Archive for June, 2009
Rangers have plan for Hamiltons return from DL
Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton will begin his comeback from abdominal surgery as the designated hitter for Double-A Frisco. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Hamilton, who last played May 31, will lead off and get as many at-bats as possible for the RoughRiders on Monday night in their last game before the Double-A All-Star [...]
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ATLANTA – Rookie Tommy Hanson threw six scoreless innings despite a bout with the flu, and homers by Chipper Jones and Garret Anderson carried the Atlanta Braves past Boston 2-1 on Sunday, preventing a Red Sox sweep. Pitching dominated the weekend series, with the teams combining for only nine runs in three games. Hanson (4-0) [...]
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Rangers recall Hunter to start, put Harrison on DL
The Texas Rangers have put left-hander Matt Harrison on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation for the second time this season, and recalled right-hander Tommy Hunter from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hunter was set to start Sunday night in Harrisons spot against San Diego. Harrison was placed on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday, a [...]
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Sabathia says hes OK for Fridays start
New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia threw in the bullpen before Wednesdays game against the Atlanta Braves and said hell be ready to start the opener of a weekend series against the New York Mets. Sabathia threw 27 pitches after leaving his last start with tightness in his left biceps. Im good, he said. I [...]
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Athletics starter Outman goes on DL
Josh Outman hopes his elbow injury was caught early enough that it wont threaten his rookie season. The Oakland Athletics placed the left-hander on the disabled list Wednesday with a sprained left elbow, though they were uncertain about a timetable for his return. Outman had an MRI exam Monday and a more extensive contrast MRI [...]
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