Thursday, September 11, 2014 41 minutes ago Giants sweep D-backs, gain ground in West The Giants cruised to a 6-2 victory against the D-backs inside AT&T Park on Thursday afternoon, completing the three-game sweep of Arizona and running their string of consecutive home wins to nine.More» Pence throws bat, singles home a run Comment (286) Share 4 hours ago Postseason schedule set; WS opens Oct. 21 MLB announced a shortened postseason schedule on Friday, starting it on Sept. 30 with the American League Wild Card Game and the National League equivalent coming a day later. The 110th World Series will get underway in an AL city to be determined on Oct. 21 -- the first Tuesday start since 1990.More» Comment (5) Share 1 hour ago Mets host Tuesdays Children in 9/11 tribute Thursday was a somber day of remembrance, and at Citi Field, a handful of players were signing autographs for a special group of 100 or so fans in attendance for the Nationals-Mets game. These fans were from Tuesdays Children, a nonprofit formed in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, that helps the families of those who lost their lives.More» Mets, Nats rise for the anthem on Sept. 11 Comment (2) Share 3 hours ago Sale deals As tough loss, ERA at 1.99 White Sox ace Chris Sale dominated the Oakland As with a two-hit, eight-inning performance in a 1-0 victory on Thursday at U.S. Cellular Field. Sale lowered his American League-leading ERA to 1.99, while Marcus Semien homered for the games lone tally.More» Sale fans nine in dominant outing vs. As Comment (133) Share 5 hours ago Bruce saves the day as Reds blank Cards Johnny Cuetos eight strong frames led the Reds shutout, and with the 1-0 victory on Thursday, Cincinnati took its first series from St. Louis in five tries this season, and just its second in the last 13 series against the Cardinals overall.More» Cueto throws eight scoreless innings in win Comment (154) Share 1 hour ago Twin bill sweep helps Tribes October push On Thursday, T.J. House took the mound in the second game of a doubleheader with the Twins and delivered a brilliant performance. On the heels of a stellar outing by Corey Kluber in the first tilt, House handled Minnesotas lineup with apparent ease en route to a 2-0 victory in Game 2 at Progressive Field.More» House fans eight over seven scoreless frames Comment (62) Share 7 hours ago Cuban slugger Tomas closer to MLB eligibility Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas has taken another step toward fulfilling his Major League dream. The 24-year-old corner outfielder has been unblocked by the U.S. Department of Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and he is waiting to be declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, according to an industry source.More» Tomas puts Cuba on the board with deep homer Comment (2) Share 2 hours ago Rogers: Sale shows As hes among the best It was basically a known fact beforehand, but White Sox left-hander Chris Sale showed the As and anyone else who was watching on Thursday afternoon that hes among the best pitchers in baseball.More» Ventura talks about Sales impressive outing Comment (0) Share 26 minutes ago MLB stages day of remembrance for 9/11 We Shall Not Forget. Those words echo again in ballparks around Major League Baseball today as MLB and its clubs join in honoring those who were lost during the tragic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.More» Major League Baseball remembers events of 9/11 Comment (9) Share 1 hour ago Pirates Marte exits game after getting hit Starling Marte left Thursdays game against the Phillies after getting hit with a pitch on his left arm. The pitch hit the left fielder near the elbow, and the Pirates called his reason for leaving discomfort in his left arm.More» Marte hit by pitch, leaves game early Comment (0) Share 1 hour ago Duffy says left shoulder is feeling much better A start on Tuesday might seem iffy because, as of Thursday, Danny Duffy had not picked up a baseball since throwing one pitch last Saturday and leaving the game because of left shoulder problems. However, the initial MRI showed no structural damage, only inflammation, and the shoulder is feeling much better.More» Duffy exits with shoulder soreness in the 1st Comment (0) Share 11 hours ago Spencer: LA-SF rivalry as good as any While the Yankees and Red Sox have come to represent baseball rivalries at their most intense, the Dodgers and Giants also go way back -- to their origins in Brooklyn and upper Manhattan, connected by the New York subway system.More» Giants Hall of Famers on the Giants-Dodgers rivalry Comment (6) Share 8 hours ago Wrigley evokes special memories for all Wrigley Field is celebrating its 100th anniversary this season, and MLB asked players for their favorite memory of the ballpark.More» Happy 100th birthday Wrigley Field Comment (3) Share 3 hours ago LA, SF renewing rivalry with high stakes Its the Dodgers and Giants down the stretch with a National League West title at stake, and dont take it for granted, because it doesnt happen often.More» Crawford previews series vs. rival Giants Comment (1) Share 1 hour ago Zimmerman picks up pace in pregame drills Ryan Zimmerman traveled with the Nationals to Citi Field and had a full workout before Thursdays game against the Mets. Besides taking batting practice, Zimmerman worked out at third and first base, and plans to take reps in left field as well this weekend.More» Broadcast shows Zimmerman taking grounders Comment (2) 0 Share 0 7 hours ago Gritty Miggy finding way to save best for last The key to success at the plate, if you ask Wally Joyner, is the ability to transfer weight from back foot