Giants’ Jonathan Sanchez returns to rotation and throws first no-hitter of season vs. PadresSAN FRANCISCO — On a night when Jonathan Sanchez was nearly perfect, his father chose the perfect time to show up in San Francisco and cheer him. The Giants’ left-hander threw the majors’ first no-hitter of the season Friday night and came within a whisper of a perfect game. The only runner to reach against him in an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres came on an error by third baseman Juan Uribe with one out in the eighth. Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez returns to rotation and throws first no-hitter of seasonSAN FRANCISCO — On a night when Jonathan Sanchez was nearly perfect, his father chose the perfect time to show up in San Francisco and cheer him. Manny ties Mantle on HR chart, Kemp’s slam in 10th lifts Dodgers over Brewers 12-8MILWAUKEE — Manny Ramirez tied Mickey Mantle on the career home run chart, and Matt Kemp hit a 10th-inning grand slam and made a fantastic catch for the final out to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the struggling Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 on Friday night. Pittsburgh Penguins sign veteran defenseman Jay McKee to 1-year contractPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Jay McKee to a one-year contract. Angels put All-Star Torii Hunter and slugger Vlad Guerrero on 15-day disabled listANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielders Torii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero on the 15-day disabled list Friday before the start of a three-game series with the New York Yankees. Brandon Inge says he’s excited by home run derby appearanceDETROIT — Brandon Inge says he’s going to participate in the home run derby on Monday night during All-Star week. Cardinals 8, Cubs 3E_Ar.Ramirez (2), Samardzija (1). DP_Chicago 1. LOB_St. Louis 10, Chicago 9. 2B_Schumaker (19), A.Soriano (19), M.Hoffpauir (8). 3B_Pujols (1). HR_Pujols (32), D.Lee (17). S_Rasmus, Br.Ryan. SF_Ludwick. Pujols hits No. 32, Ludwick has four RBIs as Cards beat Cubs 8-3 behind CarpenterCHICAGO — Albert Pujols hit his 32nd homer, Ryan Ludwick drove in four runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Friday in the opener of a four-game series leading into the All-Star break. Newfound power for Mauer gets Minnesota catcher spot in All-Star home run derby next weekMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer’s sudden power has earned him a place in baseball’s home run derby. Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz to replace Angels’ Torii Hunter on AL All-Star squadNEW YORK — Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz has been picked for the American League All-Star roster, replacing injured Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter. Phillies OF Jayson Werth replaces injured Beltran on NL All-Star teamNEW YORK — Jayson Werth’s power push paid off. Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay gets biggest All-Star bonus at $125,000NEW YORK — It pays to be an All-Star. Pineiro throws complete game, Ludwick homers in five-run eighth, Cardinals top BrewersMILWAUKEE — Joel Pineiro scattered three hits in his third complete game this year and Ryan Ludwick hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning, rallying the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Cardinals 5, Brewers 1
Police: McNair asleep when killed in murder-suicide; family, friends prepare for memorialNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair planned to focus on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not his sudden and tragic death. Fielder hits go-ahead infield single in eighth to lift Brewers over Cardinals 5-4
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Shane Victorino’s RBI single in ninth leads Phillies over Reds 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino’s RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Wednesday night. LHP Manny Parra to return to Brewers’ rotation, Bush to have rehab start on FridayMILWAUKEE — Left-hander Manny Parra will return to the Milwaukee Brewers’ starting rotation Thursday after being demoted to work on control issues. Some good, some bad to look at in one of baseball’s most challenging seasonsTo juice up baseball’s midseason classic next Tuesday all living former presidents will pay homage to the game in a video, and the current president will throw out the opening pitch in St. Louis. Volstad blanks Giants 7-0 for first career complete game and shutoutSAN FRANCISCO — Chris Volstad pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Florida Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Wednesday to avoid a sweep. St. Louis putting on best face for baseball’s All-Star Game crowds after effort to revitalizeST. LOUIS — Baseball’s All-Star Game on Tuesday will bring more than 200,000 visitors to St. Louis, which has worked hard in recent years to make its streets safer and re-energize its downtown. Marlins All-Star SS Hanley Ramirez misses 4th straight game with hip injurySAN FRANCISCO — All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is still sidelined for Florida. Defending champion Justin Morneau will skip home run derbyMINNEAPOLIS — There will be a new champion crowned at the home run derby this year. Zito finally gets some support in win over Marlins
Adam Wainwright wins 9th, Ryan Ludwick and Colby Rasmus go deep as Cardinals beat Brewers 5-0MILWAUKEE — Adam Wainwright came within two outs of his first career shutout and Ryan Ludwick and Colby Rasmus homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Cardinals 5, Brewers 0E_Br.Ryan (4). DP_St. Louis 1, Milwaukee 1. LOB_St. Louis 12, Milwaukee 8. 2B_Rasmus (19), Y.Molina (10). HR_Rasmus (11), Ludwick (12). SB_Y.Molina (5), Br.Ryan (7), Counsell (3). Big Unit begins rehabilitating strained throwing shoulder, unsure how long he’ll be sidelinedSAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson has never had a hurt shoulder among his long list of injuries, so it’s hard for the Big Unit to predict when he might be back on the mound. Former St. Louis Blues D Jeff Woywitka signs 2-year deal with Dallas StarsDALLAS — The Dallas Stars announced that they have signed free-agent defenseman Jeff Woywitka (WOY’-wiht-kah) to a 2-year deal. All 5 living presidents to appear in video shown before baseball’s All-Star gameNEW YORK — All five living presidents will appear in a video shown before next week’s All-Star game. Chris Pronger gets multiyear extension from FlyersPHILADELPHIA — Chris Pronger and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a multiyear extension on Tuesday, ensuring that the 2000 NHL MVP will remain under contract beyond this season. Mets mess: Beltran, Reyes not close to coming off disabled listNEW YORK — Help isn’t coming anytime soon for the banged-up New York Mets. Newly acquired DeRosa placed on 15-day DL by Cardinals due to injured left wristST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals are placing newly acquired utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, because of a strained left wrist. Anna Kournikova Breaks Heart of a Million Youths
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MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder drove in the go-ahead run with his two-out, eighth inning infield single and the struggling Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Wednesday night.
MELBOURNE - Anna Kournikova has been spotted with a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.
SAN FRANCISCO — All-Star hopeful Pablo Sandoval hit his first career grand slam to help Matt Cain earn his 10th victory, and the San Francisco Giants withstood a late rally by the Florida Marlins for a 5-4 win Monday night.
