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Barfield's 9th-inning homer lifts Padres
Sep 4 2006 11:47PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - With his first game-winning home run, rookie Josh Barfield gave the San Diego Padres a boost in the playoff chase and something to kid his famous father about.
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Braves' James 1-hits Mets for 8 innings
Sep 4 2006 11:46PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Boosted by his diving defenders, Chuck James kept the powerful New York Mets off the bases _ and the scoreboard. James pitched one-hit ball for eight neat innings, shutting down New York and leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 victory Monday night.
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Cruz powers Rangers over A's with 2 HRs
Sep 4 2006 11:36PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - As well as the Oakland Athletics have played over the past month, Jay Payton's problems in left field infuriated fans who have become so accustomed to winning every day.
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Weaver wins 10th as Angels blank Orioles
Sep 4 2006 11:36PM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jered Weaver regained his winning form after the worst outing of his rookie season, scattering six hits over seven innings Monday night in a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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Brewers beat Dodgers to end 10-game skid
Sep 4 2006 11:16PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers could finally let out a sigh of relief. The Brewers ended their 10-game losing streak on Monday, handing Greg Maddux his first defeat since being traded to the Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over the Dodgers.
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Yankees score 10 in 8th, trounce Royals
Sep 4 2006 11:16PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jorge Posada started a 10-run, eighth-inning rally with a two-run homer and Robinson Cano capped it with a three-run drive to lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 12-5 Monday night.
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Tests determine Giles has healthy heart
Sep 4 2006 11:01PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Tests determined that Marcus Giles has a healthy heart and he can keep playing baseball, a huge relief to the Atlanta Braves and their second baseman after he was told he might have a heart defect.
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Barry goes deep as Giants nip Reds in 10
Sep 4 2006 10:58PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - For the first time in his season of setbacks and scandals, Barry Bonds is feeling really good. And, the feeling is rubbing off on everyone around him.
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Utley's walk-off homer lifts Phillies
Sep 4 2006 10:57PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Chase Utley feels at ease in the playoff push. Utley's home run with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 win over Houston on Monday, their first over the Astros in more than two years.
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Preliminary results good for Beltran
Sep 4 2006 10:33PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Beltran had an MRI exam Monday that confirmed his left knee is only bruised, and the New York Mets' center fielder expects to return to the lineup soon.
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Red Sox rally to top White Sox in 10
Sep 4 2006 10:30PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Carlos Pena had plenty of make-believe, game-winning homers for the Boston Red Sox during his youth. This time it was reality. Sparked by the return of Manny Ramirez, Trot Nixon and Jason Varitek, the Red Sox tied the score in the ninth inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Monday night on Pena's home run leading off the 10th.
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Bonser quiets Devil Rays in Twins' win
Sep 4 2006 9:19PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Boof Bonser made his first start in his hometown something special. Bonser allowed one run in 6 1-3 innings and Rondell White hit a go-ahead two-run homer to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2-1 Monday and retake the AL wild-card lead.
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Barry Bonds hits homer No. 730
Sep 4 2006 7:35PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Barry Bonds hit his 730th career homer Monday, a tying two-run shot in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds. The homer was Bonds' fifth in his last six games, extending his hitting streak to eight games overall. It also pulled the San Francisco Giants into a 4-all tie.
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Clemens leaves game with strained groin
Sep 4 2006 6:04PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Roger Clemens left Houston's game against Philadelphia on Monday because of a strained right groin after allowing one hit in five innings
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Pirates pound Zambrano, hold off Cubs
Sep 4 2006 5:35PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Zambrano has been the ace of the Chicago Cubs' beleagured pitching staff all season. Now his back is paying the price.
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Ortiz comes within 3 outs of no-hitter
Sep 4 2006 5:33PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - A near no-hitter? Yeah, that's worth smiling about. A first career home run? Now, there's a reason to celebrate. Ramon Ortiz came within three outs of pitching the majors' first no-hitter in more than two years Monday, but it was his eighth-inning shot to the bullpen beyond the left field fence that had him practically giddy after the Washington Nationals' 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Liriano looks great in throwing session
Sep 4 2006 5:02PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Minnesota rookie Francisco Liriano reported no problems after throwing on Monday, and the star left-hander could rejoin the Twins rotation before the middle of the month.
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Jays win 3rd straight, 4-3 over Indians
Sep 4 2006 4:12PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Manager John Gibbons would prefer to not have to use closer B.J. Ryan for more than one inning, yet he keeps doing it.
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Broadcaster Blyleven suspended 2 games
Sep 4 2006 2:44PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Minnesota Twins commentator Bert Blyleven was suspended for two telecasts for accidentally using two profanities on air during a pregame segment.
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U.S. baseball team earns Olympics slot
Sep 4 2006 1:34AM (CT)
HAVANA (AP) - The United States baseball team qualified for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing with an 11-5 victory over Panama on Sunday night.
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