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UCLA Piles On Stony Brook at College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. – Coming in as a fan favorite doesn’t always work out. the Stony Brook Seawolves came into the College World Series with lots of support and fanfare. UCLA scored five runs in the first inning and build up a... More of this article »
No Mas For Manny Ramirez – Released By A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. – Manny Ramirez asked for and was granted his release by the Oakland Athletics. Ramirez says that he hopes to play again, but that the A’s did not have room for him at this time. “The A’s treated... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Matt Moore and Rays Relievers One-Hit Marlins
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Matt Moore combined Burke Badehop and Brandon Gomes for a one hitter against the Miami Marlins and beat the in state rivals 11-0 . The Rays had been struggling to score runs recently, scoring only nine... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Reds Power Sweep Indians
CINCINNATI – Brandon Phillips hit one of home runs for the Cincinnati Reds as the Reds swept their way past the Cleveland Indians 12-5 . it was the Reds first three-game sweep of the Indians since 2008. Joey Votto and Ryan... More of this article »
Giants Matt Cain Throws Perfect Game Against Astros
SAN FRANCISCO – Matt Cain has been good all year for the San Francisco Giants. Tonight Matt Cain was perfect. Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league baseball history and the first for the Giants organization. He struck... More of this article »
R. A. Dickey One Hits Rays – Mets Appeal Scorekeepers Decision
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The New York Mets had gone 8,019 games in franchise history without a no-hitter until Johan Santana performed the feat June 1. They don’t want to wait that long again. After R.A. Dickey shut... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – A-Rod Ties Gehrig In Yankees Win
ATLANTA – Alex Rodriguez tied Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig with his 23rd career grand slam and the New York Yankees rallied from a 4-0 deficit to score 6 runs in the eighth and beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4. Nick Swisher also had... More of this article »
Vladimir Guerrero Released By Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero asked for his release and today the Toronto Blue Jays granted his request. Guerrero had signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays on May 10 in hopes of getting a call to the big leagues. Guerrero, 37, batted... More of this article »
Andre Ethier Gets Five-Year, $85 Million Deal From Dodgers
Andre Ethier has spent his entire seven-year major league career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ethier year would have become a free agent after the 2012 season, however, the Dodgers and Ethier have agreed to a five-year contract extension... More of this article »
Yankees Shut Out Braves in Interleague Play
ATLANTA – the New York Yankees used five pitchers including starter Ivan Nova pitch a five hit shutout and beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 . The Yankees continued their hot streak and have won nine of their last 11 games. The win... More of this article »
Harper, Jackson Lead Surging Nationals Over Blue Jays
TORONTO – Bryce Harper backed up the strong pitching of Edwin Jackson with three hits and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3. Toronto’s starting pitcher Brandon Morrow left the game after just nine... More of this article »
Marlins Josh Johnson Outduels Red Sox Josh Beckett
MIAMI – The Miami Marlins Josh Johnson outpitched the Boston Red Sox Josh Beckett leading the Marlins to a 4-1 win over the Red Sox. The win for the Marlins snapped a six-game losing streak. Donovan Solano drove in two runs... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Add Jorge Soler for 30 Million
The Chicago Cubs and Jorge Soler have agreed to a nine-year deal worth approximately $30 million dollars. The New York Yankees were among several teams that made a run at Soler and came up short. reported by Joel Sherman The news... More of this article »
Can The Tigers Turn 2012 Season Around
If the Detroit Tigers turn their season around, they might very well look to last night’s come-from-behind victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Down 6- 3 in the eighth inning the Tigers rallied against a nearly invincible Aroldis... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Trumbo, Angels Sweep Rockies
DENVER – The Los Angeles Angels have figured out a few things offensively. Mark Trumbo hit a pair of three-run homers and drove in six runs and the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 . Torri Hunter added a two-run homer... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Zobrist Powers Rays Over Marlins
MIAMI – Ben Zobrist drove in four runs with two home runs, scored four runs, reached base five times, Jose Molina and Elliot Johnson had three RBIs each and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Miami Marlins 13-4 , Marlins starter... More of this article »
