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5/17/2012 |
Justice: Must take bad with good from umps
Umpires work hard and are evaluated critically. They appreciate how difficult it is to play the game. But players must have some understanding, too. Professionalism isn't just playing hard and respecting teammates and the fans and the media. It's respecting the men in blue, too.
5/17/2012 |
TBS to televise Wild Card playoff games
TBS will televise the two Wild Card games this year and next, Major League Baseball and the network announced Thursday. In addition, two Division Series games in each of the 2012 and 2013 postseasons will shift from TBS to MLB Network.
5/17/2012 |
Castrovince: Lowe keeping hot start in perspective
Derek Lowe turns 39 in two weeks and, because he is an old man in a young man's game, people tend to turn to him for perspective.
5/17/2012 |
Blue Jays send struggling Lind to Minors
Toronto optioned veteran first baseman Adam Lind to Triple-A Las Vegas following a prolonged period of struggles at the plate. It was a remarkable fall from grace for a player who entered the season as the club's primary cleanup hitter.
5/17/2012 |
KC promotes Coleman, Teaford to boost 'pen
In an effort to bolster their bullpen after a 15-inning game the night before, the Royals promoted relievers Louis Coleman and Everett Teaford from Triple-A on Thursday.
5/17/2012 |
Groin strain sends A's Inge to disabled list
Brandon Inge became the latest member of the A's to hit the 15-day disabled list, joining fellow regulars Coco Crisp and Yoenis Cespedes on the sidelines with a strained right groin.
5/17/2012 |
McNamee cross-examination by Hardin testy
As the federal perjury trial of Roger Clemens continued through a crucial stage Thursday, cross-examination by veteran defense attorney Rusty Hardin of chief accuser Brian McNamee included exchanges between the two men that were contentious at almost every turn and often went in circles.
5/17/2012 |
Mets' Alderson will alter 'pen further, if needed
It may have only been a roster move, but it could be an omen of things to come. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson met the media Thursday morning and addressed his decision to shuffle the bullpen and the repercussions it could have on the rest of the staff.
5/17/2012 |
Twins place Blackburn, not Doumit, on DL
After announcing on Wednesday night that catcher Ryan Doumit would be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain, manager Ron Gardenhire said Thursday an MRI revealed only a mild strain and a DL stint wouldn't be necessary.
5/17/2012 |
Tigers' Jackson day to day with abdominal strain
Austin Jackson's abdominal strain remains a day-to-day situation, the outfielder said Thursday morning. Thursday, however, was not a day for his return.
5/17/2012 |
Reds' Ludwick likely to DH against Yankees
Left fielder Ryan Ludwick hasn't started the season close to how the Reds would like, but manager Dusty Baker is looking for ways to get him out of his hitting funk.
5/17/2012 |
Leyland: Porcello could be overthrowing
Tigers manager Jim Leyland reiterated Thursday that while Wednesday's four innings from Rick Porcello weren't good enough, he wasn't criticizing Porcello or suggesting any sort of change.
5/17/2012 |
Tigers' Marte on rehab assignment in Minors
Six weeks after Luis Marte pulled his left hamstring in the final game of Spring Training, the right-hander is back pitching in actual games. He's just doing it in the Minor Leagues for now.
5/17/2012 |
Twins recall outfielder Revere from Triple-A
With Nick Blackburn hitting the 15-day disabled list with a left quad strain suffered in Wednesday night's 11-7 win over the Tigers, the Twins recalled outfielder Ben Revere from Triple-A Rochester.
5/17/2012 |
Groin strain sends A's Inge to disabled list
Brandon Inge became the latest member of the A's to hit the 15-day disabled list, joining fellow regulars Coco Crisp and Yoenis Cespedes on the sidelines with a strained right groin.
5/17/2012 |
Lawrie drops appeal of four-game suspension
Brett Lawrie has dropped his appeal of a four-game suspension from Major League Baseball for his dispute with home-plate umpire Bill Miller.
5/17/2012 |
Royals' catcher Perez nearing return to action
Royals manager Ned Yost said on Thursday that catcher Salvador Perez, who is on the 60-day disabled list with a torn meniscus, has been hitting in the cages and is about a month away from a return.
5/17/2012 |
Wieters earns break after marathon duty
Orioles manager Buck Showalter had a preliminary plan to pencil in Matt Wieters as his starting catcher on Thursday. But the plan changed after Wieters worked 15 innings on Wednesday night.
5/17/2012 |
Slumping Hosmer breaks from starting lineup
Eric Hosmer just can't seem to get out of his slump, so Royals manager Ned Yost held the first baseman Hosmer out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Orioles.
5/17/2012 |
D-backs' Phenom Bauer promoted to Triple-A
The D-backs promoted top pitching prospect Trevor Bauer to Triple-A Reno on Thursday, and he is slated to start for the Aces on Friday against Oklahoma City.
5/17/2012 |
Moore: Big deals show Reds willing to spend
Long considered one of the more frugal franchises in the big leagues, the Reds have proven in recent years that they are quite willing to spend on big contracts for their top young players.
5/17/2012 |
Morneau's home run helps Twins top Tigers
The Twins defeated the Tigers, 4-3, on Thursday at Comerica Park to earn a two-game series sweep on the strength of Justin Morneau's big day and a solid start from P.J. Walters.
5/17/2012 |
Moyer becomes oldest player to drive in run
Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer erased an old teammate from the record books on Wednesday night. By driving in two runs in a 6-1 victory over the D-backs, Moyer became the oldest player ever to drive in a run.
5/17/2012 |
Rockies' Chacin, Nelson learning to manage pain
Rockies right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin and third baseman Chris Nelson are going through the hard lessons of learning the difference between pain and injury.
5/17/2012 |
Hamilton has brief day off before pinch-hitting
Josh Hamilton, who extended his hit streak to an American League-best 16 games during Wednesday's win over the Athletics, was out of the lineup on Thursday. More Results > |
