Jose Mijares

Angels rally against Giants closer Sergio Romo for tie

2013-02-27 16:17:00

The Angels have one last chance to avoid a winless February. They must beat the Dodgers on Thursday, with Clayton Kershaw waiting to greet them. The Angels rallied against San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo for two runs in the ninth inning on...

Giants raise Cain in victory over Pirates

2013-06-13 21:05:04

PITTSBURGH Matt Cain wasn't perfect on this June 13, but he gave the Giants exactly what they needed. The patchwork lineup hammered the Pittsburgh Pirates in Thursday's 10-0 win, and Cain, pitching on the anniversary of the first perfect game in...

Marte sparks Pirates past Giants

2013-06-12 20:06:00

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte had a career-high four hits and scored four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 12-8 on Wednesday night. � Neil Walker and Alex Presley homered for Pittsburgh. Jordy Mercer, Andrew...

Flagging U.S. interest reflected in mediocre WBC roster

2013-01-19 14:10:00

Will the third time be the charm for the World Baseball Classic? Not if the underwhelming U.S. roster is any indication. While many of Commissioner Bud Selig's innovations have enjoyed immediate success — especially expanded playoffs and...

Giants leave fate to Zito

2012-10-18 21:42:00

ST. LOUIS — Six years. That's how long it has been since Barry Zito has pitched the kind of game he's going to need Friday night, and he hasn't been cryogenically frozen in the interim. He has been getting older, losing velocity off his fastball...

Orioles exploring lefty market; Padres watching

2012-07-27 17:50:00

Although the Orioles are focused on adding a starter and a hitter by Tuesday’s non-waiver trade deadline, they are asking about left-handed relievers in the trade market as well, according to multiple industry sources. With one of the best bullpens...

Slumping Wieters gets a night off with tight right bicep muscle

2012-07-27 17:59:00

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters didn't start Friday night's game against theOakland A's, but it wasn't because he is mired in a 1-for-30 slump. Wieters was held out of the lineup because of a tight right bicep muscle. "We want to make sure we can get that...

Royals happy to leave West Coast

2012-07-29 19:56:00

The Kansas City Royals are happy to be leaving the West Coast and done with the Seattle Mariners until next season. Felix Hernandez shook off a line drive to his left wrist and threw seven strong innings, and the Mariners overcame bullpen problems to beat...

Scoreboard: August 7

2012-08-07 01:05:28

TODAY AMATEUR BASEBALL Class B Tournament at Mitchell Alexandria vs. Lake Norden Lakers, 6 p.m. Canova-Howard vs. Tabor, 8 p.m. SOFTBALL Men's 12-Inch Slow Pitch at South Complex 6:30 p.m. - Rea Hybrids vs. Frederick (A); Claremont Honkers...

Royals catcher Pina undergoes surgery

2012-02-23 13:49:00

Royals catcher Manny Pina will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and could miss the rest of spring training. Pina hurt the knee Wednesday when he twisted to catch a foul tip in batting practice. Manager Ned Yost said Thursday...

MLB: Minnesota Twins lose eighth in a row

2011-09-19 01:05:25

MINNEAPOLIS - Manager Ron Gardenhire and starting pitcher Carl Pavano each took blame Sunday after the Twins increased their latest losing streak to eight games. The Twins led 3-0 in the seventh, but Cleveland started a rally against Pavano and scored...

Major League Baseball: Twins settle on bullpen

2011-03-28 01:30:31

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Minnesota Twins relievers have heard the talk and fielded the questions about turnover in the bullpen since the end of last season. It has simplified their goal for 2011: To prove that change can be good. Or, in the Twins' case,...

The Orioles ' Nick Markakis is hit by a pitch from the Twins ' Jose Mijares in the seventh inning at Camden Yards .

2011-04-18 00:00:00