Sunday June 14th, 2009
Rockies tie team record, win 11th straight game.
The Colorado Rockies tied a team record by winning their 11th straight game Sunday. Colorado used three hits from Garrett Atkins and Todd Helton to pound out seven runs, and beat the Mariners 7-1. During the streak of 11 straight, the Rockies starting pitchers have won 10 of their starts, including 5.1 innings from Jason Hammel. Hammel allowed just five hits and one run, picking up his fourth win of the season. Ichiro Suzuki was the only Seattle player to pick up two hits in the loss.
Sunday June 14th, 2009
Yankees pound Santana, win game 15-0, series 2-1.
The New York Yankees pounded Johan Santana on Sunday, winning the game 15-0, and taking two out of three in the series. Santana pitched just three innings, allowing nine hits and nine runs, taking his fourth loss of the year. The Yankees started the offense in the second innings, scoring four runs, before adding nine more in the fourth inning. Derek Jeter led the Yankees offense picking up four hits, driving in two, and scoring twice. Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher were the only two Yankee starters that went hitless.
Saturday June 13th, 2009
Johnson wins 301st for Giants.
Randy Johnson picked up his 301st career win on Saturday for the San Francisco Giants. Johnson won his sixth game of the season, pitching seven innings, allowing just four hits and two runs. The Giants got offense from Bengie Molina, as he blasted a two run homerun in the first inning, and Juan Uribe, who picked up the game winning hit in the 7th. Oakland’s rookie starter Josh Outman took the loss for the Athletics, despite setting down 14 straight Giant batters.
Saturday June 13th, 2009
Hunter pounds three homeruns as Angels top San Diego.
Torri Hunter went deep three times for the Los Angeles Angels, as they topped the San Diego Padres 9-1 on Saturday. Hunter hit his first homerun in the third inning, then another in the fifth, with his final solo blast coming in the seventh inning. Joe Saunders pitched 8.1 innings, allowing just one run and scattering 8 hits. The San Diego Padres got two hits from Chase Headley in the loss.
Friday June 12th, 2009
Slowey wins his ninth as Minnesota tops Chicago.
Kevin Slowey picked up his team leading ninth win on Friday beating the Chicago Cubs 7-4. Slowey pitched 6 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs. Slowey also struck out 10 Cub batters, walking just 1. Joe Mauer got the offense started for Minnesota with a two run homerun in the third inning. Mauer ended the game with two hits and three runs batted in. Joe Nathan picked up his 14th save of the season in the win for Minnesota.
Thursday June 11th, 2009
White Sox’ Konerko sidelined with thumb injury.
Paul Konerko was out of the Chicago White Sox lineup on Thursday with a sore thumb. Konerko has a loose ligament in his right thumb. On the season, Konerko is hitting .291 with 8 homeruns and 39 runs batted in. Konerko is not ruling out the possibility of being back in the lineup for Chicago on Friday against Milwaukee.
Thursday June 11th, 2009
Rockies win eighth in a row; sweep Brewers.
Aaron Cook had a shut-out heading into the seventh inning on Thursday, as the Rockies picked up their eighth straight win, and swept the Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Ian Stewart led the way offensively for Colorado, with a homerun and three runs scored. Ryan Braun hit a three run homerun in the ninth inning to edge the Brewers closer, but Huston Street picked up the save. The loss dropped the Brewers to just ½ game ahead of St. Louis for first place in the NL Central.
Wednesday June 10th, 2009
Jimmy Rollins back in lead-off spot for Philadelphia.
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has elected to slide 2007 MVP Jimmy Rollins back into the lead-off role. After slumping for most of the season, Rollins was dropped back into the sixth position for the past two games. In those two games, Rollins had five hits, including a 3-4 performance.
Wednesday June 10th, 2009
Verlander wins 7th of season, beating Chicago.
