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8/27/2012 |
Tulo, Giambi nearing return to Majors
Troy Tulowitzki and Jason Giambi were each set to play their third rehab game with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers Monday night and could be activated as early as Saturday.
8/27/2012 |
Lindstrom joins D-backs for Monday's opener
D-backs reliever Matt Lindstrom was in an Arizona uniform for the first Monday, a day after being acquired from Baltimore in exchange for Joe Saunders.
8/27/2012 |
Prado is Braves' very own web gem
When Martin Prado started at four different positions during the just-completed four-game series in San Francisco, it was much more than just a novelty act.
8/27/2012 |
Reds' Hanigan a threat to opposing basestealers
Reds catcher Ryan Hanigan entered Monday having thrown out 15 of the last 30 baserunners who have attempted to steal against him. The 32-year-old has caught 45 percent of attempted basestealers this season, which is third-best in the National League.
8/27/2012 |
Shields looking to contain Rangers' offense
Texas got to Tampa Bay starter David Price early and often Monday, tagging him for six runs in four-plus innings, but James Shields will look to cool the Rangers' bats down Tuesday.
8/27/2012 |
Verlander hoping to maintain hold over Royals
The Tigers and Royals open a three-game series on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Detroit will send ace Justin Verlander to the mound, while Kansas City will counter with Luis Mendoza.
8/27/2012 |
Bucs look to even set while Cards try to up lead
On Tuesday, James McDonald and the Bucs will be looking to even the series, but more importantly, a victory would move them back to within two games of St. Louis for the second Wild Card spot in the National League.
8/27/2012 |
Suspended Diamond prepares to face Mariners
Despite being hit with a six-game suspension for hitting Josh Hamilton last week, Twins lefty Scott Diamond is preparing to make Tuesday's start against Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners, as Diamond awaits word on his appeal of the suspension.
8/27/2012 |
Astros return home to face red-hot Cain, Giants
The Astros get to return home Tuesday, but they'll receive a welcome that's hardly warm. Giants right-hander Matt Cain will be there to greet them. Cain duels with Houston righty Bud Norris in the opener of a three-game series.
8/27/2012 |
A's, Indians heading in different directions
The injury bug has repeatedly hit the A's this season, but despite the physical issues, they continue to win. That didn't change in the first contest of a four-game set with Cleveland on Monday, and the A's go for the series win over the Tribe on Tuesday.
8/27/2012 |
Romero, Hughes set to battle in middle game in NY
The Blue Jays will look to build some momentum in the second game of a three-game set against the Yankees after winning the first, 8-7, in 11 innings on Monday at Yankee Stadium.
8/27/2012 |
Weaver out for repeat performance vs. Red Sox
The Red Sox and Angels will begin their three-game series at Angel Stadium on Tuesday night. Los Angeles will send Jered Weaver to the mound to face a Boston team that is moving forward after its blockbuster deal with the Dodgers on Saturday.
8/27/2012 |
Sale aims for 16th win as White Sox, O's face off
Left-hander Chris Sale goes after his 16th win on Tuesday night when the White Sox, looking to bounce back after their six-game winning streak was halted, battle the Orioles at Camden Yards. Chris Tillman takes the ball for Baltimore.
8/27/2012 |
Prospects on deck as rosters set to expand
September callups are not just for second-division clubs who are out of contention, just giving a young kid a chance. Several teams very much in the middle of a postseason race might look for help down on the farm.
8/26/2012 |
Pierzynski, Ventura ejected in third inning Saturday
White Sox starting catcher A.J. Pierzynski and manager Robin Ventura were ejected in the third inning of Saturday's game with the Mariners for arguing balls and strikes with home-plate umpire Lance Barrett.
8/26/2012 |
Clemens like Rocket of old in return to mound
If Roger Clemens intends to pitch in the big leagues this season, his performance for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday night only helped him.
8/26/2012 |
Jhonny's knock completes Tigers' comeback
Jhonny Peralta won it for the Tigers late with a two-run double in the eighth for a 5-3 comeback victory over the Angels on Saturday night at Comerica Park.
8/26/2012 |
Celebrate MLB.TV's anniversary with $10 deal
Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of MLB.TV's first stream, and MLB Advanced Media is helping fans celebrate through Monday by offering a $10 MLB.TV Premium subscription good for the remainder of the regular season.
8/26/2012 |
Dodgers entourage follows suit after Adrian's debut
A three-run shot by Adrian Gonzalez, who became the sixth Dodger to homer in his first at-bat, gave ace Clayton Kershaw an early lead he would never relinquish in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Marlins.
8/26/2012 |
Royals are deal breakers against Sox in 12
Right-hander Jeremy Guthrie labored in just 2 2/3 innings as Alex Gordon fueled the offense and a big six-run seventh to help the Royals rally for a 10-9 win in 12 innings over the Red Sox on Saturday.
8/26/2012 |
Ethier breaks LA Dodgers mark with 10th straight hit
Things have taken a dramatic turn for the better for Andre Ethier, who passed Ron Cey atop the Los Angeles Dodgers' record books with his 10th hit in as many at-bats on a seventh-inning bloop single to center on Satuday -- his fourth hit of the game.
8/26/2012 |
Padres' Power plays, Richard best D-backs
Yonder Alonso hit another solo homer, and added a two-run single. Chase Headley and Carlos Quentin also homered. Clayton Richard went eight strong innings.
8/26/2012 |
Red Sox suspend Aceves for three games
The Red Sox suspended reliever Alfredo Aceves on Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team. Aceves is eligible to return after three games.
8/26/2012 |
MLB.com Stars of the Game: Saturday, Aug. 25
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.
8/26/2012 |
Tennessee, Japan advance to LLWS title game
After a day full of unexpected twists and turns, smiles and tears, the Little League World Series is down to it's final two teams. More Results > |
