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Six-Game Streak Cheers Mercurial Cubs

Zambrano leads charge as Chicago downs Colorado, 6-4

(Newser) - On a six-game streak heading into a showdown with the division-leading Brewers, the Cubs completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies behind resurgent ace Carlos Zambrano. Since bloodying the lip of his catcher Michael Barrett and (subsequently) getting a new catcher, Zambrano has been on a roll, winning four games...

Rod Beck Found Dead at 38
Rod Beck Found Dead at 38
Jun 25, 2007 4:00 AM CDT

Rod Beck Found Dead at 38

Long-haired, hard-living closer was a favorite around the league

(Newser) - Rod Beck, a closer with the Giants, Cubs, Red Sox, and Padres who nailed down 286 saves, died yesterday in his home in Phoenix at 38. Police do not suspect foul play. Beck led a colorful life, drinking and carousing with fans after games; his final season was cut short...

Giambi Gives in to Steroids Meeting
Giambi Gives
in to Steroids Meeting
Jun 22, 2007 4:00 AM CDT

Giambi Gives in to Steroids Meeting

Slugger will field Mitchell's questions on 'history' of drug use

(Newser) - Yankees DH Jason Giambi acceded to a meeting with former Senate Majority Leader and steroids investigator George Mitchell, to discuss the power-hitter's possible use of performance-enhancing drugs. Giambi had initially balked at the official probe, but caved under pressure from Commissioner Bud Selig, who says the meeting will occur "...

Sosa Slams No. 600
Sosa Slams No. 600
Jun 21, 2007 7:09 AM CDT

Sosa Slams No. 600

Ranger becomes fifth member of exclusive club

(Newser) - Sammy Sosa homered for the 600th time last night, becoming just the fifth man to hit the storied mark. As the Texas Ranger rounded the bases in Arlington, the theme from "The Natural" played and the scoreboard pictured the other men who've reached the milestone—Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds,...

Texas Owner: Juan-Gone "Probably" Doped

Gonzalez is Rangers' boss biggest regret

(Newser) - Texas owner Tom Hicks says he suspected slugger Juan Gonzalez had used steroids, judging from his body's early and expeditious breakdown. Hicks bemoaned his $24 million, two-year investment, which resulted in 152 games and 32 home runs during 2002-03. "We just gave that money away," he said.

Yer Out! Cubs Trade Barrett to Padres

Slugging catcher dealt to San Diego after brawl with staff ace

(Newser) - Fiery power-hitting catcher Michael Barrett is through in Chi-town, after he followed a genius 2006 campaign with a season marred by poor defense, erratic hitting, and a bloody feud with pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Cubs GM Jim Hendry denied that Barrett's off-field liveliness led to the trade, citing instead a need...

Perlozzo Fired After Baltimore Drops 8 Straight

Front office O's strive to avoid 14th losing season in a row

(Newser) - With the Orioles at 29-40 after a brutal 1-8 homestand, three-year manager Sam Perlozzo was fired  yesterday. Perlozzo had accumulated a record of 122-164 in the unforgiving AL East, and had few backers left after a string of questionable moves, especially with regard to an underachieving bullpen that got a...

Yankees Exit Subway Series Looking Up

Wang's sinker, A-Rod's bat give rubber game to Bombers over Mets

(Newser) - The Yankees took two out of three games against their interurban interleague rivals this weekend, capped by an 8-2 slaughter last night courtesy of sinker-server Chien-Ming Wang. Wang allowed only six hits through 8 2/3 and struck out 10, while Arod alone put up 3 RBIs—1 more than the...

Yankees Break Even With Win Streak
Yankees Break Even With
Win Streak
Jun 14, 2007 1:11 PM CDT

Yankees Break Even With Win Streak

Bombers take second from Arizona for 8th straight victory and winning record

(Newser) - The Yankees have found their way back to the familiar side of .500 for the first time since April, with their eighth win in a row. The Yanks climbed to 32-31 at the expense of the Arizona Diamondbacks, aided by Alex Rodriguez's league-leading 25th home run and a strong eight...

Verlander No-Hits Brewers
Verlander No-Hits Brewers
Jun 13, 2007 12:24 AM CDT

Verlander No-Hits Brewers

Tigers ace has first Comerica no-no, and first for Detroit since 1984

(Newser) - Tigers fireballer Justin Verlander scored a spectacular no-hitter at home against the Brewers, the team with the NL's two leading home-run artists. The right-hander used his changeup and curve to devastating effect, chalking 12 Ks and allowing only three balls to reach the outfield in the 4-0 interleague victory.

