http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Major League Baseball News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675500&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675500&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Manny deflects PED questions Manny Ramirez made like Mark McGwire in his pregame media conference on Friday prior to returning to the Dodgers' lineup from a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy: He didn't want to talk about the past. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5672946&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5672946&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Cubs walk away winners in 10 Jake Fox drew a walk-off walk with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday afternoon. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670834&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670834&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Yankees power Burnett past Jays Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez each went deep, and Yankees starter A.J. Burnett tossed seven solid innings to upend the Blue Jays, 4-2, on Friday. Bryan Hoch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5671732&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5671732&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Online voting eclipses previous mark Online fan balloting for the 16 elected starting position players in the 2009 All-Star Game came to a record-setting end on Thursday night. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5662590&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5662590&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb All-Star Selection Show set for Sunday With All-Star balloting coming to an end, the baseball world eagerly awaits the announcement of the teams on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on TBS. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5666882&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5666882&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fans again in control with Final Vote One of the most popular summertime traditions in baseball will be back for an eighth year starting on Sunday at MLB.com. The 2009 All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Pepsi will air from 1 to 2 p.m. ET on TBS to reveal 64 of the 66 players selected for the 80th All-Star Game on July 14 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5676970&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5676970&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Piniella suggests lineup in flux Lou Piniella hinted Friday that he would make some changes in the lineup for Game 3 of the four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677642&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5677642&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Quentin to begin rehab stint Saturday While the White Sox were enjoying the after-effects of Thursday night's pitching gem turned in by Mark Buehrle, Carlos Quentin was packing up his stuff and getting ready for a trip to Triple-A Charlotte. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673284&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673284&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Dice-K heading to Florida for rehab The Red Sox have formulated a rehab plan for Daisuke Matsuzaka that will have the right-hander flying to Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675496&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675496&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Ibanez feels better, but return date unknown Though Raul Ibanez, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 18 with a strained left groin, reports improvement, he still feels the strain. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670846&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670846&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Posada rests bruised left thumb Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was given a second straight day to rest his bruised left thumb in Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays. Bryan Hoch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673286&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673286&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Lowell has positive outlook post-break Sox third baseman Mike Lowell is confident that his time on the disabled list is going to lead to good results once he returns to the roster on July 17. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5671036&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5671036&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Jays designate Adams, call up Dellucci The Blue Jays designated utility man Russ Adams for assignment and purchased the contract of Dave Dellucci from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5676982&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5676982&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Mets face Phils by feeding off win over Bucs For the Mets, Friday's beginning of their eighth fling against the Phillies was a chance to remember Thursday's win and feed off it. Marty Noble http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670844&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670844&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Matsui heating up after Interleague rest After being limited to pinch-hitting duties during Interleague Play, Yankees DH Hideki Matsui has shown no signs of rust since returning to the starting lineup. Jared Diamond http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665944&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665944&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Bees make for unique day at PETCO The Astros and Padres were delayed 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees took over left field at PETCO Park. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670786&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670786&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Pioneer Wright's letters pulled from auction Letters written to Harry Wright, a Hall of Fame manager from the earliest days of professional baseball, have been temporarily pulled from an auction because of an FBI investigation into whether they may have been taken years ago from the New York Public Library. Bobbie Dittmeier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675498&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675498&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Encarnacion activated from DL Edwin Encarnacion wasn't expected to be activated from the 60-day DL until Sunday, but he rejoined the club Friday after Danny Richar was put on the 15-day DL. Steve Gartner http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675390&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675390&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Felix named Pitcher of Month for June Felix Hernandez had a 3-0 record and a 0.94 ERA in five starts in June, and on Friday, he was named the American League's Pitcher of the Month for June. Jim Street http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Bay, Papi flip-flop in order vs. Felix With ace Felix Hernandez pitching for the Mariners on Friday, Jason Bay was moved from cleanup to fifth in the batting order, flip-flopping with David Ortiz. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670852&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5670852&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Bruney moved out of setup role With Phil Hughes expected to see more opportunities as a setup man, Yankees manager Joe Girardi will attempt to find earlier innings for struggling Brian Bruney. Jared Diamond http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5656870&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5656870&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Cuban pitcher Chapman defects Cuban pitching sensation Aroldis Chapman has defected in The Netherlands and says he's ready to sign with a Major League team, according to published reports. Doug Miller and Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5660122&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5660122&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb 'TWIB' to honor Gehrig in ALS special "This Week in Baseball," the longest-running sports serial in television history, has chosen to honor Lou Gehrig and his speech on this week's episode. Jared Diamond