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Giants pound Marlins

Melky Cabrera had three hits and drove in four runs last night for the San Francisco Giants, who gave Ryan Vogelsong robust run support for a change to beat the Miami Marlins, 14-7. Vogelsong (3-2) allowed three runs in 6⅓ innings, which hiked his ERA to 2.50. The Giants had 22 runs in his previous seven starts. The Giants came into the game leading the majors in stranded runners, but went 7-for-17 with runners in scoring position. Their run total and 15 hits were both season highs. Angel Pagan had four RBI, while Cabrera raised his average to .362. Giancarlo… 0

May 25, 2012
Baseball

Injured thumb shelves Bonifacio 4-6 weeks

MIAMI - Major league stolen base leader Emilio Bonifacio was safe on his first 20 attempts this season. Now he'll be out for a while. The Miami Marlins center fielder will have surgery on his injured left thumb today and is expected to… 0

May 25, 2012
Baseball

Tigers place OF Jackson on 15-day DL

CLEVELAND - Detroit placed center fielder and leadoff hitter Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain. The move, retroactive to May 17, was made yesterday following a 2-1 loss to Cleveland that completed a three-game… 0

May 25, 2012
Baseball

Yankees deny that team is for sale

NEW YORK - The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale. The Daily News reported yesterday that there were rumors in Major League Baseball and New York banking circles that the Steinbrenner family "is exploring the possibility of selling… 0

May 25, 2012
Baseball

Oviedo gets waiver after fake-name case

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Dominican pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo has received a waiver from the U.S. government after he used a fake name and age to play professional baseball. A U.S. waiver of his ineligibility was required from… 0

May 25, 2012
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Pembroke 8, Hanover 2

Pembroke (8-7) plated seven runs in the sixth and seventh innings to beat Hanover (7-8). The Spartans came to life offensively in the final two innings as Shane St. Onge was 2-for-4 with two runs, a double, a stolen base and an RBI. Seth… 0

May 25, 2012
Boston 6, Baltimore 5

Bottom's up for Red Sox

BALTIMORE - Sporting a lineup top-heavy with sluggers, the Boston Red Sox got the power they needed from the bottom third of their batting order in a feel-good win over the Baltimore… 0

May 24, 2012
Baseball

Segui could be forced to testify

WASHINGTON - Prosecutors finally have some momentum in their perjury case against Roger Clemens, even if it means dragging in former major leaguer David Segui, a witness who is apparently so reluctant to testify that the judge threatened… 0

May 24, 2012
Baseball

A's Ramirez might not be ready by May 30

OAKLAND, Calif. - Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension ends. Manager Bob Melvin says the A's want to make sure Ramirez is fully prepared and comfortable with his swing before… 0

May 24, 2012
Baseball

Hunter not likely to return until next week

OAKLAND, Calif. - Torii Hunter is expected to rejoin the Los Angeles Angels when they return from their current trip, yet Manager Mike Scioscia said he still isn't sure when during the homestand that might be. The outfielder has been on… 0

May 24, 2012
Baseball

Concord 10, Timberlane 0

Concord (14-4) wrapped up the No. 1 ranking for the Division I tournament with a mercy-rule beating of No. 5 Timberlane (13-5). The Tide, which finished atop the standings for the first time since 1999, will host a first-round game a week… 0

May 24, 2012
Baltimore 4, Boston 1

Offense stalls

BALTIMORE - Brian Matusz handed the baseball to Manager Buck Showalter and headed off the mound, walking ever so slowly toward the Orioles dugout as many in the crowd of 25,171 stood… 0

May 23, 2012
Baseball

Mascenic 5, H-D 4

Needing a victory in its final game to make the Division III play-in field, Hillsboro-Deering came away from Mascenic with a frustrating final-inning loss to end its season. With the score tied at 3-3 through five innings, the Hillcats… 0

May 23, 2012
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