Phillies' Futility Flirts With Immortality

Franchise, already owner of record for losses, closes in on 10K

(Newser) - This year's Phillies aren't as awful as tradition would suggest, but they can't fight history. From their perch a respectably mediocre two games over .500, they can see a new milestone: 10,000 losses. The Times visits Philadelphia, where the baseball has been so bad for so long that the...

A-Rod's #23, 24 Finish Sweep of Pittsburgh

Yanks keelhaul last year's biggest interleague losers

(Newser) - New York slugger Alex Rodriguez is on track to break Roger Maris's team home run record of 61 after hitting two to help sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-6.  The Yankees abused their former starter Shawn Chacon, who lasted only 3.1 innings and gave up seven runs.  Pittsburgh...

Schilling One Out From No-No
Schilling One Out From No-No
Jun 8, 2007 4:11 AM CDT

Schilling One Out From No-No

Ortiz solo homer is enough as Boston squeaks by Oakland, 1-0

(Newser) - Shannon Stewart hit a single with two outs in the 9th to blight Curt Schilling's bid for the first no-hitter of his career in Oakland. The Boston righty/blogger shook off his catcher's call for a slider and threw a fastball outside to the A's outfielder, who had been fooled outside...

Scuffling Cubs Make Nice
Scuffling Cubs Make Nice
Jun 6, 2007 4:18 AM CDT

Scuffling Cubs Make Nice

Piniella, on suspension for dirt-kicking tantrum, settles beef between Barrett, Zambrano

(Newser) - Four days after Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano sent his battery partner Michael Barrett to the hospital with a split lip, manager Lou Piniella resolved their differences in a 10-minute reconciliation meeting. Piniella himself is serving a four-game suspension for kicking dirt at an umpire. Barrett will catch Zambrano in the...

Jays Squawk about A-Rod's Yawp
Jays Squawk about A-Rod's Yawp
Jun 1, 2007 4:32 AM CDT

Jays Squawk about A-Rod's Yawp

Rodriguez confused Toronto infielder by yelling at him while running bases

(Newser) - The Blue Jays were still upset a day after Yankees star Alex Rodriguez confused Jays third baseman Howie Clark by yelling at him while running the bases in the ninth inning. Clark was preparing to snag a fly ball, but then stepped aside, thinking the shortstop was calling the catch...

New York Post Mocks 'Stray-Rod'
New York
Post Mocks 'Stray-Rod'
May 30, 2007 10:09 PM CDT

New York Post Mocks 'Stray-Rod'

Yank slugger snapped entering strip club with blonde non-wife

(Newser) - The New York Post decorated its cover with a photo of Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and an unidentified blonde woman they allege he took out for dinner at a steakhouse; the two then proceeded to a strip club. Rodriguez is married with a child, and his wife appeared with him...

Beckett Is Back
Beckett
Is Back
May 30, 2007 6:22 AM CDT

Beckett Is Back

Sox righty makes it 8 starts, 8 wins in return from DL

(Newser) - The AL-leading Red Sox stuck it to the Indians, 4-2, as Josh Beckett continues the best season-opening run by a Boston pitcher since Roger Clemens started 14-0 in 1986. Beckett had spent 15 days on the disabled list with an irritated middle finger, but mystified Cleveland to the tune of...

Cooperstown Won't Be Long on Bonds
Cooperstown Won't Be Long on Bonds
May 29, 2007 6:24 AM CDT

Cooperstown Won't Be Long on Bonds

Grouchy slugger sees no need to donate historic memorabilia to Hall of Fame

(Newser) - With 746 home runs, Giants masher and suspected steroid user Barry Bonds is just 10 away from breaking the record. The souvenirs from his run at history, however, may be staying in the family, the crotchety superstar has announced. Curators at the Hall of Fame are concerned that they will...

Rocket Looks Ready for Launch
Rocket Looks Ready for Launch
May 29, 2007 4:34 AM CDT

Rocket Looks Ready for Launch

Clemens throws six shutout frames in minor-league test-drive

(Newser) - Seven-time Cy Young laureate Roger Clemens dominated a scoreless outing for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, as New York management prepares to announce whether the he'll make his next scheduled start in pinstripes. If he does, it'll be in Boston, against both the Yankees' arch-rival and Clemens' former squad.

Smoltz Stones Mets for Milestone
Smoltz Stones Mets for Milestone
May 25, 2007 4:53 AM CDT

Smoltz Stones Mets for Milestone

Atlanta pitcher founds exclusive 200-win, 150-save club

(Newser) - Facing off against former teammate Tom Glavine, do-it-all Braves righty John Smoltz prevailed again for his 200th win—the most for any player with 150 saves or more. Smoltz was converted to a closer in 2001 and back to a starter in 2005, and his 154 saves are an Atlanta...

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