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Troy Tulowitzki Homer Leads Rockies Over Cardinals
Jorge De La Rosa took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Troy Tulowitzki smacked his eighth home run of 2013 to help the Rockies beat the Cardinals 8-2 on Sunday. The Rockies had been held scoreless for 28 consecutive innings... More of this article »
James Loney Homers Again in Rays Win
James Loney went 2- for-4 and homered for the second day in a row to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 and complete a three-game sweep. Loney is now hitting 376/.429/.560 with three home runs and 20 RBI in... More of this article »
Jose Bautista Leads Blue Jays Pounding of Red Sox
Jose Bautista hit two of the five Toronto home runs today as the Blue Jays pounded the Red Sox 12-4. Red Sox starter Ryan Dempster surrendered six earned runs, seven hits and struck out six in five innings of work. Andrew Miller... More of this article »
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Andre Ethier Help Dodgers End Losing Streak
This is not exactly how the Los Angeles Dodgers season was supposed to go. After losing eight straight the Dodgers found themselves in last place in the National League West, looking for answers and more importantly a win. Hyun-Jin... More of this article »
Evan Longoria Saves Rays With Walk-Off Homer
The Tampa Bay Rays were one away from a crushing defeat when Evan Longoria smashed a two-out home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat the San Diego Padres 8-7. Tampa Bay led 6-2 most of the game but lost the lead in the seventh... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Loses No-Hitter Settles for Shutout
Adam Wainwright lost a no-hitter In the eighth inning when Nolan Arenado singled with one out, then went on to finish with a two-hit shutout over the Colorado Rockies 3-0. Wainwright has six career shutouts. Wainwright struck out... More of this article »
Joel Hanrahan To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Boston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan will undergo season ending surgery to repair his right flexor tendon. The surgery essentially ends Hanrahan’s career in Boston whose one-year deal worth $7.04 million expires at the end... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Miller, Lester Toss One-Hitters, Overbay Leads Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller and Boston Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester both pitched one-hit complete-game shutouts to lead the night of strong pitching performances across Major League Baseball. Alex Cobb made major... More of this article »
Jon Lester Dominates Blue Jays in One-Hit Shutout
Jon Lester gave up a double in sixth inning to Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Macier Izturis and would go on to finish a one hit complete game shutout over the Blue Jays 5-0. Lester struck out five and walked none throwing 118... More of this article »
Alex Cobb K’s 13 In Less Than 5 Innings in Rays Win
Alex Cobb became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 13 batters without making it through five innings. Cobb gave up three runs on five hits with two walks over 4 2/3 innings, but ultimately his pitch count got out of... More of this article »
Shelby Miller Nearly Perfect in One Hit Shutout
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller was nearly perfect in a one-hit shutout over the Colorado Rockies. Miller gave up a base hit to start the game to Eric Young Jr. and retired the next 27 batters in a row for his first complete... More of this article »
Josh Lueke Recalled For Rays, Brandon Gomes To The DL
According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reliever Brandon Gomes has been placed on the disabled list with a right lat strain, and Josh Lueke has been recalled from Durham to take his place on the roster. Lueke was acquired... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Slump May Be Coming to an End
Adam LaRoche could be on the verge of ending a season-opening slump. Over the last 20 plate appearances LaRoche is reach base 14 times. Those are nearly Hall of Fame numbers coming from where he has been. Even with the recent... More of this article »
Zack Greinke Gets Rehab Start, Should Rejoin Dodgers Next
Zack Greinke who has been recovering from a broken collarbone is expected to rejoin the Dodgers’ rotation on May 15 for a start against the Nationals. Apparently Greinke must be a quick healer as the injury was projected to... More of this article »
Patrick Corbin Improves to 5-0 With Win Over PhIllies
Patrick Corbin has turned into an unlikely ace of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff. Corbin improved to 5-0 by allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings Thursday in a 2-1 win over the Phillies and lowered his ERA to 1.75. Corbin has... More of this article »
Scott Kazmir K’s 10, Solid For Indians Against A’s
Scott Kazmir turned in his best effort as a starter for the Cleveland Indians, striking out 10 over six innings and allowing one run, a home run to Josh Donaldson in the sixth inning. It was the 18th time in his career that he has... More of this article »
