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5/9/2012 |
Cespedes scratched from A's lineup
Yoenis Cespedes was a late scratch from the A's lineup on Tuesday because of soreness in his left hand and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday.
5/9/2012 |
Braves get by Cubs on Uggla's clutch hit
Dan Uggla took advantage of Kerry Wood's control problems with a two-run single in the eighth that proved decisive for the Braves in Tuesday night's 3-1 win over the Cubs.
5/9/2012 |
Splashdown: Butler's mammoth homer lifts Royals
Billy Butler smashed a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning on Tuesday night to propel the Royals to a 6-4 win over the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium, the first time this season Kansas City had come from behind in the seventh inning or later to win.
5/9/2012 |
Brewers' bats deliver, even series with Reds
He signed a contract extension on Tuesday afternoon, but the best part of Brewers manager Ron Roenicke's day came much later, when his team finally put together the sort of complete game he'd been hoping for.
5/9/2012 |
Beltran's two blasts power Cards, Westbrook
With two homers and six RBIs in his first two at-bats, Carlos Beltran powered starter Jake Westbrook and the Cardinals to a 6-1 win over the D-backs on Tuesday.
5/9/2012 |
For Robertson, new inning but same goal
David Robertson could've succumbed to overactive nerves in his first appearance as the Yankees' closer, but instead he stuck to the status quo. Robertson worked a scoreless ninth inning on Tuesday for his fourth career save, but it was the first without the great Mariano Rivera lurking over his shoulder.
5/9/2012 |
Hamilton's feat leaves everyone in awe
As Josh Hamilton was putting on a performance for the ages, hitting four home runs and a double in five at-bats, Michael Young and Adrian Beltre had the best seats in the house.
5/9/2012 |
Pill's homer just enough for Giants to beat Kershaw
Brett Pill ended the Giants' six-game homerless streak to back Ryan Vogelsong and help generate Tuesday night's 2-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
5/9/2012 |
Inge's walk-off grand slam completes A's rally
The A's won 7-3 thanks to Brandon Inge's seventh career walk-off homer -- a grand slam off Francisco Cordero that followed Cliff Pennington's game-tying RBI single, all of which erased Toronto's one-run advantage.
5/9/2012 |
Dirks' three RBIs back Verlander in Seattle
Andy Dirks' three RBIs and Justin Verlander's moxie while working without his best stuff helped the Tigers end a five-game losing streak against the Mariners on Tuesday night in Seattle.
5/9/2012 |
Suppan wins again as Venable provides offense
Behind another solid start by Jeff Suppan, the Padres edged the Rockies, 3-1, on Tuesday night at Petco Park.
5/9/2012 |
Rizzo: Werth's replacement to come from within
With Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth expected to miss at least 12 weeks of action because of a broken left wrist, general manager Mike Rizzo indicated that he is not looking to make a trade to improve the offense.
5/9/2012 |
Arm feeling good, Broxton thrives as closer
Jonathan Broxton has a tough act to follow, replacing five-year closer Joakim Soria in the Royals' bullpen.
5/9/2012 |
Rabbi helping Tigers' Young make amends
Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has assumed the unlikely role of talking with Delmon Young in a role that might best be described as a spiritual counselor on the Jewish faith and an outreach to the Jewish community.
5/9/2012 |
MLB.com Stars of the Game: Tuesday, May 8
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out. Here are the May 8 Mane Men of the Day.
5/9/2012 |
Tigers, Mariners meet to settle series
For the sixth and final time of the 2012 season, the Tigers and Mariners will meet Wednesday, as they conclude a three-game series in Safeco Field with Drew Smyly and Jason Vargas locking up.
5/9/2012 |
JJ tries to solve Astros, season-long struggles
The Astros aren't quite as hot as the Marlins, but Houston did earn its sixth win in eight games Tuesday to snap Miami's seven-game winning streak. If the Marlins want a good shot at rebounding from the loss on Wednesday, right-hander Josh Johnson will have to do something he hasn't done all season: Win.
5/9/2012 |
Cards look to close out D-backs for first sweep
The Cardinals will look to sweep the D-backs and match their season-best winning streak of four games Wednesday at Chase Field.
5/9/2012 |
Yankees believe in Phelps against Rays
Gaining control of the American League East is no easy feat, and lately, the Rays have made it especially difficult on the Yankees, who won the division crown last season. Yet after taking seven consecutive losses to Tampa Bay, New York finally got a grasp in what has turned into a stout rivalry. The Yankees hope that their 5-3 victory in Tuesday's series opener will be followed by more of their own momentum when rookie David Phelps opposes Jeff Niemann on Wednesday.
5/9/2012 |
Morrow, Ross matched up in finale of short series
The Blue Jays turn to Brandon Morrow (3-1 with 2.38 ERA) to finish a two-game set with the A's, who will start Tyson Ross after bumping him up a day because Brandon McCarthy has been experiencing shoulder soreness.
5/9/2012 |
Hamilton set for encore as Rangers face O's
The Rangers have put up video-game numbers against the Orioles, outscoring them 24-6 in two games. But that doesn't mean Rangers starter Colby Lewis is taking the competition lightly. Wei-Yin Chen will be tasked with slowing the Rangers offense and keeping the Orioles out of a position to be swept.
5/9/2012 |
Billingsley set to tangle with Lincecum
The first series of the 2012 edition of the National League's deepest rivalry will draw to a close with a rubber match featuring a pair of the Senior Circuit's top right-handers: the Giants' Tim Lincecum and the Dodgers' Chad Billingsley.
5/9/2012 |
Greinke and Cueto square off in rubber game
The Reds and Brewers will send their aces to the mound to decide who will take the final game of the three-game series. Johnny Cueto, who is coming off a complete-game win, takes the mound for the Reds. Zack Greinke hopes to improve on his last start for the Brewers.
5/9/2012 |
Friedrich makes debut while Padres seek sweep
The Rockies and Padres will meet in Wednesday's series finale as the Padres push for their first sweep of the series, while the Rockies look to snap a season-high five-game losing streak.
5/9/2012 |
Halos look to finally support Santana vs. Twins
The Angels look to finally deliver some run support for Ervin Santana when the Halos take on Carl Pavano and the Twins on Wednesday at Target Field. More Results > |
