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Joe Blanton Earns First Win After 0-7 Start
Los Angeles Angels starter Joe Blanton can sleep a little easier tonight. After an 0-7 start to the season, Blanton picked up his first victory of 2013 in a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Blanton was solid... More of this article »
Kevin Gausman Debut Spoiled By Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays’ bats came out ready to swing on Thursday, scoring 12 runs and spoiling Baltimore Orioles rookie starter Kevin Gausman‘s major league debut in a 12-6 victory. Gausman worked five innings in his debut,... More of this article »
Sean Nolin to Make Anticipated Toronto Debut
Sean Nolin, top pitching prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been called up and will be making his major league debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. After being drafted in the sixth-round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft... More of this article »
Edwin Jackson Falls to 1-7 With Loss to Pirates
Once a “can’t miss” pitching prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson has never quite reached that once-billed potential, as witnessed in Thursday’s 4-2 loss to the... More of this article »
Taylor Guerrieri An Arm to be Reckoned With, Continues Domination in Minors
While the majority of analysts and scouts were infatuated with the likes of top pitching prep stars Archie Bradley and Dylan Bundy when the 2011 MLB Amateur draft rolled around, a big-armed prep pitcher from South Carolina would be... More of this article »
C.J. Wilson Dominates Seattle in 7-1 Victory
Coming off of three straight losses, Angels starter C.J. Wilson pitched a dominating game against the Seattle Mariners en route to a 7-1 victory for the Los Angeles Angels. Wilson worked eight innings of one-run baseball, surrendering... More of this article »
Clay Buchholz Improves to 7-0 With Win Over White Sox
Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester have effectively anchored an inconsistent starting rotation in an overall strong season for the Boston Red Sox. On Wednesday night, Buchholz continued his stellar season with a strong start, helping the... More of this article »
Cliff Lee Shuts Down Miami in 3-0 Victory
Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee pitched a complete-game shutout against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, giving the Phillies a 3-0 victory and the control of the four-game series at Miami. In nine scoreless innings, Lee surrendered... More of this article »
Hyun-Jin Ryu Continues Strong Rookie Season in Dodgers Victory
In a season where Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is putting up stellar performance after stellar performance, much attention has been drawn away from Dodgers rookie starter Hyun-Jin Ryu. In 7.1 innings of work in Wednesday’s... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Homers to Lead Nationals to Victory
Coming off of an extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was determined to redeem himself following a ninth-inning outfield miscue that would ultimately cost Washington... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez Homers, Triples in Rockies Win
Carlos Gonzalez continues to slug for the Colorado Rockies. In Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Gonzalez would go 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run, driving in two of the four runs scored by the Colorado... More of this article »
Jesse Biddle Dominant, Philadelphia Debut Not Likely, For Now
The local son of Philadelphia, Jesse Biddle, has pitched his way to become the top-ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and one of the top pitching prospects in professional baseball. With the recent struggles... More of this article »
Trevor Plouffe Has Concussion, Placed on DL
Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe was placed on the seven-day DL on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a concussion. After being hit by a Craig Kimbrel fastball in the tenth-inning, Plouffe would attempt to brake up a... More of this article »
Mike Trout Hits for Cycle in Angels 12-0 Rout of Seattle
Last year’s AL Rookie of the Year and one of the most electrifying young players in the game, Mike Trout hit for the cycle on Tuesday night in a 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. Trout’s... More of this article »
Dan Straily Outduels Yu Darvish in 1-0 Oakland Victory
Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Dan Straily outdueled Rangers ace Yu Darvish on Tuesday night, turning in his best outing of a rather inconsistent season. Straily worked seven scoreless innings, surrendering just two hits (both... More of this article »
Evan Gattis Homer Leads Braves in 5-4 Victory
Approaching the plate in the bottom of the ninth-inning with the Atlanta Braves losing 3-4, pinch-hitter Evan Gattis would slug a go-ahead solo home-run to left field, evening the score 4-4 and sending the game to extra-innings. The... More of this article »
Kevin Gausman to Make Big League Debut on Thursday