Justin Verlander improved to 7-2 on Wednesday night picking up a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Verlander pitched a six hitter, striking out nine batters, and just walking one in completing his second game of the season. It was the first time Verlander won at Chicago’s US Cellular Field in ten tries. Jim Thome hit his 552nd career home run for the lone White Sox tally.
Tuesday June 9th, 2009
Sizemore to get MRI on strained left elbow.
The Cleveland Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore plans to have a MRI on his strained left elbow on Monday. Sizemore was injured during spring training, but played the start of the season through pain. He was placed on the disabled list on May 31st. In 49 games this season, Sizemore is hitting .223 with 9 homeruns and 31 runs batted in. Cleveland team doctors said they would decide after the MRI if he needs surgery or not.
Monday June 8th, 2009
Rockies’ Marquis picks up NL leading eighth win.
Jason Marquis took the National League lead in wins on Monday with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The win for the Rockies was their fourth straight over the reeling Cardinals. In the four games for Colorado, their starting pitching went 29.1 innings, with a staff ERA of 2.45. Clint Barmes led the Rockies offense with a pair of RBI singles, while Brad Hawpe doubled in a run. The last time Colorado swept St. Louis was in 1994. The Rockies are 7-4 under new manager Jim Tracy.
Monday June 8th, 2009
Contreras throws eight innings of 1-hit ball for Sox.
Jose Contreras threw eight innings, allowing just one hit to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-1 win on Monday. The win for Chicago avoided a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Tigers. Detroit won the first game 5-4 on a Brandon Inge single in the ninth inning. Contreras picked up his first win of the season, after being recalled from Triple A Charlotte. Alexei Ramirez, Scott Podsednik and Jim Thome all hit solo homeruns for the White Sox, while Detroit’s lone run came in the ninth inning when Marcus Thames took Matt Thornton deep.
Sunday June 7th, 2009
Lincecum wins fifth straight game for Giants.
Tim Lincecum pitched 7.1 innings for his fifth straight win on the season. Lincecum allowed just three hits and two earned runs in the win. The Giants’ ace lowered his earned run average to 2.96 on the season. Catcher Bengie Molina had two hits for the Giants, driving in the first two runs of the game, while Juan Uribe added the third and final run for San Francisco. Ricky Nolasco took the loss for Florida, pitching seven innings.
Sunday June 7th, 2009
Phillies hit three homeruns, beat Dodgers.
Carlos Ruiz, Shane Victorino and Ryan Howard all hit homeruns for the Phillies to aid them to a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night. Ruiz and Victorino hit their homeruns in the seventh inning, with Howard’s coming in the eighth. Antonio Bastardo picked up the victory for the Phillies, pitching five innings, allowing just two earned runs. Randy Wolf took the loss for Los Angeles, getting chased in the seventh inning, allowing eight hits and six earned runs.
Saturday June 6th, 2009
Suppan, Brewers’, shut out Atlanta.
Jeff Suppan picked up his fourth win of the season on Saturday, shutting out the Atlanta Braves 3-0. Suppan pitched 5.1 innings, allowing just six hits in the game, walking three batters and striking out two. The win for Suppan evened his season record at 4-4. Trevor Hoffman picked up his 15th save for Milwaukee in the ninth innings. The Brewers’ offense came off the bat of first basemen Prince Fielder, who belted two solo homeruns, while Craig Counsell drove in the other run for Milwaukee.
Monday June 1st, 2009
Milwaukee cuts Julio from bullpen.
One day after reliever Jorge Julio allowed five runs while facing six batters, the Milwaukee Brewers have elected to cut the right hander. Julio went 1-1 with a 7.79 earned run average on the season. After cutting Julio, Milwaukee elected to call up Mike Burns from triple A Nashville. Relievers Mark DiFelice and David Riske have been unavailable due to injury, which has made the Brewers bullpen extremely thin.
Tuesday June 2nd, 2009
Kansas City activates Soria and Pena Jr.
