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Setback for injured Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:57:49 -0400

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks say outfielder Adam Eaton's injured left elbow has an irritation but no structural damage.

Padres' rally fizzles in 5-3 loss to Cardinals

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:50:19 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Burch Smith's first stint in the major leagues was a short one.

Lyons leads Cardinals past Padres 5-3

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:26:21 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Tyler Lyons scrolled through his phone, scanning all the text messages congratulating the left-hander on his winning major league debut. His teammates were quite appreciative, too.

Rockies option Rutledge to Colorado Springs

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:03 -0400

DENVER - The Colorado Rockies have optioned infielder Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs, with outfielder Michael Cuddyer (kuh-DY'-ur) potentially coming off the disabled list Friday.

Bumgarner rebounds from tough outing

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:03 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner is back on track. After a couple of rough starts in May, he pitched another gem.

After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers 9-2

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:20 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly has been sharply critical of his slumping team.

Harper leads Nationals over Giants in 10 innings

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59:24 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - This time, Bryce Harper made the catch. And yeah, it was a relief.

Cahill, Diamondbacks lose to Colorado 4-1

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:50:29 -0400

DENVER - According to Kirk Gibson, the game came down to numbers within numbers.

De La Rosa helps Rockies to 4-1 win over D-backs

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:40 -0400

DENVER - The Colorado Rockies are surging this May instead of swooning.

Slumping Brewers lose 9-2 to Dodgers

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:02 -0400

MILWAUKEE - This has been one miserable May for Wily Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Nats collapse late, lose 4-2 to Giants in 10th

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:57:25 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - As Bryce Harper ran back to chase Gregor Blanco's hard-hit fly in the ninth inning, memories of last week's scary collision with the wall at Dodger Stadium suddenly surged into his mind.

Cardinals jump on Volquez in 5th inning

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:06:19 -0400

SAN DIEGO - The St. Louis Cardinals figured out San Diego right-hander Edinson Volquez the third time through the order.

Betancourt will have MRI on groin Wednesday

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:48:04 -0400

DENVER - Colorado Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt says he will undergo an MRI after leaving in the 10th inning against Arizona on Tuesday night with a tight right groin.

Greinke loses in return to Miller Park

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:24 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Zack Greinke claims he wasn't clamoring for a chance to pitch in Miller Park again.

Ryan Vogelsong, Santiago Casilla go on Giants' DL

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:11:35 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - With Ryan Vogelsong sidelined for the foreseeable future, the San Francisco Giants are facing more change and challenges for their struggling starting rotation.

Affeldt has grown to love open-minded Bay Area

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:49:51 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - When Jeremy Affeldt came to the Bay Area as an opposing player, he refused to leave his hotel room aside from going to and from the ballpark. He was admittedly homophobic.

Miller takes loss as Padres beat Cardinals 4-2

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:54 -0400

SAN DIEGO - With the St. Louis Cardinals leading the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the sixth inning, manager Mike Matheny had seen enough of Shelby Miller.

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:29 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.

Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:05:04 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals.

Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:35:44 -0400

DENVER - Patrick Corbin accomplished what the San Francisco Giants could not - shut down the Colorado Rockies' offense.

Gallardo mistakes lead to Dodgers win over Brewers

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:14 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Two bad pitches by Yovani Gallardo were the difference between the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander and Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw.

Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:12 -0400

MILWAUKEE - With speculation that Don Mattingly could be fired sometime this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager needed Clayton Kershaw to pitch well in the worst way.

Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:27 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.

Giants' tough trip ends at Rox with another thud

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:20:26 -0400

DENVER - The San Francisco Giants' prized pitching rotation took one more pounding.

Nicasio lifts Rockies to 5-0 win over Giants

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:36 -0400

DENVER - Juan Nicasio went from erratic all season to electric again simply by following orders.