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8/4/2012 |
Tigers honor former All-Star shortstop Guillen
The Tigers honored their former All-Star shortstop, Carlos Guillen, before Saturday's game for his induction into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame.
8/4/2012 |
Johnson having smooth transition with D-backs
When players join a new club, they often feel like they have to impress their new teammates. The ensuing results vary with that added pressure, but for Chris Johnson, they've been nothing but positive since he joined the D-backs on July 29.
8/4/2012 |
Wells gets rare start for Angels, while Torii rests
Sensing an opportunity to give Torii Hunter a night off, Angels manager Mike Scioscia opted to start Vernon Wells in left field and Mike Trumbo in right while using Kendry Morales as the designated hitter on Saturday night..
8/4/2012 |
Hafner back with Tribe, but not in starting lineup
Travis Hafner rejoined the Indians for Saturday's game against the Tigers, but the veteran designated hitter was not back in the lineup.
8/4/2012 |
After bullpen session, Garza feels 'ready to go'
Cubs pitcher Matt Garza said he expects to start Tuesday against the Padres, which would be his first start since July 21, when he came out of the game with cramping in his right elbow.
8/4/2012 |
Suzuki debuts, excited to work with Nats pitchers
Catcher Kurt Suzuki arrived at Nationals Park and wore uniform No. 24 in his debut on Saturday night. Suzuki was acquired from the Athletics on Friday afternoon to improve the Nats' game-calling behind the plate.
8/4/2012 |
Denorfia always looking for '9-3 groundouts'
While Carlos Quentin's run-scoring collision may be the standout moment from Friday night's 3-1 Padres win, Chris Denorfia nearly completed a similarly memorable play innings earlier, nearly throwing out Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey from right field.
8/4/2012 |
Sandoval showing improvement in rehab
Pablo Sandoval tested his strained left hamstring Saturday by taking batting practice and performing agility drills, leaving the Giants closer to determining whether the third baseman will be ready for reinstatement from the disabled list when he becomes eligible Thursday.
8/4/2012 |
O's timely hits make a winner of stellar Chen
Backed by four two-out runs, Wei-Yin Chen dominated during his seven innings on Saturday night, giving the Orioles just their second quality start in 10 games en route to a 4-0 win over the Rays to even the weekend series at a game apiece.
8/4/2012 |
RBI Chicago, Dominicana advance after big wins
Saturday's RBI World Series Interleague Playoffs saw tremendous pitching performances across the Twin Cities. None were more impressive than the one turned in by Jalen Davis for the Chicago White Sox Junior Division club.
8/4/2012 |
Braun closing in on 20-20 season
He's not getting too far ahead of himself just yet, but Ryan Braun is quickly approaching a career milestone. Braun needs one more stolen base to produce the ninth 20-20 season in franchise history and the third of his career.
8/4/2012 |
Down to last strike, Mauer provides Monster finish
Joe Mauer hit a two-out, two-strike pitch in the ninth inning for a three-run homer to give the Twins a stirring third straight win at Fenway Park on Saturday night.
8/4/2012 |
Mets walk away with win behind Hefner
Jeremy Hefner held the Padres to one run over six innings, Daniel Murphy and Mike Baxter reached base five times apiece, and the Mets rebounded from Friday's loss with a 6-2 victory at Petco Park.
8/4/2012 |
O's stand in Price's way of MLB-best 15th win
A pillar of consistency all year, Rays lefty David Price has been nearly unhittable for much of the past two months. On Sunday, he'll try for win No. 15 against Miguel Gonzalez and the O's, who are tied with Tampa Bay for second place in the American League East, 6 1/2 games behind the Yankees.
8/4/2012 |
Burnett takes on Cincy challenge after near no-no
Cincinnati will go for the sweep in Sunday's finale against A.J. Burnett, the resurgent Pirates pitcher who came within four outs of a no-hitter in his last start. Burnett's opposition will be Homer Bailey.
8/4/2012 |
Iwakuma brings momentum into finale vs. Yankees
Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma will attempt to build on his best Major League performance as he makes his first start at Yankee Stadium in the rubber game of a three-game set. Freddy Garcia pitches for New York.
8/4/2012 |
Scuffling southpaws square off in series finale
Sunday's meeting will feature a matchup of southpaws looking to erase memories of recent struggles. The Blue Jays will send Aaron Laffey to the hill, while the A's counter with Tommy Milone.
8/4/2012 |
Cardinals go for sweep of Brewers behind Lohse
Right-hander Kyle Lohse, the Cardinals most consistent starter this season, will look to seal a sweep of the Brewers, who send Marco Estrada to the mound.
8/4/2012 |
Mills looks to guide young Astros to series victory
Bud Norris will look to get his season back on track when the Astros take on Kris Medlen and the Braves on Sunday at Turner Field.
8/4/2012 |
Rumors aside, Lee ready to face Cahill, D-backs
Cliff Lee will start against the D-backs and righty Trevor Cahill on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
8/4/2012 |
Royals counting on Hochevar to slow down Rangers
The Royals hope right-hander Luke Hochevar can continue his dominance against the Rangers, while Derek Holland deals to help Texas earn a sweep of the three-game set on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
8/4/2012 |
Indians hope Seddon callup fixes rotation issues
Max Scherzer, who was 3-1 with a 3.62 ERA in July, faces Indians' callup Chris Seddon, who has not pitched in the Majors since 2010.
8/4/2012 |
Red Sox have strong showing at sabermetrics seminar
If Tom Tippett had it his way, he'd spend considerable time researching every player move he's asked about. That's not how the game works for the Red Sox's director of baseball information services. Here's nine minutes: go.
8/3/2012 |
Braves pour it on early, finish off Fish in finale
The Braves scored three runs in each of the first two innings in Thursday night's series finale, and held on through seven more innings and a rain delay for a 6-1 victory in front of 19,685 at Turner Field.
8/3/2012 |
Rockies ride Rutledge, youth to victory
With encouraging starting pitching from Alex White in his return from Triple-A, Josh Rutledge's seventh-inning homer helped the Rockies pull away in their 8-2 victory over the Cardinals, which ended a losing streak at five games and snapped a Coors Field skid at seven. More Results > |
