Archive for July, 2009
AL Capsules
NEW YORK -A J Burnett won his fourth straight decision and Nick Swisher had a big day with his bat and glove, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Wednesday for their sixth consecutive victory. Jorge Posada homered and drove in two runs, Alex Rodriguez had an RBI single and Mariano [...]
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Red Sox made 2 trades after falling out of 1st
The Boston Red Sox added some depth a day after they dropped out of first in the AL East, and got rid of shortstop Julio Lugo in one of Wednesdays deals. Boston traded Lugo and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Chris Duncan, announcing the swap hours after they acquired first baseman Adam [...]
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NL Capsules
PHILADELPHIA -Aramis Ramirez and Jeff Baker each had a two-run double and the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 10-5 on Wednesday to snap the Phillies 10-game winning streak. Carlos Zambrano (7-4) won his third straight start for the Cubs, who avoided their first three-game sweep in Philadelphia since 1999. The NL East-leading Phillies lost for only [...]
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Rangers release El Duque from Triple-A contract
El Duques comeback attempt with the Texas Rangers has ended. Texas released Orlando Hernandez from his minor league contract Friday, making the right-hander a free agent just more than a month after he signed. Hernandez was 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA in eight relief appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City since being activated three weeks ago. [...]
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Braves retire Greg Madduxs No. 31
On the day the Atlanta Braves retired Greg Madduxs number, his former manager Bobby Cox led the praises. I get asked by managers and press people all the time, how good was he? Cox said. Was he the best pitcher I ever saw? Was he the smartest pitcher I ever saw? Was he the best [...]
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Sheffield leaves game with injury
New York Mets left fielder Gary Sheffield left Friday nights game against the Atlanta Braves because of cramps in his right leg. Sheffield pulled up and grabbed the back of his right thigh after catching up to a double by Yunel Escobar in the fifth inning. Sheffield dropped the ball and leaned over while center [...]
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Toronto ace Halladay keeps pitching – and waiting
Roy Halladay couldve talked about starting the All-Star game. Or about possibly getting to meet President Barack Obama. Instead, once again, the Toronto Blue Jays ace was inundated with questions about a potential trade. Its definitely different. I cant say I anticipated it working out this way, Halladay said Tuesday, a few hours before the [...]
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Martinez agrees to deal with Phils
Pedro Martinez is returning to the major leagues. Martinez has agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was in town for a physical, and the Phillies planned to hold a news conference [...]
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Pujols enjoying his home city showcase
Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages. Much easier than chasing the Triple Crown. Pujols is used to this type of attention. The two-time MVP was the centerpiece of the All-Star game long before it was played, [...]
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Granderson, All-Stars ready for presidential pitch
Curtis Granderson was thrilled to make the All-Star team for the first time. Then the Detroit center fielder discovered another treat might be in store – a chance to meet President Barack Obama. Obama is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball at Tuesday nights game. Granderson was pitching, too, for an opportunity to [...]
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