6 Seattle Mariner Pitchers Combine To No Hit Dodgers
SEATTLE – Led by Kevin Millwood the Seattle Mariners used six pitchers to pitch the 10th combined no-hitter in major league baseball history and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 . Millwood pitched the front six innings, striking... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Santana Roughed Up By Yankees
NEW YORK – In his first start since his no-hitter Johan Santana was roughed up by the New York Yankees 9-1. Santana gave up six runs in five innings of work, on seven hits he struck out five. Robinson Cano homered twice.... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Jason Heyward Powers Braves to Sweep over Marlins
MIAMI – Jason Heyward hit two solo homers to center and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep over the Miami Marlins 8-2 . Giancarlo Stanton hit his 14th homer and Jose Reyes hit his first for the Marlins. Miami... More of this article »
AL Recaps – David Price Beats Yankees Becomes First 8 Game Winner
NEW YORK – David Price struck out eight New York Yankees over five innings and became the American League leader in wins with 8 and beat the Yankees 7-3 . The Rays scored 7 runs on 10 hits, to hand Yankees starter CC Sabathia... More of this article »
American League East – Who Comes Out on Top
The American League East is arguably baseballs toughest division. At the moment all five teams, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays and Rays, are separated by just four games. All five teams are currently at or above 500, and... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Zack Greinke Strikes Out 12 Cubs
MILWAUKEE – Zack Greinke struck out 12 Chicago Cubs in seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers mauled the Cubs 8-0. Greinke allowed only two hits and walked two batters in his seven innings of work. Leadoff Brewers batter Norichika... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Blue Jays Morrow Quiets White Sox Bats
CHICAGO – Brandon Morrow pitched a two-hit shutout and struck out 5 and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 . Morrow allowed A.J. Pierzynski just two singles on the night. José Bautista hit his 15th home... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Bryce Harper and Nationals Walk Off In Victory
WASHINGTON – Bryce Harper singled to left, Jesus Flores scored and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets in the bottom of the 12th inning for a walkoff victory. the Nationals used eight pitchers in the contest... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Pettitte and Yanks Smack Rays
NEW YORK – Andy Pettitte was dominant against the Tampa Bay Rays and Russell Martin hit a grand slam in the fourth inning against Rays starter James Shields. The Yankees cruised to a 7-0 victory Tuesday night. Pettitte... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Twins Hold Off Royals Behind Morneau, Willingham
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Josh Willingham drove in three runs and Justin Morneau to runs as the Minnesota Twins held off the Kansas City Royals and earned a 10-6 victory. Willingham homered for the 11th time this season and Morneau... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Ryan Vogelsong and Giant Finish Sweep of Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO – Having the Chicago Cubs come to town is a cure for many ills. Ryan Vogelsong won his fourth straight decision and Buster Posey scored the go-ahead run on a double play ground ball in the seventh inning and... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Giants Barry Zito Gets 150th Career Win
SAN FRANCISCO – Barry Zito pitched into the ninth inning and won his 150th career game against the Chicago Cubs 2-0 . Zito was relieved by Sergio Romo with one out in the ninth-inning. Romo got the last two outs. As Zito walked... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Jeter, A-Rod Back Phil Hughes Against Tigers
DETROIT – Going up against Justin Verlander is never easy. The New York Yankees started early and Phil Hughes held the Detroit Tigers in check and the Yankees beat the Tigers 5-1. For land or gave up five runs, three of which... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Felix Doubront Keeps Red Sox Rolling Against Blue Jays
TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox have been playing without former MVP Dustin Pedroia. At least for the time being, it doesn’t look like they are missing him much. Felix Doubront (6-2) allowed three runs, two earned, and seven... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 06/02/12
Today’s Baseball Transactions Oakland Athletics activated RHP Brandon McCarthy from the 15-Day disabled list. Oakland Athletics optioned 1B Daric Barton to Sacramento River Cats. Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Anyenil Mendoza. Philadelphia... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Strasburg and Nats Shut Down Braves
WASHINGTON – Stephen Strasburg and Brandon Beachy found themselves locked in a pitcher’s duel today and Strasburg and two other Nationals relievers shut out the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg allowed four hits and struck out... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 06/01/12