to front foot. Miguel Cabrera, battling bone spurs in his right ankle, has, for now, lost the luxury of deciding just how much weight to put on his back foot when he steps into the batters box.More» Miggy reaches 100 RBIs for 11th straight year Comment (11) 0 Share 9 1 hour ago Santana ties own club switch-hitter HR mark Two months into the season, it seemed improbable that Carlos Santana would find his way into the record book for the Indians. After another strong showing in Thursdays doubleheader sweep of the Twins, that is exactly where Santanas name belongs.More» Santana swats solo shot to open the scoring Comment (0) 0 Share 0 5 hours ago Kluber leads Tribe to Game 1 win vs. Twins In the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday, Corey Kluber was afforded more breathing room than he has been accustomed to this year. Powered by the bats of Yan Gomes and Carlos Santana, Kluber was able to settle in, find a comfort zone and help Cleveland cruise to an 8-2 romp over the Twins at Progressive Field.More» Kluber hurls 8 1/3 superb frames to earn win Comment (50) 0 Share 11 1 hour ago Cashman not ready to count out Yankees General manager Brian Cashman isnt ready to count the Yankees out of a possible postseason berth just yet, but hes aware that numerous impediments this season have contributed to their position in the standings nearly halfway through September.More» Comment (5) 0 Share 0 42 minutes ago Colon, Collins ejected after Werth hit by pitch Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon and manager Terry Collins were ejected in the fourth inning Thursday, seconds after Colon hit his second batter of the game. Each plunking immediately followed a home run.More» Colon, Collins ejected after Werth is hit Comment (0) 0 Share 0 3 hours ago LaFromboise goes from forgotten to a playoff race Three weeks ago, Bobby LaFromboise was a forgotten-about reliever in San Diegos system, putting up pedestrian numbers for Triple-A El Paso. If someone told LaFromboise he would be pitching in the Majors less than a month later, theres a decent chance he would have laughed at them.More» LaFromboise tosses a perfect ninth in debut Comment (0) 0 Share 0 1 hour ago Rangers Jones honored with Bronze Star As part of a pregame Sept. 11 ceremony on Thursday, bench coach Bobby Jones was formally awarded his Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam, from December 1969 to February 1971.More» Rangers bench coach receives Bronze Star Comment (0) 0 Share 0 9 hours ago Callis: Position prospects get noticed at Cape Harwich outfielder Ian Happ was the lone player who entered the Cape season as a consensus first-rounder for 2015, and he did nothing to diminish his status. Several others significantly helped their causes, such as Bourne shortstop Richie Martin Jr. and Brewster outfielder Gio Brusa, though their lack of track record means theyll have to prove themselves again as juniors next spring.More» Callis talks Cape Cod League and the 2015 Draft Comment (0) 0 Share 2 1 hour ago Betts to get full-time duty for Red Sox at 2B With Dustin Pedroia out for the season, and Brock Holt still dealing with a head injury, Red Sox manager John Farrell revealed on Thursday that Mookie Betts will likely fill the second-base job for the remainder of the season.More» Betts lays out to prevent an RBI hit Comment (1) 0 Share 2 2 hours ago Pleskoff: White Sox prospect on a power trip Courtney Hawkins did it all in high school, pitching and hitting. But the White Sox turned their No. 5 prospect into a full-time outfielder, and the 20-year-old has the tools to become an above-average Major Leaguer.More» Hawkins continues to develop in the Minors Comment (0) 0 Share 1 11 hours ago Numbers game: Players opt for unusual digits While the numbers on his baseball card are putting Jose Abreu in special company, so, too, is the number on his back. Abreu, who sports No. 79 on his White Sox jersey, doesnt mind standing out with the type of number usually reserved for non-roster players in Spring Training or September callups. In that spirit, MLBs Anthony Castrovince takes a look at some of baseballs strangest jersey numbers.More» Abreu ties game with RBI single in 3rd Comment (5) 0 Share 1 2 hours ago Phils Utley resting more in September grind Chase Utley burst out of the starting gates in 2014, his red-hot play paving the way to his sixth All-Star Game selection. But Utley has seen a steady digression in his performance as the team has tread deeper into the year, potentially a result of the grind associated with a 162-game season.More» Utley lines a two-run triple down the line Comment (0) 0 Share 0 5 hours ago Pleskoff: Owens projects as mid-rotation starter Due to his size, 6-foot-6, 205-pound Boston Red Sox left-hander Henry Owens may remind some people of a young Randy Johnson. Johnson was four inches taller and threw harder. But it would be understandable for people to see some Johnson in Owens.More» Owens could boost Bostons rotation as early as 2015 Comment (0) 0 Share 0 8 hours ago Votto to make first road trip since July Friday may be the start of the final road trip of the 2014 season for the Reds, but it will be the first time injured first baseman Joey Votto has traveled with the club since July.More» Votto on recovery, criticism about injury Comment (1) 0 Share 0 1 hour ago Brewers giving Clark chance to shore up first base Do the Brewers have a new starting first baseman? Not exactly, but in making a second consecutive start on Thursday, recent callup Matt Clark had another opportunity to state his case.More» Clark launches first career home run
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