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Chris Archer, Rays Bullpen Throttle Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays starter Chris Archer turned in seven strong innings allowing two hits and one run and Desmond Jennings is a two run homer in the bottom of the seventh to lead Tampa Bay over the Baltimore Orioles 2-1. Joel Peralta... More of this article »
Chien-Ming Wang Opts Out of Yankees Deal, Will Join Blue Jays
Chien-Ming Wang exercised an out clause in his deal with the New York Yankees and the team granted him his release. Wang had been pitching at the AAA level for the Yankees and has a 2.33 ERA over nine starts and 58 innings pitched.... More of this article »
Rays Draft Nick Ciuffo, Ryne Stanek With First Two Picks
The Tampa Bay Rays drafted high school catcher Nick Ciuffo with the 21st pick in the 2013 MLB Draft in hopes infilling a long-standing void in the organization. Tampa Bay seemingly able to develop pitching at will have not had success... More of this article »
Rangers Ron Washington Picks His Poison – David Ortiz over Dustin Pedroia – Oops
It’s not often that you see a major-league manager choose to walk a batter to face the most prolific designated hitter in the game today, but that’s exactly what Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington did last night in the... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Chris Perez Charged With Misdemeanor Drug Possession
Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez and his wife Melanie have been charged with misdemeanor drug possession of a controlled substance. Earlier this week Perez’s home was investigated by authorities over a suspicious package... More of this article »
Mitch Moreland Leaves Team To Undergo MRI On Right Hamstring
Texas Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland is on his way home to have an MRI on an aching right hamstring suffered in a game against the Boston Red Sox. Moreland injured the leg while running out a double during the Rangers 3-2... More of this article »
Will Middlebrooks Stay in Pawtucket May Be Longer Than Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox third baseman Will MiddlebrooksIs in Pawtucket on a rehab assignment and he may find that his stay in the minor leagues extends beyond a traditional rehab assignment. Middlebrooks is eligible to return on Saturday. Red... More of this article »
David Price Set To Begin Throwing Off Mound
Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday his first work off the mound since landing on the disabled list May 16 according to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune. Price suffered a triceps strain... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki Combine For 5 HR’s vs Reds
Carlos Gonzalez tied his career high with three home runs and and Troy Tulowitzki went 5-for-5 with a pair of homers and the Colorado Rockies hammered the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. Gonzalez ended up going 3-for-5... More of this article »
Jake Peavy out 4-6 Weeks With Broken Rib
So much for Jake Peavy being traded by the Chicago White Sox, at least for now. After leaving his start with a rib pain and giving up 6 runs over two third innings. An MRI showed a broken rib and he is expected to miss 4 to... More of this article »
Nats Stephen Strasburg Joins Bryce Harper on The DL
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg was placed on the disabled list due to the lat strain that forced him to end his last outing early after just two innings. It was earlier reported that Strasburg was on track to throw a bullpen... More of this article »
Finalists for Golden 2013 Spikes Award: Tyler Beede, Kris Bryant, Colin Moran
USA Baseball today named the three finalists for the 2013 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award. Tyler Beede, a sophomore right-handed pitcher from Vanderbilt; Kris Bryant, a junior infielder from San Diego; and Colin Moran, a junior infielder... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 04, 2013
Tampa Bay 1 Detroit 10 – Matt Moore suffered his first loss of the season, lasting just two innings and Prince Fielder homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers routed Tampa Bay 10-1. Moore allowed six earned... More of this article »
Dodgers Yasiel Puig Hits First Major League Homer, Then Adds Second (Video)
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie outfielder Yasiel Puig electrified the Dodger Stadium crowd blasting his first major league home run, an estimated 439 foot bomb to left-center field. It was a three-run shot that tied the game 5-5.... More of this article »
Report: MLB Preparing To Discipline Rodriguez, Braun, Others In Biogensis Scandal
According to ESPN’s T.J. Quinn Major League Baseball is preparing to suspend about 20 players connected with the Miami-based Biogenesis clinic PED’s scandal. Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun head a list of up to 20 major-league... More of this article »
Jake Peavy Up For a Trade: ‘I’ll go play anywhere’
Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy loves Chicago and love the fans, but Peavy also knows the reality of his situation with the White Sox. The White Sox have lost seven games in a row and find themselves six games back of the Detroit... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Add Asdrubal Cabrera to Disabled List
Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera will be added to the disabled list after being helped off the field and last nights game against the New York Yankees. Cabrera reportedly felt pain ” a little pop” in his... More of this article »
Cliff Lee May Be Traded But No Trade List Includes 20 Teams
If you are Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee there are some things that come with the territory. Being the subject of trade rumors year after year is as much a part of him as being handed the ball every five days. Lee’s... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 03, 2013
Domonic Brown was a hero for the Philadelphia Phillies again, Mark Teixeira hit his first home run in the 2013 season, a grand slam, and Bronson Arroyo limited the Rockies to four hits over eight innings in major-league action... More of this article »
Rays Prospect Wil Myers Earns International League Player of the Week Honors
Tampa Bay Rays uber prospect Wil Myers was named the International League Batter of the Week, after hitting .423 over the past seven days. Myers collected four home runs, 15 RBI and a 1.038 slugging percentage and raised his... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Will Give Yasiel Puig a Shot
The last place Los Angeles Dodgers are 28th in the major leagues in scoring. With the 25 man roster looking more like a M*A*S*H unit the team has decided that it’s time to call up top prospect Yasiel Puig. Puig is hitting... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 02, 2013
Chris Davis hit his 20th home run for Baltimore, Domonic Brown his 16th for Philadelphia and B.J. Upton hit his fifth for Atlanta to headline today’s highlights in the Major Leagues. Yu Darvish was solid again for Texas, but... More of this article »
Hyun-Jin Ryu Scratched From Start with Bruised Left Foot
Hyun-Jin Ryu one of the few positive stories for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year has been scratched in his start against the Colorado Rockies with a bruised left foot. Matt Magill has been called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to... More of this article »
Tampa Wins NCAA Division II Baseball Championship
The University of Tampa Spartans beat the Minnesota State Manakto 8-2 to capture their sixth NCAA Division II baseball championship. Tampa starter Jon Keller (6-3) allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers Slam Orioles
The Detroit Tigers scored eight runs in the fourth inning including a Miguel Cabrera grand slam to beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3. The Tigers slammed five home runs off Baltimore pitching, including shots by Victor Martinez, Jhonny... More of this article »
Shelby Miller and Cardinals Shut-Out Giants
The St. Louis Cardinals recorded their ninth shutout of the season to tie the Pittsburgh Pirates for the most in the majors and beat Matt Cain in the San Francisco Giants 8-0. It was the first game of a split doubleheader after being... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Considering Minor League Assignment For B.J. Upton
Mired in a season-long slump the Atlanta Braves have considered asking center fielder B.J. Upton about working out his issues in the minor leagues. Upton signed a free agent deal for five years and $75 million with the Braves this... More of this article »
Johnny Cueto Dominates Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto allowed one hit over eight innings to cool down the red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0. Cueto (3-0) struck out six, walked one and allowed just three balls out of the infield. Brandon Inge provided... More of this article »
Jonathan Lucroy 5 for 5 With 2 Home Runs to Lead Brewers Win
Jonathan Lucroy went 5 for 5 with two home runs and four RBI to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 8-5 when over the Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels pitched five innings and surrendered 12 hits and seven runs, six earned, while striking... More of this article »
Chris Archer to Start for Tampa Bay Rays against Cleveland Indians
Heading into the weekend series with the Cleveland Indians, the Tampa Bay Rays rotation continues to evolve and take on a new look. Chris Archer will be called up to take the place of Alex Cobb who is suffering from a crack along... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Carl Crawford Makes Incredible Catch (Video)
Los Angeles Dodgers leftfielder Carl Crawford is no stranger to making spectacular plays. after a diving catch last night down the left field foul line Crawford has another catch for the highlight reel. After making the catch Crawford... More of this article »
Alex Colome Wins Major League Debut For Rays
Alex Colome (1-0) allowed an unearned run and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out seven as the Rays (29-24) won their fifth straight 5-2 and completed a four game sweep of the Miami Marlins in the Citrus Series. Matt... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp Placed on Disabled List
