If it weren't for bad luck lately, Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez wouldn't have any.
After making a nice catch on a Ryan Braun grounder, Ramirez dislocated his left shoulder.
A couple of weeks ago, he strained his calf and missed six games.
Friday, May 8, 2009
A-Rod homers on first pitch, Sabathia pitches shutout
Tonight the Yankees got just what they needed.
Third baseman Alex Rodriguez returned and played his first game of the year. On the first pitch he saw, he hit the 97-mph pitch for a three-run homerun, which was all the Yankees would need tonight.
According to ESPN, since A-Rod joined the Yankees in 2004, he has hit .435 with two home runs and nine RBIs in five games.
While the bullpen has struggled lately, the Yankees didn't have a need to go to the bullpen.
C.C. Sabathia pitched a complete-game shutout and allowing only four hits on 112 pitches.
Third baseman Alex Rodriguez returned and played his first game of the year. On the first pitch he saw, he hit the 97-mph pitch for a three-run homerun, which was all the Yankees would need tonight.
According to ESPN, since A-Rod joined the Yankees in 2004, he has hit .435 with two home runs and nine RBIs in five games.
While the bullpen has struggled lately, the Yankees didn't have a need to go to the bullpen.
C.C. Sabathia pitched a complete-game shutout and allowing only four hits on 112 pitches.
Mariano Rivera gives up back-to-back homers
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera did something he has never done in his Major League career last night. And he surely hopes to never do it again.
Rivera gave up back-to-back homeruns to Tampa Bay Rays hitters Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria.
The Rays beat the Yankees 8-6 and the Yankees have their worst losing streak (five games) under manager Joe Girardi.
According to Girardi, Rivera, who had off-season shoulder surgery, has a "tired shoulder," which is affecting his velocity.
Rivera gave up back-to-back homeruns to Tampa Bay Rays hitters Carl Crawford and Evan Longoria.
The Rays beat the Yankees 8-6 and the Yankees have their worst losing streak (five games) under manager Joe Girardi.
According to Girardi, Rivera, who had off-season shoulder surgery, has a "tired shoulder," which is affecting his velocity.
"I've been giving my best," Rivera said. "I haven't been 100% yet, but that's no excuse. I won't say that was the reason I lost the game. I felt great. The strength, it will be there. That's not my concern at all."The Yankees are 13-15 and 5 1/2 games behind division-leading Toronto.
"No one's going to feel sorry for us," Girardi said. "It's our job to turn it around. ...Right now, we're in a little rut and we have to get out of it."
The Hot Corner, 5/8 edition
Michael O'Keefe of the New York Daily News points out that several Scott Boras clients have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, such as A-Rod, Manny, Bonds, Sheffield, etc.
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney has resumed throwing making 30 throws from 60 feet (flat ground) Thursday.
The Tigers will start pitcher Dontrelle Willis on Wednesday against the Twins.
The Red Sox activated outfielder Rocco Baldelli, who went 1-for-4 in last night's 13-3 win over the Indians. "He moved well defensively," [manager Terry] Francona said. "He had some real good at-bats."
The start of the Manny Ramirez 50-day suspension period ended the Dodgers' record-setting home winning streak by losing to the Nationals 11-9.
According to reliever Octavio Dotel, via the Chicago Sun-Times, use of a language barrior as an excuse is ''stupid, that's what I think,'' Dotel said. ''From a guy coming from my area, my country, you have to know what is going on in the major-league rules and how hard they are going with this. And they're still getting caught. So I think that's stupid by our [Latin American] players.''
Dom DiMaggio has passed away at the age of 92. His 34-game hitting streak is still a record for the Red Sox.
White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle gave up only one hit against the Detroit Tigers in a 6-0 win.
The Dodgers "Mannywood" package that included two tickets and two Manny t-shirts will allow fans to receive a Dodgers t-shirt instead of a Manny t-shirt. And the team will offer refunds to those who purchased their tickets in hopes of seeing Manny.
Mets 3B David Wright is finally in a groove and is hitting .450 (9-for-20) in his last six games with two homeruns and seven RBIs in that span.
Yankees catcher Jose Molina, who suffered a strained quad, is likely to join Yankees catcher Jorge Posada on the DL.
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney has resumed throwing making 30 throws from 60 feet (flat ground) Thursday.
The Tigers will start pitcher Dontrelle Willis on Wednesday against the Twins.
The Red Sox activated outfielder Rocco Baldelli, who went 1-for-4 in last night's 13-3 win over the Indians. "He moved well defensively," [manager Terry] Francona said. "He had some real good at-bats."
The start of the Manny Ramirez 50-day suspension period ended the Dodgers' record-setting home winning streak by losing to the Nationals 11-9.
According to reliever Octavio Dotel, via the Chicago Sun-Times, use of a language barrior as an excuse is ''stupid, that's what I think,'' Dotel said. ''From a guy coming from my area, my country, you have to know what is going on in the major-league rules and how hard they are going with this. And they're still getting caught. So I think that's stupid by our [Latin American] players.''
Dom DiMaggio has passed away at the age of 92. His 34-game hitting streak is still a record for the Red Sox.
White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle gave up only one hit against the Detroit Tigers in a 6-0 win.
The Dodgers "Mannywood" package that included two tickets and two Manny t-shirts will allow fans to receive a Dodgers t-shirt instead of a Manny t-shirt. And the team will offer refunds to those who purchased their tickets in hopes of seeing Manny.
Mets 3B David Wright is finally in a groove and is hitting .450 (9-for-20) in his last six games with two homeruns and seven RBIs in that span.
Yankees catcher Jose Molina, who suffered a strained quad, is likely to join Yankees catcher Jorge Posada on the DL.
Bob Melvin out, A.J. Hinch in?
The what-have-you-done-for-me-lately attitude is no more prevalent than it is in professional sports.
Thursday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks fired manager Bob Melvin, who was named the N.L. Manager of the Year in 2007. In addition to Melvin, hitting coach Rick Schu was fired and pitching coach Bryan Price resigned.
The Diamondbacks are currently 12-17 and 8 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the N.L. West.
Thursday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks fired manager Bob Melvin, who was named the N.L. Manager of the Year in 2007. In addition to Melvin, hitting coach Rick Schu was fired and pitching coach Bryan Price resigned.
"Bob has done great things for this organization," General Manager Josh Byrnes said in the statement. "Having worked with him for nearly four years, I have a great deal of respect for his character and skills."Director of Player Development A.J. Hinch is expected to replace Melvin.
The Diamondbacks are currently 12-17 and 8 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the N.L. West.
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