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Archive for March, 2008Cubs fall on thrilling Opening DayMonday, March 31st, 2008
Kerry Wood knew there'd be days like this as the closer. He just didn't expect it on Opening Day. Kosuke Fukudome went 3-for-3 in his Cubs debut, including a game-tying, three-run homer in the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3, 10-inning win Monday in the season opener.Original post by Carrie Muskat
Penny not pleased with opening startMonday, March 31st, 2008
It's a sign of just how good Brad Penny has become, that he can pitch 6 2/3 innings of a combined shutout and come away saying he struggled.Original post by Ken Gurnick
Sox ready to re-open season in OaklandMonday, March 31st, 2008
The defending World Series champions opened with two games in Tokyo against the Athletics, then played three exhibition games against the Dodgers. But after Tuesday's 10:05 p.m. ET contest, when Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against Joe Blanton, there will be no turning back.Original post by Ian Browne
Resilient Brewers claim opener in 10thMonday, March 31st, 2008
Tony Gwynn Jr. had two hits, bunted the go-ahead runner into scoring position in the top of the ninth inning and then lifted a sacrifice fly for the go-ahead run in the 10th. The Brewers bounced back from a stunning Cubs rally in the last of the ninth inning for a 4-3 win at rainy Wrigley Field on Monday.Original post by Adam McCalvy
Cabrera muscles up in Tigers debutMonday, March 31st, 2008
Miguel Cabrera gave the fans plenty to cheer in his first official game with the Tigers, crushing a home run to left leading off the fifth inning.Original post by Jason Beck
Zambrano exits with forearm crampsMonday, March 31st, 2008
Carlos Zambrano knows what he needs to do to stop the cramping in his arm. "Drink water," Zambrano said. The Cubs pitcher was pulled from Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers because of cramping in his right forearm. He is not expected to miss his next start.Original post by Carrie Muskat
Braves sign Spiezio to Minors dealMonday, March 31st, 2008
Scott Spiezio's alcohol-related problems seemingly had driven him out of baseball. But the Braves are willing to give the 35-year-old utilityman at least one more chance.Original post by Mark Bowman
Concepcion makes trip to see SantanaMonday, March 31st, 2008
One of the most popular players to come out of Venezuela, Dave Concepcion, flew in from his native country specifically to see Johan Santana's debut as a Met.Original post by Joe Frisaro
Double dutyMonday, March 31st, 2008
Nationals pull double dutyOriginal post by Bill Ladson
Blake clutch for resilient TribeMonday, March 31st, 2008
Casey Blake's bases-clearing double off Octavio Dotel with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth propelled the Tribe to a 10-8 victory over the White Sox in front of a sellout crowd of 41,872 on Opening Day at Progressive Field.Original post by Anthony Castrovince
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