Atlanta Braves called up SS Andrelton Simmons from Mississippi Braves. Toronto Blue Jays called up Robert Coello from Las Vegas 51s. St. Louis Cardinals placed LF Skip Schumaker on the 15-Day disabled list retroactive to May 31, 2012.... More of this article »
Florida Gators Jonathon Crawford No-Hits Bethune-Cookman
GAINESVILLE, FL – Jonathan Crawford starting pitcher for the Florida Gators threw a no-hitterto lead the top-seeded Gators past that Bethune Cookman 4-0 in an opening round game of the Gainesville Regional. Even more impressive... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Price, Matsui and Rays Take Game One with Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fl. – the Tampa Bay rays jumped on Baltimore Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen for five runs in the first inning and Rays starter David Pricemade those runs stand up pitching into the eighth inning, striking out five... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Santana No Hits Cardinals For First Ever Mets No-Hitter
NEW YORK – Johan Santana tossed the first no-hitter in New York Mets history and beat the St Louis Cardimals 8-0. He threw 134 pitches, 77 for strikes , walked 5 and struck out 7. The Mets pounded eight hits for eight runs... More of this article »
Bud Selig Talks – White Sox Announcer Ken Harrelson Listens
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and Chicago White Sox announcer Ken “Hawk” Harrelson apparently had a little talk about Harrelson’s on-air rant about umpire Mark Wegner. Based on what Harrelson said the... More of this article »
Orioles Nick Markakis To Have Surgery on Wrist
ST PETERSBURG, Fl – The Baltimore Orioles start an important series tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays and they will do it without starting right fielder Nick Markakis. Markakis will miss up to a month with a broken bone in his... More of this article »
Rockies Troy Tulowitzki Lands On The DL
DENVER – The Colorado Rockies lost All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for a minimum of 15 days as he was placed on the DL because of a strained left groin. Tulowitzki said he felt the pain when he grounded out to second base... More of this article »
Dodgers Matt Kemp returns to the DL
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be missing All-Star and runner-up MVP Matt Kemp for at least four weeks due to a hamstring injury suffered in a game Wednesday night. Kemp reinjured his left hamstring just two days after returning... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 05/31/2012
Pittsburgh Pirates released LF Nate McLouth. St. Louis Cardinals recalled Maikel Cleto from Memphis Redbirds. St. Louis Cardinals optioned Brandon Dickson to Memphis Redbirds. St. Louis Cardinals optioned Chuckie Fick to Memphis Redbirds. Toronto... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Carlos Gonzalez and Rockies Ambush Astros Again
DENVER – Carlos Gonzalez became the first Colorado Rockies player ever to homer in 4 straight plate appearances. He had homered in his last three at-bats last night against the Houston Astros and did so in his first at-bat... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Tigers Get Win Over the Red Sox – Avoid Sweep
BOSTON – Delmon Young had a home run, three hits,two RBI and scored a run to help the Detroit Tigers avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox 7-3. Boston starter Josh Beckett pitched seven innings but gave... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Cubs Walk Off In Victory and Sweep Padres
CHICAGO – Darwin Barney launched a two-run homer to left-center in the bottom of the ninth-inning they gave the Chicago Cubs and 8 – 6 win over the San Diego Padres and completed a three-game sweep. Barney was 2-3... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Mariners Score 21 Runs In Rout Of Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas – Derek Holland may have trouble sleeping tonight. Holland gave up eight runs on 51 pitches. His start lasted 1 2/3 innings. He was relieved by Yoshinori Tateyama who did not fare much better giving up eight... More of this article »
Angels Place Jered Weaver on the DL
Los Angeles Angels have been playing good baseball of late. If they want to continue doing so, they will have to do it without their ace starter Jered Weaver. Weaver was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a lower back injury.... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Roy Halladay Could Miss Two Months
The Philadelphia Phillies placed ace starter Roy Halladay on the 15 day disabled list where he is expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks. . Doctors confirmed a diagnosis of a strained latissimus dorsi. apparently, there is no structural damage... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Red Hot Marlins Beat The Nationals Again
MIAMI – Miami Marlins right-hander Anibal Sanchez allowed one are run through seven innings of work and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1. Sanchez allowed only three hits and one walk while striking out five.... More of this article »