Major League Baseball News

Tulo's power boosts Rockies' streak to six

Thomas Harding - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:38:00 -0400
Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, helping the Rockies to their sixth straight win, 9-2, over the Reds on Wednesday. Aaron Cook left in the sixth with a leg bruise.

Danks victimized by 'D' as White Sox fall

Scott Merkin - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:23:00 -0400
Pitching on three days' rest didn't exactly seem to slow down John Danks during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park. But two errors committed by Mark Teahen at third base proved costly.

Cox, La Russa share mutual admiration

Mark Bowman - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:45:00 -0400
Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa, who have the resumes to prove their place among the greatest managers in big league history, will square off for what could be the final time this weekend.

Astros' Myers dominates Cubs on three hits

Brian McTaggart - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:45:00 -0400
Brett Myers dominated the Cubs on Wednesday night, allowing three hits and striking out eight batters in seven scoreless innings to lead the Astros to their second consecutive winning road trip with a 4-0 win at chilly Wrigley Field.

Brewers finally solve Cardinals' Garcia

Adam McCalvy - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:42:00 -0400
Jaime Garcia was touched for seven earned runs in the span of four shaky innings on Wednesday night, and Chris Capuano and the Brewers cruised to an 8-1 win over the Cardinals at Miller Park.

Rays suffer rout, lose ground to Yanks

Bill Chastain - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:30:00 -0400
Don't count the Red Sox out just yet. That seemed to be their message Wednesday night as they erased a four-run deficit to take an 11-5 win over the Rays at Fenway Park with 37,756 watching.

Duensing shines as Twins sweep, pad lead

Kelly Thesier - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:30:00 -0400
Brian Duensing was strong over eight innings as the Twins captured a 4-3 victory to sweep the Royals and increase their AL Central lead.

Infusion of youth, homers lead rout of Rays

Ian Browne - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:30:00 -0400
It was hard to center on one key for the Red Sox on a night there were so many of them. But it all added up to an 11-5 victory over the Rays in the rubber match of this three-game series on Wednesday.

Swisher's walk-off denies O's of sweep

Bryan Hoch - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:27:00 -0400
Nick Swisher belted a game-winning two-run homer off Koji Uehara in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday, lifting the Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

Braves batter Bucs, remain half-game out

George Von Benko - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:17:00 -0400
The Braves got plenty of early offense and a solid outing from right-hander Derek Lowe, snapping a three-game skid with a 9-3 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night at PNC Park.

Hamels, Howard stay hot for first-place Phils

Todd Zolecki - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:06:00 -0400
Cole Hamels allowed just four hits in seven scoreless innings Wednesday in a 10-6 victory over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park to keep the Phillies a half-game ahead of the Braves in the National League East.

Morneau optimistic about return this season

Kelly Thesier - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:54:00 -0400
There may only be a little over 3 1/2 weeks left in the regular season, but Twins first baseman Justin Morneau said Wednesday that he's still optimistic that he'll be back on the field by the end of the year.

Rangers snap skid with victory over Jays

James Hall - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:50:00 -0400
The Rangers used a leadoff home run from Ian Kinsler and a strong outing from Derek Holland to defeat the Blue Jays, 8-1, Wednesday night at Rogers Centre.

Baker puts extension talk on hold

- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:14:35 -0400
It's been just over a month since the Reds offered manager Dusty Baker an extension of an unspecified length. It's been pretty quiet from both sides since. Asked if there would be resolution coming, Baker was non-committal.

Joyce, Galarraga to meet again Friday

Jason Beck - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:42:00 -0400
Unless there's a change in the umpiring crew, Jim Joyce is on track to work behind the plate for Friday's series opener between the Tigers and the Orioles, when Armando Galarraga is scheduled to start.

Thome day-to-day with abdominal strain

- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:30:21 -0400
Twins designated hitter Jim Thome was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a mild abdominal strain.

Rollins exits early with tight hamstring

- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:15:00 -0400
The Phillies said shortstop Jimmy Rollins left Wednesday's game against the Florida Marlins because of tightness in his right hamstring.

Hamilton still day-to-day with ribs

- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:41:00 -0400
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has sore ribs, is still day-to-day according to manager Ron Washington.

Lidge plays catch, feels OK

- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:33:00 -0400
Phillies closer Brad Lidge still expects to be ready to pitch Friday in New York after playing catch on Wednesday.

Posada day-to-day with 'foggy' head

Bryan Hoch - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:30:00 -0400
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada underwent examinations on Wednesday by a neurology specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after complaining of concussion-like symptoms, but the tests came back negative.

JJ examined in Miami; Nolasco has surgery

Joe Frisaro - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0400
Ricky Nolasco underwent surgery on his right knee Wednesday and ace Josh Johnson returned to Miami to have his inflamed right shoulder and strained back evaluated.

Moseley to take Hughes' next start

- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:47:06 -0400
With an eye on Phil Hughes' creeping innings total, the Yankees will skip the right-hander on Sunday against the Rangers, sending Dustin Moseley to the mound instead.