Archive for March 8th, 2007
Marlins 2, Dodgers 1 (AP)
In a matchup of pitchers who have thrown the most recent no-hitters in both leagues, Derek Lowe and Anibal Sanchez both were sharp. Each pitched three strong innings Thursday, with the Dodgers’ Lowe allowing no runs and the Marlins’ Sanchez just one as Florida beat Los Angeles 2-1. Lowe, whose no-hitter for Boston against Tampa […]
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Healthy Sheets key to Brewers’ season (Yahoo! Sports)
PHOENIX – Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets has struggled to live up to expectations, but he is pain-free again, something he hasn’t felt in years.
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Rockies 7, White Sox 4 (AP)
Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks pitched an inning without tightness in his first appearance since Feb. 28, a 7-4 loss Thursday to the Colorado Rockies. Jenks, whose 41 saves last season were third best in the AL, had left his first spring training appearance after nine pitches. “I felt great out there, health-wise.
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3/8 - Minor League Camp Photos
Below are a collection of pictures from minor league camp.
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Cardinals 2, Twins (ss) 1 (AP)
Randy Keisler hopes solid bullpen efforts will make a case for a spot in the St. Louis Cardinals’ starting rotation. The left-hander pitched three shutout innings and struck out three in relief of Kip Wells as the Cardinals beat a Minnesota Twins’ split squad 2-1 Thursday. “He was impressive,” Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said.
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Kinney needs elbow surgery (AP)
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Kinney needs elbow ligament-replacement surgery and will likely miss the entire season. Kinney was a top candidate for setup relief pitcher this year. He first tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching forearm one year ago. Team physician Dr. George Paletta said Thursday the torn ligament has grown increasingly […]
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Rangers 7, Athletics 6 (AP)
In his first day as Oakland’s center fielder, Milton Bradley had a big day at the plate. Bradley, given the job while Mark Kotsay is sidelined for three months because of back surgery, tripled, singled and drove in a run as the Athletics lost to the Texas Rangers 7-6 Thursday. “I can play outfield, period, […]
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Hurting El Duque not off to good start
Back on the mound after a bout was arthritis in his neck, Orlando Hernandez was hit hard in his first outing of spring training.
El Duque gave up five runs and six hits in just two innings Thursday during the New York Mets’ 8-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
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Will baseball be very, very good to Sosa again? (AP)
Sammy Sosa didn’t come out of hiding and amble into baseball for the money. He’s got plenty. Even if Sosa earns a spot with the Texas Rangers as a designated hitter, then triggers every bonus clause in his contract during the regular season — the final frontier: 600 plate appearances — he still makes […]
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If it’s spring training, Hampton must be hurt (AP)
Mike Hampton is hurt again, and this time it has nothing to do with his arm. The Atlanta Braves’ left-hander injured his left side during batting practice, and won’t be ready for the start of the regular season. Hampton, starting the seventh season of a $121 million, eight-year contract, will miss the rest of […]
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