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5/13/2012 |
Angels add a touch of pink on Mother's Day
On Sunday, members of the Angels and Rangers proudly joined the rest of Major League Baseball by suiting up with pink wrist bands, Phiten bracelets and -- on some occasions -- Louisville Sluggers in honor of Mother's Day.
5/13/2012 |
Rangers' Honorary Bat Girl a cancer survivor
Five months after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Anne Embry served as an Honorary Bat Girl during the Rangers' game against the Angels on Sunday night.
5/13/2012 |
Players delighted to be decked out in pink
Pink bats are one piece of the Mother's Day tradition that began in 2006 to raise awareness of breast cancer in the interest of prevention, treatment and finding a cure. At ballparks throughout the league on Sunday, players and on-field personnel also donned a pink ribbon on their uniforms, as well as a pink wrist band(s).
5/13/2012 |
Pair walks off in grand style on Mother's Day
Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton and Reds first baseman Joey Votto both hit walk-off grand slams on Mother's Day, the first time in 14 years the feat was accomplished twice in one day.
5/13/2012 |
Key witness McNamee set to take stand
The wait is just about over for anyone wanting the federal case against Roger Clemens to get to the heart of the matter, and based on Judge Reggie Walton's comments last week, that includes the jury deciding the case.
5/12/2012 |
Big Papi leaves early with heel soreness
David Ortiz escaped injury on his way to the ballpark, but his luck ran out during the Red Sox's 7-5 win over the Indians on Friday.
5/12/2012 |
Acta pulls double duty after Smith's ejection
For the second time in three seasons, manager Manny Acta found himself a helmet and left the dugout to work as a temporary third-base coach.
5/12/2012 |
Unlikely heroes lead Phillies over Padres
John Mayberry hit his first homer of the year, a two-run shot in the second, and Carlos Ruiz added a two-run homer in the fourth. Vance Worley went six innings, allowing three runs.
5/12/2012 |
Ibanez's blast helps Yankees solve Felix
Raul Ibanez connected for a go-ahead three-run homer to support Hiroki Kuroda's good effort as the Yankees defeated the Mariners, 6-2, on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
5/12/2012 |
Marlins lose lead but win in walk-off fashion
Greg Dobbs delivered a two-out RBI single off Frank Francisco in the ninth inning, rallying the Marlins to a 6-5 win over the Mets.
5/12/2012 |
Floyd delivers as White Sox shut down Royals
Gavin Floyd continued his hot streak with 7 2/3 scoreless innings, leading the White Sox to a 5-0 win over the Royals in the series opener on Friday at U.S. Cellular Field.
5/12/2012 |
Buchholz, 'pen a winning script to end skid
Friday night rolled together a lot of what the Red Sox haven't seen lately: a win, a win at Fenway Park and a quality start from Clay Buchholz. Still, as has been the club's way this month, a 7-5 win over the Indians did not come without frights. The bullpen held on, ending Boston's losing streak at three.
5/12/2012 |
Torrealba fine after being hit in head with bat
Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba did not return to Friday's game against the Angels following a 1-hour, 56-minute rain delay after suffering a head contusion.
5/12/2012 |
Sox land Podsednik as part of two Minors deals
The Red Sox added veteran outfield depth to Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, as they acquired 36-year-old Scott Podsednik from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.
5/12/2012 |
Marmol exits game with strained hamstring
Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol will undergo an MRI on his right hamstring in Chicago on Saturday and may be headed to the disabled list.
5/12/2012 |
D-backs snap skid, win Corbin's home debut
Left-hander Patrick Corbin was outstanding for seven innings as the D-backs beat the Giants, 5-1, on Friday night at Chase Field.
5/12/2012 |
Mills ejected after arguing call reversal
Astros manager Brad Mills was ejected from a game for the first time this season on Friday night for arguing a controversial call in the eighth inning of a 1-0 victory over the Pirates.
5/12/2012 |
Harper gets stitches after hitting himself with bat
Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper showed off some frustration Friday night, and it cost him 10 stitches near his left eye.
5/12/2012 |
Heyward's blast propels Braves in extras
Jason Heyward picked a great time to break out of a mini-slump, slamming a two-run homer in the top of the 12th inning to lead the Braves to a 9-7 win over the Cardinals on Friday before 45,190 at Busch Stadium.
5/12/2012 |
Hamilton's two homers back admirable Yu in win
Yu Darvish was able to endure a 1-hour, 56-minute rain delay and pitched the Rangers to a 10-3 victory over the Angels in the first of their three-game series. Josh Hamilton led the offensive support for Darvish with three hits, including two more home runs.
5/12/2012 |
Inge, Reddick combine for nine RBIs in A's win
Brandon Inge stayed hot with his fourth four-RBI night in a five-game span, and Josh Reddick homered twice and drove in five runs as the A's cruised to an 11-4 win over Detroit.
5/12/2012 |
Dodgers' Capuano keeps record perfect
Chris Capuano, signed to be the Dodgers' fifth starter, has one more win than Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley combined after efficiently carving through the Colorado Rockies in a 7-3 win on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
5/12/2012 |
Blackburn earns first win since July
Nick Blackburn ran into trouble in the sixth inning after a strong first five frames, but some early run support helped the right-hander earn his first victory since July in a 7-6 Twins victory over the Blue Jays on Friday.
5/12/2012 |
La Russa imparted tenacity on Cards charges
While preparing for the series opener against the Braves, a number of veteran Cardinals players shared what it meant to be managed by Tony La Russa.
5/12/2012 |
Brewers have Hart in 13-inning win over Cubs
In a game so long it featured two sausage races, Corey Hart delivered a pair of clutch late-inning hits, including a walk-off single in the 13th for the Brewers in an 8-7 victory over the Cubs on Friday night at Miller Park. More Results > |