A.J. Pierzynski Put On the DL by Rangers
The Texas Rangers finally placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15 day disabled list with a strained right abdominal muscle. An MRI confirmed the injury. Pierzynski was hitting .263 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games... More of this article »
Angel Hernandez Is a Problem for MLB
Instant replay for baseball is supposed to help get it right, and many people are of the opinion that baseball needs more instant replay. After the fiasco in Cleveland last night with Angel Hernandez missing a call not once,... More of this article »
Carl Carwford Sits Again With Hamstring Tightness
Carl Crawford sat out the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness in his right hamstring. Crawford missed three games last week with the same issue. Crawford leads the Dodgers in home runs (5), stolen bases (6),... More of this article »
Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice In D-Backs Win
Paul Goldschmidt was again a one-man wrecking crew against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Goldschmidt hit two home runs, one off Clayton Kershaw in the sixth inning, two-run shot and then one against Kenley Jansen in the eighth that... More of this article »
Jake McGee Will Keep Bullpen Spot
The Tampa Bay Rays bullpen has struggled mightily this season but no one has struggled more than left-hander Jake McGee. McGee has allowed 19 hits, eight walks and four home runs in 12 innings of work, But Rays manager Joe Maddon... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Will Undergo Surgery On Pitching Shoulder
Philadelphia Phillies veteran right-hander Roy Halladay told reporters that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder to remove a bone spur and repair a partially torn rotator cuff and a freed labrum. Halladay... More of this article »
Heath Bell Will Close For D-Backs While J.J Putz is Out
Heath Bell will take over responsibilities for the Arizona Diamondbacks while J.J. Putz is out with a stiff elbow. Putz left Tuesday’s game after facing one batter and posing for pictures. He complained afterwards that he... More of this article »
Kevin Gregg Will Remain Cubs Closer
Kevin Gregg recorded his fifth save in five opportunities last night and has not allowed a run in 7 1/3 innings this season, and that was enough for Cubs manager Dale Sveum to confirm that Gregg will serve as a team’s closer... More of this article »
Joe Maddon Remains Optimistic As Rays Bullpen Struggles
As the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen let yet another game get away last night, manager Joe Maddon was tucked away in the clubhouse after being ejected by home-plate umpire Marty Foster. After Foster called out Sean Rodriguez who was trying... More of this article »
Brandon League Struggles Continue For Dodgers
Brandon League has converted eight of nine save opportunities this season although he allowed a run in three of those games. League has allowed a run in seven of his last 10 appearances. Last night League gave up a game-winning home... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Yankees Shut-Out By Rockies, Reds Walk-Off on Braves
Jorge De La Rosa tossed six scoreless innings and Carlos Gonzalez‘s two-run homer was all the offense the Rockies needed in a 2-0 win over the Yankees. Hiroki Kuroda took his second loss of the season, pitching well allowing... More of this article »
Matt Harvey Dominates White Sox – Mets Win in 10
Matt Harvey isn’t eligible for Rookie of the Year votes, But if he keeps on pitching like this a Cy Young Award may be in his future. Harvey allowed just one hit while striking out 12, but he took a no-decision as the Mets... More of this article »
Blue Jays J.A. Happ Hit In Head With Line Drive – Video
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A.Happ was struck in the head by a line drive from outfielder Desmond Jennings in the second inning and left the field on a stretcher. Happ could be seen waving his hands as he was immobilized. The ball... More of this article »
Junichi Tazawa May Get Shot At Closers Role With Red Sox
Junichi Tazawa may get the first shot at closing for the Boston Red Sox. Red Sox manager John Farrell said he would like to use Tazawa in the closers role and keep Koji Uehara as the setup man in the eighth. Uehara has been used... More of this article »
Matt Garza Throws 54 Pitches in Rehab Start For Cubs
Chicago Cubs starter Matt Garza took one step closer to returning to the big leagues tossing 54 pitches, 37 for strikes against Oklahoma City for Triple-A Iowa. Garza is rehabbing from a strained left lat suffered during spring training... More of this article »
Kyuji Fujikawa Rehab On Schedule For Cubs
Chicago Cubs reliever Kyuji Fujikawa Is scheduled to make his second rehab appearance for Double-A Tennessee. He will pitch one inning. Fujikawa has been rehabbing from a strained right forearm and struck out two while walking one... More of this article »
