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Rizzo leads Cubs past Mets 5-3

Jun 27, 2012

CHICAGO (AP) ― If the lofty expectations were weighing on Anthony Rizzo, he sure didn’t show it in his Cubs debut. Rizzo had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in his first game with Chicago, which rallied for a 5-3 victory over the sliding New York Mets on Tuesday night. “That’s how I play the game, really relaxed,” Rizzo said. “Everybody always tells me it looks like I’m not even trying. ...
Yankees trounce Tribe

Jun 26, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― Robinson Cano and Hiroki Kuroda have both rebounded from slow starts, two big reasons the New York Yankees are on such a merry roll. Cano homered and drove in three runs to extend his recent tear, Kuroda took a shutout into the eighth inning and New York beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 on Monday night. Nick Swisher and Dewayne Wise also went deep for the homer-happy Yankees, who ...
Pro baseball clubs urged to allow 10th team

Jun 26, 2012

Both former and active players as well as fans are turning up the heat on professional baseball clubs to create a 10th team, which was postponed indefinitely last Tuesday. An association of retired baseball players issued a statement on Tuesday, supporting active players’ declaration to boycott this year’s All-Star Game in protest against the indefinite delay of adding a new team. A day earlier...
Astros nab rare series victory

Jun 25, 2012

HOUSTON (AP) ― Chris Johnson’s recent adjustments at the plate are paying off for the Houston Astros. Johnson homered and drove in three runs and J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer to lead the Astros to a 7-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. The victory gave Houston a series win for the first time since taking two of three from the White Sox June 8-10. Johnson has heated up lately with...
Cespedes’ 3-run HR in 9th lifts A’s over Dodgers

Jun 22, 2012

OAKLAND (AP) ― His tender left hand and sore left hamstring both on ice after a big day, Yoenis Cespedes shared how he reminded himself to keep the celebration to a minimum. Just a standard jump for joy at home plate, nothing fancy that could lead to further injuries. “No chance,” he said with a smile, in perfect English. The rookie Cuban slugger hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning for hi...
Ortiz hits grand slam as Red Sox top Marlins 15-5

Jun 21, 2012

BOSTON (AP) ― David Ortiz hit a grand slam for one of the Red Sox’s four homers as they set a season high in runs, beating the Miami Marlins 15-5 Wednesday night on the hottest day of the year in Boston. Mike Aviles, Jarod Saltalamacchia and Will Middlebrooks also homered one night after Ortiz hit one of Boston’s three homers in a 7-5 victory over Miami. With a game-time temperature of 95 degre...
Indians stun Reds

Jun 20, 2012

CLEVELAND (AP) ― Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning off hard-throwing Aroldis Chapman to give the Cleveland Indians a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Cabrera drove a 3-1 pitch from Chapman (4-3) into the seats in right field. The second homer allowed this season by the left-hander scored Choo Shin-soo, who had reached on a one-out single up th...
Choo, Indians outslug Reds

Jun 19, 2012

CLEVELAND (AP) ― Lonnie Chisenhall already had the homer, triple and single. So when he came to the plate in the eighth inning, Chisenhall had one objective ― a double. And a piece of history. “A cycle is a big deal,” Chisenhall said. “You’ve got to go after it.” Chisenhall lined out to right field in final at-bat but finished with three hits and three RBIs, and Casey Kotchman drove in three r...
KBO puts off plan to create 10th team

Jun 19, 2012

The local pro baseball governing body has postponed discussion on the creation of a 10th team. The Korea Baseball Organization decided at an extraordinary board meeting on Tuesday to defer the creation of a new club, citing the lack of players. The decision sparked strong opposition from players. “As we forewarned, we will take actions. We will boycott the All-Star Game and the World Baseball...
Clemens found not guilty on all six charges

Jun 19, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Roger Clemens was acquitted Monday on all charges that he obstructed and lied to Congress by denying he used performance-enhancing drugs to extend his long career as one of the greatest and most-decorated pitchers in baseball history. Fierce on the pitching mound in his playing days, Clemens was quietly emotional after the verdict was announced. “I’m very thankful,” he said, ch...
MLB: Cleveland 10, Cincinnati 9

Jun 19, 2012

Lonnie Chisenhall and Casey Kotchman each provided three RBI Monday in the Cleveland Indians' 10-9 interleague slugfest win over Cincinnati. Chisenhall and Kotchman each belted a two-run homer and both delivered run-scoring hits in the decisive sixth inning, when the Indians grabbed a 9-7 lead off Sam LeCure (2-2). Shin-Soo Choo added a solo shot and an RBI double for the Indians, who banged ou...
Alvarez lifts Pirates past Tribe

Jun 18, 2012

CLEVELAND (AP) ― Pedro Alvarez had one of his best games yet. Still, it was a win by the Pittsburgh Pirates that had him really excited. Alvarez drove in a career-high six runs with his second two-homer game in two days, powering Pittsburgh past the Cleveland Indians 9-5 Sunday. “I’m just glad to help us win the series,” Alvarez said as music blared in the clubhouse following the Pirates’ secon...
Nexen still on SK’s tail

Jun 18, 2012

Korea’s own “Moneyball” team, the Nexen Heroes, were still going strong Sunday after skyrocketing to the top at the beginning of May. After sitting at the top of the league from May 23-25, a first for the club since April 2009, the team has danced between second and third. Despite having the lowest budget, four million won ($3.5 million), out of the eight clubs, the team currently sits at joint...
Teixeira, Yankees top Nationals in 14

Jun 17, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Entering the 14th inning, the New York Yankees were 0 for 14 with runners in scoring position, and Washington Nationals teen sensation Bryce Harper was 0 for 6 at the plate. The Yankees got off their goose egg. Harper didn’t. Mark Teixeira’s two-run double to the right-field corner made the difference Saturday as the Yankees won their eighth straight game, beating the Nationa...
Choo hits 2 HRs but Reds sweep Indians

Jun 15, 2012

CINCINNATI (AP) ― This Cleveland-versus-Cincinnati series will be remembered for an inside fastball and a wagging finger. Don’t overlook that sweep, though. Brandon Phillips hit one of Cincinnati’s three homers and drove in four more runs on Thursday afternoon, leading the ailing Reds to a 12-5 victory and their first three-game sweep of the Indians since 2008. Joey Votto and Ryan Ludwick also...