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8/5/2012 |
Haren, Liriano battle in South Side rubber match
The Angels and White Sox will play the rubber match of their three-game set on Sunday, with Dan Haren squaring off against Francisco Liriano, who will be making his home debut for Chicago.
8/5/2012 |
Seeking sweep, Dodgers unveil Blanton vs. Cubs
Ready to make an immediate impact in Los Angeles, newly acquired righty Joe Blanton will get his first feel of Dodger Blue on Sunday, as the team goes for a three-game sweep against the Cubs.
8/5/2012 |
Lincecum looking to shake bad Colorado vibes
If Tim Lincecum wants to string together a little winning streak, he'll have to do so in the same ballpark where he struggled though the shortest start of his career back in April. He'll pitch again at Coors Field on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series, likely opposing the Rockies' Tyler Chatwood.
8/5/2012 |
Rockies' Chatwood expected to start vs. Giants
The Rockies' search for a spot start in place of the injured Christian Friedrich (lower-back stress fracture) means a return trip to the Majors for Tyler Chatwood.
8/5/2012 |
MLB Notebook: King Felix in select company
When it comes to eye-popping strikeout numbers for pitchers at a young age, Felix Hernandez gets to keep company with Hall of Famer Bob Feller.
8/5/2012 |
Dominican RBI wins third straight Junior title
The Dominican Republic junior squad etched itself into the history books on Sunday.
8/5/2012 |
Seeing Red: Bucs' success brews healthy rivalry
They'll part after Sunday's game. But the Pirates and the Reds will remain on each other's minds. And in five weeks, they'll be back in each other's faces.
8/5/2012 |
Ryan may return from bruised elbow on Monday
Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan was out of the starting lineup on Sunday after taking a Hiroki Kuroda fastball off his left elbow in the seventh inning of Saturday's 1-0 win over the Yankees.
8/5/2012 |
PNC Park set to welcome Marte for home debut
Pirates fans are about to get their first in-person looks at someone they have been clamoring to see for weeks: Starling Marte.
8/5/2012 |
Felix's Bronx gem ranks among the best
How good was Felix Hernandez on Saturday when he dominated the Yankees in the Mariners' 1-0 victory? Hernandez became just the third pitcher since 1930 with two shutouts in which he allowed two hits or fewer at Yankee Stadium, joining Baltimore's Jim Palmer and Detroit's Billy Hoeft.
8/5/2012 |
Consistent Reyes extends hit streak to 24
All season, Jose Reyes has talked about having a consistent approach. It has certainly happened for the Marlins shortstop since the All-Star break.
8/5/2012 |
Crawford celebrates birthday with three-hit game
Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford celebrated his 31st birthday on Sunday by continuing his recent surge at the plate.
8/5/2012 |
Braves' Jurrjens to start rehab stint Monday
Right-hander Jair Jurrjens, his future with the Braves in doubt, will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett, which returns home on Monday for an eight-game homestand.
8/5/2012 |
Braves' Venters OK after nursing tender elbow
After pitching four times in the first eight days after his return from the disabled list, Jonny Venters experienced tenderness again in his left elbow. But a few days of rest had the Braves reliever feeling OK again.
8/5/2012 |
Braves' Simmons likely out until early September
Having the cast off his right hand makes Andrelton Simmons' life a lot easier. No longer does he have to do things with his left, although the Braves' slick-fielding rookie shortstop admits, "I was getting good at it."
8/5/2012 |
Braves' McCann gets breather in series finale
With his bat having cooled off following a torrid stretch, Braves catcher Brian McCann was out of the starting lineup on Sunday to recharge as David Ross caught a day game following a night game.
8/5/2012 |
Braves' Pastornicky adjusting to playing less
Braves shortstop Tyler Pastornicky has played only occasionally since his recall from Triple-A Gwinnett on July 14, but he has done well in his rare appearances.
8/5/2012 |
Rehabbing Longoria back in lineup in Triple-A
Injured Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was back in the lineup for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, making his eighth rehab start for the club.
8/5/2012 |
Tigers acquire utilityman Baker from Cubs
The Tigers added the kind of right-handed role hitter they've been seeking for the stretch run, acquiring utilityman Jeff Baker from the Cubs on Sunday for two Minor League players to be named.
8/5/2012 |
Tigers looking to help Miggy rest ailing leg
During the Boston series, Miguel Cabrera fouled a ball off his left shin and, as a result, the third baseman has been experiencing some "drainage" in his ankle, head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said on Sunday morning.
8/5/2012 |
X-rays have Yanks pleased with Pettitte's status
A week of rest has paid off for Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte, who underwent X-rays on his fractured left ankle on Sunday. While Pettitte has not been cleared to throw off a mound just yet, manager Joe Girardi said that Pettitte's condition has improved since a week ago, when the Yankees were worried the 40-year-old had suffered a setback.
8/5/2012 |
Bonifacio injury latest in Marlins' string of adversity
Injuries and adversity are inherent parts of the season that all teams have to deal with. For a couple of months, they've struck the Marlins hard.
8/5/2012 |
Yanks won't rule out using Gardner in limited role
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team would consider bringing Brett Gardner back in a limited role once rosters expand in September.
8/5/2012 |
Astros' Castro to continue rehab at Triple-A
Manager Brad Mills said Astros catcher Jason Castro was scheduled to catch five innings of Sunday's game at Double-A Corpus Christi and will then move up to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday to continue his rehab assignment.
8/5/2012 |
Rollins get day off against D-backs
The more Charlie Manuel thought about it, the more he thought he should make the change. More Results > |