Nolan Arenado Making The Most of Opportunity
What Nolan Arenado needed most was an opportunity. When the Rockies traded third baseman Chris Nelson to the Yankees Arenado was called up and he is making the move look genius. In just 8 games in the majors Arenado’s has... More of this article »
Jedd Gyorko Homers Again In Padres Win
Jedd Gyorko is no stranger to hitting home runs. He hit 30 home runs last season spending his time between AA and AAA. Gyorko also hit four home runs this spring. a popular sleeper pick in most fantasy drafts Gyorko got off... More of this article »
Domonic Brown Heating Up For Phillies
Domonic Brown blasted a long home run in the fifth inning off Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants, ‘s fourth home run over the last 12 games. During that time he has nine RBI and is hitting .311. Brown who had... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Rays Squander Seven Run Lead, Red Sox Rally For Win
The Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a seven run deficit that was capped when J.P. Arencibia hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning off Rays closer Fernando Rodney. The Rays took a 5-0 lead when Evan Longoria... More of this article »
Red Sox Closer Joel Hanrahan Leaves Game With Injury
Earlier today we reported that the Red Sox placed Andrew Bailey on the DL and the Joel Hanrahan would resume his closer responsibilities after recovering from a hamstring injury. Hanrahan allowed a solo home run to the Twins Brian... More of this article »
Phillies Place Roy Halladay on 15-Day DL
After being rocked for nine runs by the Miami Marlins yesterday, Roy Halladay said he had been experiencing some shoulder discomfort since his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 24. Halladay will visit Dr. Lewis Yoakam... More of this article »
Red Sox Andrew Bailey Placed on the Disabled List
The Boston Red Sox placed Andrew Bailey on the disabled list with a right biceps injury. Bailey hasn’t pitched since April 28 against Houston and converted five of six save opportunities while Joel Hanrahan was on the DL, missing... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Verlander Dominates Astros, Rangers Finish Sweep of Red Sox
Justin Verlander held the Houston Astros hitless until the seventh inning and the Tigers swamped the Astros 9-0. Verlander struck out nine and lowered his ERA to 1.55 this season. “I actually felt really calm out there,”... More of this article »
Marlins Have Their Way Early On With Phillies Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay was torched for eight runs in just 3 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Indians in his last start. His season ERA climbed to 6.75 through six starts. Halladay got the start against the Miami Marlins today looking to improve... More of this article »
Red Sox Look To Lester To Avoid Rangers Sweep
The Boston Red Sox will look to Jon Lester to avoid a three game sweep against the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox entered the series having one their first four road series of the season. Yu Darvish will take the mound for Texas. Lester... More of this article »
Struggling Aces: David Price, R.A. Dickey Slammed, Will Face Off Next
Reigning Cy Young winners David Price and R.A. Dickey continue to struggle, and both aces gave up grand slams in their starts yesterday and will get a chance to redeem themselves on Thursday, against each other. Price gave up nine... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Tigers Unload on Astros, Giants Walk-Off On Dodgers Again
Moving to the American League was never going to be easy for the Houston Astros. Houston (8-23) has the worst record in the majors, having lost five in a row and nine of its last 10 games. The young Astros were more like sacrificial... More of this article »
Kyle Kendrick Leads Phillies Win Over Marlins
Kyle Kendrick allowed two earned runs over seven innings and Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit home runs to back up the effort and the Phillies went on to record their fourth win in six games 7-2 over the Miami Marlins. Kendrick... More of this article »
Dan Haren and Nationals Get Past Braves
Dan Haren gave the Washington Nationals the kind of performance they were expecting when they signed the veteran right-hander to a free-agent deal this off-season. Haren tossed eight solid innings and Denard Span had a two run... More of this article »
Joel Hanrahan Saves Red Sox 20th Win – Andrew Bailey Has Sore Biceps
Joel Hanrahan recorded his 100th career save after surrendering a lead -off single and the Boston Red Sox earned their 20th win of the season 3-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays. Andrew Bailey who has assumed the closer role in Hanrahan’s... More of this article »
Roy Oswalt Signs Minor-League Deal with Colorado Rockies
Roy Oswalt has found the team for 2013. The 35-year-old agreed to terms with the Colorado Rockies on a minor-league deal. Oswalt will report to extended spring training to prepare for yet another spot on a major-league roster, and... More of this article »