Saturday National League Capsules.
MLB Baseball NewsSaturday National League Capsules. ATLANTA 3, NY METS 2 (1ST GAME) FLUSHING, New York The New York Mets bullpen again wasted a solid effort from Johan Santana. Jeff Francoeur had a two-run single and Omar Infante added a sacrifice fly as the Atlanta Braves rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to edge the [...]
Nursing a stiff back, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones sat out.
MLB Baseball NewsNursing a stiff back, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones sat out. The opener of Saturday doubleheader against the New York Mets and expected to miss both games. Jones hopes to return to the lineup Sunday for his final chance to play at Shea Stadium, one of his favorite ballparks. But even if he can’t [...]
Seattle Adrian Beltre has decided to undergo thumb and shoulder surgeries next week.
MLB Baseball NewsSeattle Adrian Beltre has decided to undergo thumb and shoulder surgeries next week. And will make his final appearance of the season on Sunday. He has continued to play despite a torn ligament in his left thumb, and carried a 15-game hitting streak – the longest active streak in the majors – into Saturday night’s [...]
Saturday American League Capsules.
MLB Baseball NewsSaturday American League Capsules. TORONTO 8, BOSTON 1 (1ST GAME) BOSTON A.J. Burnett gave the Toronto Blue Jays a pulse and his offense gave them life against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon. Rookie prospect Travis Snider belted a three-run homer and drove in five runs while Vernon Wells added a pair of RBI [...]
Wednesday National League Capsules.
MLB Baseball NewsWednesday National League Capsules. MILWAUKEE 4, CINCINNATI 3 MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers desperately needed a spark. Mike Cameron provided it. Camerons RBI single in the eighth inning helped the Brewers avoid a three-game sweep Wednesday with a 4-3 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds. CC Sabathia did not pick up the win but pitched seven [...]
Tampa Bay backup catcher Shawn Riggans needs surgery on his right knee.
MLB Baseball NewsTampa Bay backup catcher Shawn Riggans needs surgery on his right knee. And could miss four weeks, Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday night. “He has a bursitis problem that requires attention quickly,” Maddon said before the AL East-leading Rays played second-place Boston. “It may be up to a four-week gig depending on the severity.” [...]
Paul Konerko has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee.
MLB Baseball NewsPaul Konerko has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. And the first baseman isn’t sure when he’ll be able to play again as the Chicago White Sox try to hang onto the AL Central lead. Konerko had an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed the mild sprain. He was injured in the fifth [...]
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Derek Lowe left Wednesday night game against San Diego.
MLB Baseball NewsLos Angeles Dodgers right-hander Derek Lowe left Wednesday night game against San Diego. After getting struck by a batted ball in the sixth inning. The Dodgers led 5-1 when Kevin Kouzmanoff lined a one-hopper off the right leg of Lowe. He took a few warmup pitches then left the game with one out. He was [...]
Wednesday American League Capsules.
MLB Baseball NewsWednesday American League Capsules. CHI WHITE SOX 6, TORONTO 5 CHICAGO Mark Buehrle gave the Chicago White Sox a Roy Halladay-like performance in shutting down the Toronto Blue Jays and their ace righthander. Buehrle pitched 7 1/3 stellar innings and the White Sox held on for a 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays, who had [...]
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tom Gorzelanny left the game against the Houston Astros.
MLB Baseball NewsPittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tom Gorzelanny left the game against the Houston Astros. In the third inning with an irritation to his left middle finger Wednesday night. Gorzelanny allowed two runs and three hits in 2 1-3 innings. He walked two and struck out two. The left-hander left the game with runners on first and second [...]
