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After missing game, Josh Hamilton back in Texas Rangers lineup as DH - ESPN

2010-09-03
After missing game, Josh Hamilton back in Texas Rangers lineup as DHESPN... hitter. Richard Durrett and the rest of the ESPNDallas.com team have the inside scoop on the Rangers, the American League and Major League Baseball. ...and more »

Morgan shocked, upset by suspension - MLB.com

2010-09-03
CBC.caMorgan shocked, upset by suspensionMLB.comNationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan reacted with surprise after being handed an eight-game suspension for a series of incidents this ...MLB reviewing Marlins-Nationals brawlWashington PostMLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat NationalsBrownsville HeraldNyjer Goes Nuclear For Nats. [Photoshop]Rum Bunter (blog)DCist.com -MASNsports.com (blog) -USA Todayall 1,242 news articles »

One and done: Sabathia shines in one-hitter - ESPN (blog)

2010-09-02
Globe and MailOne and done: Sabathia shines in one-hitterESPN (blog)He could become the first Red Sox infielder to hit .320 in a season while recording 25 homers and 90 RBI since current ESPN MLB analyst Nomar Garciaparra in ...Braden makes early exit with leg crampsMLB.comMLB: New York Yankees 5, Oakland 0UPI.comSabathia Leads Yankees to Four-Game Sweep Over A'sThe Epoch TimesTbo.com -CBS42all 474 news articles »

Dodgers hurlers face nice matchups - ESPN

2010-09-03
Dodgers hurlers face nice matchupsESPNThe chart below lists each of the 30 MLB teams' schedules and projected starting pitchers, and provides a matchup rating for each day's starter. ...

PETCO keeping hurlers happy, hitters hungry - MLB.com

2010-09-02
PETCO keeping hurlers happy, hitters hungryMLB.comSAN DIEGO -- As terms of endearment go, "Death Valley" rolls off the tongue about as well as "root canal" or "tax audit," although ...and more »

A-Rod parts ways with agent Boras - MLB.com

2010-09-03
A-Rod parts ways with agent BorasMLB.comNEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez confirmed on Friday that he has ended his relationship with agent Scott Boras. ...and more »

Earl postpones series opener at Fenway - MLB.com

2010-09-03
Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)Earl postpones series opener at FenwayMLB.comBOSTON -- The Red Sox and White Sox won't play any baseball at Fenway Park on Friday night. Instead, they will play a day-night ...Manny back in Boston; can only DH now, Larry Bowa saysUSA TodayMLB Odds: Red Sox Host Manny and White SoxSBR ForumJon Heyman: Waiver trade deadline a yawner except for RamirezSI.comBellingham Herald -Spreadit -Call to the Penall 184 news articles »

Cards' Two-Man ShowLittle else from lineup - ESPN

2010-09-03
Cards' Two-Man ShowLittle else from lineupESPNESPN MLB insider Buster Olney says he doesn't think CC Sabathia will win the AL Cy Young despite his win total. Plus, Olney says he thinks the Phillies will ...and more »

Atchison's spotless relief carries Boston - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Kansas City StarAtchison's spotless relief carries BostonMLB.comBALTIMORE -- Daisuke Matsuzaka came back from a back injury to post a much-needed victory, and closer Jonathan Papelbon ...Orioles taking flight against Red SoxMLB.comMatusz's solid outing carries O's past BostonMLB.comall 782 news articles »

Troy Glaus activated from DL, now a pinch-hitter | MLB Team News ...

2010-09-02
Troy Glaus has had an odd year for the Braves. He struggled in April. He carried the Braves' offense in May and the first part of June. The 2nd half of June, July and August, he was terrible at the plate and at first base.

Baseball Batting Stance & Hitting Techniques : Turning the Back ...

2010-09-03
Being such an “expert,” what MLB hitters have you been watching!? You drive with your FRONT foot (hips explode open on the swing), the back foot spins on the ball and your knee and foot should be pointed toward the pitcher when you're ...

Pinch-hitter Manny ejected for arguing | MLB news, MLB draft news ...

2010-08-29
Dodgers star Manny Ramirez was ejected Sunday after arguing a called strike on the only pitch he saw as a pinch-hitter. Ramirez came to bat in the sixth inning against Colorado with one out, the bases loaded and Los Angeles trailing 8-2 ...

Cisco goes distance in one-hitter | MiLB.com News | The Official ...

2010-08-26
"You can really remember, you can remember every pitch you threw to every hitter," he said. "You could piece some sequences together and [catcher Kevin Nelson and I] were on the same page from start to finish." ... MLB.com Sites, MLB.com, Angels, Astros, Athletics, Blue Jays, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Indians, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Reds, Rockies, Royals, Tigers ...

Odorizzi, Wisconsin deliver no-hitter | MiLB.com News | The ...

2010-08-24
Odorizzi, Wisconsin deliver no-hitter. Former first-rounder dominates over career-high eight frames. By Robert Emrich / Special to MLB.com. 08/25/2010 12:03 AM ET. Digg Fan Comments · Digg · Facebook Print this page ...

Rangers Lose Combined No-Hitter Against Twins in Ninth Inning ...

2010-08-23
"When I looked at who was hitting in the ninth I worried about Mauer because he's a good hitter and with Feliz's fastball you feel like if he leaves a ball in the hitting zone that he's going to have a shot at it,'' Ryan said. ...

Tigers getting quality starts, but too many poor finishes | MLB ...

