Votto’s bases-loaded single gives Reds 3-2 win over Diamondbacks in 10 inningsCINCINNATI — Joey Votto singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds ended an afternoon of wasted chances by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Thursday. Jets linebacker Calvin Pace suspended 4 games by NFL for violating league’s drug policyNEW YORK — The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Younger mix for Canada Olympic hockey invitees, but Stamkos excludedCALGARY, Alberta — Sidney Crosby, left off the team as an 18-year-old in 2006, was among 46 players invited Thursday to the Canada Olympic hockey orientation camp next month. Cubs get Jeff Baker from Rockies, designate Freel for assignmentCHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque and designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment. Johnny Cueto overcomes stiff back, Reds beat Diamondbacks on day of 1-0 wins in the NLCINCINNATI — Johnny Cueto walked four of his first eight batters, grabbing his lower back after one pitch. Everyone in the Arizona Diamondbacks dugout could see something was wrong. 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. 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. Gallardo strikes out 12, but Pelfrey helps Mets break losing streak with 1-0 win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — Mike Pelfrey bailed the New York Mets out of a season-worst losing streak, overcoming a career-high 12 strikeouts by young Milwaukee Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo in a 1-0 victory Wednesday. Erik Cole stays with Hurricanes, agrees to 2-year, $5.8M contractRALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Erik Cole, agreeing Wednesday to a two-year deal with the physical forward. Phelps isn’t switching to a different high-tech suit, but other swimmers are considering itMichael Phelps doesn’t plan to experiment with any new suits at next week’s U.S. national championships. Other swimmers aren’t so confident they should stick with what they’ve worn in the past. 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. Ecuador winger Valencia joins Manchester UnitedLONDON - Manchester United confirmed Wednesday that they have completed the signing of Luis Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic for a reported fee of 16 million pounds ($26.3 million). Galarraga’s pitching, Polanco’s 3 RBIs lead Tigers past A’s 5-3OAKLAND, Calif. — Armando Galarraga pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and Placido Polanco homered and drove in three runs in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. Hanley Ramirez leads Marlins to 7-5 win over Nationals in rain-shortened gameMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, and the Florida Marlins erased a four-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 Tuesday night in a game that was called in the seventh inning because of rain. Ryan Braun drives in 4 against Johan Santana in Brewers’ 6-3 win over skidding MetsMILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit a three-run double and scored on Johan Santana’s throwing error, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Mets on Tuesday night that extended New York’s losing streak to a season-high five games. 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. Martin Prado’s 4 hits, 4 RBIs power Braves to 5-4 win over Phillies in 10thATLANTA — Martin Prado singled in the winning run in the 10th inning to finish with a career-best four hits and four RBIs, helping the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-4 on Tuesday night for their first home win over the Phillies since 2007. Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen ejected for arguing in wild fourth inningMILWAUKEE — Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen has been ejected by plate umpire Jim Wolf for arguing in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. Sanchez’s hustle play, Ohlendorf’s arm lead Pirates past Cubs 3-0PITTSBURGH — Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven innings and Freddy Sanchez got the depleted Pirates going by scoring from second on a ball that bounded only a few feet from home plate during the fourth inning, helping Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Tuesday night. Pirates make multiple trades, deal Morgan, Hinske, acquire MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Pirates send speedy OF Njyer Morgan to Nationals in 4-player swap involving Lastings MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Blues defenseman Erik Johnson healthy and ready to go for US Olympic hockey campSt. Louis Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury, was among 34 players invited to the U.S. Olympic hockey camp Tuesday for next year’s Vancouver Games. Yankees acquire Eric Hinske from Pirates for 2 minor leaguersPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Njyer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Rivera, Morales hit back-to-back home runs in Angels 5-2 over stumbling RangersARLINGTON, Texas — When the Los Angeles Angels left Texas in mid-May, they had just been swept and were 4½ games behind the surprising Rangers. Phelps, Torres highlight entries for US swimming championships at IUPUI NatatoriumINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps and Dara Torres are among more than 25 members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team expected to compete next week in the U.S. national championships at the IUPUI Natatorium. Andre Ethier’s homer in 13th inning gives Dodgers 4-2 win over RockiesLOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Monday night in the opener of a suddenly significant series between NL West teams. Mark Ellis, Ryan Sweeney homer, A’s snap 5-game skid with 7-1 win over TigersOAKLAND, Calif. — Mark Ellis hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a two-month injury absence, and Ryan Sweeney homered and drove in two runs in the Oakland Athletics’ 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Rivera, Morales hit back-to-back homers in Angels’ 6th straight win, 5-2 over stumbling TexasARLINGTON, Texas — When the Los Angeles Angels left Texas in mid-May, they had just been swept and were 4½ games behind the surprising Rangers. 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. Brewers 3B McGehee hits grand slam moments after gaffe to lift Milwaukee over MetsMILWAUKEE — Casey McGehee hit his first career grand slam moments after committing a costly gaffe and J.J. Hardy tied a career high with four hits, including a homer, to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-6 win over the reeling New York Mets on Monday night. Ricky Nolasco retires last 13 he faces, and Florida rallies to beat Washington 4-2MIAMI — Ricky Nolasco retired the final 13 batters he faced, Emilio Bonifacio drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth and the Florida Marlins stayed perfect against the Washington Nationals with a 3-2 victory Monday night. Gavin Floyd pitches 7 2-3 shutout innings as Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 6-3CLEVELAND — Gavin Floyd shut out Cleveland on five singles over 7 2-3 innings and the surging Chicago White Sox climbed back to .500 with a 6-3 win Monday night over the free-falling Indians, who lost for the 11th time in 13 games. Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 as Rich Harden repeatedly works out of troublePITTSBURGH — Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Chicago Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night. Cardinals’ Khalil Greene back on DL with social anxiety disorderST. LOUIS — Even when Khalil Greene homered in his first three games after going on the 15-day disabled list with social anxiety disorder, St. Louis manager Tony La Russa held off celebrating. 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. |
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