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9/30/2012 |
Rollins in exclusive company with sixth 100-run year
Jimmy Rollins scored three runs in Saturday's 9-5 victory over the Marlins, giving him 101 runs this year, giving the Phillies shortstop his sixth 100-run season.
9/30/2012 |
Forearm tightness nixes Cloyd's final start
Tyler Cloyd threw 200 innings this season during stops in Double-A Reading, Triple-A Lehigh Valley and the Phillies. The extra innings took their toll.
9/30/2012 |
Dubee expounds on Halladay's offseason plans
Roy Halladay spoke a little bit Saturday about the offseason program he believes will get him back on track in 2013.
9/30/2012 |
Price's 20th win keeps Rays in AL Wild Card hunt
David Price earned his 20th win, and the Rays kept their postseason hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the White Sox on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
9/30/2012 |
White Sox dealt setback after loss to Rays
There were no concession speeches delivered by the White Sox following their 6-2 loss to the Rays before 26,831 on Sunday in the 2012 home finale at U.S. Cellular Field.
9/30/2012 |
Brewers knocked out of playoff race as Fiers falters
The Brewers' spirited run came to a quiet end on Sunday. The Astros smashed four home runs off sagging starter Mike Fiers and beat the Brewers, 7-0, in front of 38,443 fans at Miller Park who saw the Brewers formally eliminated from postseason contention.
9/30/2012 |
Ludwick feels good, but scratched due to wet field
Recovered from tightness in his left groin, Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick was in the original starting lineup Sunday for the first time since Sept. 19. But morning showers prompted Ludwick to be scratched as a precaution. Chris Heisey started in left field.
9/30/2012 |
Baker to make managerial return Monday
No one was more pleased that Sunday marked bench coach Chris Speier's final day as acting manager than Speier himself. That's because it only meant one thing: that regular manager Dusty Baker was healthy enough to return.
9/30/2012 |
Twins, Jays to conclude campaign north of border
The Twins and the Blue Jays will conclude the 2012 regular season with a three-game set beginning Monday at Rogers Centre.
9/30/2012 |
Baker returns to significant Reds-Cardinals clash
Dusty Baker will return to his managerial duties with the Reds as they take on the Cardinals, who are in position to clinch the second Wild Card spot. Jaime Garcia will start for St. Louis, while Bronson Arroyo goes for Cincinnati, which is tied with Washington for the National League's best record.
9/30/2012 |
Maholm aims to keep Braves rolling in Pittsburgh
Winners of seven of their last eight games, the Braves' final regular-season stop is Pittsburgh to face the Pirates. Left-hander Paul Maholm gets the call for the opener against Bucs lefty Jeff Locke.
9/30/2012 |
Reds rise up in ninth, steal series from Bucs
The Reds were all pulling for ace Johnny Cueto to finish his regular season with 20 victories on Sunday. On the other hand, postseason preparation carried more weight. That meant there would be no moving heaven and earth, and no giving Cueto one more inning. He was finished after the seventh and trailing, so he didn't benefit personally when the Reds scored two in the top of the ninth for a nice 4-3 win over the Pirates that took two of three in the series.
9/30/2012 |
MLB Notebook: Machado making an impact with O's
In a 2012 season that has been so notable for the historic seasons of young players, Manny Machado is adding his own story to the overall narrative, as he helps push the Orioles toward the playoffs.
9/30/2012 |
Tigers head to KC on the verge of clinching
The Tigers will send Rick Porcello to the mound on Monday for the opener of a three-game set with the Royals at Kauffman Stadium -- the final series of the regular season. The Royals will counter with southpaw Bruce Chen. The Tigers need one win or a White Sox loss to reach the playoffs.
9/30/2012 |
As they face Tribe, White Sox need wins, help
With only three games remaining, the reeling White Sox travel to Cleveland to finish the regular season trailing the Tigers by three games in the American League Central.
9/30/2012 |
Tribe rides 10-run outburst to rout of Royals
Asdrubal Cabrera's grand slam capped off a 10-run fifth inning, as the Indians cruised to a 15-3 victory over the Royals on Sunday in the rubber game of the series at Progressive Field.
9/30/2012 |
Starter Johnson to have MRI on ailing left knee
Orioles starter Steve Johnson came in Sunday morning with some left knee discomfort, and manager Buck Showalter was waiting for the team's medical staff to examine him further before divulging any specifics.
9/30/2012 |
Orioles clinch first postseason berth since 1997
In an incredible season in which Baltimore has defied expectations, the Orioles officially clinched a postseason berth Sunday night after Texas defeated the Angels in the second game of a doubleheader.
9/30/2012 |
With much on line, Yanks host rival Red Sox
Boston's season may be winding down, but the Yankees will have plenty to play for in Monday's series opener against the Red Sox. New York enters the three-game set tied with the Orioles atop the American League East.
9/30/2012 |
O's, Rays meet in pivotal series for both clubs
The Orioles are fighting for the American League East title. The Rays are just hoping to nab an AL Wild Card berth. Both teams need each game of their regular-season-ending three-game series, which starts Monday night at Tropicana Field.
9/30/2012 |
Beltran's two blasts lead charge as Cards close in
The Cardinals postponed one celebration by inching closer to their own with a 10-4 win over the Nationals at Busch Stadium on Sunday, when Carlos Beltran led the charge with five RBIs.
9/30/2012 |
Eaton done for year with broken right hand
D-backs rookie outfielder Adam Eaton was diagnosed with a fractured right hand Saturday night after being hit with a pitch in the seventh inning of the club's 8-2 victory over the Cubs.
9/30/2012 |
Braves' Path to the Postseason: Sept. 30, 2012
With a 2-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday night, the Braves stayed in the race for the National League East for at least one more day. But with the Nationals' 6-4 win over the Cardinals in 10 innings, Washington's magic number to clinch the division fell to one.
9/30/2012 |
To play or not to play Posey, that is the question
The topic of whether to pay or not to play Buster Posey was brought up by reporters covering the Giants this weekend and Bochy said he reserved the right as manager to make that decision.
9/29/2012 |
Brewers' Path to the Postseason: Sept. 30, 2012
With a win over the Astros and a Cardinals' extra-inning loss to the Nationals, the Brewers moved to four games back of St. Louis with four to play, the Dodgers still sticking around and the National League's second Wild Card still up for grabs. More Results > |
