Glover tries to stay in the moment and as everyone looks backBETHESDA, Md. — U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is ready to move on with the rest of his season. For the first time in 33 years, 3 1-0 games in 1 league on same dayOne run was enough for a victory for three National League teams Wednesday, the first time in 33 years there were three 1-0 games in one league on the same day. Blalock’s second homer, a 2-run shot in the ninth, lifts Rangers past Angels 9-7ARLINGTON, Texas — With their offense hitting the skids in June, the Texas Rangers were dropping fast in the division standings. Cardinals 2, Giants 1, 10 inningsNo outs when winning run scored. E_Renteria (6), B.Molina (3), Sandoval (6). DP_San Francisco 2. LOB_San Francisco 8, St. Louis 9. 2B_F.Lewis (12). HR_Rasmus (8). SB_Renteria (5), Pujols (10). CS_Ishikawa (1). SF_B.Molina. Given new life, Colby Rasmus’ homer gives St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 win over GiantsST. LOUIS — Colby Rasmus hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning after rookie third baseman Pablo Sandoval dropped his foul pop fly earlier in the at-bat, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Flyers agree to terms with free agents Boucher, LaperrierePHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with rugged forward Ian Laperriere and goalie Brian Boucher. Joe Mauer’s raises average to .392, 3-for-3 day leads Twins over Royals 5-1KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joe Mauer went 3-for-3, raising his average to .392 and backing pitcher Glen Perkins in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Blues add to goaltending depth with signing of free-agent ConklinST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues, seeking to add depth at the goaltender position, have signed free-agent Ty Conklin. Baseball expands All-Star rosters by adding 33rd player to each leagueNEW YORK — Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again. Dana DeMuth picked as umpire crew chief for All-Star gameNEW YORK — Dana DeMuth has been picked as the umpire crew chief for the All-Star game in St. Louis on July 14, Braun drives in 4, leaves Mets in a mess after Milwaukee extends New York’s slideMILWAUKEE — The injury-depleted Mets are a mess, and not even Johan Santana could help against a fill-in starter. Cardinals’ DeRosa “tweaks” left wrist while swinging, will have testsST. LOUIS — St. Louis infielder Mark DeRosa injured his left wrist while swinging Tuesday night during the Cardinals’ 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Morneau homers, Twins win third straight, 2-1 over struggling RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin Morneau homered for the third straight game and Scott Baker labored through five tough innings, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory over the hapless Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Giants 6, Cardinals 3E_Ankiel (3). DP_San Francisco 3, St. Louis 1. LOB_San Francisco 7, St. Louis 7. 2B_Winn (20), B.Molina (14), Renteria (13), Ishikawa (6), Ludwick (6), Y.Molina (8). 3B_Ludwick (1). HR_Pujols 2 (30). SF_B.Molina. Johnson survives Pujols’ 2 homers, gets No. 303 in Giants’ 6-3 win over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Randy Johnson won his third straight decision and 303rd of his career despite surrendering two home runs to Albert Pujols in the San Francisco Giants’ 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Hamilton having no problems in rehab, expects to be back in Rangers lineup by the weekendARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton expects to return to the Texas Rangers lineup this weekend after a trip to Iowa for at least one more rehab game. Olivo drives in two, finishes a double short of the cycle in Royals 4-2 win over TwinsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Olivo homered, tripled and drove in two runs, Luke Hochevar overcame some shaky moments in seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night to end a five-game home losing streak. Penguins and forward Craig Adams agree to 2-year deal; Guerin gets 1-year contractPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Bill Guerin for one year on Monday. 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. Two HRs from Pujols helps Cardinals batter Twins’ 10-game winner Slowey in 5-3 winST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols hit a pair of two-run homers, helping the St. Louis Cardinals pound 10-game winner Kevin Slowey in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Royals send struggling RHP Davies to minors, activate reliever Tejeda off DLKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kyle Davies’ recent struggles have landed him back in the minors. Pujols hits two-run single, sets up Ludwick’s grand slam in Cardinals’ 10-5 win over RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Albert Pujols hit a two-run single when the Royals pitched to him and Ryan Ludwick hit a grand slam when they didn’t, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat in-state rival Kansas City 10-5 Friday night. Braves beat Red Sox 8-2 behind pitching of Kawakami, hitting of McLouth, AndersonBOSTON — Nate McLouth homered on the game’s first pitch and Kenshin Kawakami beat more-heralded countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka as the Atlanta Braves topped the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday night. Jeff Weaver faces younger brother Jered for family bragging rights in crosstown matchupANAHEIM, Calif. — Bumped out of the majors by his younger brother a few years ago, Jeff Weaver hardly imagined it would come to this — a chance they’d share the mound, on opposite teams. St. Louis Blues re-sign Keith Tkachuk to 1-year contractST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have re-signed veteran forward Keith Tkachuk to a one-year contract. Detroit Tigers extend manager Jim Leyland’s contract for 2 years, through 2011 seasonDETROIT — Jim Leyland will be sticking around in the Detroit dugout for awhile. Nolasco pitches rain-shortened one-hitter to give Fla. 2-1 win over BostonBOSTON — Dan Uggla and Ronny Paulino homered in the second inning, and Ricky Nolasco pitched five solid innings Thursday night before the game was called early in the sixth because of rain, giving the Florida Marlins a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Porcello’s pitching helps Tigers avoid sweep vs. CardinalsST. LOUIS — Rookie Rick Porcello won for the seventh time in nine starts and the Detroit Tigers shook off an offensive drought with a four-run first inning, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Cardinals’ Greene activated from DL stint for anxietyST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals have activated infielder Khalil Greene from a stint on the 15-day disabled list for social anxiety disorder, although he was not in Thursday’s lineup for a game against the Detroit Tigers. 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. Jack Cust, Rajai Davis homer for Oakland in 5-4 win over DodgersLOS ANGELES — Rajai Davis and Jack Cust homered in the third inning, rookie Trevor Cahill overcame an early bout of wildness and the Oakland Athletics snapped a four-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Cardinals’ infielder Khalil Greene expects to be activated ThursdayST. LOUIS — Cardinals infielder Khalil Greene, on the 15-day disabled list while dealing with social anxiety problems, expects to be activated on Thursday. Catching history: Nobody has caught more games than Ivan Rodriguez, who has more to comeARLINGTON, Texas — Ivan Rodriguez was 19 when the Texas Rangers promoted the fresh-faced catcher with a cannon for an arm to the major leagues midway through the 1991 season. Pitcher Owings homers to offset Vazquez’s complete game and lift Reds to 4-3 win over BravesCINCINNATI — Micah Owings hit a three-run homer and pitched six effective innings to overcome Javier Vazquez’s complete game and lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Youkilis takes slim lead over Teixeira in AL fan votingNEW YORK — Kevin Youkilis has taken a slim lead over Mark Teixeira in a back-and-forth race to be elected the starting American League first baseman for the All-Star game. |