The chairman of the Chicago Cubs apologized in person to Philadelphia star Shane Victorino on Thursday, a day after the center fielder was showered with beer at Wrigley Field. A man in the bleachers threw a cup of beer on Victorino as he was catching a fly ball in the Phillies' 12-5 win Wednesday night.
August 13, 2009
Pedro goes 5 innings in Phillies debut (AP)
Pedro Martinez pitched five innings and left with a big lead in his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. The three-time Cy Young Award winner departed Wednesday night with the Phillies leading the Chicago Cubs 12-3. It was Martinez's first appearance in the majors since Sept.
August 12, 2009
Pedro faces Cubs in Phillies debut (AP)
The Philadelphia Phillies finally feel Pedro Martinez is ready to return to the majors. The 37-year-old right-hander makes his Phillies debut and his first appearance in almost a year Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The last time Martinez took the mound in the majors, he allowed five runs and struck out nine in six innings, but didn't receive a decision in a 7-6 win…
Phils’ Moyer feels ‘misled’ by demotion (AP)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer lashed out at team management Tuesday, saying he felt "misled" by the club and "disheartened" by its decision to demote him to the bullpen. Moyer was dropped from the rotation to make room for Pedro Martinez, set to return to the majors when he starts Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Phils’ Moyer ‘disheartened’ by demotion (AP)
A disappointed Jamie Moyer says he feels misled by Philadelphia Phillies management over his demotion to the bullpen. The 46-year-old pitcher said Tuesday he feels "a little disheartened." Moyer was taken out of the rotation to make room for Pedro Martinez to start Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs.
Rockies OF Fowler to have MRI on knee (AP)
Colorado Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler was scheduled to have a precautionary MRI exam on his left knee after hurting himself in a win over the Chicago Cubs. The MRI was set for Tuesday. On Monday, the rookie crashed face-first into the wall after catching Geovany Soto's drive in the ninth inning.
August 11, 2009
Tulowitzki hits for cycle, Rockies win (AP)
Troy Tulowitzki hit for the cycle and had a career-high seven RBIs to help Colorado beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5 on Monday night. Tulowitzki, who had a grand slam denied in the first video review at Coors Field, came to bat to lead off the seventh a triple shy of the franchise's fifth cycle and first in nine years.
August 10, 2009
Pedro to start Wednesday against Cubs (AP)
Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Monday that the three-time Cy Young winner will come off the 15-day disabled list. He finished up last season with the New York Mets.
Helton, Fowler lead Rockies by Cubs 11-5 (AP)
Todd Helton had three hits to extended his hitting streak to 14 games, Dexter Fowler scored three times and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5 on Sunday. Carlos Gonzalez also had three hits for Colorado, which had 14 hits. Milton Bradley went 4-for-5 and Koyie Hill had three hits for the Cubs, who had a season-high 17 hits despite playing most of the game without manager Lou Piniella.
August 9, 2009
Another new lineup helps Cubs by Rockies (AP)
Lou Piniella rolled out another new lineup as the Chicago Cubs manager searches for the right combination. This one may just be to his liking. Kosuke Fukudome and Derrek Lee homered, leading the Cubs past Jason Marquis and the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Saturday night. The win allowed the Cubs to remain a game behind the St.
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