2010-09-03
Clarification: If the Tigers had run out of players last Friday night in Toronto — and late in the game they had no position-player reserves left — then Leyland would have put designated hitter Johnny Damon in the field, ...

Is It a No-No to Utter the Words 'No-Hitter' on the Air? -- MLB ...

2010-08-24
Is It a No-No to Utter the Words 'No-Hitter' on the Air? 2Comments; Say Something ». 8/24/2010 12:00 PM ET By Ed Price. PrintAText Size. Email This. Ed Price; Senior MLB Writer. With two out in the bottom of the sixth inning on June 6, ...

Five JetHawks combine on no-hitter | MiLB.com News | The Official ...

2010-08-26
Five JetHawks combine on no-hitter. Donovan goes 5 2/3 frames in 10-inning win over Lake Elsinore. By Alex Raskin / Special to MLB.com. 08/26/2010 1:22 AM ET. Digg Fan Comments · Digg · Facebook Print this page Print E-mail this page ...

MLB: New York Yankees 5, Oakland 0

2010-09-02
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- CC Sabathia became the first 19-game winner this season with a one-hitter over eight innings Thursday in the New York Yankees' 5-0 win over Oakland. New York Yankees - CC Sabathia - NEW YORK - Major League Baseball - Sports

MLB: Today in baseball history

2010-09-03
On this date 1917 - Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies' 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1947 - Bill McCahan pitched a 3-0 no-hitter to give the Philadelphia Athletics a 3-0 win over Washington. 1947 - The New York Yankees ...

MLB Report: Sabathia wins 19th, sweeps A's

2010-09-02
From the very first batter, the Oakland Athletics simply looked overmatched against CC Sabathia.

Turning back the clock: Jim Abbott's no-hitter with New York Yankees in 1993 was one for the history books

2010-09-03
FLINT, Michigan — Jim Abbott came close against the Chicago White Sox in 1992, but Bo Jackson broke up his no-hitter attempt with a single up the middle in the eighth inning.

Sabathia wins MLB-best 19th; Yankees sweep A's

2010-09-02
- recap from game played on September 2, 2010

MLB 2010: Five Cubs To Watch in September

2010-09-02
With just one month remaining of the misery that has been the 2010 season in Lakeview, the Chicago Cubs are 20 games below .500. On Monday night, despite holding a special ceremony to honor newly-inducted Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson, the team played to the emptiest Wrigley Field in nearly three years: A crowd of less than 30,000 fans.

MLB Capsules: Commentary - Morgan's 'crime spree' about to come to an end

2010-09-03
Good weather, cheap tickets, convenient parking and even bobblehead giveaway nights can't spark much interest in a meaningless September game between the Nationals and Marlins, two teams whose payrolls tipped off their lowly intentions to fans even before the season began.

Hamilton returns as DH

2010-09-02
Rangers OF Josh Hamilton was back in the lineup on Friday against the Twins. He told MLB.com his knee was feeling better, but was scheduled to be the designated hitter, not play the outfield. Manager Ron Washington wanted to give Vladimir Guerrero a day off so threw Hamilton is as DH. Josh Hamilton - Texas Rangers - Ron Washington - Designated hitter - Vladimir Guerrero

Berkman now in platoon?

2010-09-02
MLB.com reports that Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he's leaning toward a platoon at the designated hitter position, with Lance Berkman starting against right-handers and Marcus Thames getting the nod versus left-handers. "This is tough gig for me because I'm used to playing every day, regardless of who the pitcher is," Berkman said. "I'm used to playing the field, and DHing is like four pinch ...

Josh Hamilton / Josh Hamilton is back in the starting lineup as a designated hitter on Friday. Hamilton said he w... http://bit.ly/akzIYe

2010-09-03
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2010-09-03
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From espn.com "MLB: Kurkjian: 'Being a switch-hitter really hard to do'" No words.

2010-09-03
From espn.com "MLB: Kurkjian: 'Being a switch-hitter really hard to do'" No words.

@BrettAnderson49 just pitched a no hitter with you in MLB 10 the show against the White Sox, thank you

2010-09-03
@BrettAnderson49 just pitched a no hitter with you in MLB 10 the show against the White Sox, thank you

Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do': By Tim Kurkjian Sometime in September, the Boston Red Sox will activate... http://bit.ly/9ESvOX

2010-09-03
Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do': By Tim Kurkjian Sometime in September, the Boston Red Sox will activate... http://bit.ly/9ESvOX

Tim Kurkjian / Kurkjian: Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do' http://fsp.gs/atCrEP #MLB

2010-09-03
Tim Kurkjian / Kurkjian: Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do' http://fsp.gs/atCrEP #MLB

Checking the Numbers: Who is the Best Switch-Hitter? by Eric Seidman http://fsp.gs/ddGlzA #MLB

2010-09-03
Checking the Numbers: Who is the Best Switch-Hitter? by Eric Seidman http://fsp.gs/ddGlzA #MLB

Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do': If hitting a baseball is, indeed, the hardest skill in sports, then why... http://bit.ly/b3joZc

2010-09-03
Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do': If hitting a baseball is, indeed, the hardest skill in sports, then why... http://bit.ly/b3joZc

Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do' - A number of players bat from both sides of the plate, but many find it d... http://ow.ly/18QVRA

2010-09-03
Being a switch-hitter 'really hard to do' - A number of players bat from both sides of the plate, but many find it d... http://ow.ly/18QVRA