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Baseball roundup: Friday's action on the diamonds

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:38:17 GMT

Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

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Baseball roundup: Friday's action on the diamonds - 680 News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:55:00 GMT

Holland tries to contain runnin' Rays

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:24:37 GMT

Derek Holland worked on his pickoff move with first-base coach Gary Pettis on Monday.

Indians chug past Athletics thanks to big night from Choo - HometownAnnapolis.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:12:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) - Shin-Soo Choo homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 15-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics last night, snapping their five-game losing streak. Choo had an RBI single, two-run double ...

Phils finally wake up, regain sole possession of first - Atlantic City Press

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - During Philadelphia's awful run, the company line went something like this: "But we're still in first place." That changed somewhat since the last time the Phillies played at Citizens Bank Park. They entered Friday's game in first ...

New Bucs reliever looks for fresh start - FOXSports.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:29:00 GMT

Maybe a change of scenery will do Joel Hanrahan some good. The reliever plans to look more like the pitcher who was a key player in the 2009 World Baseball Classic rather than the one who twice lost his job as the closer for the worst team in ...

This Date In Baseball - ESPN.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:07:00 GMT

1904 -- The Philadelphia Phillies snapped the New York Giants' 18-game winning streak with a 6-5 10-inning victory. 1935 -- Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al -- for the Giants -- each hit home runs in the same game to mark the first ...

Vazquez homers for Pirates in win against Marlins - Ottawa Sun

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:07:00 GMT

MIAMI - Home runs from two unexpected sources powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday night. Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez hit the long balls to support Charlie Morton's six shutout innings. Moss's home run ...

Pirates-Marlins Preview - Sbrforum.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been the beneficiaries of some excellent starting pitching recently against the Florida Marlins, including an outstanding performance to lift them in their series opener at Land Shark Stadium. Zach Duke seems more than ...

New Bucs reliever looks for fresh start

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:30:06 GMT

The reliever plans to look more like the pitcher who was a key player in the 2009 World Baseball Classic rather than the one who twice lost his job as the closer for the worst team in Baseball.

Brandon Moss, Ramon Vazquez homer in Pirates' 7-4 win over Marlins - Newsday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ramon Vazquez, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tony Beasley after hitting a two-run home run against the Florida Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game in Miami, Friday, July 3, 2009. Pirates' Andy LaRoche ...

L.A. Times: Baseball's pharmacy hall of fame

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:05:00 GMT

How it went down: On Dec. 13, 2007, Lo Duca was cited in the Mitchell Report as a user of steroids and human growth hormone.

Florida Marlins unsure when Alfredo Amezaga will return; team signs reliever Luis Ayala

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:52:21 GMT

Only time, and not surgery, will determine when Marlins utility player Alfredo Amezaga will return to the team.

Braves rally to down Phillies

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:56:02 GMT

San Diego Padres catcher Henry Blanco tags Houston Astros' Miguel Tejada out at the plate during the third inning in San Diego on Thursday.

Braves within 2 after sweep

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:42:28 GMT

Fri Jul 3, 2009 1:20am EDT - Boston Red Sox runner Jason Varitek slides in safe at second with a double as Atlanta Braves Diory Hernandez applies a late tag in the seventh inning of their MLB Inter-League baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, June 28, 2009.

Pharmacy Hall of Fame?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:30:18 GMT

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero returned from his suspension June 3, but Ramirez is the first high-profile player to serve time under MLB 's drug testing policy.

Baseball Today

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:30:06 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota . Kevin Slowey goes for his 11th win when the contending Twins host the AL Central -leading Tigers in the opener of a weekend series.

Beleaguered bullpen to add ex-Twin Ayala - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Ayala, 31, will report to Triple-A New Orleans for a couple of outings because he hasn't pitched since June 20. The Marlins will purchase his contract probably sometime toward the back end of next week's swing through San Francisco and Arizona. In ...

McKeon makes patriotic play of the day - Greensboro News & Record

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Jack McKeon had a message for his players when he filled in as manager for the USA Baseball national collegiate team for a weekend game in Durham. "I told the players I hadn't lost in four years and they hadn't better let me down," McKeon said ...

Leyritz, Awaiting Trial, Is Charged With Battery - New York Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A police report said Leyritz, a former Yankee, was arrested at his home in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb. He had been free on bail awaiting his manslaughter trial, but a judge ruled that the arrest on Thursday violated the conditions of his release ...

Baseball's pharmacy hall of fame

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:06:40 GMT

Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez will be going through uncharted territory when he returns to the lineup today after serving a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.

Friday's major league summary

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Ale8 Rodrigue+ homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Leyritz, Awaiting Trial, Is Charged With Battery

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:18:18 GMT

Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, two months before his scheduled trial on a D.U.I. manslaughter charge.

For LaRoche, Pirates, satisfying finish elusive - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:06:00 GMT

Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche stands in the rain during yesterday's game. To look at Adam LaRoche, one never could imagine he had nearly lived out a baseball player's fantasy. It was LaRoche who took exception a month ago when New York's Carlos ...

