Calendar turns with Cubs a question mark
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
With the Chicago Cubs, the question of whether the glass is half full or half empty is often a matter of fierce debate.
Astros buoyed by history of rebounds
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
The Astros have had a difficult start to their season, but history indicates that past results are no indication of future outcomes, as the team has historically risen from the depths to make playoff runs.
Cubs upbeat despite trying two months
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
The first two months of the season have not been what the two-time defending NL Central champion Cubs have expected, but they know there’s plenty of time left to make a significant surge.
Back injury forces Buck to disabled list
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
The Royals placed catcher John Buck on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to a slight herniation in his lower back and selected the contract of catcher Brayan Pena from Triple-A.
Smoltz’s latest rehab start a success
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
John Smoltz, pitching for Class A Greenville, made another important step toward Fenway, firing five strong innings against the Charleston RiverDogs.
Angels gun down two at plate in eighth
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
Twice in the eighth inning, the Angels gunned down Seattle runners at home plate, swinging the momentum of the game and allowing the Halos to come back to win.
Ichiro reeling off another hitting streak
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
With a career batting average of .331, it only seems as though Ichiro Suzuki gets a hit in every game. But that’s exactly what Ichiro has done the last 24 games.
Angels rally for much-needed win
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
Digging out of their deepest hole in 13 years, the Angels turned a seven-run deficit against Ichiro Suzuki and his Mariners into a 9-8 triumph on Sunday in front of 38,632 at Angel Stadium.
Aurilia’s homer seals Giants’ victory
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
Rich Aurilia hit his first home run of the season to snap a tie and help the Giants take a 5-3 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Lohse could return to action Thursday
May 31, 2009 by MLB News · Comments Off
Right-hander Kyle Lohse, who missed his start Friday night in the series opener against the San Francisco Giants, may be cleared to start at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.