Matt Kemp strained his right hamstring on Wednesday night and the Los Angeles Dodgers made a quick decision to place the All-Star outfielder on the 15 day disabled list. The team called up catcher Tim Federowicz from Triple-A... More of this article »
Jacoby Ellsbury Sets Team Record With Five Steals in Red Sox Win
The Boston Red Sox pounced on Philadelphia Phillies pitching with four runs in the first inning and Jacoby Ellsbury set a team record with five stolen bases as the Red Sox beat the Phillies 9-2. “Single-handedly, he changed the... More of this article »
Dillon Gee K’s 12 New York Yankees, Mets Finish Sweep
Dillon Gee struck out a career-high 12 and held the crosstown rival Bronx Bombers to four hits, pitching into the eighth to lead the New York Mets to a 3-1 win and a four-game season sweep of the New York Yankees. The Yankees have... More of this article »
Doug Fister K’s 12 In TIgers Loss to Pirates
Detroit Tigers starter Doug Fister struck out 12 batters in seven innings and allowed four hits, but it was a Russell Martin bases loaded single in the bottom of the 11th inning that gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 1-0 win over the... More of this article »
George Brett Named Interim Hitting Coach For Kansas City Royals
Hall of Famer George Brett was named the interim hitting coach for the Kansas City Royals and will take over the job immediately. Brett will replace Jack Maloof and Andre David, who have been reassigned within the organization. Brett... More of this article »
Roberto Hernandez Sends Marlins To 8th Straight Loss
Kelly Johnson and Yunel Escobar each had an RBI and Roberto Hernandez turned in his strongest effort of the season pitching into the ninth-inning and leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the Miami Marlins 3-1. Tampa Bay won their fourth... More of this article »
Josh Sale Suspended Indefinitely By Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays decided that a proactive approach to handling prospect Josh Sale was in order and suspended the 2010 first-round draft pick indefinitely “conduct detrimental to organization,” according to Mark... More of this article »
College Baseball Regionals 2013: Sites, Bracket and Seedings
The 64 team field is set and in place and the road to the College Baseball World Series is set to begin. The tournament will begin on Friday, May 31 and will feature 16 groups of four at the regional stage. The double elimination... More of this article »
Seattle’s Michael Morse Suffers Quadriceps Strain, Listed Day-to Day
Seattle Mariners right fielder Michael Morse suffered a right quadriceps strain in last night’s action against the San Diego Padres trying to score from first base on a double. Morse was clearly laboring as he reached third... More of this article »
Jackie Bradley Jr. Recalled Will Get Another Chance With Red Sox
Jackie Bradley Jr who started the season with the Boston Red Sox will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket and right-hander Alex Wilson will be optioned back to the AAA team. Bradley struggled at the plate in his first stint with the... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Send Jake Odorizzi Back to Minors
The Tampa Bay Rays sent right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi back to Triple-A Durham in hopes of bringing some reinforcements to the Rays bullpen. LHP Alex Torres, who was optioned exactly 10 days ago is a possibility. The Rays... More of this article »
Jean Segura Ties Franchise Mark With Six Hits in Brewers Loss
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura went 6-for- 7 in a 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins in extra innings. Segura tied a franchise record with two outs in the 14th inning to raise National League leading batting average to .365.... More of this article »
Hyun-Jin Ryu Shuts Down Angels With 2-Hit Shutout
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu shutdown the Los Angeles Angels with a two hit shutout and the Dodgers beat the Angels 3-0. Ryu was in total control throughout the game only allowing a single to Howie Kendrick In... More of this article »
Kelly Johnson Powers Rays Past Marlins
Earlier this year we asked Why Has There Been No Interest in Kelly Johnson? We are almost certain that Tampa Bay Rays general manager Andrew Friedman didn’t need any help from us when he signed Johnson to a one-year deal,... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Set To Return Wednesday Against Dodgers
Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver is set to come off the disabled list Wednesday and start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Weaver has been out with a fractured left elbow since April 8. After tossing 75 pitches in an extended... More of this article »
Chris Perez Placed on the DL by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez was placed on the 15 day disabled list after leaving the game yesterday in the ninth-inning feeling shoulder pain. Perez will undergo an MRI today and Nick Hagadone was called up from Columbus... More of this article »