Richards Inks With Marlins

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:46:10 GMT

University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. a ' Junior left-handed pitcher Stephen Richards has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins ending his three-year stint with the Arkansas Razorback baseball team.

Things looking up as Marlins tied for first - Major League Baseball

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT

MIAMI -- In the span of 48 hours, the Florida Marlins achieved franchise stability coupled with more on-field credibility. The organization has plenty to celebrate of late. On Wednesday morning, groundbreaking took place on a 37,000-seat retractable ...

Pirates Notebook: Hinske trade opens the door for Salazar

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:42:53 GMT

Jeff Salazar's chances of making the Pirates' opening-day roster all but ended when Eric Hinske was signed as a free agent in late January.

Ramirez just keeps doing his thing

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:36:55 GMT

Hanley Ramirez continued his hot streak by extending his RBI streak to 10 games as the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Wednesday.

Bucs waste early 5-run lead - FOXSports.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:30:00 GMT

Paul Maholm can count on one hand how many times he's allowed five earned runs in a game since May 25 of last season. Now, he's done it three times in the past 16 days. "We had a five-run lead, and I gave it up," he said. "On my part, that's pretty ...

Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez takes game to the next level by ... - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:30:00 GMT

He'd already hit three grand slams. What a perfect time for a fourth, in the seventh inning Tuesday with two out and his team down a run. The thought never crossed his mind. With left-hander Joe Beimel on the mound nibbling over the outer half ...

Things looking up as Marlins tied for first

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:25:00 GMT

In the span of 48 hours, the Florida Marlins achieved franchise stability coupled with more on-field credibility.

New Bucs reliever looks for fresh start

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:17:07 GMT

New Bucs reliever looks for fresh start - Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:54:00 GMT

Bucs waste early 5-run lead

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:30:08 GMT

Now, he's done it three times in the past 16 days. "We had a five-run lead, and I gave it up," he said.

Richards Signs with Marlins - Morning News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:28:00 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE ? Junior left-handed pitcher Stephen Richards has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins ending his three-year stint with the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team. Richards inked his deal on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla., home of the ...

Minor leaguers balance development, winning

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:33:41 GMT

By Scott McNeish Herald Assistant Sports Editor CLINTON - The minor-league baseball player performs a unique balancing act.

The door opens for Salazar

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:23:58 GMT

Jeff Salazar's chances of making the Pirates' opening-day roster all but ended when Eric Hinske was signed as a free agent in late January.

Remotely Interesting: Sports on TV today in Southwest Florida

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:20:51 GMT

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Lebanon falls at Tournament

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:31:42 GMT

Pool play in the 38th Annual Holiday Showcase Tournament was little more than a tune-up for a team that was nationally ranked during the spring high school baseball season.

Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers: Week 14

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:24:32 GMT

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Former Diamond Hog Richards inks contract with Marlins

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:57:13 GMT

Junior left-handed pitcher Stephen Richards has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins ending his threeyear stint with the Arkansas Razorback baseball team.

It Doesn't Help When...The NL East Is the Worst Division in Baseball

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:27:28 GMT

What happened to the NL East? They've taken over the title of the laughing stock of baseball.

High & Inside: NL Notes - Philadelphia Inquirer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:09:00 GMT

After last month's trade that sent all-star centerfielder Nate McLouth to Atlanta, the remaining Pittsburgh Pirates weren't afraid to let it be known they weren't too happy with the decision. And after Tuesday's two trades that sent backup outfielder ...

Ayala could deliver bullpen help - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:02:00 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS - As soon as today, right-hander Luis Ayala could be a Marlin. The Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! are among the teams that have expressed interest in the veteran reliever, who the Twins last week designated for assignment. The ...

Around the NL - Arizona Daily Star

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:02:00 GMT

??Dodgers 1, Rockies 0: In Los Angeles, Rafael Furcal had a pinch-hit RBI single in the eighth inning as the Dodgers won their final game of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy. ??Mets 1, Brewers ...

MLB Notebook | Judge's decision clears way for lawsuit against Roger ... - Seattle Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:26:00 GMT

HOUSTON ? A federal judge has rejected a bid by Roger Clemens to revive some of his defamation claims against Brian McNamee, clearing the way for the former trainer to file his own suit against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. U.S. District ...

Marlins' mastery of Nationals continues - The Washington Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:28:00 GMT

MIAMI | By the time they arrived at Land Shark Stadium at about 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett already had spent seven hours making their way from Pittsburgh to South Florida. The newest members of the Washington Nationals were ...

With the Phillies' win, the Marlins fall a game back in the NL East - Palm Beach Interactive

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:00 GMT

But reality awaited at the ballpark. The Phillies beat the Mets, Hanley Ramirez popped out with a runner on third and starter Chris Volstad gave up two early home runs that doused the Marlins' overnight triumphs as much as the two rain delays in ...

Emilio Bonifacio keeps in perspective his up-and-down season with ... - Palm Beach Interactive

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Emilio Bonifacio keeps in perspective his up-and-down season with Florida Marlins By JOE CAPOZZI Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Thursday, July 02, 2009 MIAMI GARDENS ? He was known as a smiling jokester among his teammates in the Dominican winter ...