San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres placed infielder Jedd Gyorko on the 15-day disabled list Friday with left foot plantar fasciitis. The move is retroactive to June 4. Gyorko, who is expected to take an extended period of rest to recover, owns a poor .162 batting average …
Read More »McGehee, Marlins edge Pirates in 10 innings
Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Casey McGehee tied the game with a two-run double in the eighth and won it with a sacrifice fly in the 10th to lift the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game set. Rafael Furcal singled to …
Read More »Alabama's Traina, Iamurri trying to end 16-year pairing with another NCAA softball title
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s Ryan Iamurri is the self-described “4-foot-10 singles hitter” who’s tough enough to play the past two months with torn knee ligaments. Jaclyn Traina is the Crimson Tide’s 5-11 All-American pitcher and part-time slugger. Teammates since they were 6 years old, Iamurri and Traina are trying to …
Read More »Padres-Mariners Runs
Mariners first. En.Chavez singled to center. J.Jones grounded into fielder’s choice, catcher Grandal to shortstop E.Cabrera, En.Chavez out. J.Jones stole second. Cano walked. J.Jones stole third. Seager homered to right on a 3-0 count, J.Jones scored, Cano scored. J.Montero struck out. Morrison singled to center. Zunino struck out. 3 runs, …
Read More »Polamalu, Shazier out for Steelers in Week 10
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker Ryan Shazier will miss Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Both players exited last Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with injuries. Polamalu has a knee sprain and Shazier is dealing with an …
Read More »Giants take down Phils
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Brandon Crawford drove in two runs as the San Francisco Giants grabbed a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series. Michael Morse went 3-for-3 with two runs scored for the Giants, who have won three of their last four. …
Read More »Blackhawks score 4 times in third to down Sabres
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Patrick Kane ignited a four-goal third period with his first tally of the season, to lead Chicago past the Buffalo Sabres, 6-2, in the Blackhawks’ home opener on Saturday. Marian Hossa, Patrick Sharp and Daniel Carcillo also scored in the final stanza for Chicago, which opened …
Read More »Playoff Grand Slams
Players who have hit grand slams in AL and NL playoff history: Shane Victorino, Boston vs. Detroit, Game 6 LCS, 2013 David Ortiz, Boston vs. Detroit, Game 2 LCS, 2013. Nelson Cruz, Texas vs. Detroit, Game 2 LCS, 2011. Robinson Cano, New York vs. Detroit, Game 1 LDS, 2011. J.D. …
Read More »Rays drop Rangers to take series
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Evan Longoria delivered a home run and three RBI in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday. Logan Forsythe knocked a two-run homer for Tampa Bay, which won for the sixth time in its …
Read More »Marshall, Jeffery uncertain for Bears
Lake Forest, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Bears could be going into an important early-season game without the services of both of their playmaking wide receivers. Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery each figure to be game-time decisions for the Bears in Sunday’s showdown with the San Francisco 49ers, with the …
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