Rogers picks up victory over Royals (AP)
Rogers picks up victory over Royals (AP)
The Detroit Tigers have turned their season around in the past 40 games. They have the most wins in the majors during that stretch. Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. Magglio Ordonez had three of the Tigers‘ 12 hits and had two RBIs.
Famed baseball writer Jerome Holtzman dies
Jerome Holtzman, a longtime Chicago baseball writer who made the Hall of Fame, created the save rule and later became the game’s official historian, has died. He was 81.
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Scientists say breakthrough urine test for HGH developed
A team of scientists from the USA and Italy say they have developed a urine test that detects human growth hormone. The finding is a potential breakthrough in efforts to find a non-invasive way to screen for the performance-enhancing drug that is banned throughout the athletic world.
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Diamondbacks acquire reliever Rauch from Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a major move to shore up their ailing bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring reliever Jon Rauch from the Washington Nationals for top infield prospect Emilio Bonifacio.
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Leyland weighing options at shortstop
Leyland weighing options at short Jim Leyland feels Edgar Renteria is close to fully recovering from a July hamstring strain, and is keeping the slugger in the lineup, despite two rough games.
A-Rod aims to broaden his brand recognition
Alex Rodriguez signed another big-league contract, joining the William Morris Agency in an attempt to extend his brand beyond the baseball diamond.
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Astros add Wolf to staff in swap with Padres
The Houston Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from San Diego on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke. Wolf, an NL All-Star in 2003, is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 starts for the Padres this season.
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Hall homers in 10th to lift Brewers past Cardinals
Bill Hall figured something good had just happened because he didn’t feel a sting when he connected in the 10th inning.The ball Hall hit off Ryan Franklin sailed over the fence and helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Monday night after squandering a ninth-inning lead.
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