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Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer in Chicago's four-run first, Gordon Beckham added a solo home run the next inning and the White Sox coasted to a 5-1 win Sunday night over the Detroit Tigers and avoided a sweep. Clayton Richard (4-3) allowed only a run on five hits over eight innings to help the [...]

One reason the Florida Marlins are still in contention is that NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez is doing a much better job this season of hitting in clutch situations. Ramirez drove in three runs with a pair of two-out hits, leading Florida to an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday and helping [...]

One reason the Florida Marlins are still in contention is that NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez is doing a much better job this season of hitting in clutch situations. Ramirez drove in three runs with a pair of two-out hits, leading Florida to an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday and helping [...]

Pedro Martinez's first minor league rehab start in preparation for a comeback with the Philadelphia Phillies was cut short by rain Sunday. The 37-year-old right-hander worked 1 1-3 innings for the Class A Clearwater Threshers before the Florida State League game against the St. Lucie Mets was stopped because of a downpour.

Justin Morneau hit two homers, rookie Anthony Swarzak shut down the Angels' potent lineup with 6 2-3 strong innings, and the Minnesota Twins ended Los Angeles' eight-game winning streak with a 10-1 victory Sunday. Denard Span homered and drove in a season-high four runs, and even light-hitting Nick Punto added a season-best three RBIs as [...]

Justin Morneau hit two homers, rookie Anthony Swarzak shut down the Angels' potent lineup with 6 2-3 strong innings, and the Minnesota Twins ended Los Angeles' eight-game winning streak with a 10-1 victory Sunday. Denard Span homered and drove in a season-high four runs, and even light-hitting Nick Punto added a season-best three RBIs as [...]

Derek Lowe began waving emphatically as soon as he saw where Jason Kendall's shot was going. Lowe's gestures to Nate McLouth were meaningless, but the center fielder made the play all the same. Casey Kotchman hit a three-run homer and McLouth made a pair of great catches in the sixth when Lowe began to tire, [...]

Derek Lowe began waving emphatically as soon as he saw where Jason Kendall's shot was going. Lowe's gestures to Nate McLouth were meaningless, but the center fielder made the play all the same. Casey Kotchman hit a three-run homer and McLouth made a pair of great catches in the sixth when Lowe began to tire, [...]

Aaron Cook pitched seven sharp innings to win his seventh straight decision and Seth Smith scored two runs, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Cook (10-3) had his trademark sinker working all afternoon, getting the Giants to hit into 16 groundouts. He allowed nine hits and [...]

Joel Zumaya says he's encouraged about his chances to return this season for the Detroit Tigers. The hard-throwing reliever said Sunday he hopes cortisone shots will allow him to pitch with a sore right shoulder that will eventually need to be surgically repaired. He went on the 15-day disabled list on July 18 with a [...]