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| CC goes for Brewers in Atlanta |
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08/02/2008 |
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| l try to put his first poor start in a Milwaukee uniform behind him this afternoon in the middle portion of a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Sabathia won his first four starts with Milwaukee after it acquired him from the Cleveland Indians in early July. In fact, Sabathia turned in three straight complete games heading into last Monday's test with the Cubs. The left-hander ended up with a no-decision after allowing four runs, three of which were earned, on nine hits over 6 2/3 innings |
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| Twins send Slowey to the hill versus Indians |
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08/02/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins hope Kevin Slowey can help them maintain their position in the AL Central, as they resume a three-game series with the Cleveland Indians at the Metrodome. Minnesota remained a half game behind the division-leading Chicago White Sox on Friday, as Joe Mauer hit a two-run homer and Nick Blackburn was solid on the hill, helping the Twins to a 4-1 win. Blackburn (8-6) threw seven frames and gave up just one run on six hits. Joe Nathan recorded his 30th save with a scoreless nin |
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| Mauer's blast helps Twins top Tribe |
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08/02/2008 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (MySportsbook) - Joe Mauer hit a two-run homer and Nick Blackburn was solid on the hill, as the Minnesota Twins edged the Cleveland Indians, 4-1, in the opener of a three-game set from the Metrodome. Blackburn (8-6) threw seven frames and gave up just one run on six hits. Joe Nathan recorded his 30th save with a scoreless ninth. Brendan Harris had two doubles, an RBI and scored for the Twins, who have won two straight and 6-of-7. Randy Ruiz, whose contract was selected prior to the game, went |
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| Twins recall Liriano, select Ruiz's contract |
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08/02/2008 |
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| this season. In his final 11 starts for the Red Wings, Liriano was 10-0 with a 2.67 ERA. Ruiz hit .320 with 33 doubles, three triples, 17 homers and 68 RBI in 111 games for Rochester this season. He led the International League in hits and was tied for the league lead in batting. Ruiz went 1-for-3 and scored a run in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians. To make room for Liriano and Ruiz on the roster, Minnesota designated pitcher Livan Hernandez and outfielder Craig Monroe for release or assignment. |
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| Dodgers start Manny Ramirez-era against D'Backs |
MLB Baseball |
08/01/2008 |
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| at Dodger Stadium. Ramirez did not suit up for Los Angeles on Thursday, but he will presumably be ready to go in left field tonight for his first career game in the NL and his first outing in a non-Boston uniform since the close of his days with the Cleveland Indians back in 2000. The 36-year-old, who was the MVP of the Red Sox' title-winning sweep of St. Louis in 2004 and earned another ring when Boston blew past Colorado in four games last fall, is in the final year of an eight-year contract worth $160 million |
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| Twins try to continue home success vs. Tribe |
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08/01/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins have been one of the American League's most successful home teams this season, while the Cleveland Indians own one of the worst road records in baseball. The last-place Tribe hopes to reverse those trends when the club takes on the playoff-hopeful Twins tonight in the opener of a three-game series at the Metrodome. Minnesota is an excellent 37-20 at home this year and has won 18 of its last 22 contests at the Metrodome. That success as the host is a big reason why the Twin |
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| Sizemore and Tribe pound Tigers to split series |
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07/31/2008 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - Grady Sizemore homered and drove in four runs, as the Cleveland Indians overcame several miscues in the field to earn a 9-4 win and a four-game series split against the Detroit Tigers. Sal Fasano was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI for Cleveland, which had lost six of its previous eight affairs. Fausto Carmona (5-3), making his second start after a two-month stint on the disabled list, allowed four runs -- two earned -- on five hits in his first win since May 12. Detroi |
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| Tigers place Jones on DL |
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07/31/2008 |
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| odd Jones on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his right shoulder. Jones, who was removed from his closer role earlier in the week after blowing two of his last four save opportunities, allowed a run in 1 1/3 innings against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. In 44 appearances this season, the 40-year-old veteran is 0-4 with a 5.05 earned run average and 18 saves. The Tigers recalled pitcher Clay Rapada from Triple-A Toledo to take Jones' spot on the roster. In 17 appearances in the minors, |
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| Tigers ruin Shoppach's incredible night with 13-inning win |
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07/31/2008 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - Placido Polanco drove in the go-ahead run, and the Detroit Tigers overcame a seven-run deficit and a record-setting night by Kelly Shoppach for a 14-12 victory in 13 innings over the Cleveland Indians in a game that featured 41 hits, six errors and 14 pitchers. Before the game, the Tigers traded catcher Ivan Rodriguez to the New York Yankees for reliever Kyle Farnsworth, who last played for the Tigers three years ago. Shoppach homered twice and doubled three times as he matched |
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| Lee goes for win No. 15 against Tigers |
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07/30/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Cliff Lee attempts to become the first pitcher in the majors to win 15 games this season when the Cleveland Indians ace takes the mound against the Detroit Tigers tonight at Progressive Field. Lee already tops the big leagues with a 2.29 earned run average in 2008 and is tied with Arizona's Brandon Webb for the most wins in baseball. The standout left-hander has also won three consecutive starts and yielded just four runs in 23 innings over that stretch. His latest dominant outing came on Fri |
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