Lincecum masterful in 2-hitter for Giants in 10-0 victory over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Checking the St. Louis Cardinals’ lineup a few hours earlier, Tim Lincecum was thinking like a pitcher who’s still trying to prove he belongs. Rockets center Yao Ming’s broken left foot could reportedly be a ‘career-threatening’ injuryHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming’s broken left foot could be a “career-threatening” injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets’ team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao’s injury “has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening.” Broken foot may keep Rockets center Yao out for season, reports sayHOUSTON — Rockets center Yao Ming’s broken left foot could be a “career-threatening” injury. Manny Ramirez drops to seventh place in NL All-Star votingNEW YORK — Manny Ramirez dropped one spot to seventh place in All-Star voting among NL outfielders with four days remaining in balloting for starters. Royals win 3-2 behind Greinke, prevent Pirates sweepPITTSBURGH — Zack Greinke didn’t allow a run until making his final pitch before a rain delay in the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals kept the Pittsburgh Pirates from sweeping an interleague series for the first time since 2001 by winning 3-2 on Sunday. Teemue Selanne, 10-year veteran of Anaheim Ducks, decides to play another seasonANAHEIM, Calif. — Ten-time All-Star Teemu Selanne has decided to play another season with the Anaheim Ducks. Power Pairing: Cavaliers get Shaquille O’Neal from Suns, joins MVP LeBron JamesCLEVELAND — One is the King, a reigning MVP who at age 24 needs only a championship to complete his resume. The other is a larger-than-life personality who may be past the prime of his career but remains an undeniable force and hungers for a fifth NBA title. Wizards get Foye, Miller from T-Wolves for No. 5 pick and 3 playersMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to have one busy draft day. Raburn _ hitting in Ordonez’s spot _ hits two-run homer in ninth to give Tigers 5-4 winDETROIT — Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a seesaw, 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Report: Wizards get Foye, Miller from T-Wolves for No. 5 pick and 3 playersMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Washington Wizards for the fifth overall draft pick and three players. Obama an All-Star: Plans to throw out ceremonial 1st pitch in St Louis next monthWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the All-Star game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 14. Obama to throw out first pitch at baseball All-Star game next month in St. Louis
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama plans to throw out his first pitch as president when he visits St. Louis next month. Obama will offer the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game on July 14. He’ll also have a town hall-style meeting in Detroit that day. The White House says Major League Baseball’s focus on community service matches with Obama’s service initiative this summer, known as United We Serve. Former Red Wings D Chelios says he will talk about his future plans WednesdayDETROIT — Chris Chelios has a plan to talk about his future. It happened in Brooklyn: Baracklyn Cyclones take the fieldNEW YORK — Nearly an hour before the gates to KeySpan Park even opened Tuesday, the line stretched for two blocks down Surf Avenue, near the Coney Island boardwalk. Fans waited for the prized possession: a Barack Obama bobblehead. Yankees’ Teixeira back ahead of Red Sox’s Youkilis in AL fan votingNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira has regained the lead over Kevin Youkilis in a back-and-forth race to be elected the starting American League first baseman for the All-Star game. Aaron Cook becomes franchise wins leader as Rockies rout Angels 11-1 for 17th win in 18 gamesANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Cook overcame serious obstacles to become the winningest pitcher in Colorado Rockies history. Having all of his home games in Coors Field was the least of his problems. Minus injured Carlos Beltran, ailing Mets slow Albert Pujols and hold off Cardinals 6-4NEW YORK — Tim Redding pitched into the eighth inning for his first win with the Mets and substitute setup man Brian Stokes got Albert Pujols to ground into a crucial double play, leading New York past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Monday night. Carlos Beltran lands on disabled list, latest injured star to go down for ailing MetsNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, an enormous blow to a struggling New York Mets team already decimated by key injuries. Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear will lead MLS All-Stars vs. EvertonNEW YORK — The Houston Dynamo’s Dominic Kinnear was picked to coach the MLS against Premier League team Everton in the All-Star game in July. Jason Jennings’ wild pitch lifts Giants to 2-1, 11-inning win over RangersSAN FRANCISCO — Nate Schierholtz scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Jason Jennings with two outs in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night. Big Unit honored by Giants for becoming 24th member of 300-win clubSAN FRANCISCO — Tom Seaver brought a bottle of his wine label to congratulate Randy Johnson for his recent 300th win. Gaylord Perry and Nolan Ryan, two more Hall of Fame members of the elite 300 club, also showed up to celebrate the Big Unit’s milestone victory. Slowey tops Oswalt to get 10th win, as Twins use bunts and speed to beat Astros 5-2MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Slowey became the second 10-game winner in the majors, and the Minnesota Twins went back to small ball Friday to beat Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros 5-2. MRI shows no structural damage in shoulder of Mariners LHP Erik BedardSEATTLE — Erik Bedard checked out fine in an MRI exam on his pitching shoulder and the Seattle Mariners expect the frequently injured left-hander back to their rotation in about two weeks. D-backs’ ace Brandon Webb at home sitting, waiting to find out what’s wrong now with shoulderSEATTLE — Three-time All-Star Brandon Webb remains at home in Phoenix with pain in his pitching shoulder and won’t see a Diamondbacks team doctor until after Father’s Day. Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus to miss rest of season with torn ACLMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in her left knee. Tigers’ Willis goes on DL with anxiety disorderST. LOUIS — The Detroit Tigers altered their rotation and the middle of their lineup Thursday, placing left-hander Dontrelle Willis on the 15-day disabled list with an anxiety disorder and benching slumping slugger Magglio Ordonez indefinitely. Manny Ramirez could begin minor league assignment for Dodgers next weekLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez appears to be a week away from beginning a minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s substance abuse policy. SS Derek Jeter sits out New York Yankees loss with sore left ankleNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi held firm Wednesday, giving Derek Jeter a day off despite the shortstop’s insistence that his sore left ankle was fine. Rodriguez has two errors, sets record for games caught in Rangers’ 5-4 victory over AstrosARLINGTON, Texas — David Murphy hit a game-winning RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Wednesday night, taking advantage of two throwing errors by Ivan Rodriguez on the day he set the major league record for games caught. Manny Ramirez to begin minor league assignment for Dodgers next weekLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez appears to be a week away from beginning a minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s substance abuse policy. Sweet Homecoming: John Lannan sharp as Washington Nationals beat New York Yankees 3-2NEW YORK — Local product John Lannan pitched into the ninth inning in his first career start at Yankee Stadium, leading the Washington Nationals to a much-needed 3-2 victory over New York on Wednesday night. Smoltz completes rehab stint by allowing 1 run in 4 innings, set to pitch next week for BostonPAWTUCKET, R.I. — John Smoltz’s long journey back is nearly over. SS Derek Jeter held out of New York Yankees lineup due to sore left ankleNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi held firm Wednesday, leaving Derek Jeter out of the starting lineup despite the shortstop’s insistence that his sore left ankle was fine. La Russa, Hillman, Wakamatsu picked as All-Star coachesNEW YORK — Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will join Dodgers manager Joe Torre as an NL coach for next month’s All-Star game in St. Louis. Kinsler homers twice and Rangers beat Astros 6-1 while Pudge breaks catching recordARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered twice and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Tuesday night, when Ivan Rodriguez matched the major league record for games caught. |
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