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Angels ride four homers to fifth straight win

staffwriter — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:26:40 +0000

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Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Chris Iannetta and Mark Trumbo homered en route to a 5-4 win over the Royals on Thursday night in Kansas City, giving Joe Blanton his first victory and extending the Angels’ winning streak to five.

Sports News- Source- Angels ride four homers to fifth straight win

McCutchen produces before rain in Bucs win

staffwriter — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:41:34 +0000

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The Pirates beat the Cubs, 4-2, to complete a three-game sweep of Chicago on Thursday at PNC Park after a 1-hour, 47-minute rain delay, which began with two outs in the top of the fourth inning.

Sports News- Source- McCutchen produces before rain in Bucs win

Lyons stymies Padres in big league debut

staffwriter — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:25:18 +0000

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Southpaw Tyler Lyons became the latest Cardinals rookie to deliver on Wednesday night, turning in a dominant seven innings while making his Major League debut in a 5-3 win against the Padres at Petco Park.

Sports News- Source- Lyons stymies Padres in big league debut

Ailing Sandoval delivers walk-off homer vs. Nats

staffwriter — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:22:54 +0000

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Pablo Sandoval delivered a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning Tuesday to lift the Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Sports News- Source- Ailing Sandoval delivers walk-off homer vs. Nats

TiVo becomes latest of many ways to view MLB.TV

staffwriter — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:00 +0000

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TiVo joined MLB Advanced Media on Tuesday in announcing the availability of the MLB.TV app on any of the TiVo Premiere DVRs.

Sports News- Source- TiVo becomes latest of many ways to view MLB.TV

Vogelsong gets win, but breaks hand vs. Nats

staffwriter — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:09:47 +0000

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Ryan Vogelsong pitched five shutout innings Monday night but left the game with an fractured right hand, sustained while batting, in the Giants’ 8-0 triumph over the Washington Nationals.

Sports News- Source- Vogelsong gets win, but breaks hand vs. Nats

Rangers’ big innings trump Miggy’s three homers

staffwriter — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:41:54 +0000

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The Rangers surrendered three home runs to Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera but ultimately prevailed, 11-8, on Sunday night in Arlington. David Murphy homered and drove in four runs.

Sports News- Source- Rangers’ big innings trump Miggy’s three homers

Nicasio’s strong start leads Rockies to victory

staffwriter — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:07:37 +0000

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Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio quieted talk of possibly being sent down to the Minors by shutting down the Giants for six innings of a 5-0 victory at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.

Sports News- Source- Nicasio’s strong start leads Rockies to victory

Chatwood impresses in solid effort vs. Giants

staffwriter — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:06:11 +0000

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Right-hander Tyler Chatwood threw many good pitches over 5 2/3 innings Saturday night, but even his worst pitch worked out for the Rockies in their 10-2 victory over the Giants at Coors Field.

Sports News- Source- Chatwood impresses in solid effort vs. Giants

Back-to-back blasts change fortunes in eighth

staffwriter — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:11:54 +0000

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Evan Gattis added to his legend with a two-run, pinch-hit home run off Kenley Jansen, and Andrelton Simmons followed with a home run of his own to cap a three-run eighth inning that provided the Braves a 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Sports News- Source- Back-to-back blasts change fortunes in eighth

Pacheco’s slam helps Rockies solve Giants

staffwriter — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:36:33 +0000

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Jordan Pacheco’s grand slam helped the Rockies end their 10-game losing streak against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, 10-9, though they nearly squandered a five-run lead at Coors Field.

Sports News- Source- Pacheco’s slam helps Rockies solve Giants

Harvey beats Cubs with his arm and his bat

staffwriter — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:18:31 +0000

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Matt Harvey drove in his first run of the season to supplement another superb pitching performance, and he and the Mets beat the Cubs, 3-2, on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Sports News- Source- Harvey beats Cubs with his arm and his bat

Verlander roughed up, Tigers routed by Rangers

staffwriter — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:21:40 +0000

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Torpedoed by the Rangers’ seven-run third inning, Justin Verlander failed to complete at least three innings for only the fourth time in his career during a 10-4 loss on Thursday night.

Sports News- Source- Verlander roughed up, Tigers routed by Rangers

Selig discusses topics of interest at Meetings

staffwriter — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:58:40 +0000

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Commissioner Bud Selig touched on a variety of topics, including possible expansion of instant replay and scheduling, after the quarterly Owners Meetings wrapped up Thursday.