The Baltimore Orioles have found a solution to their recent pitching woes, calling up Kevin Gausman from Double-A Bowie who will make his first start Thursday in Toronto. As BNS reported earlier Gausman has been solid in his time... More of this article »
Max Scherzer Stifles Indians, K’s 7 in 5-1 Victory
Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer stifled the AL Central leading Indians offense in a 5-1 victory on Tuesday night. Backed by a two-run home run by Miguel Cabrera in the sixth-inning, Scherzer would go on to work eight-innings of... More of this article »
Matt Garza Strong in Return, Bullpen Falters in 5-4 Cubs Loss
Guess who’s back? After nearly ten months of recovery and setbacks from an injured elbow, Matt Garza returned to the mound Tuesday night and picked up right where he left off last July. In his debut start of the season, Garza worked... More of this article »
Kevin Gausman Dominant in Minors, Could Help Orioles Soon
The Baltimore Orioles starting rotation has been exposed for its true composition, that of a struggling core of pitchers who have been unable to counter and support the production of the club’s solid offensive lineup, in the... More of this article »
Preston Claiborne Continues to Impress with Yankees
In a season that can be labeled as a surprise for the New York Yankees, a season where they find themselves atop the AL East division standings nearly two months into the season, a part of that surprise is rookie reliever Preston Claiborne. Since... More of this article »
Ryan Vogelsong Placed on DL With Broken Hand
After five scoreless innings of three-hit ball on Monday night, it appeared that San Francisco Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong was starting to right the ship in a season that has been marred by inconsistent play. However, hope was short-lived... More of this article »
Julio Teheran Baffles Twins, Leads Braves to 5-1 Victory
Atlanta Braves young starter Julio Teheran baffled Minnesota Twins bats on Monday night, leading the NL East division leading Braves to a 5-1 victory. Entering the game with a 2-1 record and 4.57 ERA, Teheran would almost go the distance,... More of this article »
Jim Johnson Struggles Continue, Yanks Top O’s 6-4
After a 2012 season that saw Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson save 51 games, the last three games for the Baltimore “fireman” have been uneventful. Coming into the ninth-inning with a 4-3 lead over the New York Yankees... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Dominant Performances Earn AL Player of the Week Honors
Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday following two dominant outings in which he held his opponents scoreless. In two starts this past week, Masterson pitched 16.0 scoreless... More of this article »
Joey Votto Powers His Way to NL Player of the Week
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was given the honor of National League Player of the Week on Monday, covering games from the week of May 13 through May 19. Over the course of the past week, Votto boasted a major league best... More of this article »
Vanderbilt Having Record Year, Eyes Title In Omaha
Vanderbilt University baseball has had a season for the record books and every team in the Southeastern Conference is surely well acquainted with their success. And by well acquainted, I mean having been walloped by an elite offensive... More of this article »
Ryan Howard Avoids DL, Listed as Day-to-Day
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee and a supposed change in his meniscus following an MRI that was conducted on Monday. After sitting out Sunday’s game against the... More of this article »
Yan Gomes Walk-Off Homer in 10th, Tribe Sweeps Seattle
A walk-off, three-run home run by Cleveland Indians rookie catcher Yan Gomes in the bottom of the tenth-inning would be the icing on the cake for a 10-8 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. The home run was Gomes’... More of this article »
Shelby Miller Rookie Season One To Remember Thus Far
TheSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller has had a rookie season to remember. Nearly two months into the 2013 season, Miller has not only pitched his way to recognition as one of the premier rookies in the game, but also... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Set For Rehab Game, June Return Likely
After fracturing his non-pitching arm elbow while dodging a line drive on April 7 against the Texas Rangers, Angels ace Jered Weaver threw a simulated game this past Friday in which he threw 80 pitches over four innings. Weaver suffered... More of this article »
Anthony Gose Recalled by Toronto from AAA Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, optioning relief pitcher Mickey Storey to Buffalo to make room for Gose on the 40-man roster. A second-round draft pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft by the... More of this article »
Jeff Locke, Jason Grilli Shut Down Astros for 1-0 Victory
