Castros HR helps Cubs end Rockies run (AP)

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Casey Coleman scattered four hits while working into the sixth inning and Starlin Castro went 4 for 5 with a three-run homer in Chicago’s 8-3 win over Colorado on Saturday night that snapped the Rockies’ seven-game winning streak. Alfonso Soriano also went deep for the Cubs, whose win ended a six-game skid at Coors Field [...]

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Zito sprains right foot in Giants win (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 16 April 2011 11:05:24 PM. © MLB News Blog

Freddy Sanchez doubled in the tying run in the sixth inning, then put San Francisco up for good with a two-run single in the seventh and the Giants won their fourth in a row by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Saturday night. San Francisco starter Barry Zito sprained his right foot lunging for a [...]

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Braves sweep DH, Mets skid reaches 7 (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 16 April 2011 10:31:27 PM. © MLB News Blog

Jair Jurrjens threw seven sharp innings in his return from the disabled list and the Atlanta Braves shut out the struggling New York Mets 4-0 Saturday night to complete a doubleheader sweep. Jurrjens combined with George Sherrill and Scott Linebrink on a two-hitter. In the opener, Alex Gonzalez hit two of Atlanta’s four solo homers [...]

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Braves 4, Mets 2; Braves 4, Mets 0

post from Capitol Avenue Club on 16 April 2011 10:21:51 PM. © Capitol Avenue Club

There are two recaps herein, both games of today’s double header. Game 1: Braves 4, Mets 2 Derek Lowe was pretty good, going six innings and allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts. Not great, but only one of the five hits went for extra-bases, a double off the bat [...]

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Mets Swept in Doubleheader Again

post from The Mets Report on 16 April 2011 10:21:33 PM. © The Mets Report

The Braves continued the beatdown the Mets are taking this week with their 7th straight loss. D.J. Carrasco made a spot start for Chris Young and gave up three solo homers to lose the game. The Braves had four solo homers total in the game. The second game was a combination of no offense, the ... Continue Reading

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Giants Zito leaves with sprained foot (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 16 April 2011 10:17:22 PM. © MLB News Blog

San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito has left a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning because of a right mid-foot sprain. The left-hander was hurt Saturday while making a lunging catch of a bunt by Diamondbacks pitcher Joe Saunders. The Giants said X-rays were negative. Arizona had scored two runs earlier in [...]

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Video Interview With Atlanta Braves Shortstop
Alex Gonzalez

post from Talking Chop on 16 April 2011 10:01:38 PM. © Talking Chop

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports interviews Atlanta Braves shortstop Alex Gonzalez after game one of Saturday's doubleheader. Sea Bass hit two of the Braves four solo home runs in the game.

Knock Rosenthal all you want, but I think he's a great baseball writer/personality. There have been some people making fun of his bow ties, but he wears them for charity. You can check out his cause a week at Bow Tie Cause.

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Chatwood, Conger lead Angels past ChiSox (AP)

Tyler Chatwood pitched seven impressive innings for his first major league win and Hank Conger hit a three-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Saturday. After the start was delayed more than 2 hours by rain, the 21-year-old Chatwood allowed just one run and five hits.

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High & Inside: 4/16/11

Baseball links from around the sabersphere...Derek Jeter Related Charting | Pinstripe AlleyI never really thought of Derek Jeter as an inconsistent player, but he has had some truly excellent seasons and some (comparatively) pedestrian seasons.The[...]

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