MLB : Kinney undergoes Tommy John surgery
Jupiter, FL St. Louis Cardinals right-handed relief pitcher Josh Kinney underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, and will miss the entire 2007 season as he rehabs his right arm. |
MLB : Orioles sign Roberts to two-year extension
Baltimore, MD The Baltimore Orioles signed second baseman Brian Roberts to two-year contract extension through the 2009 season on Wednesday.
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MLB : Matthews: "I have never taken HGH"
Tempe, AZ Under scrutiny from Angels owner Arte Moreno to speak out about recent steroid allegations, embattled outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. finally released a statement on Wednesday declaring his innocence.
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MLB : Rangers' Young has surgery for cut on ear
Surprise, AZ Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young is expected to miss at least a week of action after undergoing a minor procedure on his left ear to close a cut.
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MLB : Brewers, Diamondbacks complete six-player de
Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee and Arizona completed a six-player trade Saturday, with the Brewers acquiring catcher Johnny Estrada and pitchers Claudio Vargas and Greg Aquino in exchange for pitchers Doug Davis and Dana Eveland and outfielder David Krynzel. |
MLB : Can Carpenter go back-to-back?
The Baseball Writers Association of America will continue to dole out their postseason awards on Tuesday, as the National League's Cy Young Award winner will be announced.
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MLB : Athletics reach deal with Cisco Systems to m
Oakland, CA. The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement to purchase a 143-acre parcel from Cisco Systems with the intent of constructing a baseball park in the city of Fremont. |
MLB : Leyland, Girardi honored as top managers
New York, NY. Jim Leyland's magical first season with the Detroit Tigers continued on Wednesday, as he was named the American League Manger of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. |
MLB : Santana captures second Cy Young
New York, NY.Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner by a unanimous selection for the second time in his career by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. |
MLB : Report: Piniella agrees to manage Cubs
Chicago, IL. The Chicago Cubs have apparently found their replacement for former manager Dusty Baker and that man is reportedly Lou Piniella. |
MLB : Tom Terrific: Mets blank Cards in NLCS opene
Flushing, NY. Tom Glavine threw seven spectacular innings and combined with two relievers on a four-hit shutout, and Carlos Beltran clubbed a two-run homer in the sixth to boost the Mets to a 2-0 victory over St. Louis in the opener of the National League Championship Series. |
MLB : Tigers look to continue roll as ALCS shifts
Kenny Rogers tries to bring the Detroit Tigers within one game of their first World Series appearance since 1984 as they play Game 3 of their best-of-seven American League Championship Series with the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park. |
MLB : Gambler dealing again: Gives Tigers 3-0 seri
Detroit, MI. Kenny Rogers was again on his game, tossing 7 1/3 strong innings, as the Detroit Tigers took a commanding lead over the Oakland Athletics in the American League Championship Series with a 3-0 win in Game 3. |
MLB : Motown Momentum: Tigers grab 2-0 lead over t
Oakland, CA. Alexis Gomez homered and drove in four runs in his first career postseason appearance, as the Tigers continued their amazing run in the playoffs with an 8-5 victory over Oakland in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. |
MLB : Upstart Mets, seasoned Cards try once again
An old rivalry will be renewed this evening when the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals try once again to play Game 1 of the best- of-seven National League Championship Series at Shea Stadium. |
MLB : Tigers, A's ready to battle in ALCS
The Detroit Tigers continue to write one of the best stories in recent baseball history this evening when they play Game 1 of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series against the Oakland Athletics at McAfee Coliseum. |
MLB : Torre returns as Yankees skipper
Bronx, NY. New York Yankees manager Joe Torre announced at a Tuesday press conference that he will return to the bench for the 2007 season. |
MLB : Tigers roar again with Game 1 win
Oakland, CA. Nate Robertson joined the win parade Tuesday night, tossing five scoreless frames as Detroit's Cinderella ride reached McAfee Coliseum and continued with a 5-1 triumph over Oakland in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. |
MLB : Keys to winning the 2006 NLCS
An old rivalry will be renewed when the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals face off in the National League Championship Series with the winner earning the right to represent the Senior Circuit at the world series.
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MLB : Mets take a 2-0 lead over Dodgers in NLDS
Flushing, NY. Jose Reyes drove in two runs and Tom Glavine threw six shutout innings, as the New York Mets took a commanding lead in their National League Division Series with 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Shea Stadium.
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MLB : Tigers, Yankees meet for pivotal Game 3 in Mo
Two grizzled veterans take center stage as the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers play the pivotal Game 3 of their best-of-five American League Division Series tonight at Comerica Park. |
MLB : Howard, Oswalt and Sanchez take home NL Septe
New York, NY. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, Houston right-hander Roy Oswalt and Florida pitcher Anibal Sanchez took home National League honors for the month of September.
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MLB : Indians exercise options on Westbrook, Blake
Cleveland, OH. The Cleveland Indians exercised their 2007 options on pitcher Jake Westbrook and utilityman Casey Blake on Tuesday.
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MLB : Zito, A's put Big Hurt on Twins in ALDS open
Minneapolis, MN. Barry Zito hurled eight innings of four-hit baseball and Frank Thomas clubbed a pair of solo home runs to lift Oakland over Minnesota, 3-2, in Game 1 of the best-of-five American League Division Series at the Metrodome.
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MLB : Braves announce 2007 coaching staff
Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Braves made a number of coaching moves for next season, but the most notable absence will be third base coach Fredi Gonzalez, who was named manager of the Florida Marlins Tuesday. |
MLB : Pujols powers Cardinals to Game 1 win
San Diego, CA. Albert Pujols belted a two-run homer and Chris Carpenter pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball as the St. Louis Cardinals topped the San Diego Padres, 5-1, in the opener of their National League Division Series at Petco Park. |
MLB : A's try to head back home with 2-0 lead over
The Oakland Athletics will try and take a commanding two games-to-none lead in their American League Division Series with the Minnesota Twins, which resumes this afternoon with Game 2 at the Metrodome.
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MLB : Mussina hopes to put Tigers in 0-2 hole
The New York Yankees continue their quest for a 27th World Series title this evening when they play Game 2 of their best-of-five American League Division Series with the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. |
MLB : Showalter out as Rangers manager
Arlington, TX. Buck Showalter has been shown the door by the Texas Rangers after serving as the team's manager the past four seasons. |
MLB : Kotsay, bullpen give A's 2-0 series lead over
Minneapolis, MN. Mark Kotsay broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run inside-the-park home run in the seventh inning, as Oakland downed Minnesota, 5-2, in Game 2 of their American League Division Series at the Metrodome. |
