Archive for August, 2008
In a difficult season for the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones had a milestone to celebrate on Saturday night.
In a difficult season for the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones had a milestone to celebrate on Saturday night.
Jones hit his 20th home run of the season in the seventh inning of the Braves’ 9-8, 10-inning loss to the Washington Nationals, and joined Eddie Mathews as the only players to begin their careers with 14 straight [...]
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Saturday American League Capsules.
Saturday American League Capsules.
TORONTO 7, NY YANKEES 6
BRONX, New York Gregg Zauns RBI groundout scored Adam Lind with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a four-run deficit and pulled out an 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees.
For six innings, the Blue Jays managed just a two-run homer [...]
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Saturday National League Capsules.
Saturday National League Capsules.
PHILADELPHIA 5, CHICAGO CUBS 2
CHICAGO To snap their three-game skid, the Philadelphia Phillies had tobeat the hottest - and best - team in baseball. In their thirdtry, the Phillies finally got the job done against the Chicago Cubs.
Jayson Werth homered twice and drove in four runs and Ryan Howard blasted his major [...]
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Veteran Matt Stairs joined the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
Veteran Matt Stairs joined the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Eager to fill whatever role needed as the defending NL East champs try to make a push back to the playoffs.
Stairs was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade that wrapped up Saturday. The Blue Jays will receive a player to be named later.
“They [...]
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Joba Chamberlain breezed through 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game Saturday.
Joba Chamberlain breezed through 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game Saturday. Saying he’s ready to rejoin the Yankees for the stretch run.
On the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis, Chamberlain said he threw all of his pitches.
“The biggest hurdle is just getting over the fact that you were out a little bit [...]
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Struggling Florida Marlins closer Kevin Gregg says he’s taking a break to rest a sore left knee.
Struggling Florida Marlins closer Kevin Gregg says he’s taking a break to rest a sore left knee. That has bothered him the past three or four weeks.
The ailment wasn’t previously disclosed, and it helps explain why Gregg is 0-4 in his past seven outings with an ERA of 16.20.
“Unfortunately I think I made a bad [...]
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The Colorado Rockies placed catcher Yorvit Torrealba on the 15-day disabled list.
The Colorado Rockies placed catcher Yorvit Torrealba on the 15-day disabled list. Because of a torn ligament in his left knee on Saturday night.
Torrealba has had an ongoing problem with his left knee, according to manager Clint Hurdle. He said Torrealba was working out before the game and was unable to squat in the catching [...]
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin was ejected from Friday game.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin was ejected from Friday game. Against the Los Angeles Dodgers by first base umpire Wally Bell in the fifth inning for arguing.
Melvin was upset that Conor Jackson was called out due to fan interference to end the fifth.
Jackson hit a foul pop down the first base line. As Dodgers first [...]
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Friday American League Capsules.
Friday American League Capsules.
NY YANKEES 2, TORONTO 1
BRONX, New York It may be too little, too late, but Carl Pavano is making a contribution to the New York Yankees.
Pavano pitched six strong innings to win his second straight start and Mariano Rivera earned a five-out save as the Yankees edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1, [...]
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Friday National League Capsules.
Friday National League Capsules.
CHICAGO CUBS 3, PHILADELPHIA 2
CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs seemingly can do no wrong.
Alfonso Soriano snapped a tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning as the Cubs rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, extending their winning streak to seven games after benefiting from a questionable call at [...]
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