Former White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen sent a note to Angels reliever Francisco Rodriguez on Sunday to congratulate him for breaking his saves record.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Thigpen Sends K-Rod Congratulations For Record
Konerko Unsure Of When He'll Return
White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko isn't sure when his sprained knee is going to allow him to return to the field.
Zambrano No-Hits Astros
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano threw a no-hitter against the Astros on Sunday night, striking out ten batters and walking just one.
Phillies Take Two From Brewers, Improve Playoff Positioning
The Phillies swept the Brewers in a day-night doubleheader on Sunday, and have moved into a tie with Milwaukee for the NL Wild Card.
Tigers To Deal Ordo?ez?
The Tigers could opt to trade outfielder Magglio Ordo?ez, who is owed $18 million in 2009, after the team's disappointing season.
Jeter Ties Gehrig's Hit Record With HR
Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for the most hits ever at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon with a fifth inning home run off rookie pitcher David Price.
Will Rivera Throw Last Pitch At Stadium?
Andy Pettitte will start the final game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 21, but closer Mariano Rivera could throw the final pitch.
Twins Sweep Twin Bill To Tie White Sox
The Twins swept a double-header against the Orioles on Saturday to tie the White Sox for the lead in the AL Central.
Hughes Could Start For Yanks Wednesday
Phil Hughes could start for the Yankees on Wednesday after they promoted him to the Majors on Saturday.
Andruw Jones' Season Over With Dodgers
Andruw Jones' season with the Dodgers is officially over after the team placed him on the 60-day disabled list.
First Career Shutout For Giants' Lincecum
Tim Lincecum pitched a four-hitter, struck out 12, for his first career shutout as the Giants beat the Padres 7-0 on Saturday night.
Record 58th Save For K-Rod
The Angels' Francisco Rodriguez set the MLB record with his 58th save this season, closing out the Angels' 5-2 win over the Mariners on Saturday night.
Cubs-Astros Games Moved to Milwaukee
Two of this weekend?s scheduled games between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros have been moved to Milwaukee?s Miller Park due to the effects of Hurricane Ike.
Jeter Three Hits Shy Of Gehrig's Stadium Record
Derek Jeter collected six hits on Saturday against the Rays to move within three hits of Lou Gehrig's Yankee Stadium record.
Qualls Replaces Lyon As D'Backs Closer
Chad Qualls has replaced the struggling Brandon Lyon as the closer of the Diamondbacks.
Astros Say Minute Maid Park Survived Ike
The Astros claim that Minute Maid Park survived the worst of Hurricane Ike, and the team will be able to return to play there.
Red Sox Exercise One-Year Option For Okajima
The Boston Red Sox on Saturday exercised a one-year option for LHP Hideki Okajima's contract for 2009.
Pettitte Will Close Yankee Stadium
Andy Pettitte will start for the Yankees on Sept. 21 against the Orioles in the final regular season game held at Yankee Stadium.
Cox Says Braves Will Pursue Two Starters
Braves' Manager Bobby Cox says the team will pursue a pair of starting pitchers this winter.
Tigers' Zumaya Has Fractured Shoulder
Tigers' reliever Joel Zumaya has a fractured shoulder and will be sidelined for a significant amount of time once again.
Rays Call Up Top Prospect Price
The Rays have called up pitching phenom David Price, and he will join the team's bullpen on Saturday.
D'Backs Send Owings To Reds
Arizona has sent pitcher Micah Owings to Cincinnati to complete the August trade for slugger Adam Dunn.
Cashman Won't Commit To Next Year
Yankees' General Manager Brian Cashman won't commit to returning to the team next season.
D-Backs' Webb Reaches 20 Wins
D-Backs' ace Brandon Webb became the NL's first 20-game winner on Friday night as Arizona beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2.
Boston Takes Top Slot From Cubs In Latest RGM Team Rankings
The Red Sox have taken over the top slot in our rankings, while the Cubs, Mets, White Sox, and Phillies trail in the top-five.
Postseason Tiebreaker Sites Determined
A series of coin tosses were conducted Friday by Major League Baseball to determine the sites for various potential two-team tie-breakers that would impact the 2008 postseason.
Press Release
Report: Bernie To Return For Stadium Finale
Legendary New York outfielder Bernie Williams will return to Yankee Stadium to be a part of the festivities before the team's Sept. 21 home finale.
Jays' Triple-A Team Could Be Moved To Buffalo?
The New York Mets reportedly want to buy into the Syracuse Chiefs' franchise.
Papelbon Declines Offer For Dancing With The Stars
Jonathan Papelbon was asked to appear on ABC's Dancing With the Stars this season but declined.
Angels Will Be In On Sabathia This Winter
Several baseball people believe that the Angels have their eye on signing CC Sabathia this winter.
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