Pirates’ Wilson sorry for harsh trade reaction
Pirates’ Wilson sorry for harsh trade reaction
Shortstop Jack Wilson apologized to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for criticizing the team’s latest trades, saying his frustration at losing three more teammates made it seem as if he were angry at his own club.
Padres part-owner Aikman throws out first pitch
Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the New York Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.
Rockies send Baker to Cubs for prospect
Rockies send Baker to Cubs for prospect The Rockies traded utility infielder Jeff Baker to the Cubs for Class-A Daytona relief pitcher Alberto Alburquerque on Thursday.
Rox have comfortable schedule coming
Rox have comfortable schedule coming The early part of the season presented a tough schedule. The coming schedule is much more appealing. The Rox are about to open a stretch of 10 straight and 16 of 20 at home.
Former Met Backman eyes majors return as manager
Wally Backman will always be remembered as the scrappy second baseman who hit .320 for the 1986 New York Mets and helped them win the World Series.
June swoons: Mets and Cubs in search of July spark
They’ve exchanged angry barbs. Bashed water coolers. And had plenty of clubhouse meetings. Now the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs hope the fireworks this holiday weekend will finally ignite their season.
Cards’ Wellemeyer shuts down Giants in 5-2 victory
Todd Wellemeyer rebounded from his shortest start of the season with 7 solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Thursday night.
Red Sox’s Jason Bay becomes U.S. citizen
Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay has long played America’s pastime and can now call himself an American.
Nats make room after trade for Nyjer Morgan, option Dukes
Nats make room after trade for Nyjer Morgan, option Dukes
The Washington Nationals sent outfielder Elijah Dukes to Class AAA Syracuse on Wednesday, making room to add newly acquired outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-hander Sean Burnett to the 25-man roster.
White Sox rally, beat Dodgers in 13 innings
Outfielder Scott Podsednik #22 of the Colorado Rockies catches a fly ball against the New York Mets at Coors Field on May 25, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
Dodgers beat Rockies 1-0 on Furcal’s pinch single
Manny Ramirez’s suspension didn’t slow down the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers played their 50th and final game without Ramirez, beating the Colorado Rockies 1-0 Wednesday on pinch-hitter Rafael Furcal’s RBI single in the eighth inning.
DeRosa could miss 3-4 games with wrist injury
The Cardinals’ Mark DeRosa has a strained tendon in his left wrist and expects to miss three or four games.
Ramirez extends RBI streak in Marlins win over Nats
Hanley Ramirez extended his RBI streak to 10 games, pinch-hitter Wes Helms beat out a potential double-play ball to put Florida ahead in the eighth inning and the Marlins remained unbeaten against the Washington Nationals this year with a 5-3 Wednesday.
Red Sox stage own comeback, beat O’s in 11 innings
One day after being victimized by the greatest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, the Boston Red Sox staged an improbable rally of their own.
Turner Sports baseball analysts offer up All-Star Game opinions
One attraction of all-star games: There’s plenty to second-guess.
Romero wins 3rd straight as Jays win on Canada Day
Ricky Romero pitched four-hit ball over eighth innings, Rod Barajas, Adam Lind and Scott Rolen each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays end the Tampa Bay Rays’ seven-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory Wednesday.
Hammel’s fastball sinks as his value rises
Hammel’s fastball sinks as his value rises
Hammel’s fastball sinks as his value rises Jason Hammel had little confidence in some of his pitches — particularly his sinking fastball — before he came to the Rockies. But since working with coach Bob Apodaca, he has developed himself into a formidable starter in the National League.
Teams hope former All-Stars catch fire after mini-break
After four games on the bench, Jimmy Rollins gets a do-over.
NL Capsules (AP)
Jason Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the National League, leading Colorado over Los Angeles 3-0 on Tuesday night. Marquis had a two-run single and outpitched Chad Billingsley in a matchup of potential All-Stars. Brad Hawpe homered for the resurgent Rockies, who set a franchise record for wins in a month with 21.
Milledge, Hinske on move as Pirates make deals
Eric Hinske has been acquired by the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of minor leaguers.
Pujols homers twice off Unit, but Giants hold off Cardinals
Randy Johnson won his third straight decision and 303rd of his career despite surrendering two home runs to Albert Pujols in the San Francisco Giants’ 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Torrealba back in Rockies’ clubhouse
Tracy back in LA with a winner
Tracy back in LA with a winner
Jim Tracy had been back to Dodger Stadium since parting ways with LA in 2005, but never as the manager of one of the hottest teams in baseball.
