sixth, and the Giants, who already have assured themselves of winning the three-game series, widened their NL West lead over the Dodgers to 1 1/2 games with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night.
8/22/2012 |
Marlins rally from five down, then strike in extras
Giancarlo Stanton capped a three-hit night with a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning that lifted the Marlins to a 6-5 win over the D-backs on Tuesday night in front of 17,434 at Chase Field.
8/22/2012 |
Roenicke reinstates Axford as closer
John Axford had no arguments when he was removed from his closer's role after blowing his sixth save of the season on July 16. More than a month later, though, the 29-year-old Brewers right-hander told manager Ron Roenicke that he wants his job back.
8/22/2012 |
Padres sink Bucs in extras on Headley's homer
Chase Headley hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the 10th inning Tuesday to give the Padres a 7-5 victory over the Pirates before a crowd of 21,882 at Petco Park. More Results > |
