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7/16/2012 |
As planned, Beltran, Berkman out of lineup
Carlos Beltran and Lance Berkman were not in Monday's starting lineup, moves that were planned by Cardinals manager Mike Matheny.
7/16/2012 |
Brantley batting cleanup for fourth time in '12
Indians manager Manny Acta has never been a prisoner of conventional thinking when it comes to filling out his lineup card. Center fielder Michael Brantley could certainly attest to that.
7/16/2012 |
Pitcher key for who starts at third for Tribe
Indians manager Manny Acta considers a variety of variables when deciding who will man third base on a daily basis. Lately, Acta has been using his starting pitching as a starting point.
7/16/2012 |
Indians release former first-rounder Crowe
On Monday, Cleveland announced that it had released Trevor Crowe, allowing him to pursue an opportunity with another organization.
7/16/2012 |
Tigers' Jackson scores run in 13th straight game
Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker and Chet Lemon never did it. The way Austin Jackson is going, his streak of consecutive games with a run scored is approaching record territory. Not since Johnny Groth 61 years ago has a Tigers player scored a run in 13 straight games until Jackson did so in the first inning Monday against the Angels.
7/16/2012 |
Neck tightness keeps Villarreal out of action
Tigers reliever Brayan Villarreal hopes he'll be back in the coming days after missing his fourth consecutive game out of the All-Star break. However, his neck tightness has become enough of a concern that he spent Monday afternoon visiting a specialist.
7/16/2012 |
Leyland: Castellanos needs time in outfield
Four days have passed since Tigers top hitting prospect Nick Castellanos made the move from third base to outfield at Double-A Erie, and already the watch is on for if and when the 20-year-old will be called up to help the Major League club.
7/16/2012 |
Tigers' Dirks getting closer to rehab assignment
Recovering from right Achilles tendinitis has proven to be a slow process for Andy Dirks. But the outfielder continues to inch closer to heading out on a rehab assignment. After spending a week in Lakeland, Fla., doing light baseball activities, Dirks was reassessed in Detroit on Monday.
7/16/2012 |
Tigers to honor Guillen in pregame ceremony
The Tigers gave Magglio Ordonez the proper recognition upon his retirement last month. Next homestand, it will be Carlos Guillen's turn.
7/15/2012 |
McCutchen stays hot as Bucs rally past Brewers
Andrew McCutchen slugged a home run for the third straight game, and Kevin Correia retired the final 11 batters he faced over six innings in a 6-4 Pirates victory.
7/15/2012 |
Escobar homers twice as Royals top White Sox
Shortstop Alcides Escobar went deep twice -- his first multi-homer game -- as his seventh-inning shot broke the tie and sent the Royals to a 6-3 win over the White Sox on Saturday to even the series.
7/15/2012 |
Astros' Lowrie on crutches after injuring ankle, knee
Astros shortstop Jed Lowrie came out of Saturday night's game against the Giants with what the team said was a right ankle sprain suffered when trying to make a force at second base.
7/15/2012 |
Rays rally to make Price first to 12 wins in AL
Elliot Johnson's sacrifice fly proved to be the difference in the Rays' 5-3 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday night at Tropicana Field with 27,311 watching, making a winner of left-hander David Price, who hurled 7 1/3 solid innings.
7/15/2012 |
Felix fans 12 Rangers in three-hit shutout
Felix Hernandez didn't pitch in the All-Star Game, but the Mariners ace created his own Midsummer Classic with a three-hit shutout against the Rangers' star-studded lineup on Saturday at Safeco Field.
7/15/2012 |
Worley helps Phillies end five-game losing streak
Vance Worley worked 6 2/3 innings and plated two crucial runs with a two-out, sixth-inning double to help guide the Phillies to an 8-5 victory, which ended a five-game losing streak, over the Rockies on Saturday night.
7/15/2012 |
Steal of home in ninth leads to Padres' wild win
Everth Cabrera stole home and teammate Will Venable also scored on a wild sequence in the ninth inning Saturday as the Padres stole a 7-6 victory over the Dodgers.
7/15/2012 |
Rookie Sanchez's fourth hit wins it for Giants in 12
Hector Sanchez's career-best fourth hit of the game in the 12th inning made the Giants winners on Saturday night, after his mistake helped the Astros force extra innings and cost magnificent Tim Lincecum a win.
7/15/2012 |
MLB.com Stars of the Game: Saturday, July 14
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.
7/15/2012 |
Pascual joins ranks of Twins immortals
Camilo Pascual, the Twins' first All-Star and 20-game winner was elected into the Twins Hall of Fame on Saturday in a pregame ceremony before Minnesota's 9-3 loss to Oakland.
7/15/2012 |
Perfect day for Cain would be another win vs. Astros
Matt Cain starts for the Giants against Bud Norris and the Astros on Sunday afternoon, one month after throwing a perfect game against them.
7/15/2012 |
Hamels on the mound for rubber match at Coors Field
The Phillies and Rockies square off in rubber match on Sunday at Coors Field with Cole Hamels, a coveted lefty before the July 31 Trade Deadline, and Drew Pomeranz on the hill.
7/15/2012 |
After thriller, series win on line for Padres, Dodgers
After Saturday's stunning win that included a steal of home, the Padres send Jason Marquis to the mound on Sunday in the rubber game against the Dodgers and Chris Capuano, who's filling in for late scratch Chad Billingsley.
7/15/2012 |
Seattle eyes series win vs. Texas as Safeco turns 13
Safeco Field, which debuted on July 15, 1999, when the Mariners hosted the Padres, turns 13 on Sunday, and the Mariners will try to celebrate with a series win against the Texas Rangers.
7/15/2012 |
Burnett, Gallardo square off in rubber match
The Pirates and Brewers will meet in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday at Miller Park, as red-hot Pittsburgh tries to stay atop the National League Central.
7/15/2012 |
Hammel to have surgery, miss 3-4 weeks
The Orioles lost their best pitcher this season for at least 3-4 weeks, with right-hander Jason Hammel announcing on Sunday that he has decided to undergo right knee surgery. More Results > |
