The Phillies became just the 12th team in history to see four players hit 30 home runs in a season on Tuesday night.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Phils 12th Club With Four 30-HR Hitters
Valverde To Explore Free-Agent Market
Astros closer Jose Valverde plans to test the free agent waters this winter.
Cardinals, DeRosa Discussing Extension
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Tuesday that the club has begun discussing a contract extension with Mark DeRosa.
Royals Have No Plans For Soria To Start
Kansas City doesn't have any immediate plans to move closer Joakim Soria into the starting rotation.
Ortiz Ties Thomas For DH HR Record
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has tied Frank Thomas for the most home runs ever hit by a designated hitter.
Cubs Begin Game With MLB-Record Eight Hits
The Cubs tied a Major League record on Tuesday night when they recorded eight straight hits to begin the game.
Lidge Pulled As Phillies Lose Confidence
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is no longer offering closer Brad Lidge unwavering support.
Lincecum Scratched, Bumgarner Makes Debut
Giants ace Tim Lincecum was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday night against the Padres.
Manuel: Phils Need Ibanez To Hit
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel believes that Raul Ibanez will be the key to the team's postseason run.
Ichiro Could Record 3,000th Hit In 2014
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is on pace to record his 3,000th hit in 2014.
Lee: Same Cubs Can Win In 2010
Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee believes that the current incarnation of the team could come back and win in 2010.
Ordonez 27 PAs Away From $18M In 2010
Tigers slugger Magglio Ordonez is just 27 plate appearances away from locking in $18 million in salary next season.
Schoeneweis Returns After Wife's Strange Death
Scott Schoeneweis has returned to the Diamondbacks after spending a month on the disabled list following the death of his wife.
Nationals See Storen As Closer Of Future
The Nationals aren't happy with the performance of the bullpen this season.
Ozzie Wants Kotsay Back In Chicago
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wants to see Mark Kotsay back with the team next season.
Talk Of Sox Trading Papelbon 'Overblown'
Reports that the Red Sox could trade closer Jonathan Papelbon this winter have been overblown.
Ian Kennedy Throws Simulated Game
Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy threw a simulated game on Tuesday for the first time since surgery in May to remove an aneurysm below his right biceps.
Rodney Suspended For Press Box Toss
Tigers reliever Fernando Rodney has been suspended three games for tossing a ball into the press box on Friday.
Kershaw Runs Into Scoreboard, Will Miss Start
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will miss his next start after injuring himself in practice on Sunday.
Padres Likely To Keep Adrian Gonzalez
ESPN's Buster Olney believes that the Padres will hold onto Adrian Gonzalez for the 2010 season.
Manny Homers, Gets Tossed In Win
Manny Ramirez homered in the second inning of the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Monday.
Guillen: White Sox's Slide Is My Fault
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has taken the blame for the team's disappointing season.
Tulowitzki Leaves Game With Strained Back
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left the team's game against the Reds on Monday with a strained lower back.
Jeter Wants To Get Pursuit Of Gehrig Over With
Derek Jeter was hitless in New York's doubleheader on Monday, leaving him three hits shy of Lou Gehrig's franchise mark.
Injury Forces Happ To Miss Start
J.A. Happ wasn't able to start for the Phillies on Monday against the Astros because of a strained side muscle.
Pena Breaks Fingers, Done For Season
Carlos Pena fractured his left index and middle fingers during the first inning of the Rays' 4-1 loss to the Yankees.
Hunter Not Keen On Fielder's Postgame Celebration
Torii Hunter did not enjoy the Brewers' postgame celebration on Sunday.
Pirates Set Dubious Record For Losing
The Pittsburgh Pirates are assured of a losing record for the 17th consecutive season after losing 4-2 on Monday.
With Wife In Labor, Hill Exits Game
Aaron Hill left Monday's game against Minnesota after three innings upon learning that his wife, Elizabeth, had gone into labor with the couple's first child.
Gio Gonzalez Using 'Secret' Grip On Change-Up
Gio Gonzalez needed a third pitch to go with his fastball and curveball and he has been using what he calls a "secret" grip on his change-up.
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