Jeff Kent came into Saturday's game batting .500 since the arrival of Manny Ramirez, a point frequently made by sportswriters and Vin Scully.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Kent Offended By Vin Scully
Torre: Penny Could Be Out For Season
Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre claims that pitcher Brad Penny is probably out for the season.
Glavine's Career In Doubt?
Braves' pitcher Tom Glavine is out for the season, and his career could be over if he needs major surgery on his left elbow.
Angels' Scioscia Not Worried About Home-Field
Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia isn't going to alter his managerial plans in order to secure home field advantage in this fall's postseason.
Yanks Think Joba, Matsui Will Return Soon
The Yankees are confident that injured starter Joba Chamberlain and injured outfielder Hideki Matsui will return to the lineup soon.
Team USA Rallies To Beat Canada
The United States improved to 2-2 in preliminary play on Saturday after coming back from a 4-0 deficit against Canada to win in Beijing.
Webb Wins Major League-Leading 18th
Brandon Webb won his eighteenth game of the season on Friday night in Arizona's 12-2 win over Houston.
Hargrove Wants To Manage Again: 'Edge Is Back'
Former Seattle manager Mike Hargrove wants another shot to manage in the major leagues.
Pirates Sign Pedro Alvarez Just Before Deadline
The Pirates and Pedro Alvarez agreed to a minor-league deal with a $6M signing bonus on Friday night, just before the midnight deadline.
Royals Come To Terms With Eric Hosmer
The Royals announced on Friday night that the club has reached an agreement with first round draft choice Eric Hosmer, the third overall selection in the 2008 draft.
Giants Sign Top Pick Buster Posey
San Francisco Giants GM Brian Sabean announced Friday night that the club has signed catcher Buster Posey, their first pick and the fifth overall selection in the 2008 draft.
Braves' Francoeur: ?I Just Flat Out Stink?
Braves' outfielder Jeff Francoeur is mired in a sizable slump and has no definitive reason to explain it.
Teixeira: I Love Southern California
Mark Teixeira is enjoying his time with the Angels, even though he could leave the team via free agency this winter.
Sexson Cut, Cabrera Sent To Minors
The New York Yankees sent outfielder Melky Cabrera to the minor leagues and cut first baseman Richie Sexson.
Big Unit Isn't Thinking About Retirement
Randy Johnson isn't thinking about retirement as he continues to pitch well for the Diamondbacks this season.
Yankees Fire Scouts Amid Probe
The Yankees have fired a pair of scouts that are under investigation in a probe relating to kickbacks from contracts with Latin American players.
Pirates Reach Terms With 20th Round Pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have agreed to terms with righthanded starting pitcher Robert (Quinton) Miller, the club?s 20th-round selection in the 2008 June draft.
Arizona Will Likely Have 9 Picks In Top 75 Next Year
The Diamondbacks have traded much of their top talent from their farm system in deals for Dan Haren, Adam Dunn and Jon Rauch.
Dodgers Claim Belliard To Block Him From Arizona?
The Dodgers put in a waiver claim on Ronnie Belliard, making it possible for them to acquire the second baseman from Washington in a trade.
Indians, Jays, Mariners Or A's Could Sign Giambi This Winter?
Jason Giambi has had a very good second half of the season.
Rays End Ziegler's Scoreless Streak
Tampa Bay ended Oakland reliever Brad Ziegler's 39-inning scoreless streak on Thursday night.
Kotsay Hits For Cycle In Braves' Loss
Mark Kotsay became the fifth player in Braves' history since 1900 to hit for the cycle on Thursday against the Cubs.
Scioscia Defends Use Of K-Rod
Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia has defended his use of Francisco Rodriguez amid claims that he has been padding the closer's save total.
Sabean: Rays Should Sign Bonds
Giants' GM Brian Sabean believes that the Rays should sign Barry Bonds for the stretch run.
White Sox Sign Gordon Beckham To Deal
The White Sox have signed shortstop Gordon Beckham to a minor league contract that will pay him a $2.6 million signing bonus.
Independent Team Signs Nats' Top Pick
Right-hander Aaron Crow, taken by the Nationals with the ninth overall pick in the draft, has signed a deal with the Fort Worth Cats of the American Association.
Pirates Sign Sixth-Rounder Grossman
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have agreed to terms with switch hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman, the club?s sixth-round selection in the 2008 June draft.
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Lincecum Says He'll Make Next Start
Giants' starter Tim Lincecum says that he's fine and that he'll make his next start against the Braves this Sunday.
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