The Kansas City Royals activated closer Joakim Soria and shortstop Tony Pena Jr. on Tuesday. Soria has missed action since May 8th, while Pena broke his left on May 2nd. Soria had a right rotator cuff injury that sidelined him for just over three weeks. Sidney Ponson also of Kansas City was placed on the disabled list with a strained right elbow and Coco Crisp was placed on the bereavement list following the death of his great grandmother.
Tuesday June 2nd, 2009
Slowey leads Twins to win.
Kevin Slowey won his fourth straight start, to push him to a team leading eight wins on Tuesday. Slowey pitched 6.2 innings, allowing just six hits and two earned runs to pick up the win. Closer Joe Nathan picked up his tenth save of the season picking up the final four outs of the game. The Twins got three runs batted in from catcher Joe Mauer who singled in the third and homered in the fifth. The win moved the Twins to one game under .500 at 26-27.
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009
Rangers’ Hamilton could miss two months.
Josh Hamilton is back on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers. The outfielder went on the disabled list again Tuesday evening with an abdominal strain. Team doctors say Hamilton could miss as little as two weeks, but as much as two months. The injury is much like a sports hernia. Hamilton is hitting just .240 on the season with six homeruns and 24 runs batted in. To take Hamilton’s place on the roster, the Rangers called up outfielder Brandon Boggs from Oklahoma City.
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009
Halladay strikes out 14, Toronto wins.
Roy Halladay struck out a career high 14 batters on Tuesday evening to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 32 year old Halladay threw his second complete game of the season, allowing four runs, seven hits, walking no body. The win for Halladay moved him one win ahead of Kansas City’s Zack Greinke and Minnesota’s Kevin Slowey for the league lead in wins. All of Los Angeles’ runs came in the seventh inning, after Toronto held a 6-0 lead.
Saturday May 30th, 2009
Rockies fire manager after dismal start.
The Colorado Rockies fired manager Clint Hurdle on Friday night, less
than two years after reaching the World Series. Hurdle’s Rockies started the 2009 season 18-28 and are 14.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hurdle spent seven seasons with Colorado and went 534-625 with a .460 winning percentage. Jim Tracy will take over for Colorado the remainder of the season. Tracy has spent time with the Pirates and Dodgers, going 562-572.
Saturday May 30th, 2009
Phillies’ Myers possible out remainder of season.
The Philadelphia Phillies right handed starting pitcher Brett Myers will
likely miss the remainder of the season. Myers has a torn labrum, and is recommended to have surgery, although no date has been set for his procedure. Myers left the game on Wednesday after allowing five runs. Myers is 4-3 on the season. The Philles replaced Myers with left handed reliever Sergio Escalona.
Friday May 29th, 2009
Giants’ Cain wins fourth straight game.
Matt Cain won his sixth game of the 2009 season, and his fourth straight
on Friday night. Cain went 6 2/3rds, allowing just six hits, two runs, just one earned for the win. Pablo Sandoval was the hitting star against Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro driving in two runs. Cain has pitched at least six innings in all ten of his starts on the season. Brian Wilson picked up his 11th save in 14 tries for the Giants.
Thursday May 28th, 2009
Cubs’ Zambrano ejected in Cubs win.
Carlos Zambrano lost his cool and got ejected in the bottom of the 7th after
a close play at the plate. Zambrano felt Nyjer Morgan was out at the plate after a wild pitch to Nate McLouth. Morgan was called safe and Zambrano immediately went after umpire Mark Carlson. Zambrano got in Carlson’s face, later bumping him, then throwing the ball across the field, and proceeding to bang up the teams gatorade dispenser in their dugout. The Cubs came back to win the game 5-2 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Wednesday May 27th, 2009
Mets’ Livan Hernandez tosses complete game.
The New York Mets are banged up at this point in the year, so what
starting pitcher Livan Hernandez did on Wednesday meant even more. Hernandez went the entire nine innings, allowing nine hits, one run (Adam Dunn solo homerun), walked just one and struck out six. The Mets were without Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado, Jose Reyes, Ryan Church and Brian Schneider.
