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5/20/2013 |
Tornado tragedy resonates throughout big leagues
Baseball once again found itself mourning tragedy in the real world on Monday, when a devastating tornado ripped apart Moore, Okla., and took the lives of at least 51 people.
5/20/2013 |
A's faith in Donaldson's versatility paying off
Josh Donaldson isn't just playing third base for the A's. At the moment, he's among the best in the game, his name dotted across the leaderboard with Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Beltre, Evan Longoria, Manny Machado and others.
5/20/2013 |
Kemp unnerved by tornado's havoc in Oklahoma
Matt Kemp is from Oklahoma City and was shaken after reading first-hand accounts from family and friends of the destruction in the wake of Monday's monster tornado.
5/20/2013 |
Deep-sixed: Lester roughed up, takes first loss
Jon Lester kept getting two outs, only to give up a big hit after that. The offense kept knocking on the door, and the one big hit that would have changed the game never came. It added up to a 6-4 loss to the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in the opener of a three-game series.
5/20/2013 |
How it's Dunn: Slugger's homer sparks White Sox
Adam Dunn continued his hot streak, when he belted a two-out, three-run home run in the first inning during the White Sox 6-4 win over the Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday night.
5/20/2013 |
With Cueto back, steadily rolling Reds are even better
The team with the second-best record and second-best run differential in the NL added an elite starting pitcher to its rotation on Monday. And though Johnny Cueto didn't look much like the man who was a Cy Young candidate a year ago, on this night it didn't matter. He did enough, and got enough help, for Cincinnati to rack up win No. 27 in 45 tries.
5/20/2013 |
Knee improved, Harper back in action
Following two days off to rest his left knee, Bryce Harper returned to the Nationals lineup for Monday's series opener at the Giants.
5/20/2013 |
Needing more rest, Werth won't return Friday
Manager Davey Johnson revealed that Jayson Werth has had a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain and that he won't be ready to return from the disabled list as expected Friday.
5/20/2013 |
Pagan, Sandoval play despite battling flu
Giants center fielder Angel Pagan overcame his bout with the flu sufficiently enough to start Monday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals.
5/20/2013 |
Marquis, Padres continue strong stretch
Jason Marquis outdueled ERA leader Shelby Miller as the Padres won their third straight, 4-2, in the series opener against the Cardinals on Monday night.
5/20/2013 |
Ethier, Kemp go deep to back Kershaw's gem
Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier ended home run droughts while Clayton Kershaw was dazzling again with a three-hitter as the Dodgers took the series opener in Milwaukee, 3-1.
5/20/2013 |
Hawkins, Collins ejected for arguing hit-by-pitch call
Mets reliever LaTroy Hawkins' seventh-inning appearance against the Reds in Monday's 4-3 loss was filled with frustration and controversy, culminating with the ejections of both he and his manager, Terry Collins.
5/20/2013 |
Perez nursing sore hip after hitting dugout fence
Royals catcher Salvador Perez left Monday's game prior to the bottom of the sixth inning after slamming his right hip into the fence in front of the Astros dugout chasing a foul ball off the bat of Jason Castro in the fifth at Minute Maid Park.
5/20/2013 |
Freese, originally in lineup, scratched as precaution
A day after after getting stitches to close a gash near his right thumb, David Freese said he could play, but manager Mike Matheny removed his third baseman from the starting lineup after seeing some swelling.
5/20/2013 |
Pujols leads another successful charity golf tourney
It was a great morning at the Trump National Golf Club of Los Angeles, site of the Pujols Family Foundation's marquee event. But Albert Pujols, was feeling a little bummed.
5/20/2013 |
Hart takes BP as rehab progress inches along
Corey Hart hit two more milestones Monday in his recovery from right knee surgery but will not be ready to come off the 60-day disabled list when his term expires on May 30.
5/20/2013 |
Bailey won't be overused in return to closer's role
As excited as the Red Sox are to have Andrew Bailey back in the bullpen -- the closer was activated for Monday's game with the White Sox -- manager John Farrell will be careful not to overuse him at the outset.
5/20/2013 |
Braves ride dominant Teheran to win vs. Twins
Julio Teheran produced the finest start of his young career, as he benefited from a four-run first inning and came two outs away from his first career shutout while leading the Braves to a 5-1 win over the Twins on Monday night at Turner Field.
5/20/2013 |
O'Flaherty to undergo Tommy John surgery
The Braves announced reliever Eric O'Flaherty will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday afternoon in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Dr. James Andrews will perform the procedure.
5/20/2013 |
Lilly activated, Magill sent back to Triple-A
Rookie pitcher Matt Magill has Minor League options and the Dodgers apparently want to see if veteran left-hander Ted Lilly can return to his form of early last season.
5/20/2013 |
Struggling Mariners have reasons to stay optimistic
While the Mariners have struggled, their crop of young players give them reason to be optimistic. If hitters like Jesus Montero and Dustin Ackley get on track, they can help support a young group of pitchers waiting to come up from the Minors.
5/20/2013 |
Miley trying to stay out of his own way
Last year as a rookie, one of D-backs left-hander Wade Miley's greatest strengths was his lack of thought on the mound, but with a year of experience under his belt it is harder to do that.
5/20/2013 |
No need for a cab, Everth is running like the wind
Everth Cabrera says he has never felt better in the Majors before now -- and it shows, as the Padres shortstop leads the big leagues in stolen bases.
5/20/2013 |
News on Danks, Beckham positive but not definitive
The White Sox have not officially set their starting rotation for this weekend's series against the Marlins, but there's a strong possibility that John Danks could make his 2013 big league debut Friday night.
5/20/2013 |
Konerko feels as if he's getting close
Paul Konerko feels as if he swung the bat well during the past couple of days, but for a cerebral All-Star caliber performer such as the captain, the hits aren't always the sign of being in a good spot. More Results > |
