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Brewers win 2nd straight on road, top Rockies, 4-3 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:36PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press DENVER Shaun Marcum tossed five solid innings before leaving with a strained neck and the Milwaukee Brewers held on to win consecutive road games for the first time in six weeks with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Rickie Weeks, Casey McGehee and Nyjer Morgan had two hits each for Milwaukee. The Brewers last won back-to-back road games ...
Phillips' 2-run HR lifts Reds over Cardinals 6-5 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:54PMJOE KAY AP Baseball Writer CINCINNATI Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer off Fernando Salas with two outs in the ninth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in another wild finish to the NL Central's nastiest rivalry. Phillips connected on the second pitch from Salas (5-3) for his second career game-ending homer, stopping to wave his ...
2011 MLB All-Star Game: National League Still Honoring the ‘Year of the Pitcher’ Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:33AMLast year, the National League won the All-Star Game for the first time since 1996. After so many years of futility, it turned out that the only thing they needed to do in order to steal a victory was find a way to keep American League bats quiet. And they did just that. Eight pitchers got into the game for the Senior Circuit, and they combined to hold the American League to six hits and a ...
2011 MLB All-Star Game Ends Derek Jeter's 3000th Hit Honeymoon Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:32AMIn his second at-bat, on July 9th 2011, against Tampa Bay Rays ' starting pitcher David Price, the New York Yankees ' captain Derek Jeter smacked his 3000th hit. The count was 3-2 in the bottom of the third inning when the Yankee shortstop jacked a solo home run off a knee high pitch to deep left-center field for number 3000. If that wasn't enough Jeter went 5 for 5, was a triple short of ...
Print Edition Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:32AMAs the playoffs loom over the heads of the Wahpeton Legion baseball team, coach Chris Kappes stressed the importance of his team staying focused in the last week of the final season. Post 20 was listening.
Tucson Victims Honored at All-Star Game Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:31AMThe intern whose quick actions helped save the life of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords threw out a first ball at the All-Star game Tuesday.
Lon Kruger's future was evident when he played Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:47PMNew Oklahoma basketball coach Lon Kruger was ‘born to be a coach,' his former college roommate said. Never was that more evident than at halftime of a 1972 game against Utah, when Kruger, then a Kansas State junior point guard, took control in the locker room and then led the team to victory.
Rockies Beat Nationals, Look For Series Sweep Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:15AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Ubaldo Jimenez is happy again going into baseball's break. Unlike last year, the Colorado Rockies' starter isn't going to be playing in the All-Star game, but he capped a tough first half with one of his best performances of the season.
GC Baseball: Thomas signs Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:13AMMildred senior Zach Thomas signed with Cedar Valley Community College recently to play baseball.
Blue Jays 5, Indians 4: Bautista’s blast beats Tribe Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:45PMCLEVELAND — It doesn’t pay to pitch to Jose Bautista. Actually, it does — you pitch to him and you pay dearly. The Indians learned that lesson the hard way Saturday night at Progressive Field, with Bautista’s leadoff home run in the 10th inning off closer Chris Perez lifting the Blue Jays to a 5-4 victory. It [...]
McCollum's Column: A foul ball that hit a bunch of us right in the gut Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:42PM I still remember those magical words from Dad in my childhood, “How would you like to go to the ballgame tonight?” It seems to be part of the DNA for many of us that the phrase strikes such a chord that prompts a surge of energy and excitement throughout our bodies. read more
Sports fans have options until football returns Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:11PMNFL lockout continues, but there are other games and activates to fill void in summer doldrums In any discussion about lagging attendance at sporting events, an oft-mentioned reason is there are so many other things to do in South Florida.
Jeter homers for 3,000th hit, goes 5 for 5 in win Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:11PM NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter homered for his 3,000th hit and raced right past the milestone in a scintillating performance Saturday, going 5 for 5 with a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter doubled and had three singles while starting a pair of Yankees rallies and finishing off their last one. He bounced a single ...
Ortiz felt 'pushed' into fight with Orioles' Gregg Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:04PMDavid Ortiz said he isn't "proud" about his Friday night fight with Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg.
Jeter Swats Homer For Milestone Hit Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:03PMMobbed by his pinstriped pals after the ball sailed into the left-field seats, showered by ovations from his fans, Derek Jeter stood alone - the first New York Yankees player to reach 3,000 hits.
