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8/22/2012 |
Boss Skaggs: Rookie shines in MLB debut
Tyler Skaggs allowed just two runs and three hits in 6 2/3 innings in his Major League debut as the D-backs won the opener of the first doubleheader at Chase Field, 3-2, vs. the Marlins.
8/22/2012 |
Milone, A's top Twins
Yoenis Cespedes, Coco Crisp and Josh Donaldson continued their offensive production and Tommy Milone won for the first time in over a month as the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins, 5-1, in the series finale Wednesday.
8/22/2012 |
Ruiz says he's close to returning; Phils cautious
Carlos Ruiz took batting practice on the field with his teammates on Wednesday for the first time since plantar fasciitis in his left foot landed him on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 4.
8/22/2012 |
'Modern Family' actor an All-Star in Kansas City
Pig farmer? Prison administrator? Is there anything else we don't we know about Eric Stonestreet? Actually, there is. Stonestreet is a big baseball fan.
8/22/2012 |
Right knee sprain sends Bonifacio back to DL
Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio, who has been plagued by left thumb injuries this season, was placed on the DL for the third time Wednesday due to a right knee sprain.
8/22/2012 |
Sarah's Take: NL West race will come down to the wire
The NL West race is the closest in baseball. Almost every day either the Giants or the Dodgers take the division lead. Many people think this race will be decided during the last weekend of the regular season, when they play a three-game series at Dodger Stadium.
8/22/2012 |
Bucs have few answers to struggles against Padres
If you're wondering why the Pirates just can't seem to beat the Padres, you're not alone.
8/22/2012 |
Maybin hitting to all fields during hot stretch
It's no accident that Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin's hot stretch at the plate has seen him use the entire field more than he did earlier in the season.
8/22/2012 |
MLB changes hit to an error in Guthrie's gem
Major League Baseball on Wednesday overturned official scorer Del Black's hit call on Paul Konerko's ground ball with two outs in the seventh during Jeremy Guthrie's no-hit bid last Sunday.
8/22/2012 |
Bautista on track to return on Friday
The Blue Jays are expected to receive a major boost on Friday when Jose Bautista makes his return to the lineup.
8/22/2012 |
Tulo, Giambi begin rehab assignments Friday
The Rockies announced on Wednesday that Troy Tulowitzki and Jason Giambi will begin rehab assignments with Double-A Tulsa on Friday. Neither are expected to rejoin Colorado until next month.
8/22/2012 |
Nats discuss adding starter when Stras shut down
Nationals manager Davey Johnson indicated on Wednesday that right-hander Stephen Strasburg will miss the last two to three starts of the 2012 regular season.
8/22/2012 |
Several factors affect Reds' callup of Hamilton
One enticing question is whether the Reds might make top prospect Billy Hamilton a September callup for the stretch run and use him solely as a pinch-runner. Hamilton's steal total buries the Reds' season total of 72 entering Wednesday.
8/22/2012 |
Richards joins 'pen as Halos put Bourjos on DL
The Angels recalled pitcher Garrett Richards from Triple-A before Wednesday's game as outfielder Peter Bourjos was placed on the 15-day DL with a sore right wrist.
8/22/2012 |
Back in Boston, Dice-K ready for return to field
Daisuke Matsuzaka returned to Fenway Park on Wednesday, eager to start his latest comeback with the Red Sox.
8/22/2012 |
Thames lifts Mariners to eighth straight win
Eric Thames hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning Wednesday to propel the Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Indians at Safeco Field.
8/22/2012 |
Trout on record pace 100 games into first full season
Mike Trout's rookie season has been one for the ages. The center fielder's first 100 games are unmatched by any rookie in Major League history.
8/22/2012 |
Nats honor Chipper in final scheduled DC game
The Nationals honored Chipper Jones before Wednesday's game, as this will be the final time the Atlanta third baseman plays a regular-season game in Washington.
8/22/2012 |
Smyly likely to start Saturday if Fister is out
There was nothing new on Doug Fister's status for Saturday's game against the Angels, but at least there's a good idea who will start in his place if he can't go.
8/22/2012 |
One step left for Uehara before rejoining Rangers
Koji Uehara is expected to pitch another inning for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday before returning to the Rangers on Sunday.
8/22/2012 |
Mets' Nieuwenhuis done for year with foot injury
Johan Santana is not the only Mets player out for the season. Outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who starred early in his rookie campaign with the Mets, will not play again this year in an effort to rest the partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot.
8/22/2012 |
Pujols to have MRI after exiting with tight calf
Angels first baseman Albert Pujols left Wednesday's game against the Red Sox in the bottom of the fourth inning, the result of tightness in his right calf.
8/22/2012 |
Jeter calls suggestion of doping 'unfortunate'
Yankees captain Derek Jeter shrugged off an ESPN commentator's suggestion on Wednesday that his performance this season may have received artificial assistance, calling the statements "unfortunate."
8/22/2012 |
Pettitte strong after session on flat ground
Andy Pettitte emerged from a throwing session with a smile on Wednesday, pleased by his progress as the rehabbing Yankees left-hander continues to eye September action.
8/22/2012 |
Matheny prepping Cards for tough road trip
A day after giving Carlos Beltran the night off, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny left third baseman David Freese off his lineup card on Wednesday against the Astros. Matheny cited fatigue as the issue, though the timing of the lineup adjustment was also quite deliberate. More Results > |
