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Jul 30, 2007 6:27 AM CDT

Big Z Snags 3 Hits, 14 Wins

Slugging Cubs ace matches batting output of entire opposing Reds team

(Newser) - Fiery, enigmatic Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano pitched 7 1/3 innings of a three-hitter against Cincinnati, batting 3-for-4 and becoming the first pitcher in the majors with 14 wins. Seven of those have come in Zambrano's last eight games, and he describes the current stretch as the best of his career.

Bonds to Chase Slug Record in Enemy Territory

Jul 30, 2007 5:03 AM CDT

Bonds to Chase Slug Record in Enemy Territory

Hostile Dodger fans less than thrilled

(Newser) - After missing his seven-game opportunity to break Hank Aaron's home run record in the land of his biggest fans, slugger Barry Bonds has left San Francisco for a three-game series in LA. "It's going to be chaotic," said pitcher Steve Kline, anticipating a less-than-sympathetic reception for Bonds from...

For A-Rod,
499 May Be 500

Jul 27, 2007 5:18 AM CDT

For A-Rod, 499 May Be 500

The Yankee slugger may rewrite the records in tomorrow's suspended game with Baltimore

(Newser) - Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez may have to re-label his memorabilia: homerun-ball 499 may turn out to be number 500. The Yankees resume their June 28 suspended game with Baltimore tomorrow, and if A-Rod smashes one before the day is out, it will be retroactively booked as homerun 493, promoting Wednesday's...

Glavine Wins 299th Game

Jul 26, 2007 5:28 AM CDT

Glavine Wins 299th Game

The 41-year-old is 1 win from pitchers' most exclusive club

(Newser) - Tom Glavine recorded his 299th career win last night, as the Mets downed Pittsburgh 6-3. The 41-year-old, on track to become the 23rd 300-winner in MLB history, next takes the mound against Milwaukee on the 31st. "I'm proud of the company I'm getting myself into," said the left-hander,...

Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

Jul 24, 2007 4:47 AM CDT

Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

Selig vows to skip Bonds' bid at home run crown

(Newser) - Just two blasts shy of Hank Aaron's all-time record, slugger Barry Bonds has a chance to become the new home run king in his own backyard. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has vowed not to attend Bonds' seven-game homestand in San Francisco that began last night—nor take...

Lester Will Pitch for Boston

Jul 23, 2007 5:13 AM CDT

Lester Will Pitch for Boston

After battling cancer, the 23-year-old to throw against Cleveland tonight

(Newser) - Boston will send left-hander Jon Lester to the mound against Cleveland tonight, marking the 23-year-old's first outing since being diagnosed with cancer last year. "I don't think it really has sunken in," said Lester, who put up a 3.89 ERA in his 14 games with Pawtucket this...

Reporter Gets Autograph on Walking Papers

Jul 20, 2007 8:03 AM CDT

Reporter Gets Autograph on Walking Papers

Japanese Clemens fan scores memorabilia, loses season credential

(Newser) - Japanese reporters have become a familiar sight in baseball clubhouses, but hints of a culture clash endure. A Fuji Evening News scribe who wasn't up on the American rules about asking players for autographs got a refresher course this week after he asked Roger Clemens for his John Hancock and...

Franco Returns 'Home' to Atlanta

Jul 20, 2007 6:27 AM CDT

Franco Returns 'Home' to Atlanta

The Braves nab the 48-year-old veteran from their division rivals

(Newser) - Giving new meaning to the term "senior circuit," 48-year-old Julio Franco returned to Atlanta last night and drove in two runs in a 10-1 rout of St. Louis. Cut loose by the Mets on July 12, Franco says he's glad to be "home" with the Braves, who...

Jays Snap Yanks' Win Streak

Jul 20, 2007 6:15 AM CDT

Jays Snap Yanks' Win Streak

Wang cranks out 6 solid innings before wheels come off; NY falls 7½ behind Boston

(Newser) - The Blue Jays snapped the Yankees' five-game winning streak yesterday in the Bronx, hammering ace Chien-Ming Wang in a 3-2 win. Wang, who had been masterful this season, blew a 2-0 lead by surrendering six hits in the seventh, and the Bombers' bats had no reply.

Bonds Busts Out With 752, 753

Jul 20, 2007 5:14 AM CDT

Bonds Busts Out With 752, 753

Barry's 6 RBI not enough to save San Fran, though; Cubs prevail, 9-8

(Newser) - San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds knocked two balls out of Wrigley Field today, bringing him two away from tying homer-leader Hank Aaron at 755. Driving in six runs, the pair ended an 0-for-21 slump and saved Bonds from matching his career-worst hitless streak. Following a familiar script, the Giants lost...