Krieger: Holliday’s free-agency pickle
With the economy and his numbers down, Matt Holliday’s big free- agent gamble is beginning to look like a mistake.
Tracy thriving in third managerial stint
Jim Tracy tries to be diplomatic, but it isn’t easy. He is managing the Colorado Rockies, having taken over when Clint Hurdle was fired a month ago, and Tracy admits his third time as a big-league manager has extra meaning.
NL Capsules (AP)
Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 13th inning and Los Angeles beat Colorado 4-2 on Monday night. Joel Peralta, the sixth Colorado pitcher, began his third inning of work by giving up a single to Casey Blake in the 13th. The next batter was Ethier, who homered to right field on a 1-2 count for his team-high 15th of the season, 14.
Manny’s minors stint reaches its end
Manny Ramirez was scheduled to lead off and be the designated hitter for Class A Inland Empire in what’s expected to be the final stop in his minor league rehab tour.
Ethier’s 13th-inning HR lifts Dodgers over Rockies (AP)
Andre Ethier and the Los Angeles Dodgers are making a habit of fantastic finishes. Ethier's two-run homer in the 13th gave the Dodgers a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in the opener of a suddenly significant series between NL West teams. It was Ethier's fourth walk-off hit this season and the 14th time the Dodgers have won in their final at-bat.
After June tightening, July may burst NL Central logjam
Interleague play has tightened the race in baseball’s closest division as five games separate the six teams in the NL Central heading into a stretch of head-to-head meetings before the All-Star break. No team in the division is more than five games above .500 or five games below break-even.
BLOG: Smith finds success with bigger bat
BLOG: Smith finds success with bigger bat
Rays complete sweep of Marlins behind Price, Upton
David Price allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Florida Marlins 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep …
Cardinals to make pitch for Oakland’s Holliday? (Yahoo! Sports)
Unhappy with the offensive production from their outfield, the St. Louis Cardinals intend to intensify efforts to…
Rays reach 100 homers and 100 steals milestone
The Tampa Bay Rays became the first team in six years to have 100 homers and 100 steals by the All-Star break when B.J. Upton …
Ambidextrous pitcher promoted by Yankees to Class A
Reliever Pat Venditte is bringing his two-armed skills to Tampa.The Charletson RiverDogs said Saturday their switch-pitching …
Phils’ Moyer wins 252nd career game, passes Bob Gibson
Chase Utley hit a two-run triple, Jamie Moyer won back-to-back starts for the first time in more than two months and the Philadelphia …
Phillips celebrates birthday by helping Reds win
Phillips celebrates birthday by helping Reds win
Brandon Phillips celebrated his 28th birthday with another big game against the Cleveland Indians, leading the Cincinnati Reds …
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Beckham’s game-winner in ninth lifts White Sox over Cubs
Gordon Beckham singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth, and Scott Podsednik homered while tying a career high with …
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Telling the Story of the Colorado Rockies at the Halfway Point
As we near the half way point of the Major League Baseball season, thus far the Rockies year has looked like a proverbial Jekyll and Hyde.
Hurdle knows the spark behind Rockies red-hot stretch
ANAHEIM, Calif. - When Clint Hurdle managed the Rockies, he would joke about the lack of national attention they received.
Milton records first victory since ‘06 as Dodgers down Rockies
Juan Pierre went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two runs batted in, while Eric Milton picked up his first win in almost three years to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies, 7-1, in the middle portion of a three-game series at Coors Field.
Braves‘ Hanson fights off flu and leads Braves past Red Sox
Rookie Tommy Hanson threw six scoreless innings despite a bout with the flu, and homers by Chipper Jones and Garret Anderson …
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Marquis, Spilborghs are keepers
Marquis, Spilborghs are keepers
Your Rockies are swirling in the rumor whirlpool as much as any team out there. There is, however, no truth to the rumor that the Rockies are plotting to trade Ryan Spilborghs to the Braves in exchange for Jon & Kate Plus 8. But Spilly’s name is still out there.
Telling the Story of the Colorado Rockies at the Halfway Point
As we near the half way point of the Major League Baseball season, thus far the Rockies year has looked like a proverbial Jekyll and Hyde.
