Bruney moved out of setup role

July 3rd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in Baseball

With Phil Hughes expected to see more opportunities as a setup man, Yankees manager Joe Girardi will attempt to find earlier innings for struggling Brian Bruney.

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Bay, Papi flip-flop in order vs. Felix

July 3rd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in Baseball

With ace Felix Hernandez pitching for the Mariners on Friday, Jason Bay was moved from cleanup to fifth in the batting order, flip-flopping with David Ortiz.

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Encarnacion activated ahead of schedule

July 3rd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in Baseball

Edwin Encarnacion wasn’t expected to be activated from the 60-day DL until Sunday, but he rejoined the club Friday after Danny Richar was put on the 15-day DL.

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India pip Windies to lead series

India take a 2-1 lead with one game remaining in their one-day series against West Indies courtesy of a thrilling six wicket victory in St Lucia.

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Felix named Pitcher of Month for June

July 3rd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in Baseball

Felix Hernandez had a 3-0 record and a 0.94 ERA in five starts in June, and on Friday, he was named the American League’s Pitcher of the Month for June.

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Woods takes control at National

Tiger Woods takes a one-shot lead at the PGA National after shooting a four-under-par 66 in the second round.

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Yankees power Burnett past Blue Jays

July 3rd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in Baseball

Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez each went deep, and Yankees starter A.J. Burnett tossed seven solid innings to upend the Blue Jays, 4-2, on Friday.

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Cubs walk the walk, top Brewers in 10

July 3rd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in Baseball

Jake Fox drew a walk-off walk with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday afternoon.

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Wigan 40-12 Harlequins

Wigan score three tries in the opening 12 minutes as they stroll to victory over 12-man Harlequins.

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Struggling Salford shock Saints

Salford shock table-topping St Helens at The Willows on a night when Sean Long suffers a suspected broken jaw.

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