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Aug 4, 2007 10:35 AM CDT

Post-Brawl Brewers Best Phillies 2-1

Close win comes after near-fisticuffs in the Milwaukee dugout

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 yesterday, only a day after a dugout altercation between Brewers manager Ned Yost and catcher Johnny Estrada left many fans worried. The Milwaukee victory moved them back into first place in the NL Central division, although the team is still struggling, having...

MLB Suspends Perez for 80 More Games

Aug 4, 2007 6:50 AM CDT

MLB Suspends Perez for 80 More Games

Former Gold Glover out for the season after failing his third drug test

(Newser) - Major League Baseball put the brakes on Detroit Tigers infielder Neifi Perez today, saying he couldn’t return from a drug suspension because he had failed his third stimulant test. The penalty, sitting out 80 more games, finishes his season. His second suspension of 25 games was slated to end...

Who's the (Next) Boss?

Aug 3, 2007 4:31 PM CDT

Who's the (Next) Boss?

Steinbrenner's failing health intensifies concerns over his successor

(Newser) - George Steinbrenner has mysteriously disappeared from the public eye, and Portfolio reveals that he appears to be in the early stages of dementia. Reporter Franz Lidz made a rare visit to Steinbrenner on an invitation from a golfing buddy—and found the legendary owner pale and swollen, stuck repeating the...

Foul-Mouthed Hit King Strikes Out with Kids

Aug 3, 2007 11:21 AM CDT

Foul-Mouthed Hit King Strikes Out with Kids

Rose chided by parents for vulgar tirade at baseball camp

(Newser) - All-time leading hitter Pete Rose may have dropped the ball at a local Army-sponsored baseball camp, the Cincinnati Enquirer writes. Instead of advice on hitting or sage life lessons, the former Red regaled 7 to 14-year-old kids with a profanity-laden rant that included a description of the time he "...

Crazy Eights: White Sox
Down Yanks

Aug 3, 2007 6:42 AM CDT

Crazy Eights: White Sox Down Yanks

NY, Chicago combine for 16-run 2nd; Clemens shelled in 13-9 loss

(Newser) - The Yankees dropped a wacky one to the White Sox yesterday, losing 13-9 after both starting pitchers were forced out early. New York's Roger Clemens surrendered eight runs on nine hits in the second, and the Yanks responded by knocking out Jon Garland with eight runs of their own in...

Pitcher Clubs Game-Winner
in a Pinch

Aug 3, 2007 6:18 AM CDT

Pitcher Clubs Game-Winner in a Pinch

Houston nips Atlanta as Jennings makes the difference in 14th

(Newser) - Beleaguered Astros starter Jason Jennings came through as a pinch-hitter last night, driving in Jason Lane in the top of the 14th to down the Braves. Houston pitchers had tried mightily to give the game away: Woody Williams allowed seven runs in five frames, and closer Brad Lidge blew a...

Mitts Ready, Fans Hope to Cash in on Record Homer

Aug 2, 2007 5:58 PM CDT

Mitts Ready, Fans Hope to Cash in on Record Homer

Ball from Bonds' 756th may fetch $500K

(Newser) - With San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds one homer away from Hank Aaron's record, fans are flocking to games less to watch the action than for a chance at reeling in a mighty valuable baseball. Homer No. 755 could sell for up to $50,000, the LA Times reports, and record-breaking...

Cocaine Tied
to Pitcher's Sudden Death

Aug 1, 2007 7:15 AM CDT

Cocaine Tied to Pitcher's Sudden Death

Police found cocaine in Rod Beck's home; widow confirms habit

(Newser) - Phoenix police found cocaine and drug paraphernalia in the home of former All-Star pitcher Rod Beck following his sudden death in June, they said yesterday. Officials found "large quantities of powder, crack, and rock cocaine," the Arizona Republic reports. Though the medical examiner has not released the...

Sox Stun Yankees,
Grab Gagne

Aug 1, 2007 7:13 AM CDT

Sox Stun Yankees, Grab Gagne

Ace reliever overcomes Boston phobia for $2.1M signing bonus

(Newser) - The Yankees had hoped to nab ace reliever Eric Gagne from the Texas Rangers; instead, he signed with their AL-East rivals yesterday, breaking a no-trade clause with the division-dominating Red Sox. The Sox, who handed Gagne a $2.1M signing bonus, bought insurance for a bullpen which already includes All-Stars...

Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

Aug 1, 2007 6:58 AM CDT

Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

NY picks up much-needed backup infielder in Betemit

(Newser) - The Yankees dealt reliever Scott Proctor to the Dodgers yesterday, in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit. Proctor, who will likely be replaced by minor-league righty Edwar Ramirez, had struggled in the Bronx, giving up four home runs in his last six outings. The Yanks are hoping to add depth to...

