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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:58:58 GMT

Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2: Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered for New York. A.J. Burnett has allowed just three earned runs in his last 27 1/3 innings.

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Indians chug past Athletics thanks to big night from Choo

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:47:40 GMT

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.

Mlb Notebook

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:32:20 GMT

Ryan says it's still business as usual for Rangers: Texas team president Nolan Ryan said Friday that the club is not hamstrung by owner Tom Hicks' financial difficulties, a day after a report that Major League Baseball loaned millions to the team owner.

Rangers' Hunter Gets First Major League Win - The Ledger

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:28:00 GMT

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tommy Hunter delivers a pitch to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman) Hunter (1-1) was making his sixth career start and third this ...

Behind the Broadcast: NHL doesn't need to be aired on ESPN, where it gets little respect

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:17:31 GMT

Random thoughts, news and other musings as I wonder if I am living in New York or Florida, with all of the rain we got this week.

Rangers' work goes on despite money matters

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:54:00 GMT

By DREW DAVISON ARLINGTON - With Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks trying to sell the team, Thursday's reports that the Hicks Sports Group borrowed millions of dollars from Major League Baseball caused a stir.On Friday, Rangers president Nolan Ryan said he doesn't expect the team to be sold until after the season, at the earliest.'Just because of ...

MLB Notebook | Manny Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:53:08 GMT

Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his famous dreadlocks in a ponytail, the Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger apologized to fans and teammates during a news conference Friday afternoon.

Palmeiro denies knowingly taking PEDs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:19:00 GMT

Former Major Leaguer Rafael Palmeiro was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in Lubbock, Texas on Friday, and while there maintained in an interview with ESPN that he never knowingly took performance-enhancing drugs.

More D-FW residents opt to kick back close to home - Dallas Morning News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:12:00 GMT

The "staycation" ? an offspring trend of last summer's $4 a gallon gas ? has gained an even stronger foothold in 2009 amid the worst economic times of a generation. As families and area attractions adapt to the idea of spending vacation money ...

Ryan: Texas Rangers sale unlikely before season's end

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:11:08 GMT

Rangers president Nolan Ryan said he doesn't expect the team to be sold until after the season, at the earliest.

Ex-Bear wants a bigger payday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:10:36 GMT

The Central High School graduate said if he keeps pitching the way he has been, he expects the Rangers to make another offer before the Aug.

Report: MLB loans millions to Rangers owner - Muscatine Journal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:09:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. The league would not go into details about any borrowing, but said it was assisting Rangers owner Tom Hicks with the sale of the franchise. "Tom ...

Report: MLB loans millions to Rangers owner - Muscatine Journal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:09:00 GMT

Tigers finally win in the 16th inning

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:02:00 GMT

It wasn't on Luke French's watch that the Tigers let a five-run lead disappear in the sixth inning Friday night.

Texas MLB Capsules: Hunter, Rangers beat Rays 3-1

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:40:07 GMT

Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday night.

Ryan: Texas Rangers sale unlikely before season's end - Dallas Morning News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:33:00 GMT

ARLINGTON ? Rangers president Nolan Ryan said he doesn't expect the team to be sold until after the season, at the earliest. "Just because of the process it takes, I don't expect to see anything happen during the course of the season," Ryan said ...

Tampa Bay @ Texas: - Sportsnet.ca

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Halfway through the season, the Tampa Bay Rays aren't in the same position they were in last year, but are still in the hunt in their division. The surprising Texas Rangers, meanwhile, are on top of theirs. The two contenders will continue their ...

In D-FW area, more opting to kick back close to home

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Chris Weis enjoys a view of Joe Pool Lake as his son Brandon , 8, heads toward the Midlothian family's rented cabin in Grand Prairie.

Palmeiro again denies knowingly using PEDs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:52:49 GMT

Rafael Palmeiro spent some time reflecting before he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Lubbock, Texas.

More Dallas-Fort Worth residents opt to kick back close to home

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:10:01 GMT

The "staycation" - an offspring trend of last summer's $4 a gallon gas - has gained an even stronger foothold in 2009 amid the worst economic times of a generation.

Report: Baseball makes loan to Texas owner

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:04:53 GMT

Major League Baseball has loaned cash-strapped Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks millions to stay afloat, unnamed sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Tampa Bay Rays (44-37) at Texas Rangers (43-35), 8:05 p.m. - Sacramento Bee

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Still trying to work out some kinks, the Tampa Bay's phenom lefty David Price will take the hill this evening against the hard- hitting Texas Rangers in the second contest of a three-game stint. Price, a playoff hero for the Rays last season, has ...

Baseball Today - Sporting News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EDT). A matchup of AL Central rivals, with the first-place Tigers throwing rookie Rick Porcello (8-5) against the Twins' Nick Blackburn (6-4). -Albert Pujols, Cardinals, hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the ...

Tommy Hunter celebrates birthday by pitching Texas Rangers to win - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:14:00 GMT

ARLINGTON ? The big stage isn?t as intimidating as it was 11 months ago, when Tommy Hunter made his third big-league start in Boston. It was a quick one, too: 1 2/3 innings, seven hits, nine runs. But the right-hander found himself making his ...

Tiger finally win in the 16th inning

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:15:53 GMT

He's the starting catcher on a team with two possible All-Star pitchers -- and Gerald Laird makes no bones about it.

