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College World Series: UNC vs UCLA Preview
UCLA and North Carolina will face off tonight in Omaha in a must win game for North Carolina in the 2013 College World Series. UCLA will send LH Grant Watson (8-3, 3.22 ERA, 52 strikeouts) to the mound where he will match up with RH... More of this article »
Mississippi St. Rolls Past Oregon St. To Reach CWS Championship Finals
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the Oregon State Beavers for the second time this week to reach the finals of the 2013 College World Series. Mississippi State right-hander Kendall Graveman (7-5, 3.17) pitched into the sixth... More of this article »
No Way Jose: Detroit Tigers DFA Jose Valverde
Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde has been designated for assignment. Valverde has struggled mightily of late and has a 5.59 ERA over 19 1/3 innings of work. He saved nine games for the Tigers in 12 opportunities and the opposition... More of this article »
College World Series: Mississippi State vs. Oregon State Preview
Oregon State and Mississippi State are two of four teams remaining in the 2013 College World Series. Oregon State needs to win today and then again tomorrow to advance to the finals. Mississippi State will send Kendall Graven (7-5,... More of this article »
Andrew Bailey Blows Another Save – Out As Red Sox Closer
Andrew Bailey blew his third save in his last five chances and the Detroit Tigers came back to beat Boston 4-3 on a walkoff home run by Jhonny Peralta. After the game Red Sox manager John Farrell announced that Bailey has been removed... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Reach Agreement With First-Pick Nick Ciuffo
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with first-round pick (21st) Nick Ciuffo according to Jim Callis of Baseball America. The South Carolina high school catcher signed for $1.974 million. The slot value for the 21st pick... More of this article »
MLB Draft: Top Pick Mark Appel Signs With Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Mark Appel, the number one overall pick earlier this month in the MLB draft. While terms of the deal were not announced, slot money for the first overall pick is $7.8 million. Jon Heyman... More of this article »
CWS 2013: Oregon State vs. Indiana in Elimination Game Showdown
The Oregon State Beavers (51-12) and the Indiana Hoosiers (49-15) will be looking to avoid elimination from the 2013 College World Series in the only game of the day at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The game will air live... More of this article »
Marlins Giancarlo Stanton Homers Twice To Reach 100 In Career
Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs Monday night in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks including a game-winning blast off Heath Bell in the top of the ninth. The two home runs were his 99th and 100 of his... More of this article »
Its Win or Go Home in UNC vs. LSU CWS Match-Up
Something has to give today in the College World Series matchup of The University of North Carolina vs. .Louisiana State University. Both teams were pre-tournament favorites and have 114 games between them. North Carolina has... More of this article »
Video: Starling Marte Flashing Some Leather Against Reds Brandon Phillips
Suffice it to say that Starling Marte is a huge part of the Pittsburgh Pirates resurgence into prominence in 2013 with his offense. Marte is hitting .287/.355/.422 with, Six home runs, 19 RBI and 20 stolen bases through 64 games, but... More of this article »
Tigers Anibal Sanchez, Alex Avila Placed on the 15-day Disabled List
The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Anibal Sanchez and catcher Alex Avila on the 15 day disabled list. Sanchez has been battling shoulder problems and is expected to miss at least two starts. Sanchez signed a five-year $88... More of this article »
Mark Teixeira is Headed Back to the Disabled List
The New York Yankees placed first baseman Mark Teixeira back on the 15 day disabled list general manager Brian Cashman said Monday. Teixeira was pulled from the game on Saturday at Los Angeles at his request with a sore wrist. Later... More of this article »
Mike Olt Launches Two Home Runs In the 9th For Triple-A Round Rock
The Texas Rangers number two prospect Mike Olt is no stranger to the long ball hitting 28 home runs a year ago at Double A Frisco, but on Sunday took things to a new level homering twice in the ninth inning asTriple A Round Rock... More of this article »
Rangers Sign 18 year-old Dominican LHP Francis Cespedes For $750,000
The Texas Rangers have signed 18-year-old Dominican left-hander Francis Cespedes for $750,000 according to Ben Badler of Baseball America. The deal is contingent on him passing MLB’s standard investigation into his age and identity. Cespedes... More of this article »