Yanks Down Orioles, 10-6

Jul 30, 2007 6:34 AM CDT

Yanks Down Orioles, 10-6

Johnny Damon saves New York from a three-game slide.

(Newser) - The Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak with a 10-6 outing against Baltimore yesterday. A struggling Johnny Damon came up big for New York, posting three hits, four runs, and one spectacular catch in left field that stymied a fourth-inning Orioles rally. Alex Rodriguez came up empty in his bid...

Ripken, Gwynn Deck the Hall

Jul 30, 2007 6:31 AM CDT

Ripken, Gwynn Deck the Hall

75,000 fans show up for induction of loyal franchise centerpieces

(Newser) - Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken, Jr., were inducted to baseball's Hall of Fame today; both were notable for their remarkable consistency over careers spanning three decades, and both spent those careers with single teams. Their loyalty was repaid by circa 75,000 fans who came to see them inducted, the...

Big Z Snags 3 Hits, 14 Wins

Jul 30, 2007 6:27 AM CDT

Big Z Snags 3 Hits, 14 Wins

Slugging Cubs ace matches batting output of entire opposing Reds team

(Newser) - Fiery, enigmatic Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano pitched 7 1/3 innings of a three-hitter against Cincinnati, batting 3-for-4 and becoming the first pitcher in the majors with 14 wins. Seven of those have come in Zambrano's last eight games, and he describes the current stretch as the best of his career.

Bonds to Chase Slug Record in Enemy Territory

Jul 30, 2007 5:03 AM CDT

Bonds to Chase Slug Record in Enemy Territory

Hostile Dodger fans less than thrilled

(Newser) - After missing his seven-game opportunity to break Hank Aaron's home run record in the land of his biggest fans, slugger Barry Bonds has left San Francisco for a three-game series in LA. "It's going to be chaotic," said pitcher Steve Kline, anticipating a less-than-sympathetic reception for Bonds from...

For A-Rod,
499 May Be 500

Jul 27, 2007 5:18 AM CDT

For A-Rod, 499 May Be 500

The Yankee slugger may rewrite the records in tomorrow's suspended game with Baltimore

(Newser) - Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez may have to re-label his memorabilia: homerun-ball 499 may turn out to be number 500. The Yankees resume their June 28 suspended game with Baltimore tomorrow, and if A-Rod smashes one before the day is out, it will be retroactively booked as homerun 493, promoting Wednesday's...

Glavine Wins 299th Game

Jul 26, 2007 5:28 AM CDT

Glavine Wins 299th Game

The 41-year-old is 1 win from pitchers' most exclusive club

(Newser) - Tom Glavine recorded his 299th career win last night, as the Mets downed Pittsburgh 6-3. The 41-year-old, on track to become the 23rd 300-winner in MLB history, next takes the mound against Milwaukee on the 31st. "I'm proud of the company I'm getting myself into," said the left-hander,...

Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

Jul 24, 2007 4:47 AM CDT

Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

Selig vows to skip Bonds' bid at home run crown

(Newser) - Just two blasts shy of Hank Aaron's all-time record, slugger Barry Bonds has a chance to become the new home run king in his own backyard. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has vowed not to attend Bonds' seven-game homestand in San Francisco that began last night—nor take...

Lester Will Pitch for Boston

Jul 23, 2007 5:13 AM CDT

Lester Will Pitch for Boston

After battling cancer, the 23-year-old to throw against Cleveland tonight

(Newser) - Boston will send left-hander Jon Lester to the mound against Cleveland tonight, marking the 23-year-old's first outing since being diagnosed with cancer last year. "I don't think it really has sunken in," said Lester, who put up a 3.89 ERA in his 14 games with Pawtucket this...

Reporter Gets Autograph on Walking Papers

Jul 20, 2007 8:03 AM CDT

Reporter Gets Autograph on Walking Papers

Japanese Clemens fan scores memorabilia, loses season credential

(Newser) - Japanese reporters have become a familiar sight in baseball clubhouses, but hints of a culture clash endure. A Fuji Evening News scribe who wasn't up on the American rules about asking players for autographs got a refresher course this week after he asked Roger Clemens for his John Hancock and...

Franco Returns 'Home' to Atlanta

Jul 20, 2007 6:27 AM CDT

Franco Returns 'Home' to Atlanta

The Braves nab the 48-year-old veteran from their division rivals

(Newser) - Giving new meaning to the term "senior circuit," 48-year-old Julio Franco returned to Atlanta last night and drove in two runs in a 10-1 rout of St. Louis. Cut loose by the Mets on July 12, Franco says he's glad to be "home" with the Braves, who...