Phillies confirm player involved in confrontation with fan in Tampa
The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies confirmed one of their players was involved in a confrontation with a fan following Thursday’s game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
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HRs scarce at Mets‘ Citi Field, unlike that other new N.Y. park
While new Yankee Stadium has earned notice as a home run haven, New York’s other first-year ballpark is gaining the opposite reputation, frustrating sluggers
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Developing changeup turned Santana into an elite pitcher
Developing changeup turned Santana into an elite pitcher
Johan Santana has won two Cy Young awards, three strikeout titles and three ERA titles with a deceptive changeup.
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Power Rankings: Tigers jump five spots (Yahoo! Sports)
The Yankees, Brewers, Phillies, Rangers and Mets dip. The Cardinals get a boost along with Detroit.
Podsednik hit pulls out White Sox win in 13th inning
Scott Podsednik knows what it’s like to thrive in the clutch in Chicago and he loves the feeling.
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Injured Hamilton wants to play in All-Star game
Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton, recovering from abdominal surgery, will play in the All-Star game if elected.
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Smoltz gets second chance at first impression
Now pitching, No. 29 … wait a minute. If that’s John Smoltz on the mound, where’s Bobby Cox? Where’s Chipper Jones? Where’s the tomahawk chop? Sorry for the flashbacks to ancient history. Smoltz as an Atlanta Brave is so last year. Last century, for that matter.
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Rain keeps Manny out of lineup; Class A expected next
Manny Ramirez went silent.Then, Manny left the building.
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Span’s big day leads Twins over Brewers
The Minnesota Twins probably wouldn’t mind hanging around Milwaukee for a few more games. As interleague rivalries go, this one was pretty one-sided.
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Berkman’s four RBIs lead Astros past Royals
Lance Berkman homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Houston Astros overcome an error-filled day and beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Thursday.
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Two to represent Rox at Futures Game
Two to represent Rox at Futures Game
Two to represent Rox at Futures Game The Rockies arranged to give second baseman Eric Young Jr. and right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin opportunities during Major League Spring Training. That’s a first sign that the organization likes their potential.
Yankees‘ Sabathia says he’s OK for Friday’s start
New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia threw in the bullpen before Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves and said he’ll be ready to start the opener of a weekend series against the New York Mets.
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Indians acquire RHP Veras from Yankees for cash
Reliever Jose Veras was traded by the New York Yankees to a Cleveland Indians team seeking to bolster an overworked and ineffective bullpen.
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Pirates send slumping Snell (2-8) to minors
Ian Snell, the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ No. 2 starter, has been demoted to the minors after winning only once in his last 12 starts.
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Roarin’ Rockies hit road Red-hot run improves to 16-1 for…
Roarin’ Rockies hit road Red-hot run improves to 16-1 for…
Rockies road trips used to be as successful as Clark Griswold’s family adventure to Walley World in National Lampoon’s “Vacation.” But that’s changing.
Raburn’s pinch-hit, walkoff homer lifts Tigers over Cubs
Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a seesaw, 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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Phillies snap skid, rout Rays in World Series rematch
Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs Tuesday night, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in the first regular season meeting between the teams since last year’s World Series.
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The Beat Goes On Colorado Rockies, Cook Breaks Rockies Win Record
If this is a dream, don’t wake the Rockies up.After crushing the Angels 11-1 on Monday night in Anaheim the Rockies improved their road winning streak to nine straight games… by David Martin 2 reads Game Recap If this is a dream, don’t wake the Rockies up.
Donald Fehr: Timing right to step down as MLB union head
For more than a quarter of a century, Donald Fehr’s name has been linked to many of baseball’s negatives: Players’ strikes, performance-enhancing drug use and congressional hearings.
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Howard could return to Phillies‘ lineup Tuesday
Phillies slugger Ryan Howard could return to the lineup Tuesday at Tampa Bay after being hospitalized over the weekend with flu symptoms.
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Angels‘ late rally cuts down Rockies‘ run
Angels‘ late rally cuts down Rockies‘ run On Tuesday night, the Angels did something not many clubs in recent memory have been able to do: beat the Rockies.
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SCHEDULE Rockies finally lose…Phils crush Rays…Braves stifle Yanks UNDATED The Colorado Rockies were in line for their 18th victory in 19 games Tuesday after Troy Tulowitzki smacked his second homer of the night.
El Duque activated by Rangers’ minor league team
The Oklahoma City RedHawks have activated former major league pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez.
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