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6/9/2012 |
Logan Forsythe settling in at second base
Padres infielder Logan Forsythe made his sixth start since coming off the disabled list on Saturday against the Brewers at Miller Park. All of those starts have come at second base, although he made most of his starts (21) at third base last season.
6/9/2012 |
Tigers' Peralta goes on paternity leave
Jhonny Peralta was placed on the paternity list Saturday so that he could be with his wife, who's due to give birth to twins.
6/9/2012 |
Royals put Paulino on DL; Mendoza to start
Time ran out for Royals starting pitcher Felipe Paulino, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday as the club recalled right-hander Nate Adcock from Triple-A Omaha.
6/9/2012 |
Chipper might be activated for Sunday's game
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez still thinks Chipper Jones will likely return to the lineup for Monday night's series opener against the Yankees. But he said Saturday that there is a chance the veteran third baseman could be activated from the disabled list to play Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
6/9/2012 |
Braves' Teheran to start in place of injured Hudson
The Braves will promote their top pitching prospect Julio Teheran to start Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays in place of Tim Hudson, who has been recently bothered by bone spurs in his left ankle.
6/9/2012 |
Sandoval returns, on notice for weight
Pablo Sandoval returned from the disabled list Saturday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the Giants' 5-2 win against the Rangers.
6/9/2012 |
Melky gets more time off to rest hamstring
The Giants sat out Melky Cabrera in Saturday's game against the Rangers with a sore hamstring, and manager Bruce Bochy said the outfielder could be out the rest of the series and return Tuesday against the Astros.
6/9/2012 |
Giants add Kontos to bullpen, drop Edlefsen
The Giants called up reliever George Kontos from Triple-A Fresno on Saturday, optioning reliever Steve Edlefsen to the Grizzlies.
6/9/2012 |
Wilson angered by CarGo's bunt hit
Carlos Gonzalez angered Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson on Friday night by bunting for the Rockies' first hit in the fourth inning of a game the Angels won, 7-2.
6/9/2012 |
Blue Jays' Davis exits with blister on index finger
Blue Jays left fielder Rajai Davis was replaced by Mike McCoy in the fifth inning because of a blister on his left index finger. He is considered to be day to day.
6/9/2012 |
Gardner has another setback; return unknown
The Yankees will continue to be without Brett Gardner for an indefinite period of time, as the outfielder suffered a setback following a Minor League rehabilitation game with Class A Charleston.
6/9/2012 |
Kuroda says he'll make his next start
Hiroki Kuroda said that he plans to make his next start, one day after the Yankees' right-hander was clipped on the left foot by a line drive.
6/9/2012 |
Mets looking for Davis to take power approach
Ike Davis changed his batting-practice approach in an attempt to break out of a persisting season-long slump, and the results showed when Davis took a "tremendous" early batting practice Saturday at Yankee Stadium, according to manager Terry Collins.
6/9/2012 |
Collins believes Torres' presence key
Andres Torres was in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Yankees and hitting second against right-hander Phil Hughes, despite the switch-hitter's struggles this season from the left side of the plate.
6/9/2012 |
Quintanilla's bat has been nice bonus for Mets
While shortstops Ruben Tejada and Ronny Cedeno continue rehab and running programs to return from the disabled list, Omar Quintanilla continues to impress. And manager Terry Collins admits he knew little about the 30-year-old before his arrival in New York.
6/9/2012 |
MLB alums enjoy 'Legends for Youth' clinic
The group of former Major League players who conducted a free youth clinic on Saturday morning at Triton College in River Grove, Ill., covered several generations, a number of teams they played for and enough stories to put smiles on their faces.
6/9/2012 |
Longoria champing at the bit to begin rehab
After passing some running tests on Saturday, third baseman Evan Longoria is hopeful he can convince the Rays that he is ready to begin a rehab assignment.
6/9/2012 |
Nats follow Gio's lead to win over Red Sox
Left-hander Gio Gonzalez was back in familiar surroundings on Saturday afternoon, pitching in an American League park, and he won his eighth game of the season. He was strong for 6 1/3 innings as the Nationals defeated the Red Sox, 4-2, at Fenway Park.
6/9/2012 |
Sale magnificent as White Sox roll
Chris Sale continued his dominance on Saturday, when Sale, as he shut down the Astros with eight scoreless innings, and the White Sox won, 10-1, before 22,880 at U.S. Cellular Field.
6/9/2012 |
Vogelsong superb in shutting down Rangers
Ryan Vogelsong combined his typical efficiency on the mound with rare proficiency at the plate Saturday to help the Giants prevail in an Interleague showdown against the Texas Rangers, 5-2.
6/9/2012 |
Montero cherishes his role in Mariners' no-no
The Mariners used six pitchers to no-hit the Dodgers on Friday night and Jesus Montero caught the entire game, realizing one of his boyhood dreams.
6/9/2012 |
Homers, Hanson's solid outing lift Braves
Less than two weeks after being mired in what seemed destined to be a devastating slump, the Braves appear to be just fine. In fact, as Andrelton Simmons has dazzled through his first week in the Majors, this club might be better than it has been at any point this season.
6/9/2012 |
Groin strain not serious for Mariners' Millwood
Kevin Millwood, who left Friday's no-hitter after six innings because of a mild right groin strain, had an MRI Saturday that showed no significant damage.
6/9/2012 |
Karstens' issues keep Lincoln in Bucs' rotation
Jeff Karstens' setback sets up Brad Lincoln to remain in the Bucs' rotation for at least two more spins. Lincoln will take the hill at Camden Yards on Tuesday night against the Orioles.
6/9/2012 |
Francoeur getting reacquainted with center
Jeff Francoeur is getting action in center field for the first time since 2006, but the Royals' regular right fielder says he's enjoying the change for Interleague Play. More Results > |
