Archives for NL West category

Braves trade Lowe to Indians

The Atlanta Braves have traded pitcher Derek Lowe to the Cleveland Indians for a minor league pitcher.

Cubs set to close the deal with Epstein

A source says the Cubs' hiring of Theo Epstein is near completion.

Astros lament missed opportunities in loss

The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies had plenty of chances Saturday night, and neither team could come up with a clutch hit.

Astros 11, Rockies 2

The Houston Astros had a quick answer for the Colorado Rockies.

Backup catcher Kottaras hits for cycle

George Kottaras became the first major league player to hit for the cycle this season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Saturday night.

Go-Go Braves digging small ball, running game

Lou Brock caught everyone's attention when he stopped by Turner Field before a game this week.

Prado lifts Braves past Giants in 11th

Rookie Randall Delgado allowed no hits through six innings in his second big-league start, and the Atlanta Braves pulled out another last at-bat win on Martin Prado's two-out single in the 11th Tuesday night.

Phillies’ Hamels throws complete game

Third straight loss to Philadelphia proves San Francisco's offense stinks.

Giants change look with Beltran

Giants set to pay premium for Beltran, but he's worth it.

Izturis, Angels spoil Johnson’s debut

Maicer Izturis hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington 4-3 on Monday night, spoiling Davey Johnson's debut as Nationals manager.

Braves 10, Padres 1

The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a blowout loss in a big way.

Phillies 1, Athletics 0

Ben Francisco's transition back to the bench is easier to accept when he delivers clutch hits.

Phillies’ Lee bounces back vs. Dodgers

Cliff Lee hit double-digit strikeouts for the sixth time this season, fanning 10 in seven shutout innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.

Nationals fend off D-backs for win

Rick Ankiel drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out walk in the 11th inning and Mike Morse followed with a grand slam, leading the Washington Nationals to a wild 9-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Historic weather a mixed bag for MLB

Didn't want baseball in November? Then you get less in the spring, too. Jon Paul Morosi plays meteorologist.

Braves tab Lowe, Hanson, Hudson

Derek Lowe, who won his last five starts of the regular season, will start for the Braves Thursday in Game 1 of the NL division series at San Francisco.

Astros 7, Dodgers 4

Hunter Pence is spreading the credit around for his success this season.


Houston Astros - Los Angeles Dodgers - Hunter Pence - Baseball - Sports

Hudson returns from elbow surgery

Tim Hudson shrugs off any suggestion that better living through surgery has given him the arm of a 20-year-old.


Tim Hudson - Pitcher - Oakland California - Surgery - United States

Reds power past Diamondbacks

Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Thursday night.

Braves 13, Dodgers 1

A healthy Jair Jurrjens is giving the Braves a lift in their attempt to hold off the Phillies in the NL East.


Los Angeles Dodgers - Troy Glaus - Atlanta Braves - Run batted in - United States