Archive for August, 2008

Recap: Arizona vs. Los Angeles

August 31st, 2008

Recap: Arizona vs. Los Angeles
Stephen Drew, Conor Jackson and Adam Dunn each knocked in two runs en route to helping the Arizona Diamondbacks extend their lead in the NL West with an 9-3 win over the suddenly struggling Los Angeles Dodgers.
NL | Feds consider charges vs. family of [...]

Astros roll past Cards for sweep

August 31st, 2008

Astros roll past Cards for sweep Astros roll past Cards for sweep The Astros recorded their eighth sweep of the season and their first since Aug. 11-14 with a 3-0 win against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Rangers [...]

Could Chicago Cubs, White Sox meet in the World Series?

August 31st, 2008

Could Chicago Cubs, White Sox meet in the World Series?
The last time they met on baseball’s grandest stage, it was preceded by earthquakes registering at least 7.8 on the Richter scale in San Francisco, Ecuador and Chile.
Rays erase 4-run deficit, top O’s 10-9 (AP) [...]

NL | Feds consider charges vs. family of Barry Bonds’ trainer

August 31st, 2008

NL | Feds consider charges vs. family of Barry Bonds’ trainer
Federal authorities are considering criminal charges against both the wife and the mother-in-law of Greg Anderson, Barry Bonds’ former personal… Federal authorities are considering criminal charges against …
Ugly night for Twins, Joe Nathan [...]

Six-run inning helps Geer win first

August 31st, 2008

Six-run inning helps Geer win first Six-run inning helps Geer win first The Padres erupted for six runs in the fourth inning, and right-hander Josh Geer, making his Major League debut, allowed two runs in five innings to pick up the win, as [...]

Manny hits 2 HRs, Dodgers end skid at 8 (AP)

August 31st, 2008

Manny hits 2 HRs, Dodgers end skid at 8 (AP)

Manny Ramirez is trying to get the Los Angeles Dodgers into the playoffs, and looking forward to his future at the same time. Ramirez homered twice and the Dodgers ended an eight-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over [...]

Clutch Giambi saves Yanks from Red Sox sweep

August 30th, 2008

Clutch Giambi saves Yanks from Red Sox sweepTwo big swings by Jason Giambi invigorated the New York Yankees.

Chamberlain ready to rejoin Yankees (AP)

August 30th, 2008

Chamberlain ready to rejoin Yankees (AP) Joba Chamberlain breezed through 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game Saturday, saying he’s ready to rejoin the Yankees for the stretch run. On the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis, Chamberlain said he threw all of his pitches. “The biggest [...]

Beltran’s 2-out slam in 9th helps Mets pad lead

August 30th, 2008

Beltran’s 2-out slam in 9th helps Mets pad lead
Berkman’s game-ending homer gives Astros 3-2 win
Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Berkman had 285 career homers before Friday’s game, the most by any active player without one that ended a game.
Sources: Angels trying to reunite with Eckstein The return [...]

Blue Jays to deal Stairs to Phillies: report

August 30th, 2008

Blue Jays to deal Stairs to Phillies: report
Fredericton native says joining contending team ‘easier to swallow’ CBC Sports Matt Stairs is hitting .250 with 11 homers in 320 at-bats this season, a significant drop from his first with the Blue Jays.