Billingsley shuts down Astros in Dodgers’ 5-2 win
Billingsley shuts down Astros in Dodgers‘ 5-2 win
Chad Billingsley pitched eight strong innings and Andre Ethier homered for the second straight game to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Glavine sees progress, hopes to return
Glavine sees progress, hopes to return If Tom Glavine’s left elbow cooperates, he would like to return to the Braves this season. But if it doesn’t, he will likely undergo surgery to give him the chance of pitching next year.
Lester baffles Yankees as Red Sox end five-game skid
Jon Lester pitched a sharp five-hitter while the Boston Red Sox roughed up Andy Pettitte, beating the New York Yankees 7-0 on …
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Braves‘ offense can’t support Jurrjens
Braves‘ offense can’t support Jurrjens Jair Jurrjens surrendered a season-high three homers in a 4-1 loss to the Phillies at Turner Field on Thursday night as Philadelphia completed the sweep.
Braves set new benchmarks after sweep
Braves set new goals after sweep Having been swept by the Phillies and fallen seven games back of the division lead, the Braves have established a new goal as they ready themselves to face the Astros: get to .500 by the All-Star break.
A’s snap White Sox’s 7-game win streak behind Duchscherer
Justin Duchscherer pitched seven solid innings, Jack Cust and Donnie Murphy homered and the Oakland Athletics beat Chicago 3-2 …
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Hamels, Phillies complete another sweep in Atlanta (AP)
After Cole Hamels fell one out shy of his bid for a second shutout of the Braves this season, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel’s emphasis turned to protecting the young left-hander for the rest of the year. Hamels, who earned his first career shutout against the Braves on May 15, gave up his only run with two outs in the ninth, and Philadelphia beat the Braves 4-1 on Thursday night to complete its…
Glavine encouraged by reduced pain in elbow (AP)
Tom Glavine said he is encouraged about the reduced pain in his left elbow after some aggressive exercises on Wednesday, and the Braves pitcher hopes to begin throwing off the mound in about two weeks. Glavine was placed on the disabled list June 11 with a tear in his flexor tendon. He said if he continues to improve he should be able to begin throwing soon after the All-Star break.
Prado goes from DL to starting lineup
Prado goes from DL to starting lineup An hour after getting activated from the 15-day disabled list, Martin Prado found himself starting at second base for the Braves on Thursday.
