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‘Calmer’ Zambrano making case to stay with Cubs

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:16:00 +0000

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Josh Hamilton of Texas Rangers: Signs point to ‘not soon’ for return to lineup

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:32:51 +0000

Josh Hamilton’s bruised ribs could keep the American League batting leader out of the Rangers’ lineup longer than anticipated.

Padres’ skid at 10 after loss to Rockies (AP)

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:05:14 +0000

No matter what they try, the San Diego Padres just keep losing. The NL West-leading Padres lost their 10th straight game Sunday as Melvin Mora hit a go-ahead single that sent the Colorado Rockies to a 4-2 win. “We have a sense of urgency right now,” Padres pitcher Clayton Richard said. “We have a special opportunity and we are going to do every thing in our control to take advantage…

Long ball burdens Hughes as Yanks cooled

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:54:00 +0000

Phil Hughes gave up three home runs as the Yankees' eight-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday in a 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Jays win 7-3 to snap Yankees’ 8-game win streak

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:34:00 +0000

Joe Girardi would still rather have Alex Rodriguez in his starting lineup.

Santana’s status still in question

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:16:00 +0000

New York Mets ace Johan Santana’s status for his next start remained in question after a bullpen session Sunday.

A-Rod returns to Yankees lineup

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:08:02 +0000

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Chipper Jones ejected from game

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:40:00 +0000

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Recap: Sept. 4 at a glance

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:14:00 +0000

There were some familiar names among the top performers on Saturday and one surprise: Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez and Marcus Thames.

Talbot helps Indians down Mariners 4-2

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:38:00 +0000

Mitch Talbot is hoping to finish the season with a flourish after going through a rough stretch the past two months.

For Ellis, a Long, Strange Trip to a No-Hitter

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:40:05 +0000

An increase in the number of no-hitters this season in the major leagues has refocused the attention of some on Dock Ellis’s 1970 gem, which he said he threw while on LSD.

Yankees 7, Blue Jays 5: Pettitte and Rodriguez Make Progress as Yankees Keep Winning

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:40:05 +0000

A return to the lineup Sunday is possible for Alex Rodriguez, who reported no discomfort in his strained left calf after taking swings against Andy Pettitte.

Astros rally to beat Diamondbacks 6-5

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:38:01 +0000

Carlos Lee has been an RBI machine for the Houston Astros since the end of July.

Wood hits first HR, allows one run in Reds’ rout

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:04:41 +0000

Rookie left-hander Travis Wood hit his first homer and allowed one unearned run over seven innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 win over St. Louis on Saturday.

Thome passes McGwire with Nos. 583, 584 (AP)

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:45:02 +0000

Jim Thome has the classic slugger’s swing, a hard uppercut that rarely yields a cheap home run. He’s sure getting the most out of his first season with Minnesota, too. Thome homered twice, moving past Mark McGwire for ninth place on baseball’s all-time list and powering the Twins over the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Saturday.