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

2010-09-03
Washington PostMLB hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawlYahoo! SportsWith his team trailing 14-3, Morgan then stole second base and third base before eventually scoring. Apparently angered by his baserunning decisions, ...Nyjer Morgan apparently appealing suspensionWashington PostSportsNation Blog Archives Nyjer MorganESPNMLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat NationalsBrownsville HeraldThe Associated Press -Bleacher Report -Palm Beach Postall 1,271 news articles »

Pedroia undergoes surgery, season over - MLB.com

2010-09-03
Globe and MailPedroia undergoes surgery, season overMLB.comBOSTON -- What had seemed somewhat inevitable over the last week officially occurred on Friday, as Red Sox second baseman Dustin ...Pedroia may miss rest of seasonFOXSports.comall 401 news articles »

Two big jacks make Cubs 7-3 under Quade - MLB.com

2010-09-03
Globe and MailTwo big jacks make Cubs 7-3 under QuadeMLB.comThe second baseman, acquired from the Dodgers, now has 16 homers in his career. That's a good season for Soriano. "He's still learning and swings the bat ...MLB: Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 6UPI.comDickey allows two big homers in Mets' lossNew York MetsSoriano, DeWitt hit big jacks to lift CubsPittsburgh Pirates Newsall 143 news articles »

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

2010-09-03
A-Rod parts ways with agent BorasMLB.comGirardi said that even though second baseman Robinson Cano has performed admirably in Rodriguez's absence in the cleanup spot, he will not hesitate to write ...and more »

Freeman thrust right into Braves' lineup - MLB.com

2010-09-01
MLB.comFreeman thrust right into Braves' lineupMLB.com... grounder seemed destined to reach center field before it landed in the glove of shortstop Ruben Tejada, who was positioned directly behind second base. ...and more »

Mets find stroke but lose Santana - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Mets find stroke but lose SantanaMLB.comThanks to a misplay in center field from Melky Cabrera and an error at second base from Omar Infante, the Mets took an early lead off Hudson on Carlos ...and more »

Los Angeles Dodgers Conserve More Cash by Avoiding Roster Expansion - Bleacher Report

2010-09-02
msnbc.comLos Angeles Dodgers Conserve More Cash by Avoiding Roster ExpansionBleacher ReportAt only 25 years of age Mitchell's primary spot is third base, but he also has the ability to cover at second base and first base if needed. ...MLB notebook: McCourt divorce case continuesDaily Cameraall 1,038 news articles »

MLB Betting: Playoff hopefuls tangle - Donbest.com

2010-09-03
Washington PostMLB Betting: Playoff hopefuls tangleDonbest.comShortstop Orlando Cabrera (oblique) and second baseman Brandon Phillips (hand) are both "questionable." The Cards are going in the opposite direction, ...Reds' Phillips in lineup; Cueto won't playSt. Louis Post-DispatchCards to face division-leading RedsStlCardinals.comall 228 news articles »

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

2010-09-03
For La Russa, others, time for a changeFOXSports.comHe appears weekly on MLB on FOX. Follow him on Twitter. Tony La Russa is not solely responsible for the Cardinals' collapse, just as Joe Torre isn't solely ...and more »

Remembering The 1982 Trade Deadline: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

2010-09-03
He managed a career with 4085 plate appearances despite just a career OPS+ of 57, due to a strong glove at second base. His OPS+ was 32 when Texas sold him to Montreal; north of the border, it vaulted all the way to 53. ...

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

2010-09-03
He is expected to reach 200 hits for the second straight season and is likely to add another Silver Slugger. In addition to outstanding batting statistics, Robinson Cano has been excellent at second base. In 2010, Cano only has three ...

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

2010-09-02
Espinosa hit .268 at two levels in the minor leagues with 22 home runs, 69 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 481 at bats and is the favorite to start at second base in 2011. He came off the bench Wednesday to go 1-for-2 with an RBI. ...

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

2010-09-03
With his team trailing 14-3, Morgan then stole second base and third base before eventually scoring. Apparently angered by his baserunning decisions, Volstad threw behind Morgan in his next at-bat. Morgan then charged the mound, ...