Why Derek Jeter is the Greatest Player To Ever Grace the Diamond Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:03PMYes sir, let the praise begin. Jeter just put every hater to shame. Every person that said for the past three weeks that the team would be better off without Jeter was made to look foolish once again as they doubted the Yankees captain. We all knew the captain was a first ballot Hall of Famer. It was without question. On July 8, 2011, he cemented his place as the greatest position player to ever ...
Brewers' Braun questionable for All-Star game Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:02PMCOLIN FLY AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun is unsure if he'll be able to play in Tuesday's All-Star game after he was out of the starting lineup for the seventh straight game on Saturday with a strained left calf. "This whole process has been weighing risk versus reward because it's not an overly painful thing, it's just the danger of the area where the injury ...
MLB All-Star fans find their inner ballplayer Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:48AMThe All-Star FanFest got under way Friday at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Vogelsong not happy with outing Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:44AMRyan Vogelsong has been enjoying an All-Star season. Lately, though, he doesn't feel much like one.
Hairston helps Mets knock off Giants Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:41AMSAN FRANCISCO — Pinch hitter Scott Hairston hit a tiebreaking home run off All-Star closer Brian Wilson in the ninth inning, leading the Mets past the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Jeter's quest for 3,000 delayed by rain Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:40AMNEW YORK — Derek Jeter's pursuit of 3,000 hits was rained out on Friday night, and when the visiting Rays refused to play a doubleheader tonight, the Yankees' captain lost one of his few remaining opportunities to reach the milestone at home.
S. Jersey player gets the call from the Angels Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:40AMMike Trout was not supposed to make his Major League debut Friday night for the Los Angeles Angels. He's only 19 years old.
Breaking through Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:34AMANAHEIM The first five years of Jason Vargas' big league career did not go particularly well.The Apple Valley High graduate played on three different teams, missed all of 2008 with an injury, sported a career record of 9-14 with a 5.43 ERA in 54 games and had never...
Hairston's HR lifts Mets past Giants, Wilson 5-2 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:33AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The New York Mets enjoyed nothing more than quieting baseball's most boisterous, bold and, certainly, bearded closer. All it took was one swing.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsVogelsong not happy with outing Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:32AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Ryan Vogelsong has been enjoying an All-Star season. Lately, though, he doesn't feel much like one. Vogelsong recorded his 10th quality start, allowing two runs and seven hits over seven innings, walking five with two strikeouts.
L.A. Angels 4, Seattle 3: David Pauley gives up 9th-inning homer in Mariners loss Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:32AMMark Trumbo led off the ninth with the winning shot to center field, leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Mariners 4-3.
Angels beat Mariners on Trumbo's game-ending HR Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:28AMANAHEIM, Calif. -- Mark Trumbo led off the ninth with a tiebreaking homer, and Hank Conger hit a tying homer in the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 12th win in 15 games, 4-3 over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Shaken Hamilton reveals anguish over dead Rangers fan Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:41PMARLINGTON, Texas -- An emotional Josh Hamilton said Friday he has spent the day praying for the family of a Texas Rangers fan who fell over a stadium railing to his death while trying to catch a ball that was thrown to him and his young son by the star...
Judge holds hearing in Cabrera DUI case Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:41PMAn attorney representing Miguel Cabrera is concerned the Detroit Tigers slugger will be unable to play in Canada if he is convicted of driving under the influence.
Josh Hamilton Is Not Going to Stop Throwing Balls into the Stands Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:33PMDespite the fact it was something of an AL West showdown, Thursday night's contest between the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics at the Ballpark in Arlington quickly became a moot point. In the second inning, a foul ball off the bat of Conor Jackson ricocheted off the left field wall and went straight to Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton. He collected it and tossed it to a fan sitting above ...
Could verdict be omen for Braves? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:33PMThe following coincidence is brought to you by the Useless Information Department.
Rained-Out Yankees Game Postponed To Sep 22 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:29PMTonight's Yankees game has been postponed to the fall, but shortstop Derek Jeter will have his chance to reach historic hit number 3,000 at tomorrow's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Nolan Ryan says fan's widow worried about son Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:29PMGo to the ballpark and catch a foul ball: It's what every fan wants to do.
