Rockies acquire veteran righty Contreras

The Rockies have obtained right-handed pitcher Jose Contreras and cash considerations from the White Sox for top pitching prospect Brandon Hynick. The White Sox announced the trade in a press release Monday night.

Hairston talks about perfecto-ending E

Jerry Hairston Jr. believes that if not for his seventh-inning error, something special might have been seen on the field at Camden Yards.

Hudson makes much anticipated return

When Time Hudson starts against the Marlins at Land Shark Stadium on Tuesday night, he’ll be making his first Major League appearance since July 23, 2008, when he exited the same exact mound with discomfort that led to him undergoing Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery less than a week later.

Thome, Contreras dealt to LA, Colorado

After a dismal performance in Boston and New York, the White Sox may be on the verge of retooling for 2010 as Monday’s waiver deadline nears.

Yanks’ Kennedy ready to toss BP

Ian Kennedy, coming back from May surgery to remove an aneurysm from beneath his right biceps, threw 45 pitches off a mound at the team’s complex in Tampa, Fla., and pronounced himself all set to throw batting practice Wednesday.

Pettitte superb in flirtation with perfection

Andy Pettitte went deep into a memorable date with perfection, taking a bid into the seventh inning before settling for a 5-1 Yankees victory over the Orioles.

Ethier rides power surge to success

Having leaped past Russell Martin and James Loney, Andre Ethier is vying with Matt Kemp as the club’s most valuable position player.

Oswalt, Lee drive Astros to victory

Roy Oswalt held the Cubs to six hits and two runs in seven innings, and Carlos Lee drove in four runs to lead Houston to a 5-3 win on Monday night at Wrigley Field.

Phillips playing with fractured left wrist

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips would have a good reason to shut it down for the season. His production says he’s doing the exact opposite.

Reds hold on to sweep doubleheader

The Reds complete the sweep of their day-night doubleheader on Monday by claiming a 6-3 win over the Pirates in Game 2 after they won the first game by a 4-3 score.

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