Sports News- Source- Selig discusses topics of interest at Meetings

Blogger’s love for baseball growing at early age

staffwriter — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:57 +0000

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger baseball fan than Matt Eisner. A die-hard Nationals supporter, Matt is the author of the popular blog Matt’s Bats.

Sports News- Source- Blogger’s love for baseball growing at early age

Greinke’s return provides spark against Nationals

staffwriter — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:27:42 +0000

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Zack Greinke made his first start since breaking his collar bone on April 11 and held the Nats to one run on five hits while striking out four in 5 1/3 innings.

Sports News- Source- Greinke’s return provides spark against Nationals

Tribe cranks three homers behind sharp Kluber

staffwriter — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:59:04 +0000

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The Indians made Phillies starter Cole Hamels work hard for each out and Corey Kluber worked an efficient six innings without a walk in the Indians’ 10-4 win.

Sports News- Source- Tribe cranks three homers behind sharp Kluber

Nathan navigates tense 10th as Rangers edge A’s

staffwriter — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:53:38 +0000

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Adrian Beltre and Mitch Moreland homered off reliever Chris Resop in the 10th inning, and Joe Nathan converted a tense save to give the Rangers a 6-5 victory over the A’s on Tuesday night in Oakland.

Sports News- Source- Nathan navigates tense 10th as Rangers edge A’s

Zimmermann first in Majors to seven wins

staffwriter — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:20:53 +0000

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Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann showed once again why he is the best pitcher on the Nationals. He pitched 7 2/3 innings and helped the Nationals defeat the Dodgers, 6-2, at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.

Sports News- Source- Zimmermann first in Majors to seven wins

A’s maintain O.co stranglehold on Rangers

staffwriter — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:19 +0000

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The struggling Athletics got back on track against the first-place Rangers on Monday night, earning their ninth win in 11 home games against their American League West foes, 5-1.

Sports News- Source- A’s maintain O.co stranglehold on Rangers

Homers back Lincecum’s superb outing

staffwriter — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:32:49 +0000

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Tim Lincecum allowed two hits in seven shutout innings and received powerful offensive support Sunday as the Giants surged to their third consecutive victory over the Atlanta Braves, 5-1.

Sports News- Source- Homers back Lincecum’s superb outing

Shuffled lineup comes up big behind sharp Saunders

staffwriter — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:08:27 +0000

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Manager Eric Wedge shuffled his lineup a bit on Sunday hoping to ease the pressure on struggling sluggers Kendrys Morales and Michael Morse, and the early results were promising as the Mariners topped the A’s, 6-1, at Safeco Field.

Sports News- Source- Shuffled lineup comes up big behind sharp Saunders

Dodgers snap losing streak behind Ryu

staffwriter — Sun, 12 May 2013 05:53:38 +0000

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The Dodgers ended their eight-game losing streak behind Hyun-Jin Ryu’s 6 2/3 solid innings and an offense that feasted on Marlins pitching. Andre Ethier had four hits and scored three times, Skip Schumaker had three RBIs and Dee Gordon went deep.

Sports News- Source- Dodgers snap losing streak behind Ryu

Six-run sixth complements Yu’s sixth win

staffwriter — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:31:51 +0000

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Yu Darvish, in his first start against the Astros since coming within one out of a perfect game on April 2, allowed just three hits in seven innings, and the Rangers backed him with a six-run sixth inning in Saturday night’s 8-7 win in Houston.

Sports News- Source- Six-run sixth complements Yu’s sixth win

Marlins rally behind Fernandez in LA

staffwriter — Sat, 11 May 2013 06:39:29 +0000

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Jose Fernandez shut down the Dodgers after a three-run first inning and Derek Dietrich belted his first career homer, a three-run shot, to lead the Marlins to a 5-4 comeback victory on Friday night.

Sports News- Source- Marlins rally behind Fernandez in LA

Lester retires first 17, blanks Blue Jays on one hit

staffwriter — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:56:05 +0000

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Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester carried a perfect game into the sixth inning, gave up a line-drive double to Maicer Izturis, and retired the next 10 batters as the Red Sox shut out the Blue Jays, 5-0, on Friday night at Fenway Park. For Lester, who allowed only the one baserunner, it was his 10th career complete game and third shutout.

Sports News- Source- Lester retires first 17, blanks Blue Jays on one hit

McCann leads way as Braves top Giants

staffwriter — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:02 +0000

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Brian McCann highlighted a three-hit performance with his first home run of the season and aided the four-run fifth inning that gave Julio Teheran the support he needed in the Braves’ 6-3 win over the Giants on Thursday night.