Jeter hits safely in loss Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:30AMFriday July 8, 2011 The Associated Press NEW YORK -- Jeff Niemann gave up Derek Jeter’s 2,998th hit but little else, B.J. Upton homered and drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Thursday night to start strong in a long stretch of games against their biggest division rivals.
Barney’s double gives Cubs wild win over Nationals Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:28AMWASHINGTON — In a rough season for the Chicago Cubs, there was finally something to celebrate.
Scorching Phoenix harnesses sun to chill light rail stop Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:02PMPHOENIX (Reuters) - Officials in scorching Phoenix began harnessing the power of the sun on Wednesday to help chill commuters baking in triple-digit temperatures as they wait to use the city's light rail system.
American Legion playoffs kick off tonight Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:44AMJersey Shore and Danville, teams that won the District 4 Class AAA and AA titles, respectively, during the high school baseball season are the top seeds for the Susquehanna Valley and West Branch American Legion playoffs, which begin tonight.
MLB: Breaking Down a Bad Fantasy Baseball Trade and Mid-Season Sleepers Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:41AMOn the morning of March 30th, 2011, Hanley Ramirez was considered the top shortstop and second best player in fantasy baseball overall. His first-half collapse has been beat to death with, well, a bat. Perhaps these harsh (premature?) critiques forced one owner in my fantasy baseball league to pull the trigger on his latest trade. It would be better if you sat down before you read the details of ...
Gazette.Net: Rising Montgomery County baseball seniors get a chance at Futures game Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:39AMEight Montgomery County rising seniors know getting to play in an all-star baseball game is special, but the reward last week at the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches’ Junior Classic, held at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, was the folks in the stands: College coaches.
Will Carroll: Pujols' history suggests strong return to form Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:33AMBy the time you read this, I'll be flying to Long Beach. SABR's annual convention is going to include a medical panel that includes some of the biggest names in baseball talking about the place of sports medicine in the game. I'm hoping to bring you more details or even sound from it on the Inside Fantasy podcast soon, but I'm honored and excited about it. Someday, the work done by people like ...
South Korea awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:28AMDURBAN, South Africa — The South Korean city of Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics on Wednesday after failing in two previous attempts. Pyeongchang defeated rivals Munich and Annecy, France, in the first round of a secret ballot of the International Olympic Committee.
Dogs and ZOOperstars Coming to Pheasants Games Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:27AMSIOUX FALLS - There will be plenty of animals at Sioux Falls Stadium in the near future. Some will be cute, cuddly and known for their companionship. Others will be giant, inflatable celebrity look-alikes known for zany and hysterical antics on a baseball field.
Baseball statistics to light up the night sky Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:28PMSince July 4 is renowned for both fireworks and as a checkpoint for the baseball season, why not unite the two?
Hemet shows heart in Pinto Kid all-stars Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:26PMMORENO VALLEY — Sometimes baseball players and team managers have to admit that on a particular day in a particular game the other team just played a better ball game. Winning and losing are all part of the highs and lows of the game.
RiverHawks' host Florence this week Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:57PMLOVES PARK, Ill. - The Rockford RiverHawks continue their homestand Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. with game one of a three-game series against the Florence Freedom.
Phillies' Charlie Manuel has infused winning mindset in Philadelphia Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:10PMPHILADELPHIA – They have had to absorb the loss of not one, but three closers. Two-fifths of their starting pitching staff has been slowed by injuries, while their usually potent offense has been a disappointment, lacking power and showing signs of age.
O's expect to have only one All-Star Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:04PMTeammates believe Adam Jones, J.J. Hardy and Matt Wieters should be honored When the 2011 American League All-Star team is revealed Sunday afternoon, the Orioles expect one trend to continue.
Pujols has CT scan on wrist Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:42PMAlbert Pujols is making progress toward returning to the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup from a broken left wrist.
BULLPEN SPARKLES Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 4:17AMA stolen base by Joe Meggs was the game’s biggest offensive play — “Who would’ve thought?” he said afterward — and the Terre Haute bullpen continued to sparkle Friday night at Bob Warn Field as the Rex defeated the Chillicothe Paints 1-0 in Prospect League baseball.
Auctions: Memorabilia from Ruth, Mantle, and other baseball greats Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 4:15AMThe 82d All-Star Game for Major League Baseball, scheduled July 12 in Phoenix and the occasion for the All-Star Fanfest July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center, will again set the scene for Hunt Auctions' summer sale of historical sports memorabilia.