MLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawl - Yahoo! Sports

ESPNMLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawlYahoo! SportsVolstad was suspended six games, Sanabia got five games, Slaten got three games and Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez(notes) got three games. ...Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLBUSA TodayMLB hands out suspensions to Nats, MarlinsMLB.comNyjer Morgan suspended eight games for role in Nats-Marlins brawlWashington PostSI.com -The Associated Press -FanHouseall 1,256 news articles »

Yanks motor on to seventh straight win - MLB.com

CBC.caYanks motor on to seventh straight winMLB.comTo score from first base on the ball I hit down the line, there's not too many people in the game that can do that." The two combined to plate two more runs ...Yanks motor on to seventh straight winAnaheim Angelsall 295 news articles »

Pedroia undergoes surgery, season over - MLB.com

Pedroia undergoes surgery, season overMLB.comHe somehow finished the at-bat and walked, but hobbled all the way to first base before being removed from the game. Pedroia tried his best to heal and ...and more »

Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch call - MLB.com

Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch callMLB.comEmmel immediately awarded Sweeney first base, which plated Jayson Werth from third base. Tracy was irate because he believed Sweeney swung the bat, ...and more »

Freeman thrust right into Braves' lineup - MLB.com

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Freeman thrust right into Braves' lineupMLB.comAfter being assured that he was indeed batting sixth and starting at first base during Wednesday night's game against the Mets, Freeman called his father, ...The Braves already do the Freddie! Freeman's in the starting 9Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)all 221 news articles »

For La Russa, others, time for a change - FOXSports.com

For La Russa, others, time for a changeFOXSports.comThe talent is not what it was — the Cardinals are below average offensively at catcher and every infield position but first base. As one scout recently put ...and more »

With mound session, Meek nears return - MLB.com

With mound session, Meek nears returnMLB.comBefore leaving the Pirates in Chicago this week, the first baseman mentioned the possibility of surgery if he didn't start noticing any improvement. ...and more »

Laird's 13th-inning blast gives Tigers win - MLB.com

Kansas City StarLaird's 13th-inning blast gives Tigers winMLB.comThey ended the game with Jhonny Peralta playing first base for the first time in his life, with 14-year Minor League veteran Max St. Pierre as their last ...Scherzer's gem for naught as Twins walk offDetroitTigers.comYoung subs in for Thome at DHTwinsbaseball.comTigers, Twins Blow Series Of Opportunities, Gerald Laird Wins It In 13thSB Nationall 740 news articles »

Damage in first too much for Hudson - MLB.com

Damage in first too much for HudsonMLB.comDerrek Lee left the tying run stranded at first base with a fly ball that ended the eighth inning, and Melky Cabrera wasted Brian McCann's ninth-inning ...and more »

2010 MVPs AL Edition: Ranking the Most Valuable Player in Each ...

He'll definitely get the Silver Slugger at first base. Cabrera has been great at first base and one of the most feared hitters in all of baseball. However since the Tiger have no chance of making the playoffs, chances of a MVP award for ...

Nats' Morgan suspended 8 games for brawl | MLB news, MLB draft ...

Pitcher Alex Sanabia(notes) is suspended for five games, first baseman Gaby Sanchez(notes) forthree, and manager Edwin Rodriguez for one game. Pitcher Jose Veras(notes) received afine. Nationals pitcher Doug Slaten(notes) gets a ...

Fantasy Baseball Minor League Player of the Year: Atlanta Braves ...

He certainly lived up to his preseason hype and with Lee set to be a free agent at year's end, it is very conceivable that the cost conscious Braves turn to Freeman to start at first base next year (Troy Glaus and Eric Hinske aren't the ...

Discussion: The Nationals' 2011 First Baseman: MLB Rumors ...

And his defense at first base has actually improved, according to UZR. Playing the infield on a full-time basis for the first time this season, Dunn's UZR/150 is only slightly below average, at -1.3. Still, UZR is a statistic best ...

MLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawl | MLB News ...

Volstad was suspended six games, Sanabia got five games, Slaten got three games and Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez got three games. Nationals manager Jim Riggleman was suspended two games and Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez was ...

Roadrunners advance to ULB championship series | MLB News Updates

Flores doubled in Alexis Hernandez from first base in the second inning. Flores scored on Wilmer Pino's double in the fourth. “It was good that we jumped on them early, just like they did against us (on Wednesday),” Moore said. ...

Nyjer Morgan Charges Mound, Setting Off Brawl Between Nationals ...

Morgan's punch appeared to glance off the side of Volstad's head, and almost immediately thereafter he was clothes-lined by first baseman Gaby Sanchez and pummeled by a number of his other Marlins teammates. "He hit me the first time, so be it. But he hit two other of our guys? All right, cool. But then he whips another one behind me, we got to go," Morgan said of the events that pushed him over the edge. "I'm just sticking up for myself and ..... Frankie Piliere. MLB ...

2010 MLB September 1 Callups – Fantasy Baseball Tools | Fantasy ...

1B Freddie Freeman (ATL) – Freeman got the start at first base in place of Derrek Lee and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout while hitting sixth in the order. He could see spot starts the rest of the way since Lee has been injury prone this ...