Sunday May 24, 2009
Santos’ homerun off Paplebon lifts Mets.
Omir Santos’ hit a homerun over the Green Monster at Fenway to lift the New York Mets to a 3-2 win. Jonathan Paplebon surrendered the blast and took his first loss and first blown save of the season. Pedro Feliciano picked up his first win of the season, pitching a scoreless eighth inning. J.J. Putz picked up his second save of the season, pitching the ninth, allowing just one walk. Carlos Beltran went 1-4 for New York to drop his team leading batting average to .364.
Sunday May 24, 2009
Yankees get three off Lidge; beat Phillies.
Alex Rodriguez hit a homerun in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge, and Melky Cabrera capped the rally with a RBI single to lift the Yankees to a 5-4 win over the Phillies. Rodriguez has ten hits since returning to the active roster, and seven of them are homeruns. The Yankees have won 12 of 15 games since A-Rod’s return to climb back to within ½ game of the Blue Jays in the American League East.
Saturday May 23, 2009
Cardinals’ Lohse continues pitching dominance.
The St. Louis Cardinals are using their starting pitching to win five straight games. In the five game winning streak for St. Louis the starting pitching has went 36 innings, allowing just 2 runs in 36 innings. On Saturday Kyle Lohse snapped a personal three game losing streak, pitching eight strong innings, allowing no runs on four hits. Lohse appeared to be heading back to the mound for the ninth, but was struck by a Ron Mahay pitch in the bottom of the eighth. Chris Perez closed the door in the ninth allowing a one out single, but keeping the shut-out in tact. The Cardinals have outscored the Royals 10-0 in the series through two games.
Friday May 22, 2009
Peavy strikes out ten in first start since rejecting trade.
It would be a safe bet to wager the city of Chicago is not a big fan of Jake Peavy. Just a day after rejecting a trade to the Chicago White Sox, Peavy struck out ten Chicago Cub batters en route to a 4-0 win. The Padres, with the win won their seventh straight games, while the Cubs lost their fifth straight. Carlos Zambrano made his first start since returning from the disabled list, going 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on three hits.
Thursday May 21, 2009
Minnesota scores 20 runs; wins.
The Minnesota Twins pounded out 20 runs on 20 hits to embarrass divisional opponent - the Chicago White Sox 20-1 on Thursday night. The Twins chased Chicago starter Bartolo Colon after two innings, pinning him for eight runs on seven hits, to drop to 2-4 on the season. Minnesota led 8-0 after two innings, making it 10-0 after four. A six run sixth and a four run seventh put the Twins up 20-0, before Chicago tacked on one in the bottom half of the eighth to make the final score - 20-1. Joe Mauer went 3-4 with 6 rbi’s to lead the Twins.
Wednesday May 20th, 2009
Wife of Arizona pitcher Schoeneweis found dead.
The wife of Arizona Diamondback pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead Wednesday. As of this time the cause of the death was unknown. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 39 year old Gabrielle Dawn Schoeneweis on the floor of the bedroom just after noon. Authorities say the 14 year old daughter of Mrs. Schoeneweis called the sheriff’s office to report her mother laying unresponsive on the floor. Scott Schoeneweis is 35 years old and a survivor of testicular cancer.
Wednesday May 20th, 2009
Rays/Maddon near extension.
The Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon may be reaching a deal to keep him in Tampa Bay through the 2012 season. Maddon is in the final year of his contract, after leading the Rays to the 2008 American League title. Maddon was the 2008 AL Manager of the Year, and the team has started 20-21 in 2009.
Tuesday May 19th, 2009
Pinerio tosses 3 hit shutout in win.
Joel Pinerio pitched nine innings, allowing just three hits and no runs in a 3-0 St. Louis Cardinals win over the Chicago Cubs. Pinerio faced just 28 batters in the game, and threw just 28 balls as well. Colby Rasmus added some insurance for Pinerio with his two run homerun in the sixth. The win for the Cardinals snapped a three game losing streak, after getting swept by divisional leading Milwaukee.