The Pittsburgh Pirates have two unlikely arms leading their pitching arsenal this season. Third-year newcomer Jeff Locke, in his first full time season as a starter, and veteran journeyman Jason Grilli, who has become the Pirates closer... More of this article »
Aroldis Chapman Blows Another Save, Phillies Win 3-2
For the second consecutive appearance, Aroldis Chapman has blown a save opportunity after converting eight straight save opportunities to start the 2013 season. Entering the game with a 2-1 Cincinnati lead over the Philadelphia Phillies... More of this article »
Andrew Cashner, Offense Lead Padres to 13-4 Victory
Following losses on Thursday and Friday, and a narrow 2-1 win on Saturday, the San Diego Padres would pummel the Washington Nationals in a 13-4 victory on Sunday, splitting the four-game series. The Padres were led by a strong performance... More of this article »
Jonathon Crawford Brings Big Arm, Talent to 2013 MLB Draft
The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft has precipitated much discussion and hype surrounding the likes of top college pitching prospects Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray, Sean Manaea, and even Braden Shipley. While there is no reasonable doubt of the... More of this article »
Daniel Murphy Go-Ahead Homer Lifts Mets to Victory
New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy hit in the leadoff spot for the first time this season and made the best of it, slugging a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the eighth-inning to give the Mets a 4-3 lead en route to a... More of this article »
Ricky Nolasco Fans 11 to End Miami Marlins Skid
Following a rough start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds in which he surrendered six runs in five innings, Miami Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco rebounded with a solid performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Nolasco... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Outduels King Felix in 6-0 Victory
Coming off of a complete-game shutout of the New York Yankees on Monday, Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson blanked the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 victory on Sunday afternoon. Masterson worked 7 innings, surrendering just 2 hits... More of this article »
D-Backs Prospect Archie Bradley Continues to Impress
Seventh overall pick in the 2011 draft for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Archie Bradley was dominant in his start for Double-A Mobile on May 13 in a 3-2 victory over Jacksonville. Bradley worked 6 innings, giving up no runs on 2 hits with... More of this article »
Noah Syndergaard Continues Hot Month of May
The past three MLB Amateur Drafts have produced great pitching talent, talent that has produced for MLB clubs throughout the minors and into the majors, such as with the early bloomers Matt Harvey and Chris Sale who have pitched brilliantly... More of this article »
Elvis Andrus’ 5 Hits Lead Rangers in Win over Detroit
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus helped lead the Rangers in their 7-2 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night, collecting a career-high five hits in the process. Andrus would finish the game going 5 for 5 with a double... More of this article »
David Ortiz Homers Twice in Red Sox Victory
David Ortiz continues to slug and he certainly let his former team experience just that on Saturday night. Ortiz would account for half of the 12 runs scored by Boston in its 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Beginning in the... More of this article »
Brandon McCarthy Rebounds With Shutout of Marlins
Brandon McCarthy was dominant on Saturday, blanking the Miami Marlins for his first win not only with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but also since being struck in the head with an Erick Aybar line-drive on August 5, 2012 against the Los... More of this article »
Alberto Callaspo Homer Lifts Angels Over ChiSox
The Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Chicago White Sox in an offensive slug-fest, highlighted by a five-run seventh-inning that would seal a 12-9 victory for the Angels on Saturday afternoon. Los Angeles third baseman Alberto Callaspo... More of this article »
Bronson Arroyo Dominates Phillies in Reds Win
Veteran right-hander Bronson Arroyo earned his fourth win of the season in a dominant pitching performance against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday afternoon, a 10-0 blowout victory for the Cincinnati Reds. Arroyo worked 7.2 innings,... More of this article »
Theo Epstein and the Cubs Rebuilding Still A Work in Progress
The Chicago Cubs are suffering through a disappointing stretch, marred by a struggling offense, inconsistent middle and backend relief, and questionable leadership at the hands of Tom Ricketts, Theo Epstein. The starting rotation... More of this article »
Matt Garza Set to Return for Cubs
Elbow surgery, a lat strain, three rehab starts, and ten months later, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza will be activated off the disabled list on Tuesday, May 21 to face the Pittsburgh Pirates later that night. Tuesday will... More of this article »