Kansas City Star: Baseball

Cubs' Soto goes on DL

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:57 CDT

The Cubs' Geovany Soto, the 2008 NL rookie of the year, is going on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle. Manager Lou Piniella said Soto could be out for a month.

Phillies OF Werth replaces Beltran as NL All-Star

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:10 CDT

Jayson Werth's power push paid off.

Atkins has two-run, pinch-hit double for Rockies

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:02 CDT

Pinch-hitter Garrett Atkins hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning Thursday night, lifting the Colorado Rockies past the Atlanta Braves 7-6 for their fourth consecutive victory.

OF Cruz to replace injured Hunter on AL squad

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40 CDT

Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz has been picked for the American League All-Star roster, replacing injured Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter.

Lincecum's no-hit bid falls short

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:57 CDT

Tim Lincecum carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and won his fourth straight start, baffling San Diego with his nasty changeup and a curveball nearly as impressive in the San Francisco Giants' 9-3 victory over the Padres on Thursday night.

Marlins set club record with 10-run inning

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:12 CDT

The Florida Marlins scored a team-record 10 runs in the eighth inning at Arizona on Thursday night.

Mets trade OF Church to Braves for OF Francoeur

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:05 CDT

The free-falling Mets finally made a move, trading Ryan Church to the Atlanta Braves for Jeff Francoeur and cash on Friday in a swap of outfielders who had fallen out of favor with their teams. The rare deal between NL East rivals came with both teams below .500.

Inge says he's in for home run derby

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:35 CDT

Brandon Inge says he's going to participate in the home run derby on Monday night during All-Star week.

Red Sox CF Ellsbury ejected after throwing helmet

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:55 CDT

Jacoby Ellsbury has been ejected from Boston's game with Kansas City after bouncing his helmet hard when he was called out at home plate.

Marlins rout Diamondbacks 14-7

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:32 CDT

Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll's three-run homer sparked a franchise-record 10-run eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins stormed back from a seven-run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-7 on Thursday night.

Gutierrez's 3-run homer gives Mariners 3-1 win

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:47 CDT

Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.

Pujols, Ludwick, Carpenter lead Cards

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:05 CDT

Albert Pujols hit his 32nd homer, Ryan Ludwick drove in four runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Friday in the opener of a four-game series leading into the All-Star break.

Royals notebook: Meche shows no inclination to waive no-trade clause

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

BOSTON | Toronto ace Roy Halladay’s apparent willingness to waive the no-trade provisions of his contract prompts the question: Is Gil Meche willing to do the same if the Royals field an attractive offer? “When that time comes,” he said, “then I’ll answer that question. But I’m not going to address speculation. Do I want to go somewhere? No. That’s about all I can say.”

Thursday in the majors

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

A Pirate wins Nationals’ game Not bad work if you can get it.

Saturday's baseball schedule

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

AMERICAN LEAGUE Kansas City at Boston, 6:10

Today's MLB pitching matchups

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

Thursday's baseball games

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

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MLB Standings

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

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This date in baseball: July 10

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

July 10

MLB attendance figures

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

Attendance figures AMERICAN LEAGUE

This date in baseball: July 9

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

July 9

Line drives can be an outfielder's worst nightmare

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

Last week, Dewayne Wise of the White Sox hit a fly ball to center field that — for a split second —seemed to catch the Royals’ Mitch Maier off guard. He recovered in time and made a nice over-the-shoulder grab. But for the record, Maier prefers running into the gap after a ball. It beats trying to track a ball that’s hit at him or just over his head.

Wednesday's day in the majors

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

Veteran’s day at Fenway First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs as the Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-4 on Wednesday.

Wednesday's baseball scores

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

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Royals rally from four-run deficit for 8-6 victory against Red Sox

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:15 CDT

BOSTON | Well how about this one? The Royals spotted the Boston Red Sox a four-run lead Thursday night at Fenway Park and, somehow, goosed their production-challenged attack into a rousing comeback for an 8-6 victory.