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Easley steers New York Mets to seventh straight win
Damion Easley shrugged off the pain from a thigh muscle injury to hit a two-out solo homer to steer the New York Mets to their seventh successive victory, 2-1 over the Colorado Rockies. Easley drove relief pitcher Taylor Buchholz to left-center to leave Colorado ruing missed opportunities.
12 Jul 2008, 3:39 PM
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Philadelphia Phillies reward Lidge for fine form
The Philadelphia Phillies have rewarded closer Brad Lidge for his fine form in the first-half of the season with a new, $37.5m three-year contract extension. The 31-year-old is 2-0 with 19 saves so far this season, and would have been a free agent at the end of it.
7 Jul 2008, 1:56 PM
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Rookie Gardner the hero as Yankees beat Red Sox
Brett Gardner was the unlikely hero as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in their Major League Baseball clash. The 24-year-old, who made his debut for the Yankees just seven days previously, singled home the winning run in the tenth inning to the delight of the near 55,000 crowd.
7 Jul 2008, 1:01 PM
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Bay Rays edge out Red Sox, and no punches are thrown
In the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays edged out the Boston Red Sox with a 5-4 victory. James Shields starred with five hits over six-and-a-third innings, while B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross smashed home runs. They now have a lead of one-and-a-half games in the division.
1 Jul 2008, 11:02 AM
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Jamison extends contract with the Wizards in $50m deal
The Washington Wizards have extended two-time All-Star forward Antawn Jamison contract, and handed him a new four-year deal that is worth a reported $50m. The move could pave the way for his good friend Gilbert Arenas, who has suggested that he would only ink a new contract if Jamison were there.
1 Jul 2008, 10:44 AM
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Perez the hero as Mets defeat Yankees to advance from Subway Series
Pitcher Oliver Perez starred for the New York Mets as they stormed to a 3-1 Subway Series victory over city rivals the Yankees on Sunday. Perez, known for his inconsistency, seems to enjoy playing against the Yankees - a situation that both delights and infuriates his manager, Jerry Manuel.
30 Jun 2008, 12:40 PM
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White Sox regain Chicago bragging rights over Cubs
Home-runs from Carlos Quentin , Brian Anderson and Jim Thome, coupled with a solid pitching performance from Mark Buehrle, helped Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over local rivals the Cubs on Sunday. On thier home turf - Cellular Field - the White Sox turned the table on last weekend's defeat.
30 Jun 2008, 11:44 AM
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Dodgers create history in victory over Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers became only the fifth team in modern Major League history to win a game without recording a hit when they squeezed out a 1-0 home victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
29 Jun 2008, 7:48 PM
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Lincecum strikes as Giants dwalf Oakland
Pitcher Tim Lincecum was the star of the show as the San Francisco Giants defeated Oakland Athletics. He struck out 11 players and lowered his ERA to 2.38 - good enough for second best in the National League. It was the third time this season he's amassed 10 or more strikeouts in a game.
29 Jun 2008, 7:40 PM
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Roberts shows Cubs what they're missing
Brian Roberts showed just why the Chicago Cubs were so keen to sign him as he made three hits to reach 1,000 for his career as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cubs 7-5 at Wrigley Park. The Cubs staged a fine comeback to run the visitors close, though, having been 7-1 down at one stage.
25 Jun 2008, 11:00 AM
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