Beckett headed to DL once more 2008-08-29 17:24:00 |
| Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list Friday with right elbow inflammation. |
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D-Backs claim Ledezma 2008-08-29 16:53:00 |
| Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed left-handed pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres Friday. |
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Indians activate C Martinez from DL 2008-08-29 15:17:00 |
| Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Victor Martinez from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. |
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Phils acquire veteran OF Stairs 2008-08-29 14:07:00 |
| Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly acquired veteran outfielder Matt Stairs from the Toronto Blue Jays for a minor league player to be named later. |
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Three minor league pitchers suspended 2008-08-29 14:04:00 |
| New York, NY (Sports Network) - A pair of New York Yankees minor league pitchers and a Chicago Cubs minor league hurler were each suspended 50 games Friday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. |
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McCann, Morton lead Braves past Marlins 2008-08-29 12:51:00 |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Brian McCann smacked a three-run homer and the Braves pitching staff shut down the powerful Florida lineup, as Atlanta topped the reeling Marlins, 4-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set. |
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Ramirez keeps Cubs rolling with late-inning slam against Phils 2008-08-29 12:40:00 |
| Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Aramis Ramirez hit a go-ahead grand slam as part of a five-run eighth inning, as the Chicago Cubs shocked the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-4 comeback win in the opener of a four-game set from Wrigley Field. |
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Blue Jays designate Stairs for assignment 2008-08-29 12:35:00 |
| St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays designated Matt Stairs for assignment following Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and are expected to trade the designated hitter within the next two days. |
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Diamondbacks host Dodgers in crucial NL West series 2008-08-29 12:29:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The top two teams in the National League West start up an important three-game series this evening at Chase Field, where the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a battle of struggling clubs. |
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Dice-K aims to extend unbeaten streak in matchup with White Sox 2008-08-29 12:29:00 |
| (Sports Network) - Daisuke Matsuzaka will try to run his unbeaten streak to six straight starts tonight, when he leads the American League Wild Card- leading Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series versus the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. |
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