Brewers 7, Reds 2
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Brewers 7, Reds 2CINCINNATI — Corey Hart, who missed two games last weekend with a stomach illness, homered and drove in four runs on a muggy night, helping the...
View ArticlePirates 5, Mets 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Pirates 5, Mets 1NEW YORK — Neil Walker hit a two-run single in the eighth off a hobbled R.A. Dickey to help the Pirates rally. Josh Harrison, making his big-league...
View ArticleTigers 8, Twins 7
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Tigers 8, Twins 7DETROIT — Brennan Boesch broke an eighth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly, and the Tigers held on. After Danny Worth led off the Detroit eighth with a...
View ArticleAtlanta Thrashers sale, move to Winnipeg set; how it affects divisional rival...
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ATLANTA — There was little reaction in this city to the news Tuesday the Thrashers were sold to a Winnipeg group that will move the team to that city, other than a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays to stick with best-player-available strategy in next week's draft
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — With 10 of the first 60 picks (and 12 of the first 89) in next week's draft, the Rays can consider a variety of strategies as...
View ArticleNowitzki tears tendon in a finger
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 MIAMI — Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki tore a tendon in his left index finger during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and will wear a splint to protect it the rest of the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon tweaks rotation to line up aces for big games
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The idea behind the unexpected shuffle of the Rays rotation was long-term, to maximize the matchups in future series, such as...
View ArticlePadres 5, Braves 4
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Padres 5, Braves 4ATLANTA — Ryan Ludwick had an RBI single in a three-run seventh, Heath Bell struggled to earn a fourth straight save and the Padres won their...
View ArticleCardinals 4, Giants 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ST. LOUIS — Skip Schumaker's infield RBI hit capped a three-run eighth inning and took tough-luck Chris Carpenter off the hook in the Cardinals' 4-3 victory over the...
View ArticleAstros 7, Cubs 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Astros 7, Cubs 3CHICAGO — Cubs closer Carlos Marmol blew his third save, allowing six runs in the ninth as the Astros rallied. Matt Downs' pinch-hit, two-run double...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Ben Zobrist goes back to school; Rays about to launch epic...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Rays vs. RangersWhen/where: 1:10 today; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish) Starting pitchersRAYS: LH...
View ArticleMiami Heat beats Dallas Mavericks 92-84 to take 1-0 lead in NBA Finals
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 MIAMI — There might be nothing more deflating than to play 40-plus minutes of tight defense against the best the NBA has to offer, only...
View ArticleRoyals 7, Angels 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Royals 7, Angels 3KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jeff Francis pitched seven strong innings and rookie Eric Hosmer drove in two runs in a five-run third for the Royals. Alex...
View ArticleEvan Longoria's two-run homer rallies Tampa Bay Rays to 5-4 win over Texas...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The fist pump going around first base, admittedly a bit out of character, was the first sign of just how good Evan Longoria...
View ArticleSecond start better for Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Cobb
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — In his boyhood dreams, there wasn't as much insanity.The way Alex Cobb had it figured, the big club calls, they hand you a...
View ArticleMarlins 5, D'backs 2
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Marlins 5, D'backs 2PHOENIX — Anibal Sanchez pitched eight effective innings and drove in two runs on chopping groundouts, helping the Marlins end the Diamondbacks'...
View ArticleMariners 3, Orioles 2
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Mariners 3, Orioles 2SEATTLE — Justin Smoak hit a two-out, three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth off cruising Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie, giving the...
View ArticleDodgers 8, Rockies 2
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Dodgers 8, Rockies 2LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp homered and drove in four runs, Casey Blake added a three-run shot as the Dodgers clinched consecutive series wins for...
View ArticleYankees 10, Athletics 3
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Yankees 10, Athletics 3OAKLAND, Calif. — Curtis Granderson homered and drove in four runs and Derek Jeter had two hits to reach 2,983 for his career and scored...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays waste solid outing by David Price, lose 3-0 to Texas Rangers
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Rays power pitcher David Price had another strong-armed performance Wednesday afternoon against the Rangers.Price allowed...
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