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Kennedy's triple lifts Angels past Yankees
Apr 8 2006 11:46PM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Ervin Santana allowed one run over 5 2-3 innings, Adam Kennedy hit a tiebreaking two-run triple and the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Saturday night to hand Randy Johnson his first loss of the season.
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Nationals' dual 2B threats bury Astros
Apr 8 2006 11:10PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Jose Vidro is healthy and Alfonso Soriano is adjusting to his new position. On Saturday, that combination made the Washington Nationals look nothing like the team that had the worst offense in the majors last season.
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A's pitchers combine to 1-hit Mariners
Apr 8 2006 11:08PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Barry Zito rebounded from his poor opening day start, combining with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 Saturday night.
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Shelton stays white hot as Tigers cruise
Apr 8 2006 10:31PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Chris Shelton's legs and Justin Verlander's right arm kept the Detroit Tigers perfect Saturday night. Shelton tripled twice and drove in three runs, Verlander pitched seven innings for his first career win, and the Tigers remained the American League's only unbeaten team with a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers.
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Schilling pitches like ace in Red Sox win
Apr 8 2006 9:39PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - Curt Schilling had spent the entire evening fooling the Baltimore Orioles, relying as much on his savvy as his powerful right arm.
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Hafner, Johnson lead Indians past Twins
Apr 8 2006 8:28PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - The only thing sweeter than Travis Hafner's swing right now is his candy bar. Hafner went 3-for-3 to extend his streak of reaching base safely to 10 straight and Jason Johnson threw seven shutout innings in his Cleveland debut, leading the Indians to a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
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Giants knock Tim Hudson, top Braves 12-6
Apr 8 2006 7:43PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - With over 13 hours off between games, San Francisco manager Felipe Alou didn't shy away from sending his old guys out there with little rest.
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Dodgers-Phillies postponed by rain
Apr 8 2006 6:25PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - While Ryan Madson is no longer in Philadelphia's bullpen, he can still be a needed stopper. When Madson makes only his second career start in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he'll try to help the Phillies avoid their first 0-5 start since 1934.
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Sweeney's 2-run shot lifts Royals over Sox
Apr 8 2006 6:01PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Sweeney was glad he stuck around for the end of this one. Sweeney hit a two-run homer two innings after he was hit on his left elbow by a pitch and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 4-3 victory over the slumping Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
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Brewers nab 5th straight comeback win
Apr 8 2006 5:53PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers are more confident than they've been in a while and having more early success than they've had in almost 20 years.
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Cubs beat Cardinals in battle of aces
Apr 8 2006 5:29PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Derrek Lee gave the Chicago Cubs another reason why they should speed up negotiations on a contract extension. Lee hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lead the Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
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Orioles purchase Halama's contract
Apr 8 2006 5:19PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles fortified their thin bullpen Saturday, purchasing the contract of veteran reliever John Halama and designating left-hander Eric DuBose for assignment.
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Pirates fall to 0-6 for 1st time since '74
Apr 8 2006 4:51PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was a day like nearly every other one this season. Bad start. Nice comeback. Same empty ending.
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Blue Jays rally from 4 down, beat Rays
Apr 8 2006 4:07PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Gregg Zaun made an immediate impact in his return from the disabled list. Zaun hit a go-ahead homer and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 8-4 on Saturday.
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Dodgers-Phillies postponed by rain
Apr 8 2006 2:35PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Rain forced postponement Saturday of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies and a pitching matchup of Derek Lowe and Ryan Madson.
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Mets no longer fear long ball from Reyes
Apr 8 2006 1:43PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - There was a time when the last thing the New York Mets wanted to see out of Jose Reyes was a long ball. Now, though, with their shortstop in his third major league season and showing more discipline as a hitter, the Mets no longer fear Reyes occasionally trying to go deep.
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Cubs, GM Hendry agree to extension
Apr 8 2006 1:08PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Cubs general manager Jim Hendry agreed Saturday on a two-year contract extension through the 2008 season.
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Blue Jays activate catcher Gregg Zaun
Apr 8 2006 1:06PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - The Blue Jays activated catcher Gregg Zaun from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday and designated catcher Jason Phillips for assignment.
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Marlins-Mets postponed by rain
Apr 8 2006 12:47PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Rain forced postponement of Saturday's game between the Florida Marlins and New York Mets and a matchup of left-handers Dontrelle Willis and Tom Glavine.
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Marrero, Atkins heat up Rockies on road
Apr 8 2006 2:11AM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Colorado Rockies brought a touch of Coors Field with them to Petco Park. Eli Marrero drove in four runs on four hits, including a homer, and Josh Fogg won his Colorado debut as the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-4 Friday night.
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Klesko to have shoulder surgery
Apr 8 2006 2:03AM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Padres first baseman Ryan Klesko will have surgery on his left shoulder Monday and expects to miss two to four months.
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