Braves send Hanson to minors, add temporary relief
The Atlanta Braves have sent undefeated rookie Tommy Hanson to Class-A Myrtle Beach and called up right-hander Luis Valdez from Triple-A Gwinnett.
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The Oakland Athletics reinstated pitcher Dallas Braden from the bereavement list and optioned pitcher Jeff Gray to Triple-A Sacramento.
The Atlanta Braves have sent undefeated rookie Tommy Hanson to Class-A Myrtle Beach and called up right-hander Luis Valdez from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.
The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a left oblique strain.
The Oakland Athletics acquired right-hander Justin Souza from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Jack Hannahan on Saturday.
The Oakland Athletics on Saturday dealt infielder Jack Hannahan to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league pitcher Justin Souza.
The Mets usually have trouble scoring runs when Johan Santana takes the hill. However, as of late it doesn't matter who the starter has been for this struggling offense.
More than a few teams are likely to contact the Rockies about Jason Marquis before the season's trade deadline. However, the way Marquis has pitched this year, he likely won't be available.
Owners of the best record in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a fifth win in six games tonight, as they continue a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Veteran lefty Mike Hampton aims for his 10th career defeat of the Washington Nationals franchise tonight when the Houston Astros host the skidding National League East Division cellar-dwellars in the third of a four- game series at Minute Maid Park.
It looks as if the Phillies' home woes are behind them. Philadelphia will try for its eighth victory on a 10-game homestand tonight in the continuation of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
The surprising Texas Rangers are alone in first place in the AL West heading into tonight's meeting with the Seattle Mariners, the third of a four-game set.
In the third of four weekend games at Boston's historic Fenway Park, the Red Sox play host to the Kansas City Royals tonight.
The second of three weekend games between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians will take place at Comerica Park this evening.
The Toronto Blue Jays continue a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards this evening.
Jonathan Sanchez knows how close he came to perfection. Still, he doesn't blame Juan Uribe for fumbling it away.
The Diamondbacks' Dan Haren made a strong case for starting on the hill for the National League in next week's All-Star Game, tossing his second career shutout in an 8-0 drubbing of the Florida Marlins.
Erick Aybar and Kendry Morales each hit a three-run home run as the LA Angels of Anaheim took a 10-6 win over the New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game set.
Rookie Eli Whiteside wasn't even supposed to be catching Friday night. Instead, he played a huge part in Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter for the San Francisco Giants.
Kendry Morales and Erick Aybar hit three-run homers and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to spoil Mark Teixeira's first appearance in Anaheim with a 10-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.
Jonathan Sanchez became the first San Francisco pitcher to throw a no-hitter since 1976, as the left-hander took a perfect game into the eighth inning and shut down the San Diego Padres, 8-0, at AT&T Park.
Scott Feldman continued a nice run with 6 2/3 solid innings and Michael Young slugged a three-run homer, as Texas defeated Seattle, 6-4, in the second of four games from Safeco Field.
On a night when Jonathan Sanchez was nearly perfect, his father chose the perfect time to show up in San Francisco and cheer him. The Giants' left-hander threw the majors' first no-hitter of the season Friday night and came within a whisper of a perfect game. The only runner to reach against him in an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres came on an error by third baseman Juan Uribe with one out in the eighth.
Garret Anderson and Diory Hernandez each knocked in a pair of runs as Atlanta topped Colorado, 4-1, in the second installment of a four-game series from Coors Field.
Michael Young hit one of three home runs by Texas, a three-run shot in the third inning, and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Friday night.