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First Hit
April 22, 2008 by
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Mike Lowell gets the first hit for the Red Sox in the fourth inning, a single. That's all the Red Sox get, however, as Harden strikes out his seventh of the game. I'm glad Rich allowed the hit. At 73...
Sore Closer
April 22, 2008 by
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Brock for Broglio doesn't like the fact that B.J. Ryan reported soreness: If Jeremy Accardo is available in your league, stash him. He's probably the most valuable MR without a CL job-which will change if Ryan can't remain healthy. PECOTA...
Games of the Day
April 22, 2008 by
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It's premier Wednesday as four pitchers who changed teams over the winter hope to make an impact for their new teams. Matt Garza makes his first start for the Rays as he faced Daniel Cabrera in Baltimore. Matt's 3.69 was...
Guillen Goes Deep
April 22, 2008 by
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Carlos Guillen leads off the eighth for the Tigers with a home run, tying the game at four. He now has three quarters of the cycle, needing the triple....
Call Zim for One
April 21, 2008 by
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For the second time in three games, a Ryan Zimmerman home run makes the difference for the Nationals. They defeat Cole Hammels and the Phillies 1-0. Hammels pitched well, striking out six in eight innings of work. But Tim Redding...
Banning Runs
April 21, 2008 by
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Brian Bannister, who quickly became the favorite pitcher of stat heads with his knowledge of sabermetrics, made a fine 2008 debut today. He held the Tigers to two hits over seven innings. He also walked none while striking out four....
Pitchers Healing
April 21, 2008 by
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Evan Grant sums up the race for the Rangers rotation and bullpen slots. It seems the early spring injuries are healing, and Jason Jennings looks strong....
Team Offense, Washington Nationals
April 21, 2008 by
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We finish the look at team offenses for 2008 with the Washington Nationals. Wily Mo PenaPhoto: Icon SMI In 2007, the Nationals scored 4.15 runs per game. I plugged in a likely lineup to the Lineup Analysis Tool, using the...
Torn Cap
April 21, 2008 by
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Chris Capuano's injury turns out to be very serious, and he might need Tommy John surgery again. This will certainly give the youngsters on Milwaukee a chance to prove they belong in the majors....
Rare Bad Play
April 21, 2008 by
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Orlando Cabrera made a rare poor play for the White Sox. With a man on first, he ranged to his right for a ground ball off the bat of Polanco. Cabrera got there in time, but the ball skipped under...
We Sacrifice for You!
April 21, 2008 by
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Jimmy Rollins doubles to lead off the first for the Phillies. Victorino his a sacrifice bunt to move him to third, and Utley hits a sacrifice fly to bring him home for a 1-0 lead over Washington. I hope Rollins...
Games of the Day
April 20, 2008 by
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Clay Buchholz makes his 2008 season debut for the Red Sox against Jesse Litsch and the Tornoto Blue Jays this afternoon. The young Boston hurler thrilled fans last year as he pitched a no hitter in his second major league...
The Trade Revisited
April 20, 2008 by
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SportsHubLA looks at the Brad Penny deal a few years later. Maybe DePodesta knew what he was doing after all....
Whack an Utley
April 20, 2008 by
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Mets pitchers just hit Chase Utley for the third time today. Since he became a regular in 2005, only Aaron Rowand has been hit more. That loaded the bases. Howard ground to first, and he hits Utley in the back...
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Power Patterson
April 20, 2008 by
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Corey Patterson takes Gagne deep with two out in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game at two. Corey only hit eight long balls all last season, but that was his third of the year. He's making...
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On the Right Street
April 20, 2008 by
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Huston Street earns his first save of the year in a barn-burner in Toronto. The Jays smacked three home runs and a double, while the Athletics belted four doubles and two triples. Both teams ended up with eight hits and...
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Razing Cain
April 20, 2008 by
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The Giants have a chance to win when Matt Cain pitches, but not when he gives up five runs in the first three innings. Nine of the twenty one batters to face Cain reached base so far. Meanwhile, Maddux had...
Impressive Pen
April 20, 2008 by
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The Orioles win handily over the Rangers 8-1. Fifth starter Brian Burres pitched very well, limiting the Rangers to one run over six innings. The bullpen, however, continues to be the most impressive group on the Orioles so far. With...
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Heroic Start
April 20, 2008 by
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Doug Davis undergoes cancer surgery on Thursday. Tuesday night, he ended this part of his career in with a memorable performance against the Dodgers: Doug Davis, though, doesn't want to be hailed as heroic. He's just a man - a...
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No Run Greinke
April 20, 2008 by
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Zack Greinke's great pitching run continued last night as he held the Yankees scoreless for eight innings. Since the Royals moved Zack back into the the rotation on August 24th of last season, he's made five starts in which he...
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Santana Successful
April 20, 2008 by
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Johan Santana and the Mets offense appear to be in sync. The Mets scored six runs for Johan, and he allowed just two over seven innings. Both runs came on the first he allowed, a home run to Josh Willingham....
Astros Heart Beating
April 20, 2008 by
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The slightly injured Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee lead off the seventh inning against Todd Wellemeyer with solo home runs, the first runs of the game. Both Todd and Wandy Rodriguez are pitching great tonight, combining for thirteen strikeouts and...
Marlins Win Again
April 20, 2008 by
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Hanley Ramirez homered twice to lead the Marlins to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. They brings Florida's record to 11-7, percentage points behind the Mets pending the outcome of the game in Philadelphia tonight. Scott Olsen pitched seven...
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My Life on the D-List
April 20, 2008 by
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Mike Hampton returns to the disabled list: Relying on Hampton for anything more than lengthy DL stints is a fool's errand, but the lefty's latest injury hightlights the precarious position of the Braves starting rotation. Atlanta has the core of...
Menance in the Outfield
April 20, 2008 by
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Sox Machine notes the biggest threat to Jerry Owens's health after he returns to the White Sox....
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