• Yankees 7, Blue Jays 5: Pettitte and Rodriguez Make Progress as Yankees Keep Winning

    • September 5th, 2010
    A return to the lineup Sunday is possible for Alex Rodriguez, who reported no discomfort in his strained left calf after taking swings against Andy Pettitte.  Read More →

  • For Ellis, a Long, Strange Trip to a No-Hitter

    • September 5th, 2010
    An increase in the number of no-hitters this season in the major leagues has refocused the attention of some on Dock Ellis’s 1970 gem, which he said he threw while on LSD.  Read More →

  • Cubs 7, Mets 6: Mets Negate Scoring Burst With Pitching Letdown

    • September 4th, 2010
    The Mets scored more runs than they have managed in their last 10 games, but their most dependable pitcher, R. A. Dickey, was hammered.  Read More →

  • St. Louis Has Big-Name Talent, but Also a Big Division Deficit

    • September 4th, 2010
    The Cardinals have a roster full of talent, but after a disastrous trip, they have fallen behind the Reds in the N.L. Central.  Read More →

  • With Jocketty at Controls, Red Machine Being Rebuilt

    • September 3rd, 2010
    Moving from St. Louis to Cincinnati, the veteran baseball executive Walt Jocketty has the Reds on the verge of the playoffs for the first time in years.  Read More →

  • Mets’ Catcher of the Future Has Memories of Wrigley

    • September 3rd, 2010
    Mets catcher Josh Thole returns to Wrigley Field for the first time since he and his brother, Jeremy, secured an autograph from Mark McGwire in 1998.  Read More →

  • Yankees 5, Athletics 0: Sabathia Is King of the Hill in the Bronx

    • September 3rd, 2010
    C. C. Sabathia has not lost in 21 straight starts at Yankee Stadium, going 16-0 with a 2.05 earned run average.  Read More →

  • Yankees 4, Athletics 3: Still Not in Fine Form, Burnett at Least Gives Yankees a Chance to Win

    • September 2nd, 2010
    Mark Teixeira ran his series total to 8 for 10 with seven runs batted in as the Yankees maintained their division lead.  Read More →

  • Reds 6, Brewers 1: Eyes Fix on Radar Gun When Rookie Pitches

    • September 2nd, 2010
    The Reds’ Aroldis Chapman, a left-hander who routinely throws harder than 100 miles an hour, earned his first victory in the defeat of the Brewers.  Read More →

  • Braves 9, Mets 2: Mets Send Francoeur to Rangers and a Race

    • September 1st, 2010
    Jeff Francoeur, the Mets’ right fielder with a first class glove and an inconsistent bat, was traded to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night for Joaquin Arias, a utility infielder.  Read More →

  • Practices of Dodgers’ Charity Are Said to Be Under Scrutiny

    • September 1st, 2010
    The office of the California attorney general has opened an investigation of the Dodgers’ charitable foundation, a person with knowledge of the action said.  Read More →

  • Yankees 9, Athletics 3: Hughes Falters Again, But Is Given a Cushion

    • September 1st, 2010
    Phil Hughes walked five batters for the second straight start, but home runs by Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira gave him his 16th win.  Read More →

  • Braves 9, Mets 3: Mets Lose and Wait for Cavalry to Arrive

    • August 31st, 2010
    The Mets lost to the Braves, but they may get some help when rosters expand on Wednesday.  Read More →

  • Yankees 11, Althetics 5: Derek Jeter Can’t Solve Slump, but Yankees Win

    • August 31st, 2010
    The Yankees routed Oakland, but their shortstop is batting .268, 49 points below his career average entering the season.  Read More →

  • High Expectations Met With Similar Misfortune

    • August 31st, 2010
    The pitching career of Mark Prior, who is trying to work his way back to the majors, is similar to Stephen Strasburg’s, down to the huge signing bonus and the injured arm.  Read More →
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