Brewers Place Sheets on DL

Jul 18, 2007 7:16 AM CDT

Brewers Place Sheets on DL

Injured finger on throwing hand benches All-Star for 4-6 weeks

(Newser) - The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-handed ace Ben Sheets on the disabled list for at least 4 weeks, citing a torn tendon in his throwing hand. The Brewers, currently battling Chicago for first place in the NL Central, will sit their All-Star for two weeks before sketching a rehab schedule....

Yanks Down Jays in 10 Innings

Jul 18, 2007 6:51 AM CDT

Yanks Down Jays in 10 Innings

Toronto plunks A-Rod, Yanks win 3-2 in the 10th

(Newser) - The Yankees downed the Jays last night in the Bronx, taking an oddball outing, 3-2, in 10 innings. After Toronto's Jeremy Accardo balked in the tying run in the 9th, reliever Casey Johnson beaned A-Rod in the 10th, then sent him to second on a wild pitch. Two batters later,...

Cubs Grab Kendall Fom Oakland

Jul 17, 2007 7:01 AM CDT

Cubs Grab Kendall Fom Oakland

The All-Star replaces struggling Bowen as starting catcher

(Newser) - The Cubs nabbed three-time All-Star Jason Kendall from Oakland yesterday, a move that ousts struggling catcher Rob Bowen. Bowen was acquired from San Diego last month, and batted only .065 in his 10 games for Chicago. The 33-year-old Kendall, a career .298 slugger, is slated to join the roster for...

Philly Loses 10,000th Game

Jul 16, 2007 4:57 AM CDT

Philly Loses 10,000th Game

Cardinals' six homers sink Phillies, 10-2: all-time record now 8810-10,000

(Newser) - Philadelphia became the first Major League Baseball franchise to reach 10,000 losses yesterday, after a lopsided defeat by St. Louis; the 127-year-old club is now 8,810-10,000, a record that reflects one championship season and many more of total futility. This year's resilient Phillies had stalled at 9,...

Giambi Faces Steroids Probe

Jul 14, 2007 3:06 PM CDT

Giambi Faces Steroids Probe

Yankee slugger, admitted user, sits down with investigator George Mitchell

(Newser) - Jason Giambi, lawyer in tow, met yesterday with George Mitchell, the investigator for MLB's steroids probe. The Yankee first-baseman, the first active player to sit down with Mitchell, clarified beforehand that he would only discuss his "own personal history"—which he has admitted includes steroid use.

Mariners Lock in Ichiro for 5 More Years

Jul 14, 2007 3:05 PM CDT

Mariners Lock in Ichiro for 5 More Years

All-Star MVP jumps to No. 5 on MLB salary list with $90M deal

(Newser) - Ichiro Suzuki is officially the highest-paid Mariner of all time. The 33-year-old Japanese import signed a 5-year extension worth $90 million this week and is now sewn up through 2012. Seattle worked hard to secure its leadoff man, who was a hot item with deep-pocketed clubs like the Yankees even...

Cuban Covets Cubs

Jul 14, 2007 8:54 AM CDT

Cuban Covets Cubs

Mavs' owner sets his sights on Wrigley Field

(Newser) - Mercurial billionaire Mark Cuban has expressed in interest in buying the Chicago Cubs. Put on the block by real estate mogul Sam Zell, the Cubs will have to placate Major League Baseball and local fans to succeed. Rick Morrissey, writing in another Zell property, the Chicago Tribune, says he thinks...

$Steroids Case Leaker Draws 2½ Years$

Steroids Case Leaker Draws
2½ Years

Jul 13, 2007 11:38 AM CDT

Steroids Case Leaker Draws 2½ Years

Judge rejects loose-lipped attorney's Scooter Libby defense

(Newser) - A lawyer who allowed reporters access to transcripts of confidential testimony about steroid use in baseball was sentenced to 30 months in prison yesterday. The penalty is the most serious yet to stem from the government's intensive performance-enhancing drug investigation.

A-Rod to Yanks: We'll Negotiate After Season

Jul 13, 2007 5:00 AM CDT

A-Rod to Yanks: We'll Negotiate After Season

Sizzling slugger refuses to talk contract until season ends

(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez told the Yankees yesterday he's not ready to negotiate a contract extension, a day after the Yankees broke from tradition and said they'd be open to talks before the season ends. A-Rod has 3 1/2 seasons left on his record $252 million contract, but can opt out at...

All-Star TV Ratings Strike Out

Jul 12, 2007 4:12 AM CDT

All-Star TV Ratings Strike Out

Baseball viewers down 10% from last year

(Newser) - Television ratings for Major League Baseball's All-Star game this week dipped 10% under last year, Bloomberg reports. The 8.4% rating is the second lowest for an All-Star game since 1967, even though the total number of viewers increased to 31.4 million from last year's 31.2 million.