Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says he was told by the baseball players' union that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. Ortiz says he's surprised by the news and intends to find out what drug was found in the tests that were supposed to remain anonymous. The New York Times reported Thursday on its Web site that Ortiz and former teammate Manny Ramirez were among…
July 30, 2009
Ortiz hits go-ahead HR in Red Sox's win (AP)
Hours after he was linked to a positive drug test, David Ortiz hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Oakland Athletics 8-5 on Thursday. With two runners aboard, Ortiz hit a two-out pitch from Craig Breslow (4-5) to right-center, giving Boston a 6-5 lead.
Zumaya to have season-ending surgery (AP)
Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya is scheduled to have season-ending shoulder surgery in August. Zumaya, who has had shoulder problems since an offseason injury in late 2007, last pitched on July 18 against the New York Yankees. He was then placed on the 15-day disabled list. Zumaya was examined by Dr.
Orioles to trade Sherrill to Dodgers (AP)
Looking to add a big arm to their bullpen, the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement Thursday to acquire former All-Star closer George Sherrill from the Baltimore Orioles. The rebuilding Orioles would receive third baseman Josh Bell and right-hander Steve Johnson, both of whom were at Double-A Chattanooga.
Surging Cubs pound Astros again, 12-3 (AP)
Kevin Hart won his third straight start, Jake Fox and Milton Bradley hit back-to-back homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 12-3 Thursday for their 11th win in 14 games since the All-Star break. Kosuke Fukudome, who reached base five times, and Ryan Theriot had four RBIs apiece for the Cubs.
Gallardo strikes out 11, Brewers win 7-3 (AP)
Yovani Gallardo struck out 11 in seven innings and Mike Cameron slid under catcher Wil Nieves' tag for the go-ahead run in the seventh, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Prince Fielder hit his 25th homer and Craig Counsell added a homer and three RBIs for the Brewers, who won consecutive games for the first time this month after a…
Webb has setback, may need surgery (AP)
Arizona pitcher Brandon Webb has had another setback with his ailing right shoulder, raising the possibility the Diamondbacks ace may need surgery. Webb missed the team's trip to New York and instead will visit Dr. Keith Meister of the Texas Rangers in Dallas, Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes said Thursday.
Dice-K denies complaining about training (AP)
Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka says he never complained about the way Red Sox made him train. Matsuzaka released a statement Thursday saying he spoke with manager Terry Francona and he's resumed his training "in a good state of mind." Matsuzaka had been quoted as saying the team's throwing program was keeping him from pitching like he had in Japan.
Webb has setback with ailing shoulder (AP)
Arizona pitcher Brandon Webb has had another setback with his ailing right shoulder, raising the possibility the Diamondbacks ace may need surgery. Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes said Thursday that Webb missed the team's trip to New York this weekend and instead will visit Dr. Keith Meister of the Texas Rangers in Dallas.
Hoffman set for return to San Diego (AP)
Trevor Hoffman's locker is barely there — stuck way in the back of the Brewers clubhouse, near a hallway to the training rooms and showers and across from fellow old-timer Craig Counsell. Baseball's all-time saves leader has just a one-year deal with Milwaukee, and nobody knows how long his run with the Brewers will last.