Monday May 18th, 2009
Brewers’ Weeks out for the season.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed second basemen Rickie Weeks on the disabled list, it what appears to be a season ending injury. Weeks hurt his wrist in the first inning of the Brewers game on Saturday. Weeks will have surgery on his wrist, and then rejoin the Brewers on Memorial Day when the St. Louis Cardinals come to town to start a home stand.
Sunday May 17th, 2009
Damon’s homerun sends Yankees home with win.
Just a day after third basemen Alex Rodriguez hit a walk off homerun to win the game, Johnny Damon hit a solo homerun in the bottom of the tenth to lead the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Alex Rodriguez also homered in the win. The win for the Yankees was the fifth straight overall, and the third straight over the Twins. The two teams will finish a four game set Monday night at Yankee Stadium. Alfredo Aceves picked up his second win of the year, pitching a scoreless tenth inning.
Friday May 15, 2009
Ramirez apologizes to teammates.
Manny Ramirez, one week after being suspended for 50 games for testing positive to an illegal substance by Major League Baseball made his first apology to his teammates Friday. Ramirez, who met his team in South Florida before the start of the Dodgers/Marlins game. The meeting lasted no longer then 10 minutes with Ramirez continually apologizing to his teammates. According to reports, his teammates were extremely supportive and believed his apologies. Ramirez is eligible to return to the Dodgers on July 3rd.
Friday May 15, 2009
Cardinals’ Carpenter set to return soon.
The St. Louis Cardinals, who have struggled as of late, got good news when they found ace Chris Carpenter was able to successfully throw a bullpen session on Friday evening. Carpenter strained his left rib cage on April 14th and been on the disabled list since. The Cardinals sent down Mitchell Boggs in anticipation of Carpenter’s return. Carpenter could return by the end of the week at home against Chicago or Kansas City.
Thursday May 14, 2009
Dodgers call-up Milton.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up veteran left handed pitcher Eric Milton. After nearly two seasons out of the big leagues, Milton has been called up from the Dodgers triple A affiliate Albuquerque. Milton will get the start against the Florida Marlins on Saturday, and take the place of Jeff Weaver. Milton is 87-84 lifetime as a starter, including an All Star appearance and a no hitter thrown. Los Angeles also optioned right hander James McDonald to their Pacific Coast League club.
Tuesday May 13, 2009
Thome homers twice as White Sox blast Cleveland
Jim Thome smoked a pair of homeruns to lead Chicago to a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. It was the 42nd time in Thome’s career that he had a multi-homer game. In the game Thome also walked twice and drove home four runs. Both homeruns for Thome came off Indians starter Jeremy Sowers, who fell to 0-2 on the season. Thome came into the game with a .227 batting average on the season. The win for Chicago moved them to 15-17 overall, while Cleveland fell to 12-22.
Tuesday May 13, 2009
Hamilton returns, homers/Rangers win.
Texas Center Fielder Josh Hamilton returned to the lineup after a 15 day stint on the disabled list and hit a seventh inning homerun, which proved to provide the go-ahead RBI’s. Hamilton’s homerun snapped a 1-1 tie, as the homerun led to more offense, as the Rangers won 7-1. Texas has now won 12 of 17 games, and continue to lead the American League West. In the game, Michael Young went 3-3 with two walks after coming back from missing two games.
Monday May 11th, 2009
Mets 1B Delgado out with sore hip.
The New York Mets first basemen Carlos Delgado was scratched once again from Monday’s lineup with a hip injury that continues to hamper the slugger. Delgado missed five straight games with an aching right hip, but returned last Monday, starting New York’s five game winning streak. Fernando Tatis will take Delgado’s place in the Mets lineup for the time being.
Monday May 11th, 2009
Hamilton set to rejoin Rangers.
