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Cuddyer feels good about recovery from stiff neck

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:45:04 -0400

DENVER - Michael Cuddyer says he doubts his neck will bother him again this season after getting an epidural that relieved pain and stiffness and allowed him to return to throwing and taking batting practice Saturday.

Cardinals place LHP Garcia on DL

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:32:28 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-hander Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

New York Mets lose 8-2 to Chicago Cubs

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:17:32 -0400

CHICAGO - Still no wins for Jeremy Hefner. Another rough day for Ike Davis, too.

Braves lose O'Flaherty with torn elbow ligament

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:05 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves general manager Frank Wren says left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

Feldman pitches Cubs to 8-2 victory over Mets

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:12:31 -0400

CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs got another strong performance from Scott Feldman on Saturday, and Matt Garza is set to return to the mound on Tuesday.

Rockies recall RHP Tyler Chatwood

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:05 -0400

DENVER - The Colorado Rockies recalled right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Colorado Springs and he'll start against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

Giants recall Jean Machi from Fresno

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:44:42 -0400

DENVER - The San Francisco Giants recalled right-handed pitcher Jean Machi from Triple-A Fresno before their game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

Reds option LHP Cingrani, recall INF Soto

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:03:18 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The Cincinnati Reds have optioned left-hander Tony Cingrani to Triple-A Louisville and recalled infielder Neftali Soto.

Garza slated to start for Cubs on Tuesday

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:08 -0400

CHICAGO - Matt Garza is set to come off the disabled list and make his first start of the season for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

Street allows Tracy's HR in 10th as Padres fall

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:32:22 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Huston Street gave up two home runs all of last season. The San Diego Padres closer has allowed six already in 17 games this year, and most have cost his team dearly.

Tracy's HR in 10th lifts Nats over Padres 6-5

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:03:26 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Chad Tracy has two hits in 18 days. The last one cleared the veteran's troubled mind.

Mistakes cost Giants in 10-9 loss to Rockies

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:08:23 -0400

DENVER - Madison Bumgarner, the steadiest pitcher in the San Francisco Giants' rotation so far this season, finally had an off night and it was a doozy.

Rockies end 10-game skid vs Giants with 10-9 win

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:53:26 -0400

DENVER - Jordan Pacheco had his first career grand slam baseball waiting for him on his chair after the game, sealed tightly in a plastic bag.

Freese hits slam, Brewers lose 7-6 to Cardinals

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:12:19 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The first inning had been the Milwaukee Brewers' strongest suit all season. This time, the St. Louis Cardinals turned the tables and put them in a hole just large enough that six RBIs from Aramis Ramirez left them short.

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:23 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.

Freese hits slam, Cardinals hold off Brewers 7-6

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:29:19 -0400

ST. LOUIS - David Freese waited a long time for this curtain call. He was impressed with the patience of St. Louis' fans.

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:57:35 -0400

PITTSBURGH - All Jimmy Paredes was thinking about was catching the ball. Same with Jake Elmore.

Walks, errors hurt Dodgers in 8-5 loss to Braves

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:52 -0400

ATLANTA - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly said too many walks and too many errors gave the Atlanta Braves far too much help.

Upton's grand slam lifts Braves past Dodgers 8-5

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:36:43 -0400

ATLANTA - Justin Upton was still the main man for Atlanta, even when the Braves finally had all their sluggers together.

Slowey struggles with command in loss to D-backs

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:30:12 -0400

MIAMI - For the second time in a week, Kevin Slowey has struggled with his location.

Reds lose 5-3 to Phillies

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:00 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Letting Cliff Lee get away unscathed early on cost the Cincinnati Reds late in the game.

Goldschmidt's 2 HRs lead Marlins over D-backs 9-2

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:11:49 -0400

MIAMI - Paul Goldschmidt is one of the hottest hitters in baseball.

Lee, Rollins lead Phils over Reds

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:48 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies turned to small ball after the long ball hurt them.

Phillies call up RHP B.J. Rosenberg

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:46:03 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies have recalled right-hander B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and sent left-hander Raul Valdes down.

Thrown out: Cubs lose to Mets 3-2

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:26 -0400

CHICAGO - David DeJesus singled sharply to right field in the eighth inning and Darwin Barney sprinted from second base.