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Stephen Strasburg Dominant As Nationals Beat Phillies
Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg struck out nine, allowed five hits, one run and walked none in eight innings of work to best The Philadelphia Phillies 6-1. Strasburg out-pitched Phillies starter Cole Hamels who fell... More of this article »
Clay Buchholz Will Miss Start With Collarbone Irritation
Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz will miss his scheduled start on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies after feeling discomfort in his collarbone. Alfredo Aceves will start in his place. Buchholz claims he slept wrong causing... More of this article »
Dodgers Matt Kemp On Outburst: “It’s over now”
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was removed in the seventh inning of a one run game by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and Kemp made it clear he was not happy. Kemp appeared to voice his displeasure at Mattingly as he headed... More of this article »
Fernando Rodney Blows Another Save, Yankees Rally For Win in 11th
Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney blew his fifth save of the season and the New York Yankees rallied to an 11th inning win 4-3. Rodney is just 9 for 14 in save chances this year after converting 48 of 50 opportunities last... More of this article »
Angel Pagan Hits Walk-Off Inside The Park Homer (Video)
San Francisco Giants outfielder Angel Pagan delivered a walk-off inside the park home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Giants a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Pagan was thinking triple when he first hit the... More of this article »
Pedro Strop to The DL for Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles reliever Pedro Strop was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a lower back strain in the team recalled right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson is 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA in one appearance with... More of this article »
Anthony Rizzo Slumping Since New Deal
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo signed a new extension worth $41 million earlier this month and at the time was hitting .288/.361/.554 with nine home runs. Heading into today’s game he is hitting .249/ .312/ .476.... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson to the DL, Yankees Recall Brennan Boesch
As expected, the New York Yankees placed outfielder Curtis Granderson on the 15 day disabled list with a fractured finger in his left hand. Granderson suffered the injury in last night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays when he... More of this article »
Roberto Hernandez: Tampa Bay Rays Need to Make a Decision
After posting disappointing numbers for Cleveland in 2012, 0-3 record with a 7.53 ERA in just 3 starts, Roberto Hernandez was released and was a free agent. Tampa Bay Rays GM Andrew Freidman stepped in and made a decision to sign... More of this article »
Ike Davis Strikes Out Four Times and the Game is Not Over
New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis struck out four times on a total pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Friday night. It is the third time that he has accomplished the feat this season. The game was suspended in... More of this article »
John Lackey Dominant in Win over Indians
John Lackey channeled 2007 and delivered a dominant performance allowing just one earned run on two hits, striking out eight and walking three in a 8-1 win over the Cleveland Indians. Lackey used to low to mid 90s fastball to set... More of this article »
Jordan Zimmermann First to 8 Wins in NL
Jordan Zimmermann allowed two runs and six hits with no walks over seven innings to become the first eight-game winner in the National League with a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Rafael Soriano pitched the ninth for his... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson Breaks Hand in Yankees Win
David Phelps pitched into the eighth inning and Brett Gardner, Lyle Overbay and Jayson Nix each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4. The win came at a cost however when New York right fielder Curtis... More of this article »
Chris Davis Helps Orioles Win With League-Leading 16th Home Run
Sean Nolin started his first game in the major leagues for the Toronto Blue Jays and lasted an inning and a third surrendering six earned runs and seven hits. Nolin lost for the first time since Aug. 27, 2011, when he was pitching... More of this article »
Anibal Sanchez Loses No-Hitter Settles For One-Hit Shutout
Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning when Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer lined a single up the middle. It would have been the second no-hitter in Sanchez’s career. His first no-hitter as a... More of this article »
Chase Utley Will Miss 2-4 Weeks with Oblique Strain
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed veteran second baseman Chase Utley on the 15 day disabled list with an oblique strain. Utley is hitting .272 with seven home runs and 25 RBI and will be replaced by Freddie Galvis in the starting... More of this article »
Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks to the DL For Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox placed Shane Victorino won the 15 day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a left hamstring strain. Victorino As also struggled with a back issue of late and the team thought it best to shut them down for... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera Continues Assault on Major League Pitching
Miguel Cabrera homered for the fourth consecutive game and finished with three RBI and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6. Cabrera is now batting, .391/.467/701 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI, but it was an... More of this article »
Terry Francona Enjoys Successful Return to Fenway – Indians Rout Red Sox
Terry Francona enjoyed a successful return to Fenway Park as the Cleveland Indians routed the Boston Red Sox 12-3. Francona received a standing ovation after the first inning following a video tribute on the centerfield scoreboard. In... More of this article »
Will Middlebrooks Out With Lower Back Spasms
Will Middlebrooks was pulled after the fourth inning in a game with the Cleveland Indians with lower back spasms. Middlebrooks struck out in the inning before. Middlebrooks has struggled during his sophomore year batting .203/... More of this article »
Jesus Montero Optioned to AAA Tacoma
Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma and will be replaced by catcher Jesus Sucre. Interestingly Mike Zunino is the starter in Tacoma and Double-A back-up catcher Brandon Bantz has been moved... More of this article »
Giancarlo Stanton Making Progress: Takes Batting Practice
Giancarlo Stanton is making progress towards returning from the disabled list. Stanton took batting practice for the first time at Marlins Park since straining his right hamstring on April 30. Marlins manager Mike Redmond was encouraged... More of this article »
Jaime Garcia to Have Shoulder Surgery, Out Until 2014
Jaime Garcia will have shoulder surgery that will end his 2013 season. Garcia was examined by Dr. James Andrews who recommended the surgery, confirming an earlier diagnosis of a small tear in his labrum. Cardinals team doctor George... More of this article »
Joe Maddon Concludes Yunel Escobar Did Nothing Wrong
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon says that after reviewing video from yesterday afternoon’s game and having a conversation with shortstop Yunel Escobar, he doesn’t think that Escobar did anything wrong, and he is right. “He... More of this article »
Matt Garza Activated From DL Will Start Against Pirates
Chicago Cubs starter Matt Garza missed most of spring training with a lat injury on the heels of missing most of the second half of last season with an elbow problem. Garza last pitched in a major-league game in July 2012, but will... More of this article »
Miguel Gonzalez Returns From DL For Orioles
Miguel Gonzalez will return from the disabled list for the Baltimore Orioles and will start against the New York Yankees. The Orioles have lost six straight games and three of four to the Yankees in 2013. The Orioles have also dropped... More of this article »
Clayton Kershaw Shuts Down Brewers with three-hitter
While much of the talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers centered around Don Mattingly and whether or not he would be keeping his job, Clayton Kershaw went about his business scattering three base hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to... More of this article »
Patrick Corbin IS All That, Ks 10 In D-Backs Win
Coors Field is not exactly a pitcher’s paradise, unless you’re Patrick Corbin. Corbin struck out 10 batters, allowing one run, and walked one in a complete-game victory over the Colorado Rockies. Corbin needed only 97 pitches... More of this article »
Barry Zito Struggles Again in Loss to Rockies
Barry Zito turned in his second straight poor performance for the San Francisco Giants, this time a 5-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Zito allowed five runs on 11 hits, striking out four and walked two. After a 1-5 road trip Giants... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera Hits 3 Home Runs In Tigers Loss
Miguel Cabrera hammered three home runs and had five RBI in a 11-8 loss to the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Cabrera was 4-for-4 on the night to raise his league-leading average to .384 and his RBI total to 46. Cabrera hit a three-run... More of this article »
Matt Moore Improves to 8-0 As Rays Sweep Orioles
Matt Moore scattered five hits over seven innings Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered to lead the rays to a 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Moore’s record improved to a Major League-leading 8-0. Tampa Bay Completed a three-game... More of this article »
Jurickson Profar Called Up, Rangers Place Ian Kinsler on DL
The Texas Rangers placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15 day disabled list with bruised ribs and recalled infielder Jurickson Profar to take his place on the roster. the move was retroactive to Saturday and became necessary... More of this article »
