Archive for June 27th, 2007
Blue Jays activate Burnett; demote Taubenheim
The Toronto Blue Jays activated A.J. Burnett from the 15-day disabled list after Wednesday’s game and returned Ty Taubenheim to Triple-A Syracuse.
Burnett, who is scheduled to start Thursday, came out of a game against the San Francisco Giants on June 12 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a sore shoulder. In 14 starts, […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Jays activate Burnett; demote Taubenheim
The Toronto Blue Jays activated A.J. Burnett from the 15-day disabled list after Wednesday’s game and returned Ty Taubenheim to Triple-A Syracuse.
Burnett, who is scheduled to start Thursday, came out of a game against the San Francisco Giants on June 12 in the bottom of the fifth inning with a sore shoulder. In 14 starts, […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Blue Jays 5, Twins 4
A pair of small adjustments paid big dividends for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and Toronto overcame four errors to beat the Twins 5-4 Wednesday night, the Blue Jays’ fifth win in six games.
After Boof Bonser (5-4) walked Frank Thomas in the sixth inning, Zaun homered over the right-field baggie for […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Reds 9, Phillies 6 (AP)
Javier Valentin hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and Adam Dunn added a two-run homer to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 on Wednesday night. Phillies slugger Ryan Howard hit his 100th career homer in his 325th game, becoming the fastest player to reach that total in major league […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Athletics 13, Indians 7
Oakland manager Bob Geren probably wishes he gave his ballclub a pep talk sooner.
Geren briefly spoke to his team and the Athletics responded with a 13-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night that snapped a five-game losing streak. Jack Cust hit a three-run homer and finished with a career-high five RBIs, and Shannon […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Mets 2, Cardinals 0, 5 1/2 innings, rain (AP)
Tom Glavine earned his 297th win, pitching one-hit ball for six innings in a rain-shortened shutout to lead the New York Mets past the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night. David Wright hit a two-run homer off winless Anthony Reyes in the first, and the NL East leaders made it stand up for their […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Braves 13, Nationals 0 (AP)
Chipper Jones drove in four runs to back a strong start from John Smoltz, helping the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 13-0 on Wednesday night and sweep a three-game series from the Nationals. Atlanta had a season-high 22 hits and scored in six of the first seven innings, snapping out of a dreadful five-game losing streak […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Stats 101: Will Padres’ ‘pen hold up?
Is the San Diego bullpen as good as it appears to be? It may be, but Dayn Perry explains how Petco Park may cloud the issue.
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Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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Davies still feeling sore on left side (AP)
Kyle Davies wore a big wrap around his torso as he moved slowly through the Braves’ clubhouse on Wednesday. A mild strained left oblique will keep the Atlanta right-hander out of the rotation for a three-game series this weekend at Florida. Davies felt sore and stiff after a bullpen session the previous day.
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Zaun powers Jays past Twins
Gregg Zaun hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame four errors to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 Wednesday night.
The Blue Jays won for the fifth time in six games despite tying a season high for errors.
Toronto designated hitter Frank Thomas went 1-for-2 with two walks and stayed at 499 career home runs.
After […]
Posted: June 27th, 2007.
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