Texas center fielder Josh Hamilton is set to rejoin the Texas Rangers. After a rehab stint with Triple A- Oklahoma the center fielder said his rib cage muscles “felt good”. Hamilton will return to Arlington on Tuesday for an evaluation, and is eligible to return to the lineup on Tuesday as well. Hamilton, who led the American League in RBI’s in 2008, has started the season slow with just a .242 batting average in 18 games this season.
Sunday May 10th, 2009
Royals’ Soria to disabled list.
Kansas City closer Joakim Soria injured his right shoulder in Sunday nights game at Anaheim and has been placed on the disabled list. According to Kansas City team doctors the timetable for Soria’s return is unknown. Juan Cruz looks to get the first opportunity to become the team’s closer. Kansas City is tied with Detroit at the top of the American League Central Division.
Saturday May 9th, 2009
Braun blasts homerun to lift Milwaukee.
Milwaukee star outfielder Ryan Braun hit a game winning two run homerun in the bottom of the eighth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Aaron Heilman took the loss for the Cubs to fall to 2-2 on the season.
Friday May 8th, 2009
Dodgers fall in first game without Manny.
Hours after Manny Ramirez was slapped with a 50 game suspension for using illegal drugs, the Dodgers fell at home to the Washington Nationals 11-9. Los Angeles jumped out to a quick start, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first inning, only to see their seven game winning streak later snapped. Josh Willingham got the offense started for Washington with a solo homerun in the sixth inning. Washington then blasted the Dodgers bullpen to win the game.
Thursday May 7, 2009:
Dodgers’ Ramirez suspended 50 games. The much maligned Los Angeles Dodgers star Manny Ramirez was suspended by Major League Baseball on Thursday for performance enhancing drugs. The Dodgers are in the midst of a 12-0 start at home, and have the best record in the National League. Ramirez claims “ I have never taken steroids” and was given this medication by a doctor. Manny ranks 17th on the career homerun list with 533. Ramirez is set to return July 3rd against San Diego, and will miss out on over $7 million of his $25 million contract.
Thursday May 7, 2009:
Cardinals’ Ankiel heads to disabled list after injury.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel was officially placed on the disabled list Thursday three days after injuring himself crashing into the Busch Stadium wall. Ankiel has continued to be extremely sore after the incident. Ankiel considers himself very fortunate not to suffer a career threatening injury due to the impact he made with the outfield wall. To replace Ankiel, the Cardinals have bought the contract of Shane Robinson from Triple-A Memphis. Robinson, 24, is hitting .345 in 15 games with Memphis.
Wednesday May 6, 2009:
Halladay joins Greinke with six wins.
Roy Halladay tied Kansas City’s Zack Greinke at the top of wins in the major leagues on Wednesday night. In the win, Halladay threw eight innings, allowing six hits and just one run, striking out six and walking two. Halladay and has thrown at least seven innings in six of his seven starts. Wednesday night was the first time all season Halladay has walked more than one batter in a game. The win for Toronto pushed them to 20 wins on the season, and increased their AL East lead to two games over Boston.
Tuesday May 5, 2009:
Pujols named NL Player of the Month.
Albert Pujols, first basemen for the St. Louis Cardinals was named the National League Player of the month for the month of April. Albert hit .337 with 8 homeruns during April, and also picked up 28 RBI’s and 22 runs scored, which both led the league. Pujols also reached a milestone of 1,000 rbi’s in his career on April 25th. Adrian Gonzalez, Jorge Cantu and Manny Ramirez also received votes for the award.
Monday May 4, 2009:
Strasburg continues to sit atop Nationals draft board.
Stephen Strasburg continues to be the top target of the Washington Nationals in the 2009 MLB draft on June 9, 2009. Strasburg is 10-0 with 147 strikeouts and 15 walks for San Diego State on the season. The current price tag for Strasburg right after college appears to be nearing the $50 million mark.
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Baseball releases from Henry Ness & Wade Sterling, the handicappers here at Bankroll Sports. 
