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5/16/2012 |
Pierzynski breaking out of slump
All White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski said he needed was to see a ball off his bat touch the outfield grass. Then the flood gates would open. That's exactly what happened on Tuesday, when he had five hits.
5/16/2012 |
Mets designate righty Carrasco for assignment
After Wednesday night's 6-3 loss to the Reds, the Mets designated reliever D.J. Carrasco for assignment, likely ending his tenure with the club.
5/16/2012 |
Brewers' Gomez feeling good after rehab game
Carlos Gomez went 0-for-3 during his first rehab game with Class A Wisconsin, but the Brewers outfielder went first to third on a single and scored on a sacrifice fly to test his injured hamstring.
5/16/2012 |
Sarah's Take: Can Dodgers survive injuries?
For the first month of the baseball season, the Dodgers had a healthy team and built a sizable lead in the National League West. Despite still having the best record in the Major Leagues, the Dodgers have lost four important position players to injury within the past two weeks.
5/16/2012 |
Bucs hoping Interleague is again springboard
The Pirates dive into Interleague business bravely, even eagerly, for a couple of solid reasons. Pitching is still the game's great definer, and even against the tough early-season schedule, the Bucs' staff has outdone every single AL club, not just those on their slate.
5/16/2012 |
Mariners hope to maintain success against NL
The Mariners are excited to start Interleague Play as they have the sixth-best record in the Major Leagues in crossover games. Last season, Seattle went 9-9 against the National League.
5/16/2012 |
Padres begin Interleague with Pujols, Angels
The Padres begin Interleague Play against Albert Pujols and the Angels before facing the rest of the AL West, including two series with the Mariners.
5/16/2012 |
Konerko is a Windy City Series statesman
Paul Konerko has played in enough Major League Baseball games, both of the postseason and regular-season variety, that the White Sox captain understands Interleague games with the Cubs represent something special.
5/16/2012 |
Kings of Interleague, Yanks primed for more
The Yankees own baseball's all-time best Interleague record, and they will be hoping that their first look of the year at the National League helps to continue that trend of winning baseball this weekend.
5/16/2012 |
Braves face tough AL East in Interleague Play
The Braves will play a pair of series against the Yankees and be challenged by each of the other members of the mighty American League East in Interleague Play this year.
5/16/2012 |
Mets set for next installment of Interleague Play
The Mets began filtering into their clubhouse wearing various hockey jerseys early this week, part of a team-bonding exercise they began with Western outfits last month in Houston. The occasion this time? The dawn of Interleague Play, which begins Friday in Toronto.
5/16/2012 |
A's start Interleague Play vs. Bay Area foe
Having hung around the .500 mark for the first seven weeks of the season despite facing a tough schedule, Bob Melvin and the A's will soon break away from American League action and engage in Interleague Play.
5/16/2012 |
Date with Phils, Pap opens Interleague slate
Last year's Interleague schedule had some spice for the Red Sox. Their series against the Phillies was supposed to be a World Series preview, and the set of three with the Cubs at Fenway marked the first time the North Siders had visited Fenway Park since the 1918 World Series.
5/16/2012 |
Brewers ready for rival Twins in Interleague
Rickie Weeks hit his first career homer against the Twins in 2005, and the Brewers will renew their Interleague Play rivalry with Minnesota this weekend at Miller Park.
5/16/2012 |
Ozzie to guide DH again with Marlins
Adapting to the American League style of play will be an adjustment for a number of Miami Marlins. But the transition won't be an issue with manager Ozzie Guillen, who previously guided the White Sox for eight years.
5/16/2012 |
Rays to test their mettle vs. NL East this year
The Rays will battle the National League East during this season's Interleague Play, which begins Friday.
5/16/2012 |
Reds set for new installment of Interleague Play
For the 16th and final time as it's currently constructed, Interleague Play will begin for the Reds on Friday.
5/16/2012 |
Interleague could be the boost Twins need
The Twins have historically played well against their National League counterparts, with an all-time Interleague record of 148-116.
5/16/2012 |
Tigers stay closer to home this Interleague slate
If there was ever a natural fit for the Tigers in Interleague Play, it's this year. That's the good news they face as they prepare for another stretch against the National League.
5/16/2012 |
Giants have history with Interleague opponents
This should be an especially rousing Interleague season for the Giants. Their pair of Bay Bridge Series encounters against the Oakland A's always stirs up fans. And the Giants will confront Oakland's American League West counterparts, each inspiring a different, potentially intriguing backstory.
5/16/2012 |
Rivalry with Nats takes on new significance
The Orioles and Nationals will play a home and home series as is yearly tradition, with Baltimore also playing host to the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates and traveling to the Atlanta Braves' Turner Field and the New York Mets' Citi Field in this year's Interleague schedule.
5/16/2012 |
Cubs' Sveum ready to experience Sox rivalry
The Cubs kick off the 16th season of Interleague Play on Friday against their crosstown rivals, the White Sox, and the series will feature two former teammates, Dale Sveum and Robin Ventura, who now are managing their respective teams.
5/16/2012 |
Texas' Silver Boot set could have different feel
The Rangers open Interleague Play on Friday when they begin a three-game series with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The second half of this home-and-home battle will be on June 15-17 at the Ballpark in Arlington.
5/16/2012 |
Latos to square off against Dickey in matinee finale
In order for the Reds to take a brief two-game series from the Mets, they will need a rebound performance out of starting pitcher Mat Latos on Thursday. R.A. Dickey will be on the hill for the Mets.
5/16/2012 |
Hughes hopes modest run is start of a revival
Coming off his two best starts of the season, Yankees righty Phil Hughes will try to continue that success against Toronto on Thursday, one night after Hiroki Kuroda was roughed up for three homers and seven runs in the Blue Jays' 8-1 victory. More Results > |
