Archives for NL East category
The Marlins, seeking to make another offseason splash, are close to
acquiring Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano, according to
major-league sources.
Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals
agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move
that would fortify the team's lineup following the departure of
Albert Pujols.
No, Cincy and Padres both winners in 4-for-Latos deal.
Marlins hope to woo Pujols to Miami with mega-offer.
Houston Astros' outfielder Jordan Schafer has been arrested in
Florida and charged with felony possession of marijuana.
Houston Astros' outfielder Jordan Schafer has been arrested in
Florida and charged with felony possession of marijuana.
Kyle Lohse outpitched Roy Halladay, and the St. Louis Cardinals
held off the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Monday night to gain
ground on Atlanta in the NL wild-card chase.
Buster Posey’s progress encouraging to Giants
Posted on 2011 under NL East | Comments are off14 Sep
Jason Bourgeois and the Houston Astros haven't had a lot of
moments to celebrate this season, so an easy win behind a big
offensive inning gave them a much-needed lift.
Chris Carpenter looked more like a Cy Young award winner than a
.500 pitcher against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
Carlos Beltran hit a go-ahead two-run home run among his four
hits, Matt Cain calmly recovered from a rough first inning and the
San Francisco Giants beat the first-place Diamondbacks 6-2 on
Friday night to snap Arizona's season-best nine-game winning
streak.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Matt Diaz back to
the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named or cash
considerations.
Giants place OF Nate Schierholtz on 15-day DL
Posted on 2011 under NL East | Comments are off28 Aug
Kerry Wood knew it has been over a year since the last time he
earned a save. With Cubs closer Carlos Marmol given the day off,
Wood was one of the freshest arms in the Chicago bullpen, and he
delivered in the ninth.
Rookie shortstop Zack Cozart had his left arm encased in a bulky
brace, supported by a sling over his shoulder, as he walked through
the Cincinnati Reds' clubhouse on Sunday.
Josh Spence, a 23-year-old Australian, will never forget his big
league debut.
Buster Posey says he doesn't support any of the threats made
toward Scott Cousins, the Florida Marlins player who severely
injured the San Francisco Giants catcher in a collision at home
plate May 25.
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey had surgery Sunday to
repair torn ligaments in his ankle sustained in a collision at home
plate Wednesday night.
Carlos Zambrano outpitched former teammate Ted Lilly with eight
solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs scored all of their runs on
homers by Geovany Soto, Carlos Pena and Marlon Byrd in a 5-1
victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Petco Park was messing with both teams until Ryan Ludwick
squared up just enough to drive a ball through the cool spring air
and into the first row in left-center field.
