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Jenkins, Fielder lead Brewers over Twins
Jun 15 2007 11:35PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Milwaukee manager Ned Yost isn't sure if the no-hitter Detroit's Justin Verlander threw Tuesday served as a wake-up call. But it must have done something to jump-start the Brewers.
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Rodriguez carries Astros over Mariners
Jun 15 2007 11:26PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Wandy Rodriguez impressed just about everyone Friday night as he helped the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The young Astros left-hander allowed a run and six hits while striking out seven without a walk.
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Perez outduels Rocket to slow Yankees
Jun 15 2007 10:57PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Just the sight of the New York Yankees energized the Mets. Oliver Perez outdueled Roger Clemens, Jose Reyes was 3-for-3 with three steals, two RBIs and a home run, and Carlos Gomez leapt to prevent a three-run homer.
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Perez outduels Rocket to slow Yankees
Jun 15 2007 10:57PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Just the sight of the New York Yankees energized the Mets. Oliver Perez outdueled Roger Clemens, Jose Reyes was 3-for-3 with three steals, two RBIs and a home run, and Carlos Gomez leapt to prevent a three-run homer.
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Sweeney's double lifts Royals over Fish
Jun 15 2007 10:48PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Sweeney didn't get mad and he didn't get even. He got a three-run double. After the Florida Marlins walked hot-hitting Mark Teahen to load the bases and pitch to him, Kansas City's veteran designated hitter lashed Sergio Mitre's sinker down the left-field line and the Royals rolled to a 6-2 victory Friday night.
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Rockies send Rays' Shields to 1st loss
Jun 15 2007 10:47PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe hit back-to-back homers in the first and James Shields lost for the first time this season in Colorado's 12-2 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night.
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D-Backs beat Orioles to end slide at 3
Jun 15 2007 10:44PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks were having another tough night offensively. They couldn't do a thing against Baltimore starter Erik Bedard and appeared headed for their fourth straight loss.
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Pirates hand ChiSox 9th loss in 10 games
Jun 15 2007 10:39PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh starter Paul Maholm wasn't convinced he would make it out of the first inning Friday night, things were going so poorly. Then again, things have been going so poorly for the White Sox that Maholm shouldn't have been concerned.
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Pudge has 5 RBIs as Tigers top Phillies
Jun 15 2007 10:33PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jeremy Bonderman gave manager Jim Leyland an anxious moment legging out an infield single and running around the bases. The way the Tigers are hitting, their pitchers are better off not swinging during interleague play.
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Pioneer baseball writer Whiteside dies
Jun 15 2007 10:31PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Larry Whiteside, a baseball writer in Boston, Kansas City and Milwaukee for almost half a century who was a pioneer for blacks in journalism and a mentor for reporters regardless of their race, died Friday after a long illness. He was 69.
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Pioneer baseball writer Whiteside dies
Jun 15 2007 10:31PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Larry Whiteside, a baseball writer in Boston, Kansas City and Milwaukee for almost half a century who was a pioneer for blacks in journalism and a mentor for reporters regardless of their race, died Friday after a long illness. He was 69.
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Escobar's double lifts Braves past Tribe
Jun 15 2007 10:28PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Yunel Escobar was 12 years old the last time the Atlanta Braves won a game at Jacobs Field. The 24-year-old, playing his 14th career game, lined a two-run double off Cleveland ace C.C. Sabathia (10-2) in the ninth inning to give the Braves a 5-4 win over the Indians on Friday night.
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Bonds just misses homer in Fenway debut
Jun 15 2007 10:22PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Barry Bonds is 742 homers ahead of Dustin Pedroia on the all-time list, but the diminutive Red Sox rookie can make a claim that the would-be home run king can't: He's homered at Fenway Park.
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Bonds just misses homer in Fenway debut
Jun 15 2007 10:22PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Barry Bonds is 742 homers ahead of Dustin Pedroia on the all-time list, but the diminutive Red Sox rookie can make a claim that the would-be home run king can't: He's homered at Fenway Park.
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Sosa hits 599th homer in grand fashion
Jun 15 2007 10:21PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - With one grand stroke, Sammy Sosa took another little hop toward history. Sosa hit his 599th homer Friday night, a game-turning grand slam that sent the Texas Rangers to a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and left Slammin' Sammy looking for much more.
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Halladay wins 2nd straight for Blue Jays
Jun 15 2007 10:19PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Roy Halladay is back in the groove. That doesn't mean he'll stop working to get even better. Troy Glaus and Adam Lind homered, Halladay won consecutive starts for the first time in more than a month and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 Friday night.
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Fontenot and Soriano homer to lift Cubs
Jun 15 2007 8:03PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - A couple of Wrigley Field's passionate fans made it stressful for the home team Friday, reaching over the ivy-covered walls for balls that were in play.
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Twins storm back in 9th against Braves
Jun 15 2007 6:39AM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mike Redmond's RBI single capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning against Atlanta closer Bob Wickman, ruining Tim Hudson's strong start and lifting the Twins to a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Thursday night.
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MLB considers expanded Bonds TV coverage
Jun 15 2007 3:44AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Whether they're rooting for him or against him, fans might get to see a lot of Barry Bonds on television. Fox and ESPN are discussing the possibility of expanding coverage of Bonds as he approaches Hank Aaron's home run mark of 755, anticipating viewers will tune in _ out of admiration, curiosity or contempt.
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BALCO leaker's plea deal rejected
Jun 15 2007 3:14AM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge took the unusual step Thursday of rejecting a plea deal for an attorney who admitted leaking the grand jury testimony of elite athletes to two newspaper reporters.
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Royals earn rare series win over Cards
Jun 15 2007 12:05AM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The table was set for Kansas City's feast-or-famine offense and the Royals pigged out. Two triples and five RBIs for Mark Teahen. Four hits for Tony Pena Jr. Three RBIs each for Emil Brown and David DeJesus, and a mammoth home run for Alex Gordon for the second night in a row.
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