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Smoky fire at Busch creates diversion
Apr 27 2006 11:23PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A small trash fire in the left-field construction zone at new Busch Stadium caused a smoky diversion near the end of the St. Louis Cardinals' victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
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Edmonds's HR spurs Cards past Nationals
Apr 27 2006 11:11PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Sidney Ponson's undefeated record suggests his comeback is off to a dazzling start. He knows better. Ponson won his third straight start despite faltering in the seventh and Jim Edmonds gave him a quick cushion with a three-run homer in the first inning of the St. Louis Cardinals' 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
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Broussard drives in 8 as Indians cruise
Apr 27 2006 10:56PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Ben Broussard was glad he didn't hear the fans calling his name. Broussard drove in a career-high eight runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 15-3 Thursday night, handing Josh Beckett his first loss with his new team.
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Orioles snap losing skid behind Benson
Apr 27 2006 10:39PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Kris Benson said he didn't have his best stuff. Chris Ray definitely didn't and the Baltimore Orioles still snapped their four-game losing streak.
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Chacon dominates as Yankees top Devil Rays
Apr 27 2006 10:22PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Gary Sheffield drove the ball to deep left-center in the first inning. It was headed over the wall for a two-run homer, until Joey Gathright sprinted over from center, leaped and pulled the ball back in.
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Reds RHP Wilson shelled in 1st rehab start
Apr 27 2006 9:56PM (CT)
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Cincinnati Reds pitcher Paul Wilson allowed six runs _ four earned _ and 10 hits in seven innings in his first minor league rehab start Thursday.
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Selig: MLB not planning Bonds celebration
Apr 27 2006 8:06PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Barry Bonds will have to wait until he passes Hank Aaron before baseball throws a party for him. Major League Baseball is not planning any celebration for Bonds if and when he tops Babe Ruth's mark of 714 home runs, commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday.
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Sabathia solid in rehab start at Buffalo
Apr 27 2006 7:40PM (CT)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - C.C. Sabathia could return to the Cleveland Indians' rotation soon after making 75 pitches in a rehabilitation start at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
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Mariners believe they are better than 9-14
Apr 27 2006 7:31PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Richie Sexson stepped to the wall of his locker and ran one long index finger down his magnet schedule for April. "Colon. Lackey. Weaver," the Mariners slugger began, reeling off some of the American League's best pitchers. "Zito. Blanton. Harden. Lee. Schilling. Beckett. Detroit's guy that throws 100. Garland. Vazquez."
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Female massage therapist has paid her dues
Apr 27 2006 6:55PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Here are a few things New York Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez apparently didn't know when he dissed Padres massage therapist Kelly Calabrese for being in the dugout during a game:
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Young suspended indefinitely for bat toss
Apr 27 2006 6:40PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Top Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young was suspended indefinitely by the International League on Thursday, a day after throwing a bat that hit a replacement umpire in the chest.
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Devil Rays bring up Greg Norton
Apr 27 2006 6:37PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The Tampa Bay Devil Rays purchased the contract of utilityman Greg Norton from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
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Pitcher activated in time to make start
Apr 27 2006 6:28PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of left-hander Mike O'Connor from their Triple-A New Orleans affiliate on Thursday in time to make the start against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Rockies come back to win another on road
Apr 27 2006 6:21PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Even outside of Coors Field, Garrett Atkins found out the ball travels far when it's hit well. Atkins' tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Thursday.
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Astros winning despite Lidge's struggles
Apr 27 2006 6:11PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The heavy metal song "Here Comes the Pain" still blasts through Minute Maid Park when Brad Lidge trots out of the Houston Astros' bullpen.
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Santana gets on track against Royals
Apr 27 2006 5:35PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Johan Santana found the perfect cure for his slow start: the Kansas City Royals. Santana struck out 10 in eight innings to get his first victory of the season, leading the Minnesota Twins over the Royals 7-3 on Thursday.
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Gotta be the shoes: Mench on torrid streak
Apr 27 2006 3:35PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - It's gotta be the shoes for Kevin Mench. Since finally getting the right size shoes last week, Mench is on a torrid streak _ a Texas Rangers record with home runs in six straight games, including two grand slams, and 20 RBIs in a week.
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MLB to transfer Nationals to new owner
Apr 27 2006 3:19PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is likely to pick a new owner for the Washington Nationals within a few days and the team probably will change hands in June, the sport's No. 2 official said Thursday.
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Minor league umps settle labor charge
Apr 27 2006 1:34PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Striking minor league umpires and management settled an unfair labor practice charge filed by the union after resuming bargaining this week following a layoff of 2 1/2 months.
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