Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: Beltran, Career, Carlos Beltran, Chicago White Sox, Derby, Game, home, HR Derby ST. LOUIS, League, National League, participate, Problem, Willing
ST. LOUIS If National League Home Run Derby captain Matt Kemp asked the current league leader in home runs to participate in next month’s event, Carlos Beltran would gladly accept. “Sure, I’d do it,” Beltran said Wednesday. “Why not? I’ve never done it so it would be a good experience. If that happens, I’d do [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: course, Davey Lopes, Dodgers, gear, healing, Kemp, leg, lets, Lopes, Matt, Matt Kemp, time
Matt Kemp jogged onto the field at Dodger Stadium before crushing a string of pitches during batting practice and fielding grounders Tuesday. Just two weeks after being placed on the disabled list for the second time this season, the All-Star outfielder gave every indication he’s on pace for a timely return to the lineup. And [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: 11th, Cole Hamels, Game, Games, home, Innings, Loss, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies, Twins, win
The Minnesota Twins may be at the bottom of the AL Central, butTrevor Plouffe’s production is one reason why they’re currently one of the hottest teams in baseball. A struggling rotation has the last-place Philadelphia Phillies looking every bit the part. The Twins look to continue their resurgence, as Cole Hamels tries to help the [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: Arizona, Arizona Diamondbacks, Career, David Murphy, Dbacks, Even, home, Matt Harrison, Rangers, Series, team, Texas Rangers, Victory
A return to Arlington helped the Texas Rangers find their hitting stroke. The Arizona Diamondbacks may be more concerned about the AL West leaders giving the ball to Matt Harrison on Wednesday night. The left-hander will try to win a career-best fifth consecutive start and lead Texas to a seventh straight home victory over Arizona. [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: Cardinals, Game, lacking, Series, swagger, team, The Cardinals, way
ST. LOUIS Cardinals manager Mike Matheny could see obvious differences between the surging first-place Chicago White Sox and his slumping squad Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. “You could see one team with a lot of confidence and the way they walk onto the field and the way they play the game and I think you’re [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: Cardinals, Game, lacking, Losses, mount, Series, ST. LOUIS Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, swagger, team, The Cardinals, way
ST. LOUIS Cardinals manager Mike Matheny could see obvious differences between the surging first-place Chicago White Sox and his slumping squad Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. “You could see one team with a lot of confidence and the way they walk onto the field and the way they play the game and I think you’re [...]
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Posted on 13 June 2012. Tags: Ball, Bauer, Body, Continues, Diamondbacks, Game, Innings, Major League, Number, progress, Reno, Trevor Bauer
PHOENIX The results do not lie. Trevor Bauer has the pitches to be effective in the major leagues, virtually all who have seen him agree, and he has the numbers in his first full professional season to match. He leads the minor league in strikeouts and is second in victories. There is another number the [...]
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