TheRepublic.com - NL Central News

Jackson, Cubs fall to Pirates for 4th loss in row

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:15 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Edwin Jackson pitched just three innings Thursday before being removed following a long rain delay. That was long enough for the Cubs right-hander to absorb another loss.

McCutchen, Pirates beat Cubs for 4th straight win

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:09:19 -0400

PITTSBURGH - It was hard to tell whether the Pittsburgh Pirates were heading on a road trip or getting ready for a Stanley Cup playoff game after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.

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.

Cards' Garcia expected to miss year after surgery

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

SAN DIEGO - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will have surgery on his left shoulder this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

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.

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.

Another rough day for Davis as Mets lose to Reds

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:39:24 -0400

NEW YORK - Ike Davis is having a hard time with everything right now, from slow curves to soft grounders.

Phillips' strange double lifts Reds over Mets 7-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:44:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Brandon Phillips and the Cincinnati Reds are getting the good bounces right now. Ike Davis and the New York Mets certainly are not.

Cubs place RHP Camp on disabled list

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:09 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Chicago Cubs have placed reliever Shawn Camp on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right big toe and recalled RHP Rafael Dolis.

Lohse to miss start because of elbow irritation

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:39:31 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Right-hander Kyle Lohse will miss his next scheduled turn in the Milwaukee Brewers' rotation because of irritation in his pitching elbow.

Brewers to honor fallen Wis. police officer Friday

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:43 -0400

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to honor the Wauwatosa police officer who was gunned down Christmas Eve while on duty.

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.

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.

Garza 'outstanding' in return but Cubs lose

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Matt Garza couldn't have asked for a better return to a major league mound after a 10-month layoff.

Leake's pitching, Wright's E send Reds past Mets

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:18 -0400

NEW YORK - Any time a starting pitcher steps into the batter's box before he stands on the mound, he's in pretty good shape. Mike Leake enjoyed that luxury Tuesday night.

Brewers minor leaguer Williams suspended 50 games

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:20 -0400

NEW YORK - Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Alan Williams has been suspended for 50 games under minor league baseball's drug program following a second positive test for a drug of abuse.

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.

Davis struggles in field and at plate for Mets

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:49 -0400

NEW YORK - Ike Davis was out of place at first base and looked out of sorts in the batter's box.

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.

Dempster returns to Chicago as visiting player

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:21:34 -0400

CHICAGO - Ryan Dempster picked his son up at school, and then he got to play with him on the field at the ballpark.

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.

Cueto activated from DL, set to start against Mets

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:28 -0400

NEW YORK - Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and he is set to make his first start in more than a month on Monday night.

Murphy homers in 8th, leads Mets over Cubs 4-3

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:44:49 -0400

CHICAGO - The New York Mets wanted more pop up top, and hoped Daniel Murphy could provide it.