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Everett stars as Astros rout D-Backs 10-0
Apr 15 2006 11:51PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Adam Everett drove in three runs with a homer and a double, and Wandy Rodriguez allowed two hits through seven innings in the Houston Astros' 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
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Rockies need Holliday to beat Phillies
Apr 15 2006 11:15PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Benched one game for not hustling and dropped a spot in the order, Matt Holliday has responded the best way he knows how: with his bat.
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Morneau heroic in latest Twins' comeback
Apr 15 2006 11:07PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With the game on the line and hard-throwing Mariano Rivera pitching, Justin Morneau knew he needed to make an adjustment. So he ditched his bat for teammate Joe Mauer's shorter, lighter stick, and promptly delivered the Minnesota Twins' latest comeback victory.
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Duke helps Pirates post rare win over Cubs
Apr 15 2006 10:10PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - For all the talk about mechanical adjustments, arm slots, pitch location and selection, it turned out Zach Duke needed to do only one thing to again be the pitcher he was last season. Throw strikes.
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Selig silent on latest Bonds news
Apr 15 2006 9:58PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Commissioner Bud Selig withheld commenting Saturday night on the latest news regarding Barry Bonds, saying he would keep to himself any personal feelings he has about the sluggers' quest for the career home run record.
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Patterson strikes out 13, Nats nip Marlins
Apr 15 2006 9:48PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - John Patterson earned the victory. Credit reserve second baseman Brendan Harris with the save. Harris made a leaping grab for the final out, robbing Josh Willingham of a game-tying RBI single, and the Washington Nationals broke a six-game losing streak by beating the Florida Marlins 2-1 Saturday night.
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Atlanta's Smoltz gets 16th career shutout
Apr 15 2006 9:41PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - John Smoltz gave the Braves pitching staff a much-needed lift. Smoltz served as the Braves' stopper with a four-hit shutout to lift Atlanta past Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres 2-0 Saturday night.
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Bedard, O's beat Colon, Angels 3-2
Apr 15 2006 7:24PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - Working with pitching coach Leo Mazzone is paying hefty dividends for Erik Bedard, who used pinpoint control and an overpowering fastball to beat Bartolo Colon and the Los Angeles Angels.
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A's homer on 3 straight pitches, win
Apr 15 2006 7:05PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Eric Chavez and Frank Thomas were working on putting away their batting helmets after their home runs when Milton Bradley's ball began sailing toward the right-field seats. Their celebrating teammates never had a chance to sit down.
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Yankees sign first baseman Pena
Apr 15 2006 6:12PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The New York Yankees signed infielder Carlos Pena and right-hander Jesus Colome to minor league deals on Saturday.
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Pirates' Casey out for up to two months
Apr 15 2006 6:07PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - First baseman Sean Casey will be out of the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup for six to eight weeks with two fractures in his left lower back.
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Red Sox put Wells on DL for second time
Apr 15 2006 5:35PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - David Wells went on the disabled list for the second time this season Saturday, another blow to the Red Sox rotation after they opened spring training with seven pitchers competing for five starting spots.
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Ponson wins home debut for Cardinals
Apr 15 2006 5:16PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Sidney Ponson took the first step in rebuilding his career _ winning his first game in 10 months. Ponson won his home debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, backed by home runs by Albert Pujols, Hector Luna and Scott Spiezio in a 9-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
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Pineiro & Co. help Mariners blank BoSox
Apr 15 2006 5:12PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Joel Pineiro escaped a bases-loaded jam with no outs. Tim Wakefield couldn't overcome two passed balls and a misplayed fly in one wild inning. That combination gave Pineiro the edge in a pitcher's duel Saturday when he led the Seattle Mariners to a 3-0 win over the Red Sox. It was even more impressive because Pineiro was 2-5 with a 7.71 ERA in his first eight starts against Boston.
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Konerko ruins Burnett's Toronto debut
Apr 15 2006 5:00PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - In his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, A.J. Burnett discovered firsthand what many teams and pitchers already know. Don't miss your spot when you're facing Paul Konerko.
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Indians' Carmona wins major league debut
Apr 15 2006 4:57PM (CT)
DETROIT (AP) - Fausto Carmona left quite an impression in his major league debut. The 22-year-old allowed one run in six innings to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
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Cardinals center fielder out with injury
Apr 15 2006 1:18PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jim Edmonds, who has struggled offensively and defensively in the early season, was out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after receiving a cortisone shot for an aching right shoulder.
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Blue Jays activate Burnett from DL
Apr 15 2006 12:35PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - A.J. Burnett was activated from the 15-day disabled list Saturday and started his first game for the Toronto Blue Jays as they faced the Chicago White Sox.
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Poll: Calif. voters think Bonds used
Apr 15 2006 12:25PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A majority of California voters believe Giants slugger Barry Bonds used steroids to enhance his performance and he should be penalized for doing so, according to a poll released Saturday.
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Durham's sacrifice fly gives Giants a win
Apr 15 2006 4:59AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Already bothered by a sore knee, Barry Bonds has bone chips in his swollen left elbow. He said he plans to continue playing with the problem until it forces him out. Bonds was 0-for-2 with two walks, one intentional, in San Francisco's 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in a game delayed nearly two hours by rain. Ray Durham's sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, helping the Giants win the series opener.
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