Buchholz backed by 6 homers (2 from Pedroia) in 10-0 victory over OriolesBOSTON — Clay Buchholz pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and Dustin Pedroia hit two of Boston’s season-high six homers to lead the Red Sox to a 10-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. NFL 2009: Jettisoned from New York, Mangini gets his shot at fixing BrownsCLEVELAND — Eric Mangini excused himself during his job interview with owner Randy Lerner to be Cleveland’s coach because he was sick to his stomach. NFL 2009: Ravens expect to take next step after surprising success in Harbaugh’s 1st seasonBALTIMORE — So, what else does John Harbaugh have to prove after taking the Baltimore Ravens to the AFC championship game in his first season as an NFL head coach? QB Matt Cassel returns to Chiefs practice, status for Sunday still unknownKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Quarterback Matt Cassel appeared on Kansas City’s practice field Monday for the first time since injuring his left knee on Aug. 29, but his status for Sunday’s opener at Baltimore remained unclear. Titans: Still bitter over missed chance at Pittsburgh, see champs as chance for fast startNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know last season is long gone and Thursday night’s NFL season opener with Pittsburgh is the start of the chase for a new championship. Orioles 7, Rangers 0
Guthrie throws 7 shutout innings, Orioles beat Rangers 7-0 for second straight winBALTIMORE — Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-0 Sunday to earn their second series win since the All-Star break. Packers cut Brohm, Sutton; trade OL Moll to Ravens for DB MartinGREEN BAY, Wis. — Quarterback Brian Brohm, wide receiver Ruvell Martin and running back Tyrell Sutton were among 18 players cut by the Green Bay Packers to meet the NFL-mandated 53-player roster limit Saturday. Ravens trade Derrick Martin to Packers for Tony MollOWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens cut their roster down to the league limit of 53 players, and also traded defensive back Derrick Martin to the Green Bay Packers for offensive lineman Tony Moll. Mora get 3 hits and 3 RBIs, Matusz earns 3rd straight win as Orioles beat Rangers 5-4BALTIMORE — Melvin Mora homered and drove in three runs, rookie Brian Matusz earned his third straight win and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Saturday. Orioles 5, Rangers 4
OF Josh Hamilton rejoins Rangers, but sore back keeps him out of lineupBALTIMORE — All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton rejoined the Texas Rangers on Saturday, uncertain when his back injury will enable him to return to the lineup. Rangers 5, Orioles 1
Scott Feldman ties Texas single-season road win record, carries Rangers past Orioles 5-1BALTIMORE — Scott Feldman matched the Texas club record for road wins in a season, earning No. 11 with a dominant performance that carried the Rangers past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Friday night. Elvis Andrus, Nelson Cruz homer as Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-4 to gain ground in playoff raceARLINGTON, Texas — Elvis left the yard after Josh Hamilton left the game. Hours after the playoff-chasing Rangers learned injured third baseman Michael Young will be out at least two weeks, and an inning after slugger Hamilton came out because of a sore lower back, rookie Elvis Andrus hit a go-ahead two-run homer that pushed Texas to a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. New York Yankees reliver Mariano Rivera has groin injury; closer could miss several daysBALTIMORE — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has soreness in his left groin, an injury that could sideline him into the weekend. Yankees Rivera has groin injury, closer could miss several daysBALTIMORE — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has soreness in his left groin, an injury that could sideline him into the weekend. Yankees 10, Orioles 2
Sabathia wins 16th, Rodriguez drives in 4 runs as Yankees beat Orioles 10-2 for series sweepBALTIMORE — CC Sabathia allowed one run in seven innings to earn his AL-leading 16th victory, Alex Rodriguez got his 2,500th hit and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep. Jones to miss at least 2-3 weeks, could be lost for season with ankle sprainBALTIMORE — Orioles All-Star center fielder Adam Jones will miss at least two to three weeks with a severe left ankle sprain that could keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. Posada homers twice; Swisher, Hinske and Cano also connect as Yankees beat Orioles 9-6BALTIMORE — Jorge Posada homered twice, and Nick Swisher and Eric Hinske hit successive drives in a three-run seventh inning that carried the New York Yankees past the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 Tuesday night. Yankees 9, Orioles 6
LHP Dunn, converted outfielder, among 5 players recalled by Yankees for stretch driveBALTIMORE — Left-handed reliever Mike Dunn, converted three years ago from an outfielder to a pitcher, was among five players added to the New York Yankees on Tuesday when rosters were expanded. Andy Pettitte retires first 20 batters, gives up 1 run in 8 innings as Yankees top Orioles 5-1BALTIMORE — The irony of Andy Pettitte’s no-hit bid against the Baltimore Orioles was that the one time he wanted to miss the strike zone, he couldn’t. Pettitte retires first 20 batters, gives up 1 run in 8 innings as Yankees beat Orioles 5-1BALTIMORE — Andy Pettitte retired his first 20 batters before a lamentable seventh-inning sequence spoiled both his perfect game and no-hit bid, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Monday night. Yankees 5, Orioles 1
Yankees acquire minor league OF Freddy Guzman from Baltimore for player or cashBALTIMORE — The New York Yankees have acquired minor league outfielder Freddy Guzman from the Baltimore Orioles. If Matt Cassel is out, Chiefs could have a hard time finding a starting quarterbackKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brodie Croyle kept getting hurt and Tyler Thigpen seemed ill-suited for an NFL offense, so the Kansas City Chiefs traded for Matt Cassel and gave him a guaranteed $28 million contract before the first snap. Matusz allows one run in 7 innings, Pie homers as Orioles beat Indians 5-2 to split seriesBALTIMORE — Brian Matusz pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Felix Pie homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 Sunday for a split of the four-game series. Orioles 5, Indians 2
Hafner misses 2nd straight game, will have exam but expects speedy returnBALTIMORE — Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner missed a second straight game Sunday because of an injured left shoulder, but expects a quick return to the lineup. Indians weather long rain delay, use Andy Marte’s homer to rally past Orioles 5-3BALTIMORE — Andy Marte hit a three-run homer following a long rain delay, Jhonny Peralta also connected and the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Saturday night. Indians 5, Orioles 3
Flacco, Ravens defense shine in 17-13 win over Panthers to stay perfect in preseasonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Joe Flacco nearly perfect and Baltimore’s defense as ferocious as ever, the Ravens appear ready for the regular season. Red Sox get OF Joey Gathright from Orioles for player to be named or cashBALTIMORE — The Boston Red Sox have obtained minor league outfielder Joey Gathright from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named or cash. |