Archive for May 22nd, 2007
Bonds seems unfazed by home run drought (AP)
Barry Bonds’ legs are tired from drawing so many walks, and the strike zone sure seems big these days. Still, the San Francisco slugger seems unfazed by his recent home run drought. He’s had his share of dry spells before. He insists his right knee is just fine, despite all the chatter about what might [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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White Sox 10, Athletics 4 (AP)
Jim Thome hit a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 10-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. Jermaine Dye added a two-run homer for the White Sox, who have scored 28 runs in their last three games. John Danks (3-4) took advantage of the [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Royals manager Buddy Bell has knee surgery
Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell showed up for his pregame news conference Tuesday walking without crutches a day after having arthroscopic knee surgery.
Dr. Steve Joyce, the team physician, performed the operation on Bell’s right knee Monday.
“I’m not going to make any big moves, but I’m fine,” Bell said before Tuesday night’s game against Cleveland.
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Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Manny’s homer kicks off Red Sox rout
Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox jumped on Mike Mussina right away, knocking back the New York Yankees again with a 7-3 victory Tuesday night.
Mike Lowell also connected and Julian Tavarez won on his 34th birthday, helping the AL East leaders beat their top rivals for the sixth time in [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Red Sox 7, Yankees 3 (AP)
Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox jumped on Mike Mussina right away, knocking back the New York Yankees again with a 7-3 victory Tuesday night. Mike Lowell also connected and Julian Tavarez won on his 34th birthday, helping the AL East leaders beat their top rivals for the sixth time [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Marlins 5, Phillies 3 (AP)
Miguel Cabrera’s triple helped Florida rally in the sixth inning Tuesday against Cole Hamels, and the Marlins extended their winning streak to a season-high four games by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3. Hamels (6-2) had a 3-1 lead before allowing four runs in the sixth and failed in his bid to become the NL’s first [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Pirates ready to spend more prospecting for Dominican talent (AP)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are considering building a new training academy in the Dominican Republic in an effort to attract more of the country’s top prospects. The team’s owners and general manager Dave Littlefield ended a four-day visit to the country on Tuesday, saying they want to increase their presence there.
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Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Royals manager Buddy Bell has knee surgery (AP)
Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell showed up for his pregame news conference Tuesday walking without crutches a day after having arthroscopic knee surgery. Dr. Steve Joyce, the team physician, performed the operation on Bell’s right knee Monday. “I’m not going to make any big moves, but I’m fine,” Bell said before Tuesday night’s game [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Angels win sixth straight game
Orlando Cabrera homered and made a leaping catch to end Detroit’s comeback, leading the Los Angeles Angels over the Tigers 6-3 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Down 6-1, the Tigers rallied in the ninth inning. Placido Polanco hit an RBI single and Magglio Ordonez drew a bases-loaded walk from Francisco Rodriguez with two outs.
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Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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Angels 6, Tigers 3 (AP)
Orlando Cabrera homered and made a leaping catch to end Detroit’s comeback, leading the Los Angeles Angels over the Tigers 6-3 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. Down 6-1, the Tigers rallied in the ninth inning. Placido Polanco hit an RBI single and Magglio Ordonez drew a bases-loaded walk from Francisco Rodriguez with two [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2007.
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