Yost not upset with players remarks (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 20 May 2008 06:24:16 PM. © MLB News Blog

Brewers manager Ned Yost isn’t upset with outfielder Ryan Braun’s comments that the team lacked confidence while being swept in Boston, saying Tuesday that any team that is losing will question itself. After the Brewers lost their fifth in a row, 11-7 to Boston on Sunday, Braun said, “I almost felt like this series, we [...]

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Game 46, Mariners at Tigers

post from U.S.S. Mariner on 20 May 2008 06:08:00 PM. © U.S.S. Mariner

4:05 our time. Silva v Verlander.

CF-L Ichiro
3B-R Beltre
2B-R Lopez
LF-L Ibanez
DH-B Vidro
1B-R Sexson
C-R Johjima
RF-R Balentien
SS-R Betancourt

Lopez-Ibanez-Vidro? Really?

Detroit:
CF-L Granderson
2B-R Polanco
DH-R Sheffield (with a batting average under Vidro’s!)
RF-R Ordonez
1B-R Cabrera
3B-B Guillen
LF-L Joyce
SS-R Renteria
C-R Rodriguez (currently the only listed catcher on the Tigers roster)

Four righties in a row (I had to go back to the roster page do double-check that) — no wonder they’re struggling so much.

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Jeter Xrays Negative--Day To Day

post from The Bronx Stop: Another New York Yankees Blog on 20 May 2008 06:01:00 PM. © The Bronx Stop: Another New York Yankees Blog

Jeters injury does not appear to be as bad as first expected. Xrays
have come back negative and Jeter is now day to day...it could be
worse i guess :-(

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-to-day.html

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Game 45 Open Thread - Royals (21-23) at Red Sox
(28-19)

post from Royals Review on 20 May 2008 05:46:04 PM. © Royals Review

Royals look to get a hit against Boston for first time since 2007

Your pitching matchup is Gil Meche (5.98 ERA) against rookie Justin Masterson, who is making his second career start. Masterson is a 2006 second round pick.

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A-Rod is Back, but Yanks Still Stink

post from Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog on 20 May 2008 05:42:00 PM. © Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog

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R H E Baltimore 7 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
12 12 1 N.Y. Yankees 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
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The Yanks fell to 5 games under .500 with another embarrassing loss. This time losing 12-2 to the Baltimore Orioles. Mike Mussina started, had nothing, and didn't last very long. He allowed 7 runs (1 earned), on 5 hits and 2 walks. The reason for all those unearned runs was a throwing error by Derek Jeter with two outs and just one run in. On the play Robinson Cano, apparently sleeping at 2nd, didn't cover 2nd base which is where Jeter thought the play was going to go, and caused Jeter to make a bad throw. Not an excuse, Jeter still needs to make that throw. It was only 1-0 at the time and as a pitcher Mussina can't let that get to him. He needs to be able to put it behind him and get the final out, but he couldn't and the flood gates opened.

Ross Ohlendorf came in to replace Mussina and did OK. He did allow 3 runs, but 2 of those were also unearned because of an error by Johnny Damon in left.

Latroy Hawkins pitched 1.2 scoreless innings, and threw at Luke Scott two times. The second time was at his head, and cleared the benches but no punches were thrown. Hawkins was ejected, and will likely be suspended. This was retaliation for Derek Jeter being hit on the hand in 3rd inning. I'm glad Hawkins defended his teammate, but why can't this team just hit a guy in the back instead of throwing at their heads and ended up being ejected and suspended.

Edwar Ramirez was next out of the pen and pitched well again, throwing 1.1 scoreless. ... Jose Veras pitched the 8th and gave up a 2-run bomb to Luke Scott. And Mariano Rivera pitched a scoreless 9th.

IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Mussina (L, 6-4) 0.2 5 7 1 2 1 0 4.11 Ohlendorf 3.1 4 3 1 2 3 1 5.60 Hawkins 1.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 5.57 Ramirez 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 Veras 1.0 1 2 2 1 2 1 4.05 Rivera 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.50
ORIOLES PITCHING

Alex Rodriguez hit a 2-run homer. Bobby Abreu and Jason Giambi had two hits each. Giambi's batting average is now over the Mendoza line at a lofty .204. That's all for the offense.

AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG Damon, LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 .250 Jeter, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .312 1-Gonzalez, PR-SS 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .225 Abreu, RF 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 .286 Rodriguez, 3B 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 .287 Duncan, S, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .189 Matsui, DH 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .303 Giambi, 1B 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 .204 Ensberg, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .211 Cano, 2B 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .200 Cabrera, CF 3 0 0 0 0 1 3 .250 Molina, C 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 Totals 32 2 7 2 0 5 12

1-Ran for Jeter in the 3rd.
BATTING
HR: Rodriguez (5, 6th inning off Cabrera, D, 1 on, 2 out).
TB: Damon; Abreu 2; Rodriguez 4; Matsui; Giambi 2.
RBI: Rodriguez 2 (13).
2-out RBI: Rodriguez 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cabrera.
GIDP: Jeter; Cabrera; Ensberg.
Team LOB: 4.

ORIOLES OFFENSE

This was the Yankees fourth loss in a row, and with the Red Sox won tonight the Yanks are now 7.5 games out of first. Things are getting really bad really quickly in Yankee-Land and this team needs to start winning, and starting winning now.

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Daniel Cabrera (7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB. 4 K)
HONORABLE MENTION: Adam Jones (4-for-5, 2B, R, 4 RBI)

GOATS OF THE GAME: Derek Jeter and Mike Mussina

Game two of the three game series is tomorrow night at 7:05 PM. Darrell Rasner starts for the Yankees and will go up against left-hander Garett Olsen. The game can be seen on YES and heard on WCBS 880.

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-still-stink.html

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Williamsville

post from Baseball Musings on 20 May 2008 05:38:00 PM. © Baseball Musings

The Braves defeated the Mets this afternoon 6-1 in the first game of their double header. Chipper Jones finished the game 1 for 4, dropping his average to a Ted Williams like .406. The Braves are tied with the Mets,...

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Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Phillies vs.
Washington Nationals: May 20th, 2008

post from Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond on 20 May 2008 05:38:00 PM. © Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals: May 20th, 2008

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Nationals recall RHP Schroder (PA SportsTicker)

The Washington Nationals on Tuesday recalled righthander Chris Schroder from Class AAA Columbus of the International League.Read the full story.

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Battle of the Birds Photos - Part of the "Battle
of The Beltways"...

post from Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond on 20 May 2008 05:21:00 PM. © Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond

The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles played in a three games series this weekend at Camden Yards; however, before the games of the field began, 'The Bird' from the Orioles & 'Screech' from the Nationals met up at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Baltimore to see who was the supreme mascot.

They both competed in a series of challenges including: horse races, tug-o-war, arm wrestling, basketball free-throw shooting, and an egg race. After the contest, the mascots signed autographs signing and photos.

However, it looks the 'The Bird' won the 'Battle of the Birds'.

I could not make the event, but Leigh Friedman of the ESPN Zone provides us the pictures. If you're ever in the Inner Harbor, visit the ESPN Zone -- Leigh and the staff there will take care of you, and will make sure you enjoy a small part of Charm City.

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Diamond market: Barajas taking over

Fantasy baseball waivers and the acquisition of fantasy baseball free agents can make or break a season. You may have adjusted your fantasy baseball cheat sheets over and over during spring training. If your team remains the same after Opening Day, though, you’ll probably have trouble competing in your rotisserie baseball league.Read the full story. [...]

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