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera Leaves Game With Biceps Tendinitis -- MLB ...

After coming in from the field after the fifth inning, the first baseman walked with a team trainer from the dugout back into the clubhouse. The Tigers say he is listed as day-to-day. He started the night hitting .338 with 33 homers and ...

MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

2011 MLB All-Star Game: Why It Should Stay in Arizona

The 2011 MLB All-Star game is planned to be played in Phoenix, Arizona. But a new law on immigration, SB 1070, is not mixing well with the idea. There have been plenty of protests wherever the Diamondbacks play. It has caused a huge debate about whether the game should be played elsewhere. Here are some reasons why we should leave politics separate from baseball and leave the game in Phoenix ...

MLB hands out penalties for Nats-Marlins brawl

Nyjer Morgan of the Nationals was hit with an eight-game ban for his role in a brawl against the Marlins. Major League Baseball dealt out punishments for the Nationals-Marlins brawl earlier this week.

MLB: Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 6

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Alfonso Soriano and Blake DeWitt each hit three-run home runs Friday in powering the Chicago Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets. Chicago Cubs - New York Mets - Blake DeWitt - Alfonso Soriano - New York

MLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawl

Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been suspended for eight games for his part in the Nationals-Marlins brawl Wednesday night and two other incidents this past week, Major League Baseball announced on Friday.

2011 MLB Free Agents: Los Angeles Dodgers' Future Uncertain

Amid a failing 2010 campaign, a messy divorce between owners, and uncertainty regarding funds for next season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have several key players that will be eligible for free agency next season.

Colvin isn't ready for first base yet

Cubs OF/1B Tyler Colvin has been working with infield coach Alan Trammell to make the transition to first base as smooth as possible. According to MLB.com, Trammell is pleased with how the rookie has progressed. "It's something new, we're not in [Double-A] Tennessee, we're not even in [Triple-A] Des Moines," manager Mike Quade said, citing the Cubs' Minor League affiliates. "It's a big jump for ...

MLB: Philadelphia 12, Colorado 11

DENVER, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Chase Utley finished a wild nine-run seventh with a grand-slam Thursday and the Philadelphia Phillies needed every one of the runs to fight off Colorado 12-11. Philadelphia Phillies - Chase Utley - sport - Grand slam - Baseball

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl

Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins. MLB suspended Nationals outfielder Morgan and fined him an undisclosed amount for three separate incidents over the past week.

Peralta picks up team at first base: Beck's Blog » Jim Leyland was asked after Thursday's win if Jhonn... http://bit.ly/aBRxhW #MLB #Tigers

Peralta picks up team at first base: Beck's Blog » Jim Leyland was asked after Thursday's win if Jhonn... http://bit.ly/aBRxhW #MLB #Tigers

BASE: UNO, Rummel alum Thomas Diamond got first #MLB win on 9/1 vs #Pirates. Has not allowed ER for #Cubs in 7.2 IP since hitting the pen.

BASE: UNO, Rummel alum Thomas Diamond got first #MLB win on 9/1 vs #Pirates. Has not allowed ER for #Cubs in 7.2 IP since hitting the pen.

Jhonny Peralta's first foray at first base works as Tigers beat Twins http://bit.ly/dfaFND #MLB #baseball

Jhonny Peralta's first foray at first base works as Tigers beat Twins http://bit.ly/dfaFND #MLB #baseball

Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch call: Emmel immediately awarded Sweeney first base, which plated Jayson Wert... http://bit.ly/c5sg3r

Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch call: Emmel immediately awarded Sweeney first base, which plated Jayson Wert... http://bit.ly/c5sg3r

In line to possibly replace Prince Fielder, prospect Mat Gamel says playing first base "ain't easy" http://bit.ly/a9WsPW #mlb #hbt

In line to possibly replace Prince Fielder, prospect Mat Gamel says playing first base "ain't easy" http://bit.ly/a9WsPW #mlb #hbt

In line to possibly replace Prince Fielder, prospect Mat Gamel says playing first base "ain't easy" http://bit.ly/a9WsPW #ctb #mlb

In line to possibly replace Prince Fielder, prospect Mat Gamel says playing first base "ain't easy" http://bit.ly/a9WsPW #ctb #mlb

In line to possibly replace Prince Fielder, prospect Mat Gamel says playing first base "ain't easy" http://bit.ly/a9WsPW #mlb #hbt

In line to possibly replace Prince Fielder, prospect Mat Gamel says playing first base "ain't easy" http://bit.ly/a9WsPW #mlb #hbt

wow, tasty punch up in that washington game last night .. first base came flying in with a clothes line ... #mlb

wow, tasty punch up in that washington game last night .. first base came flying in with a clothes line ... #mlb

Tyler Colvin / Colvin isn't ready for first base yet http://fsp.gs/ayUB0j #MLB #CHC

Tyler Colvin / Colvin isn't ready for first base yet http://fsp.gs/ayUB0j #MLB #CHC