Archives for AL Central category

Angels 6, White Sox 2

This wasn't the same John Danks the Los Angeles Angels struggled against last season. The same can be said for the more potent lineup the beleaguered left-hander had to face - as opposed to the last two times he saw them.

Athletics 5, Royals 2

When Oakland right-hander Tyson Ross took the mound against Kansas City on Sunday, he had no idea he would be called upon to execute a defensive play he'd never even seen before, let alone practiced.

Athletics 3, Indians 1

David DeJesus picked a heck of a time for the first two-homer game of his life.

Jackson has big day for White Sox

Edwin Jackson struck out a career-high 13 and the Chicago White Sox took their home opener by sending the winless Tampa Bay Rays to their sixth straight loss, 5-1 Thursday.

Orioles beat Tigers in home opener

Brian Roberts hit a three-run homer, Jake Arrieta allowed one run in six innings and the unbeaten Baltimore Orioles thrilled a sellout crowd in their home opener by defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-1 Monday.

Teixeira smacks second homer of weekend

A.J. Burnett took a steady first step as he aims to bounce back from a wobbly season and Mark Teixeira hit his second three-run homer in two games, sending the New York Yankees to a 10-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

Marlins deal 2nd top-10 pick in 2 days

Angels 7, Indians 0

Jered Weaver was nearly perfect after weeks of little going his way.


Jered Weaver - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Los Angeles - Cleveland Indians - United States

Fan hit in head by line drive

A fan at U.S. Cellular Field needed medical attention after being struck in the head by a foul ball during the Chicago White Sox's game against the New York Yankees.

Twins get Fuentes from Angels

The Minnesota Twins have acquired reliever Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a player to be named later.


Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Brian Fuentes - Minnesota Twins - Home - Family

Ringolsby: Deadline winners and losers

Surveying the deadline damage -- who's richer, who's poorer?


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Yankees and Phillies pursuing Haren

The Yankees and Phillies, opponents in the World Series last year, are both in pursuit of Arizona right-hander Dan Haren, sources said Saturday.


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Athletics 5, Royals 1

With the help one of the wackiest evenings in Coco Crisp's career, the Oakland Athletics won at night, something they rarely do, and beat Zack Greinke - something they'd never done.


Kansas City Royals - Zack Greinke - Oakland Athletics - Kauffman Stadium - Sports

NL breaks All-Star Game drought

NL scores first All-Star Game win in 14 years.

Mariners, Mike Sweeney agree to minor league deal

Reds pick up Miles from A’s