Watch Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees mlb live streaming online ...

2010-09-03
Detroit (58-61) a three-game win streak snapped despite home runs by Brandon Inge and former Yankees minor-founder Austin Jackson is. the Tigers played without second baseman Carlos Guillen, who was out due to a sore left knee. ...

SportsNickel.com – In Sports We Trust » Why MLB needs to punish ...

2010-09-02
Morgan, now on first and with his team behind 11 runs, steals second base and then third on the Marlins. Why steal? You are losing by 11 runs! So in his second at bat, in the sixth inning, Volstad throws behind Morgan. ...

Report: Dustin Pedroia Will Have Season-Ending Surgery -- MLB FanHouse

2010-09-02
Injured Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will have surgery to insert a screw into his left foot on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. The surgery is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season. ...

Nationals Notes: Hudson, Morgan, Norris: MLB Rumors ...

2010-09-02
However, the Nats beat writer now believes that the club has their second baseman of the future in Danny Espinosa. Pat Corrales, the team's senior assistant in player development, believes that the 23-year-old is the best all-around ...

Major League Baseball: David Wright, Johan Santana lead New York ...

2010-09-03
Carlos Beltran tripled and scored on second baseman Omar Infante's errant relay throw to third. Chris Carter scored with the bases loaded on Joaquin Arias' infield RBI single. Hudson had beaten the Mets in four straight starts. ...

MLB: Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 6

2010-09-03
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 penalties for Nats-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03
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 hands out suspensions for Nationals-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03
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.

MLB: Philadelphia 12, Colorado 11

2010-09-02
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

2010-09-03
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.

MLB notes: Marlins' Nolasco out for year

2010-09-03
Ford was called up Wednesday by the Squirrels' parent club and was inserted as a pinch runner in the eighth inning of the Giants' game against the Colorado Rockies. Ford, who is known for his speed, stole 37 bases for Richmond this year. Ford ran for Mike Fontenot, who reached ...

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 ...

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

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

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.

Brandon Phillips / Brandon Phillips is back at second base on Friday after missing a week with a bruised http://fsp.gs/9yGyDa #MLB #CIN

2010-09-03
Brandon Phillips / Brandon Phillips is back at second base on Friday after missing a week with a bruised http://fsp.gs/9yGyDa #MLB #CIN

Brandon Phillips / Brandon Phillips is back at second base on Friday after missing a week with a bruised http://fsp.gs/9yGyDa #MLB

2010-09-03
Brandon Phillips / Brandon Phillips is back at second base on Friday after missing a week with a bruised http://fsp.gs/9yGyDa #MLB

AL: ESPN Insider story is very positive about Ackley's MLB potential at second base. http://es.pn/bsWIoI

2010-09-03
AL: ESPN Insider story is very positive about Ackley's MLB potential at second base. http://es.pn/bsWIoI

RT @PMac21 Joe West with an embarrassingly bad call at second base. Gardy just got rung. #Twins #mlb umps doing that alot this season

2010-09-02
RT @PMac21 Joe West with an embarrassingly bad call at second base. Gardy just got rung. #Twins #mlb umps doing that alot this season

Joe West costs the #Twins another out at second base. When will #MLB get rid of him? He's an embarrassment!

2010-09-02
Joe West costs the #Twins another out at second base. When will #MLB get rid of him? He's an embarrassment!

BaseballReflections: How to Steal Second Base – My Major League Secrets http://bit.ly/bagwik #mlb #baseball

2010-09-02
BaseballReflections: How to Steal Second Base – My Major League Secrets http://bit.ly/bagwik #mlb #baseball

Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base o... http://ow.ly/18PuzF

2010-09-02
Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base o... http://ow.ly/18PuzF

Lincecum finally wins again for Giants - MLB: Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on... http://bit.ly/9oB6Aw

2010-09-02
Lincecum finally wins again for Giants - MLB: Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on... http://bit.ly/9oB6Aw

Lincecum finally wins again for Giants (AP): Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on ... http://bit.ly/ab5isX

2010-09-01
Lincecum finally wins again for Giants (AP): Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on ... http://bit.ly/ab5isX