Burnett, Yankees win

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:56:56 GMT

Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2 A.J. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and host New York opened the holiday weekend by beating Toronto yesterday.

Rocky baseball writer keeps true to sport, Wyoming - Gillette News Record

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:33:00 GMT

CHEYENNE ? A lot has changed since Tracy Ringolsby broke into the newspaper business 40 years ago. And even though the Cheyenne native was inducted into the writers section of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005, the 58-year-old Ringolsby doesn?t ...

Gerald Laird pushes Justin Verlander, Edwin Jackson for All-Star Game

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:26:22 GMT

He's the starting catcher on a team with two possible All-Star pitchers -- and Gerald Laird makes no bones about it.

All Texas Rangers employees paid, sources say, amid report of MLB loan

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:24:43 GMT

The latest wave of doom and gloom concerning Hicks Sports Group takes its origins from a caller to a satellite radio talk show who alleged that the Texas Rangers needed a $15 million loan from Major League Baseball simply to pay their employees this week.

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.

Angels GM Tony Reagins doesn't see a deal for pitching on the horizon - Los Angeles Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:06:00 GMT

With the season's halfway point less than a week away the Angels' pitching situation remains unsettled in the rotation and the bullpen. But General Manager Tony Reagins said Thursday he won't make a trade simply to look busy. "Never would we make a ...

Up next for the Tampa Bay Rays: Texas Rangers - St. Petersburg Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:52:00 GMT

What's new: The Rangers (42-35) are in the thick of the AL West race, having just taken two of three from the Angels, including Wednesday's emotional, walkoff win. They were in first place for several weeks earlier this season, led by slugger Josh ...

Mariners, Angels have serious trade deadline advantage over Texas Rangers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:37:18 GMT

UPDATE 10:22 a.m.: Felix Hernandez has been named AL Pitcher of the Month for June and deservedly so.

McGrath: If this guy?s lucky, he might play - Tacoma News Tribune

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:02:00 GMT

One of these years, if the presumptions of scouts turn out to be accurate and the fates allow, Wagner Mateo will appear in a big league baseball game for the St. Louis Cardinals. Or not. Mateo was guaranteed $3.1 million Thursday for agreeing to a ...

Baseball's pharmacy hall of fame - Los Angeles Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Two top baseball players who were caught using performance-enhancing drugs With Manny Ramirez back tonight from his 50-game drug suspension, a look at some of baseball's top players linked to performance-enhancing drugs. Dodgers left fielder Manny ...

Tampa Bay @ Texas: - Sportsnet.ca

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Scott Kazmir was a significant factor in helping the Tampa Bay Rays overcome a history of last-place finishes to win their first pennant in 2008. After a dismal start to the follow-up campaign, Kazmir feels he's ready to contribute to another ...

AM Sports Briefing - Daily Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:00 GMT

With a little nudge from former Cougar basketball great and Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge , Massachusetts defensive back Jordan Johnson has decided to go West. Johnson (5-foot-10, 175 pounds), whose uncle works in the Celtics ...

AM Sports Briefing - Daily Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Report: MLB loans millions to Rangers owner

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:27:52 GMT

By The Associated Press NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported.

Baseball Today

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:53:32 GMT

N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia . Two struggling NL East rivals face off. The Mets send Fernando Nieve to the mound to face Jamie Moyer .

sports in brief

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:44:12 GMT

ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa -- Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault.

Tampa Bay Rays (44-35) at Texas Rangers (42-35), 8:05 p.m. - Sacramento Bee

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:00 GMT

The Tampa Bay Rays take their hot streak into the Lone Star State, where the defending American League champions will start up an intriguing three-game series with the Texas Rangers this evening. With wins in 15 of their last 20 games, the Rays have ...

Former WC Coyote picked up by Astros - Weatherford Democrat

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:41:00 GMT

Former Weatherford College baseball player German Duran has been claimed off unconditional waivers by the Houston Astros. Duran was placed on waivers by the Texas Rangers to make room on the 40-man roster for Willie Eyre. After getting significant ...

This Date In Baseball - ESPN.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:24:00 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 ...

Baseball: Pirates' Wilson apologizes for venting - San Jose Mercury News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Shortstop Jack Wilson apologized to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for criticizing the team's latest trades, saying his frustration at losing three more teammates made it seem as if he were angry at his own club. Wilson was clearly upset after ...

Men's Health : Miami Doesn't Care About Sports - Miami New Times Blogs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Men's Health has stuck us with another label: the least sports obsessed city. The mag took into account number of ticket sales and attendance on the pro, college and high school level for baseball, basketball football, and NASCAR as well as ...

Jewish quartet set for MLB first - Taipei Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:44:00 GMT

Jewish starting pitcher Jason Marquis of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Jewish baseball fans ?X fascinated with Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg and Lou Boudreau ...

Bombs Away: Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers Hope to Keep Pace in Playoff ... - Bleacherreport.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers are coming off vital series wins. The Rangers took two of three from the Los Angeles Angels to maintain within reach of the division lead. The Rays also took two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays to jump ...

Blalock's Blast Gives Rangers 9-7 Victory - CBS 11 News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Hank Blalock didn't put any extra significance on Wednesday night's game-winning homer or his team's success thus far against the Los Angeles Angels. Blalock's second homer of the game, a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9 ...