Freak accident leads to DL
New York — Daric Barton smacked his head on the bottom of a pool during the All-Star break, requiring six staples to close the gash and leaving the Oakland first baseman with a neck strain that landed him on …
Mets‘ Aguayo has Chavez DOA twice at home
Endy Chavez couldn’t remember the last time he was thrown out at home. As for getting thrown out twice in one game, both times by such a wide margin even Chavez thought to himself, “Wow, I’m really far away,” …
Griffey hits No. 606 before Padres rally to win
The San Diego Padres finally made a dent in their daunting number.Not once all season had they rallied to win a game when they trailed after eight innings. Something bad always seemed to happen, leaving them 0-53 when they went to that last at-bat without the lead.
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Diamondbacks acquire reliever Rauch from Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a major move to shore up their ailing bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for top infield prospect Emilio Bonifacio.
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The San Diego Padres came to town with baseball’s worst record and a six-game losing streak, so in their best Clint Eastwood imitation, the Cincinnati Reds made their day.
Bullpen squanders lead in loss to Phils
Bullpen squanders lead in loss to Phils Billy Wagner, on the bench with tightness in his left shoulder, watched Tuesday as the rest of the Mets bullpen lost a lead that seemed too secure to lose. The Phillies scored six runs in the ninth inning, and the Mets lost, 8-6, even with a victory well in their grasp.
Phils jump on Mets…Rauch to the DBacks…Powell wins 100meters…
Phils jump on Mets…Rauch to the D-Backs…Powell wins 100-meters NEW YORK In the opener of their three-game showdown series at Shea Stadium, Philadelphia is leading the New York Mets 1-0 in the third inning.
Scientists say breakthrough urine test for HGH developed
A team of scientists from the USA and Italy say they have developed a urine test that detects human growth hormone. The finding is a potential breakthrough in efforts to find a non-invasive way to screen for the performance-enhancing drug that is banned throughout the athletic world.
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Hall homers in 10th to lift Brewers past Cardinals
Bill Hall figured something good had just happened because he didn’t feel a sting when he connected in the 10th inning.The ball Hall hit off Ryan Franklin sailed over the fence and helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Monday night after squandering a ninth-inning lead.
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