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8/12/2012 |
Elias gets right to work in new position with Astros
Mike Elias has hit the ground running. Elias, named by the Astros as their new director of scouting on Saturday, was at Petco Park in San Diego on Sunday to watch some of the top high school players compete in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.
8/12/2012 |
Sox coast behind eight-run fifth, Lester's 12 K's
On Sunday afternoon, Jon Lester struck out 12 as the Red Sox got back on track with an eight-run fifth inning in easy 14-1 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field, earning them a split in the four-game series.
8/12/2012 |
Span exits after sixth with right shoulder pain
Twins center fielder Denard Span left Sunday's game, a 7-3 loss to the Rays, in the sixth inning with right shoulder pain after landing awkwardly on his shoulder while trying to make a diving catch in the top of the inning.
8/12/2012 |
Machado, Reynolds help O's wrap up Royals
First baseman Mark Reynolds made the most of a starting opportunity by delivering the go-ahead single and Manny Machado hit his third homer in the Orioles' 5-3 win over the Royals on Sunday.
8/12/2012 |
With Sandoval returning, infield may be shuffled
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said before Sunday's game that Pablo Sandoval "feels great" after two rehab appearances for Class A San Jose, and that the All-Star third baseman is on track to rejoin the Giants on Monday.
8/12/2012 |
Butcher ejected in first inning of Weaver's start
The weather was uncommonly hot at Angel Stadium on Sunday -- and so was Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher.
8/12/2012 |
Bochy to keep sitting Posey to help him stay healthy
With the season-ending stretch approaching and the future of his All-Star catcher on his mind, manager Bruce Bochy said he will continue to sit Buster Posey on occasion despite his second-half production at the plate.
8/12/2012 |
Trout becoming expert thief of home runs
The Mariners' Miguel Olivo became the third person to have a home run taken away from him by Angels center fielder Mike Trout this season.
8/12/2012 |
Another start vs. Astros, another win for Yovani
Yovani Gallardo allowed three runs over 7 2/3 innings as the Brewers beat the Astros, 5-3, on Sunday at Minute Maid Park.
8/12/2012 |
Chacin close to returning to Rockies' rotation
Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin, who hasn't thrown a pitch in the Majors since May 1, is an evaluation away from being re-inserted into the Rockies' pitching staff, most likely in the starting rotation.
8/12/2012 |
Soto grateful for move to contending Rangers
Geovany Soto is relishing the chance to catch for a contender and experience regular-season games with a postseason atmosphere.
8/12/2012 |
Dempster getting acclimated to new surroundings
With Mike Napoli landing on the disabled list with a strained left quad on Saturday, Ryan Dempster will have a familiar face behind the plate for his next few starts as well.
8/12/2012 |
Barmes' slam keys nine-run fourth, big Bucs win
The Pirates sent 14 men to the plate during their phenomenal fourth inning, scoring nine runs on six hits in that frame alone. Pittsburgh fought off the sweep and stood up to the Padres, taking Sunday's series finale, 11-5, in front of 35,352 fans at PNC Park.
8/12/2012 |
Sale earns win No. 14 as White Sox ease past A's
A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run homer during a five-run sixth and Chris Sale fanned 11 over 6 2/3 innings for his 14th win as the White Sox defeated the A's, 7-3, on Sunday in Chicago.
8/12/2012 |
D.R. RBI overpowers Harrisburg for softball title
The Dominican Republic clubbed two home runs Sunday to upend Harrisburg, 7-6, and win its first RBI World Series softball championship since 2008.
8/12/2012 |
Jennings starts and finishes Rays' extra-inning win
Desmond Jennings hit a leadoff home run and manufactured the winning run in the Rays' 7-3 victory in 10 innings Sunday afternoon against the Twins at Target Field.
8/12/2012 |
Speedy Pierre helps Phils win walk-off in 11
Juan Pierre beat out an infield single and Jimmy Rollins crossed home plate in walk-off fashion to propel the Phillies to an 8-7 win over the Cardinals in 11 innings on Sunday.
8/12/2012 |
Hamilton provides pop as Yu takes down Tigers
Josh Hamilton hit his Major League-leading 32nd homer and Yu Darvish delivered a quality start as the Rangers downed the Tigers, 8-3, on Sunday in Arlington.
8/12/2012 |
Vargas baffles Angels, outduels Weaver
Rookie catcher Jesus Montero hit a pair of home runs and Jason Vargas picked up his 13th win as the Mariners snapped Jered Weaver's winning streak with a 4-1 victory Sunday at Angel Stadium.
8/12/2012 |
Pence's first homer with Giants sinks Rockies
In a game Bruce Bochy described as having a season's worth of ups and downs, Hunter Pence provided the biggest highlight, blasting a three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth to cap a 9-6 comeback win against the Rockies on Sunday.
8/12/2012 |
Bauman: Expect another postseason run from Cards
Based on beliefs that are not fully reflected in the current National League standings, Mike Bauman remains convinced that the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals are a postseason team.
8/12/2012 |
Source: Nats to skip Strasburg's final 2-3 starts
Hoping to limit Stephen Strasburg's innings during his first full season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2010, the Nationals are expected to cut the ace right-hander's regular season short by two or three starts, according to a baseball source.
8/12/2012 |
Mets not planning on shutting down healthy Johan
Mets manager Terry Collins said on Sunday that Johan Santana is healthy and that he has no intentions of shutting him down for the remainder of the 2012 season.
8/12/2012 |
Collins: Young Mets still learning how to win
For Mets manager Terry Collins, there's a big difference between Major League experience and winning in the Major Leagues. And for his young roster -- and soon a handful of September callups -- there's only one way to learn the latter -- win.
8/12/2012 |
Strikeouts becoming a problem for Mets
The Mets' 11 strikeouts on Saturday night against Atlanta fell right in line with what has become a recent trend. More Results > |