Sports News- Source- McCann leads way as Braves top Giants

Tribe knocks three homers, Kazmir dazzles in sweep

staffwriter — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:45:10 +0000

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One day after the replay ruling heard ’round the baseball world, Cleveland clubbed a trio of homers to cruise to a 9-2 rout over the A’s at Progressive Field. The lopsided win supported a strong outing from left-hander Scott Kazmir.

Sports News- Source- Tribe knocks three homers, Kazmir dazzles in sweep

Norris’ gem gives Astros shot to sweep Angels

staffwriter — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:29:42 +0000

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Bud Norris twirled a gem and Chris Carter hit his eighth home run of the season as the Astros secured a series victory over the Angels with a 3-1 win on Wednesday night in Houston.

Sports News- Source- Norris’ gem gives Astros shot to sweep Angels

Giants recover from Phillies’ rally, win in 10th

staffwriter — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:16:35 +0000

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The Giants squandered a two-run, ninth-inning lead Wednesday but rebounded in the 10th inning on Andres Torres’ two-out RBI single to outlast the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3.

Sports News- Source- Giants recover from Phillies’ rally, win in 10th

Gold standard: Slugger’s homer lifts D-backs

staffwriter — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:12:22 +0000

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Paul Goldschmidt’s two-run homer in the ninth led the D-backs past the Dodgers, 5-3, on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

Sports News- Source- Gold standard: Slugger’s homer lifts D-backs

Solid Gold-schmidt: Slugger’s four hits power D-backs

staffwriter — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:46:32 +0000

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Paul Goldschmidt’s bat and Trevor Cahill’s arm led the D-backs to a 9-2 win over the Dodgers on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.

Sports News- Source- Solid Gold-schmidt: Slugger’s four hits power D-backs

Phillies enjoy all-around victory over Giants

staffwriter — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:10:29 +0000

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The Phillies pitched well, hit well and played solid defense in a 6-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Giants on Monday.

Sports News- Source- Phillies enjoy all-around victory over Giants

Rays start fast, keep heat on against Rockies

staffwriter — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:01:24 +0000

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A big first inning was just what the doctor ordered for the Rays, whose short-staffed bench benefited from building an immediate lead and added to it throughout the afternoon as they defeated the Rockies, 8-3, on Sunday to take the three-game series.

Sports News- Source- Rays start fast, keep heat on against Rockies

Donaldson’s homer leads A’s past Yankees

staffwriter — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:08:29 +0000

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A’s hitters came up empty nine times with runners in scoring position on Sunday afternoon, but they redeemed themselves by way of a trio of homers to edge the Yankees, 5-4, and claim the series victory.

Sports News- Source- Donaldson’s homer leads A’s past Yankees

DeRosa, Cabrera help Blue Jays snap skid

staffwriter — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:35:36 +0000

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The Blue Jays’ offense broke out in a big way and Brandon Morrow was solid on the mound, as Toronto defeated the Mariners, 10-2, on Sunday at Rogers Centre.

Sports News- Source- DeRosa, Cabrera help Blue Jays snap skid

D-backs get back on track behind Corbin

staffwriter — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:48:26 +0000

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A.J. Pollock homered and picked up two of his three RBIs during a six-run second inning as the D-backs got behind a gem from left-hander Patrick Corbin on Saturday night in San Diego.

Sports News- Source- D-backs get back on track behind Corbin

Headley’s running, Alonso’s homer lift Padres

staffwriter — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:32:07 +0000

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With Chase Headley on base, Yonder Alonso had a go-ahead, two-run home run in the fifth inning Friday to help lead the Padres to a 7-6 victory over the D-backs at Petco Park.

Sports News- Source- Headley’s running, Alonso’s homer lift Padres

Vargas twirls shutout, holding Orioles to three hits

staffwriter — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:23:30 +0000

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Jason Vargas threw a three-hit shutout while Mike Trout and Mark Trumbo powered the offense in a 4-0 victory over the Orioles at Angel Stadium on Friday night.

Sports News- Source- Vargas twirls shutout, holding Orioles to three hits

Carry on: Sox first in Majors to 20 victories

staffwriter — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:00:17 +0000

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Ryan Dempster tossed six innings of one-run ball to earn his second victory of the season and guide the Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays in front of 25,851 at Rogers Centre on Thursday.

Sports News- Source- Carry on: Sox first in Majors to 20 victories