Detroit, MI, United States (AHN) – The Texas Rangers are throwing a dangerous batting lineup at Major League Baseball pitchers just about every game this season and right fielder Nelson Cruz is playing a major role in his team’s success offensively.
Read more on Full Nelson: Cruz’ Bat Remains Hot For Rangers…
New York, NY, United States (AHN) – The New York Yankees are expected to rely on the depth of their rotation with starting pitcher Andy Pettitte placed on the disabled list with a strained left groin.
Read more on Yanks Rely On Depth In Rotation; Replace Injured Pettitte With Mitre…
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Seattle, WA, United States – Recent reports from sources close to the situation reveal the Yankees and Seattle Mariners are close to completing a deal that would send former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee to New York.
Read more on Cliff Lee Trade: Yanks Close To Completing Deal For Mariners’ Ace Lee…
Cincinnati, OH, United States (AHN) – The Cleveland Indians traded first baseman Russell Branyan to the Seattle Mariners for a couple of prospects Saturday night, according to published reports.
Branyan, 34, was reportedly told after Cleveland’s loss vs. the Cincinnati Reds that he would return to his old club.
Read more on First Baseman Branyan Heads Back To Mariners In Deal With Tribe…
Phoenix, AZ, United States (AHN) – Pitch and inning counts are part of baseball strategy as clubs try to protect their valuable starters.
And with a 10-1 record and 3.17 ERA, Phil Hughes appeared to be on the top of his game regardless of New York Yankees policy.
Read more on Yankees Pull 10-1 Hughes From Rotation; Want Starter To Preserve Arm…
Baltimore, MD, United States (AHN) – Bobby Valentine, who has had previous success as a major league manager with the Rangers and the Mets, reportedly revealed a recent meeting with Orioles brass.
Read more on Analyst, Former Manager Valentine Talks Of Meeting With Orioles Officials…
New York, NY, United States (AHN) – New York Yankees Andy Pettitte and Chicago White Sox Jake Peavy came out with solid performance on the mound to reach their respective milestones Friday.
Read more on Landmark Pitching Wins: Pettitte Records 200th, Peavy Notches 100th…
New York, NY, United States (AHN) – New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was sidelined after experiencing tightness in his right groin in Thursday’s 4-3 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles.
Read more on Yanks Slugger A-Rod Sidelined Due To Groin Injury…
Cleveland, OH, United States (AHN) – Russell Branyan hammered a two-out, two-run single in the ninth, as the Cleveland Indians completed a come-from-behind 8-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox Thursday at Progressive Field.
Read more on Branyan’s Clutch Hit Helps Tribe Rally Past Red Sox In Series Finale…
Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – An MRI taken by by Los Angeles orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum on Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury revealed a more extensive rib injury than previously thought.
Read more on BoSox Slugger Ellsbury’s Rib Injury More Extensive Than Previously Thought…