Tag: MLB
Cubs sweep Reds with 9-2 victory
CHICAGO (AP) — John Lackey was cruising along when Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon hit for the right-hander in the eighth inning.Finding some work...
‘Pitch’ on Fox explores 1st woman in major leagues
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Remarkably, the lead actress and lead writer of “Pitch” have been asked by strangers whether the Fox TV series about...
LEADING OFF: Rangers can clinch, Red Sox seek 7th straight
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:___ON THE CUSPTexas can clinch its second consecutive AL West title with a win over...
Lester wins 18th, Rizzo drives in 104th as Cubs top Reds 6-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Votto’s hard-hit comebacker struck Jon Lester and ricocheted toward first as the left-hander doubled over.Joe Maddon rushed to the mound,...
Reds allow 3 more homers, set record in 5-2 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price wanted no part of this record.Tim Adleman spoiled a terrific outing by giving up two of...
Playoff-bound Cubs planning ahead
CHICAGO (AP) — While a bunch of teams are fighting for playoff spots all over baseball, the Chicago Cubs are feeling their way through...
Votto homers, Barnhart plates 4 in Reds 7-4 win over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto smacked his 25th homer, Tucker Barnhart tied his career high with four RBIs and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the...
Reds place Hamilton, Reed on disabled list
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed center fielder Billy Hamilton and left-handed pitcher on the 15-day disabled list.Both moves are retroactive to Sept....
Cubs celebrate first NL Central title in 8 years
CHICAGO (AP) — David Ross was on his way home when the Chicago Cubs clinched the NL Central, so he ducked into a bar...
Votto HR backs Straily, Reds beat Brewers for 5th win in row
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered and drove in two runs, Dan Straily pitched a career-high eight innings and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage...
