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| Astros host Giants seeking eighth straight win |
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08/14/2008 |
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| -hot veteran Brian Moehler tries to keep the magic going for his rolling teammates today when the Houston Astros host the San Francisco Giants in the fourth and final game of their cross-division series at Minute Maid Park. The Astros, who swept the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game road series last week, won the initial three games of this series to stretch the string to seven straight. They're still on the fringes of realistic contention in the National League's Central Division, trailing first-place Chicago by |
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| Michaels, Pirates leave Reds feeling blue |
MLB Baseball |
08/13/2008 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (MySportsbook) - Jason Michaels belted a two-run homer to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds, 5-2, in the middle contest of a three-game series at PNC Park. Brandon Moss also homered and Paul Maholm tossed eight strong innings for the Pirates, who have won two of their last three games. Maholm (8-7) only yielded two runs on seven hits and no walks. The lefty also struck out five en route to improving his home record to 6-1 this season. Corey Patterson and Jay Bruce knocked t |
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| Pirates lefty Maholm takes on Reds |
MLB Baseball |
08/13/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Pittsburgh lefty Paul Maholm will try to continue a recent run of quality pitching at home tonight, when the Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds in the middle contest of a three-game series at PNC Park. Maholm, a first-round draft choice in 2003 (eighth overall), has performed superbly in front of the home faithful this season, going 5-1 with a 3.14 earned run average over 77 1/3 innings at PNC Park. He got a tough-luck no-decision in his most recent Steel City outing, allowing just four hits |
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| Phillips, Volquez help Reds topple Pirates |
MLB Baseball |
08/12/2008 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (MySportsbook) - Brandon Phillips belted a two-run homer to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1, in the first contest of a three-game set at PNC Park. Javier Valentin added a solo shot for the Reds, who began life without Adam Dunn. The Reds continued their youth movement on Monday, shipping Dunn to the Arizona Diamondbacks for three prospects, including minor league pitcher Dallas Buck. Corey Patterson drove in two runs on two hits as the Reds halted a season- high six- |
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| Revamped D'Backs begin series at Colorado |
MLB Baseball |
08/12/2008 |
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| rizona Diamondbacks have added some much-needed thunder to their lineup for tonight's opener of a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies from Coors Field. In an effort to boost its sputtering offense, Arizona acquired slugger Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday's off day in exchange for minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two players to be named later. The outfielder is expected to bat cleanup and play right field for his new club in tonight's tilt. Dunn is tied for the major-league lead with 32 |
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| Reds begin life without Dunn in Pittsburgh |
MLB Baseball |
08/12/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Cincinnati Reds begin life without Adam Dunn tonight, as they open a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Reds continued their youth movement on Monday, shipping Dunn to the Arizona Diamondbacks for three prospects, including minor league pitcher Dallas Buck. Dunn, who will be a free agent at the conclusion of the season, has 32 homers, tied for the major-league lead, with 74 runs batted in and a .233 batting average in 114 games. The 28-year-old is in his eigh |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks |
MLB Baseball Transaction |
08/12/2008 |
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| Acquired outfielder Adam Dunn and cash considerations from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Dallas Buck and two players to be named later; transferred second baseman Orlando Hudson from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. |
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| Diamondbacks acquire Dunn from Cincy |
MLB Baseball |
08/12/2008 |
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| Phoenix, AZ (MySportsbook) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have beefed up their offense by acquiring outfielder Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for three prospects. The Diamondbacks also received cash considerations in the deal, which will send minor league pitcher Dallas Buck and two players to be named later to Cincinnati. Dunn, who will be a free agent at the conclusion of the season, has 32 homers with 74 runs batted in and a .233 batting average in 114 games. He entered Monday's play tied for |
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| Trio of Reds minor leaguers suspended by MLB |
MLB Baseball |
08/12/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Major League Baseball suspended Cincinnati Reds minor league outfielder Cesar Colmenares and pitchers Jonathan Correa and Elvin Silvestre 50 games after each tested positive for a performance- enhancing substance. Colmenares tested positive for metabolites of nandrolone. Correa and Silvestre both tested positive for a metabolite of boldenone. All three players are members of Cincinnati's Dominican summer league team. The suspensions are effective immediately. |
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| Houston pounds Reds to finish off sweep |
MLB Baseball |
08/10/2008 |
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| Cincinnati, OH (MySportsbook) - Michael Bourn belted a three-run home run and finished with a career-high four RBI to lead the Houston Astros over the Cincinnati Reds, 13-4, and complete a four-game sweep at Great American Ball Park. Geoff Blum also homered and scored three runs on three hits for the Astros, who have won eight of their last 10 to pull within one game of .500 at 58-59. Wandy Rodriguez (7-4) earned the victory after allowing two runs on five hits and one walk in 6 2/3 innings. The lefty also |
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