Archive for April 5th, 2007
Matsuzaka shines in highly anticipated debut
Daisuke Matsuzaka looked about as carefree after his highly anticipated major league debut as he did before taking the mound. In between, he validated the heavy price tag and huge expectations.
Matsuzaka struck out 10 in seven innings, allowed six hits and walked one to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Kansas City Royals 4-1 […]
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Red Sox-Rangers Preview
The Texas Rangers have left themselves plenty of room for improvement after their first three games. Getting a lead for the first time this season would be a good place to start.
The Rangers hope to avoid their first 0-4 start in 16 years Friday when they take on the Boston Red Sox in their home […]
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Braves, Mets to match 3-0 starts in early NL East showdown (AP)
The Atlanta Braves think they have the personnel to challenge for the NL East title again. They’re going to get an early chance to prove it, too. The New York Mets, the defending division champs, and the Braves each won three road games to open the season and begin a weekend series Friday night in […]
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Braves 8, Phillies 4 (AP)
The team to beat in the NL East was simply beat up. Chuck James pitched five solid innings, Kelly Johnson hit a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep with an 8-4 victory over Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. When Jimmy Rollins boldly proclaimed in January that the Phillies should be favorites to […]
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Red Sox 4, Royals 1
After striking out three times, Ryan Shealy sounded amazed.
“I didn’t know he threw that hard,” he said.
Dice-K was more than OK in his major league debut.
With millions of early rising viewers keeping track on Japanese television, Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out 10 in seven innings in his major league debut Thursday to lead the Boston Red […]
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Washington has unbridled enthusiasm (AP)
Ron Washington is the same as he was before finally getting his chance to be a manager, approaching the game with an unbridled enthusiasm and passion. Except for his leadership title and role with the Texas Rangers, who play Boston in their home opener Friday, nothing has really changed for Washington.
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Blue Jays forced to revise ad
The Toronto Blue Jays have been forced to revise a television commercial featuring Frank Thomas after the ad drew objections from the Television Bureau of Canada, a regulatory body for private broadcasters.
A 30-second spot that shows the 6-foot-5, 275-pound designated hitter taking part in a pillow fight with two young boys was edited to remove […]
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Predictions: Get out the crystal balls
In my first order of business this season, I predict that my Cubs will find yet another way to blow a ballgame …
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White Sox 4, Indians 3 (AP)
Roberto Hernandez hit A.J. Pierzynski with a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, forcing in the winning run in the Chicago White Sox’s 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. The White Sox got their first win of the season on a day when starter Mark Buehrle was […]
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Padres seeking extension with Cameron (Yahoo! Sports)
The San Diego Padres should know by early next week whether they can sign center fielder Mike Cameron to a…
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