Reid Brignac acquired By Yankees from Colorado Rockies
The New York Yankees acquired utility infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash. originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2004 draft. Brignac was traded to Colorado in February. Brignac hit .250... More of this article »
Matt Joyce, Rays Rally For Six Runs In Ninth To Stun Baltimore
Matt Joyce delivered a two-run double in the sixth run ninths any and the Tampa Bay Rays stunned the Baltimore Orioles 10-6. The comeback ended Baltimore’s franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven... More of this article »
Jake Odorizzi To Start Against Toronto Blue Jays
As first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times Jake Odorizzi will make his Tampa Bay Rays debut starting against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The move won’t be made official until Sunday. Alex Torres who pitched... More of this article »
Jason Heyward Activated from DL, Jordan Walden Out
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Jason Heyward who has been out since late April recovering following an appendectomy. Hayward missed nearly 4 weeks. He was hitting .121/.261/.259 when he went on the DL, but Heyward is... More of this article »
David Price To The DL; Rays Call Up Alex Torres
Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price was placed on the disabled list after training the triceps in his pitching arm last night against the Boston Red Sox. It marks the first time the Price has been on the disabled list in his career. An... More of this article »
David Price Leaves Game With Tightness in Triceps
Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price left his start against the Boston Red Sox with triceps tightness in his pitching arm. Price left after allowing an RBI base hit to David Ortiz in the third inning. He appeared to grimace and was flexing... More of this article »
Jean Segura Making Case For New Deal With Brewers Stronger
Jean Segura went into Tuesday’s game with the Pittsburgh Pirates hitting .368, with 6 home runs,16 RBI in 13 stolen bases. Segura went 1-for-6 with a home run. The Milwaukee Brewers have approached Segura about a long-term... More of this article »
Kenley Jansen Not Brandon League Gets Save For Dodgers
With one out to get to preserve Clayton Kershaw‘s fourth win of the season Dodgers manager Don Mattingly chose Kenley Jansen over Brandon League. League has 6.28 ERA and has surrendered runs in seven of his last 10 outings. Mattingly... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez 5-for-5 Night Leads Rockies over Cubs
Carlos Gonzalez went 5-for-5 with two home runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Gonzalez fell a triple short of a cycle had three RBI and became the first Rockies player to have five hits in a... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson activated From DL by Yankees
The much anticipated return of Curtis Granderson will happen tonight against the Seattle Mariners. Granderson will be batting fourth and playing right field. The Yankees optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno toTriple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.... More of this article »
Wei-Yin Chen To The DL, Jair Jurrjens Called Up For Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles placed left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the 15 day disabled list with the right oblique strain. In his last start chanting left after five shutout innings with the pain in his right side. he was evaluated and... More of this article »
Manny Ramirez Breaks Up a Double Play Manny’s Way
Playing in Taiwan Manny Ramirez has a .347 batting average with five home runs, and eight doubles. In a classic “Manny being Manny” moment, Ramirez chose a new and innovative way for baserunner to break up a double play. As... More of this article »
Evan Longoria Named AL Player of the Week
The Tampa Bay Rays have won five games in a row to improve to one game over 500 at 19-18 after a disastrous April. Rays third baseman Evan Longoria,named the American League Player of the Week was a big reason why. Longoria hit... More of this article »
Justin Masterson shuts out Yankees with four-hitter
Justin Masterson struck out nine batters Jason Kipnis provided all the offense Cleveland Indians would need in a 1-0 shutout of the New York Yankees. Masterson allowed just four hits and walked three to complete his second shutout... More of this article »
Austin Jackson To The DL – Tigers Recall Avisail Garcia
The Detroit Tigers Austin Jackson is going to require more than a few days off for his ailing right hamstring to heal. The Tigers placed the 26-year-old Jackson on the 15 day disabled list and recalled outfielder Avasail Garcia. Jackson,... More of this article »
Trevor Bauer Will Make Another Spot Start For Cleveland
Cleveland Indians prospect Trevor Bauer will start game two of a doubleheader with the New York Yankees. Vidal Nuno will start for New York. Bauer was effectively wild in his last outing against the Philadelphia Phillies... More of this article »