College World Series 2013: Louisville vs. Oregon St in Elimination Game
The Louisville Cardinals in the Oregon State Beavers look to avoid elimination today in a must win game for both in the 2013 College World Series. Oregon State lost its first-round game against Mississippi State 5-4 when the Bulldogs... More of this article »
Rays Recall Jake Odorizzi, Alex Colome To Take Alex Cobb’s Turn In Rotation
The Tampa Bay Rays will test their organizational pitching depth this week. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that Jake Odorizzi will be recalled to start game two of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader with the Boston... More of this article »
Yankees Prospect Rafael DePaula Promoted to Tampa
New York Yankees prospect Rafael DePaula is being promoted to high Class a Tampa, after dominating hitters in the low Class A South Atlantic League. DePaula pitched to a 2.94 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 64 1/3 innings over... More of this article »
Luke Miller Shines in Huntsville American League All-Star Debut
Luke Miller (7) made an impressive debut with the Huntsville American League All-Stars, going 9-for-11 in the first three games of pool play starring for the American Orange team in the Huntsville Coach Pitch All Star Tournament. Over... More of this article »
Rays Prospect Wil Myers Called Up – Ryan Roberts Optioned
Tampa Bay Rays prospect Wil Myers will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox after being called up late Sunday. Myers was pulled in the third inning of a AAA Durham game and he will wear number 9 according... More of this article »
Rays Alex Cobb Hit By Line Drive – Suffers Concussion
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Cobb was hit on the right ear by a line drive off the bat of Kansas City’s Eric Hosmer in the fifth inning of Saturday’s game. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. The ball left... More of this article »
Brewers Ryan Braun Placed On DL
The Milwaukee Brewers put outfielder Ryan Braun on the 15 day disabled list following a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Braun had missed the last four games with a sore right thumb and attempted a batting practice... More of this article »
Jeff Locke, Pirates Blank Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jeff Locke allowed held the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits over seven innings of work and the Pirates shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0. Locke (6-1) struck out five and walked one to win his sixth straight... More of this article »
Tyler Danish and Chicago White Sox Reach Agreement
The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement with second-round pick Tyler Danish. The Durant High School ( Fla. ) graduate will receive a bonus of $1,001,800. Danish who had committed to the University of Florida will report to... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Sign First Round Pick Jonathon Crawford
The Detroit Tigers reached an agreement with first-round pick Jonathan Crawford. He was 3-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 69 strikeouts for the Florida Gators in 2013. Crawford, 21, will receive a full slot value signing bonus of $2,001,700. In... More of this article »
MLB Hands Out Discipline in D-Backs – Dodgers Brawl
Major League Baseball has reviewed all the evidence and reached a verdict in today dished out discipline to 12 players and coaches involved in a bench clearing brawl Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Activate Austin Jackson, Option Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo
The Detroit Tigers announced they will activate center fielder Austin Jackson from the disabled list in time for the series opener against the Minnesota Twins tonight. Jackson has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo and... More of this article »
Zack Wheeler Strong in AAA Start, Ready For the Show
New York Mets prospect Zack Wheeler turned in a strong pitching performance in what should be his last minor-league start before his major-league debut on June 18. Wheeler took a no-hitter into the fifth inning before Carlos Peguero... More of this article »
Rockies Troy Tulowitzki Has Broken Rib – Headed for DL
Troy Tulowitzki was diagnosed with a broken rib in his right side after an MRI on Thursday night and will be headed to the disabled list. Tulowitzki left Thursday’s game with Washington in the eighth inning after diving for... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez Leaves Game After Being Hit By Foul Ball
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was forced to leave the game after being hit with a foul ball in the lower left leg off the bat of Jordan Pacheco while he was on deck. Gonzalez laid writhing in pain and was attended to... More of this article »
Yu Darvish Bobbleheads Selling for Up to $200 on eBay ?
Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish can add “bobblehead mania” to his already impressive major-league resume. On Tuesday night the Texas Rangers ran a promotion for a Yu Darvish “K-Counter” bobblehead that... More of this article »
Jose Valverde, No Team Wants a Closer Who Blows Saves
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander did what he always does. Verlander has a 15-2 record with a 2.56 ERA in 25 starts against the Kansas City Royals and he dominated again, with seven shutout innings, giving up just three singles... More of this article »
Alfredo Aceves Handles Rays, Red Sox Win Series
The Boston Red Sox got six solid innings from Alfredo Aceves and Daniel Nava gave the Red Sox all the runs that were needed with a two-run homer in the third inning and Boston beat Tampa Bay 2-1. Aceves (3-1), recalled before the... More of this article »
Red Sox Jon Lester is Healthy – Just “Terrible”
Boston Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester gave up three home runs, seven walks in seven runs in 4 2/3 innings of work last night against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Lester is mired in a five start slump and is 0-3 with a... More of this article »
North Carolina Edges South Carolina, CWS Bound
Finally, the North Carolina Tar Heels secured the final berth in the 2013 College World Series with a 5-4 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. This marks the Tar Heels’ 10th appearance to Omaha and its sixth trip in the last... More of this article »
Joe Maddon: John Lackey Inappropriate and a Bad Teammate
The Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a six-run deficit against the Boston Red Sox, then rallied again down two runs in the 10th inning and eventually lost a heartbreaker 10-8 in 14 innings in the first game of a three-game series at Tropicana... More of this article »
Chien-Ming Wang Newest Blue Jays Starter – One Start Guarantee
The Toronto Blue Jays have started 11 different pitchers this season and as reported last week Chien-Ming Wang has signed with the Jays and will start the game against the Chicago White Sox, making him the 12th. The Blue Jays are... More of this article »
Indiana Advances to College World Series With Win Over Florida St.
The Indiana Hoosiers advanced to the College World Series with an 11-6 win over the Florida State Seminoles in the Tallahassee Super Regional. After reaching the Super Regional round for the first time in school history, Indiana now... More of this article »
South Carolina Forces Deciding Game In Chapel Hill Super Regional
The South Carolina Gamecocks Jordan Montgomery tossed a four-hit shutout to beat the North Carolina Tar Heels 8-0 and even the Chapel Hill Super Regional at one game apiece. Montgomery struck out three and walked one throwing 121... More of this article »
Andy Pettitte Gets 250th Career Win Over Mariners
New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte allowed three hits over 7 1-3 innings to earn his 250th career victory, leading the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners and in doing so becomes the 47th pitcher in major league... More of this article »
Red Sox Clay Buchholz Leaves Game With Stiff Neck
Clay Buchholz had pitched into the seventh inning on 104 pitches and left the game with a stiff neck. The Red Sox went on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 to split a day night doubleheader. Buchholz is now 9-0 with a 1.71 ERA.... More of this article »
LSU Routs Oklahoma, First Team To College World Series
The LSU Tigers became the first team to qualify for the 2013 College World Series by being Oklahoma 11-1 and winning the Baton Rouge Super Regional best of three series 2-0. LSU is making their first College World Series appearance... More of this article »
NC State Walks-off With Win over Rice In Super Regional
Rice (44-19) took a 3-2 lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, but surrendered the lead and lost to NC State 4-3. Brett Williams singled to start the inning, stole second, and went to third on an error by pitcher Zech... More of this article »
Matt Helms Leads Louisville Rally Over Vanderbilt
The Louisville Cardinals beat the Vanderbilt Commodores 5-3 in a NCAA super regional opener Saturday. Matt Helms, who had three RBI all season singled with the bases loaded in the seventh inning to score 2 runs and Him andbreak a... More of this article »
Matt Harvey Leaves Game With Lower-Back Tightness
New York Mets ace Matt Harvey left his start against the Miami Marlins today after throwing 93 pitches in the seventh inning with what was described later as lower back tightness. Harvey came out to warm up for the eighth-inning... More of this article »
Mississippi State Beats Virginia in Game 1 of Super Regional
Mississippi State pounded Virginia pitching for 20 heads as the Bulldogs beat the Cavaliers 11-6. The two teams meet again Sunday at 6 p.m. A win would send Mississippi State to its first College World Series since 2007. Mississippi... More of this article »
Indiana Edges Florida St. In Super Regional Opener
Florida State and Indiana matched up in Game One of their best-of-three Super Regional that had Indiana edging the Seminoles 10-9. Florida State rallied in the ninth inning but came up a run short. Indiana pitcher Will Coursen-Carr... More of this article »
Skye Bolt Delivers Game WInner For Tar Heels in Game 1 Super Regional
Freshman Skye Bolt delivered a game-winning base hit to right field to score Parks Jordan and the North Carolina Tar Heels beat South Carolina 6-5 in Game One of their Super Regional match-up at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill,... More of this article »