Archive for September 5th, 2006
Padres call up four minor leaguers (AP)
The San Diego Padres called up four players from Triple-A Portland, including right-handed pitcher Mike Thompson and outfielder Ben Johnson. In addition to recalling Thompson and Johnson, the Padres also recalled infielder-outfielder Paul McNulty and purchased the contract of outfielder Jack Cust. San Diego also assigned the contract of Portland catcher George Kottaras to the […]
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Reds 3, Giants 0 (AP)
Bronson Arroyo allowed only three singles in his first career shutout Tuesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a slump-busting 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The Reds finally emerged from the funk of a 2-8 West Coast trip that pushed them back in the pack of NL wild card contenders. They reached a […]
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Nationals activate RHP Felix Rodriguez (SportsTicker)
WASHINGTON (Ticker) - The Washington Nationals made a handful of moves Tuesday, among them activating righthander Felix Rodriguez from the 60-day disabled list.
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Rangers call up Masset, Arias (AP)
The Texas Rangers recalled right-hander Nick Masset and infielder Joaquin Arias from Triple-A Oklahoma on Tuesday, bringing their total September callups to five players. Arias, a top prospect at shortstop, came to the Rangers with Alfonso Soriano in a trade with the New York Yankees for Alex Rodriguez before the 2004 season.
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Nationals recall O’Connor, activate Rodriguez (AP)
Rookie Mike O’Connor was recalled by the Washington Nationals and is to start Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. O’Connor wasn’t considered one of the Nationals’ top farm prospects at the start of the season, but he pitched well in his first eight starts after being promoted in late April. He then lost four straight […]
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Playoff pulse: A Fish story (Yahoo! Sports)
MILWAUKEE – The Florida Marlins have overcome a horrid start and a tiny payroll to become baseball’s hottest team.
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Rangers 8, Athletics 1 (AP)
As well as the Oakland Athletics have played over the past month, Jay Payton’s problems in left field infuriated fans who have become so accustomed to winning every day. Rookie Nelson Cruz hit an inside-the-park homer past Payton and also a three-run shot on the way to a career-high five RBIs, and the Texas Rangers […]
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