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Jose Canseco denies sexual assault allegation
May 23, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco denied a woman's claim that he sexually assaulted her, calling the allegations in Nevada "laughable" before playing in an independent league game in Texas on Thursday. The 48-year-old former rookie of the year with the Oakland A's said he was prepared... Read More
May 23, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco denied a woman's claim that he sexually assaulted her, calling the allegations in Nevada "laughable" before playing in an independent league game in Texas on Thursday. The 48-year-old former rookie of the year with the Oakland A's said he was prepared... Read More
Tennessee Smokies scrub stadium for allergic fans
May 23, 2013
KODAK, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Smokies have scrubbed their ball park and kick off a home stand Thursday with a peanut-free night. The game against the Huntsville Stars is being played for the Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center. It's intended to allow fans who have peanut allergies to safely and comfortably enjoy... Read More
Worley demoted after Twins fall to Braves 8-3
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are mired in a terrible slump. They won't have Vance Worley to blame anymore. The Twins dropped their eighth in a row, losing to the Atlanta Braves 8-3 on Wednesday, and immediately demoted Worley to the minors after another dismal outing. The right-hander gave up three... Read More
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are mired in a terrible slump. They won't have Vance Worley to blame anymore. The Twins dropped their eighth in a row, losing to the Atlanta Braves 8-3 on Wednesday, and immediately demoted Worley to the minors after another dismal outing. The right-hander gave up three... Read More
Gattis grand slam leads Braves past Twins 8-3
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Evan Gattis no longer seems amazed by his improbable rookie season. Yet, there are still times when it's a bit of an adjustment for the Atlanta Braves catcher. Like when someone recognizes him in the grocery store. "It's a little weird," the 26-year-old Gattis said. "I'm not used to that yet."... Read More
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Evan Gattis no longer seems amazed by his improbable rookie season. Yet, there are still times when it's a bit of an adjustment for the Atlanta Braves catcher. Like when someone recognizes him in the grocery store. "It's a little weird," the 26-year-old Gattis said. "I'm not used to that yet."... Read More
Perkins blows lead, Twins lose to Braves 5-4
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins were one out away from ending their longest losing streak of the season. Glen Perkins couldn't finish the job. Perkins surrendered a pinch-hit homer to Evan Gattis with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings, and the Atlanta Braves pulled out a 5-4 win in the... Read More
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins were one out away from ending their longest losing streak of the season. Glen Perkins couldn't finish the job. Perkins surrendered a pinch-hit homer to Evan Gattis with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings, and the Atlanta Braves pulled out a 5-4 win in the... Read More
Gattis, Freeman lead Braves past Twins 5-4 in 10th
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Evan Gattis just keeps coming through for the Atlanta Braves. The rookie hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Braves to their fifth straight win, 5-4 over the slumping Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.... Read More
May 22, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Evan Gattis just keeps coming through for the Atlanta Braves. The rookie hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Braves to their fifth straight win, 5-4 over the slumping Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.... Read More
BC-BBO--Twins-Braves,Extra Inning,Advisory, BBO
May 21, 2013
Editors: The Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves are tied 4-4 after nine innings. Read More
BC-BBO--Twins-Braves Rain Delay,ADVISORY, BBO
May 21, 2013
Editors: The Minnesota Twins at Atlanta Braves game has resumed after a rain delay of 1 hour, 16 minutes. The Braves lead 2-1 in the top of the third inning. Read More
Canseco player-coach in indy league _ for a series
May 21, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jose Canseco is back in the independent United League as a player-coach. At least for one series. The 48-year-old Canseco will be with the Fort Worth Cats for their opening four-game homestand, which starts Thursday night. Fort Worth opens the season against Edinburg, which is managed... Read More
Street in Montreal named for Hall of Famer Carter
May 21, 2013
MONTREAL (AP) — A stretch of road in front of the stadium where he began his Hall of Fame career has been renamed in honor of former Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter. Signs indicating Rue Gary-Carter were already in place on Tuesday as municipal officials announced the renaming of Faillon Street West outside... Read More
Ex-MLB player Chrisley dies at age 82 at SC home
May 21, 2013
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Neil Chrisley, a South Carolinian who played major league baseball player in the late 1950s, has died. He was 82. Bobby Sellers of Goldfinch Funeral Home says Chrisley died on Saturday at his home in Conway. Chrisley was born in Calhoun Falls. He played with the Washington Senators, Detroit... Read More
Twins' skid reaches 6 games after 5-1 loss
May 20, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Unable to command his pitches efficiently in the first inning, Kevin Correia knew he was in trouble. "I didn't throw the ball real great tonight," Correia said. "As far as this season, I think that was the only start that I didn't feel like I had good command of something I could go with."... Read More
May 20, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Unable to command his pitches efficiently in the first inning, Kevin Correia knew he was in trouble. "I didn't throw the ball real great tonight," Correia said. "As far as this season, I think that was the only start that I didn't feel like I had good command of something I could go with."... Read More
Teheran pitches Braves past Twins
May 20, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Even without an effective change-up, Julio Teheran still had enough to pitch into the ninth inning. "I decided to just compete with my other pitches," he said. "I know my fastball is good, my two-seamer, so I just tried to command my curve and my slider." Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan... Read More
May 20, 2013
ATLANTA (AP) — Even without an effective change-up, Julio Teheran still had enough to pitch into the ninth inning. "I decided to just compete with my other pitches," he said. "I know my fastball is good, my two-seamer, so I just tried to command my curve and my slider." Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan... Read More
Game of life: Charles Inglish piloted gliders during World War II
May 20, 2013
A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience:
*Charles Inglish was a World War II veteran who piloted glider aircraft in the European theater. Years before flying the 12th glider into Normandy on D-Day in June 1944, Inglish starred in golf and basketball. The Sapulpa High School... Read More
MLB players to hold Sandy relief golf tournament
May 20, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy. It will be held July 17 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, the course for the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open. The tournament is scheduled for the... Read More
Harrell strong but Astros lose 1-0 to Pirates
May 19, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lucas Harrell threw 98 pitches Sunday, and most were very good. One of his best, though, was met by a better swing, and that's all it takes to beat the Houston Astros these days. Pedro Alvarez's drive down the left field line for an opposite-field home run was one of just four hits allowed by... Read More
May 19, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lucas Harrell threw 98 pitches Sunday, and most were very good. One of his best, though, was met by a better swing, and that's all it takes to beat the Houston Astros these days. Pedro Alvarez's drive down the left field line for an opposite-field home run was one of just four hits allowed by... Read More
Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0
May 19, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Locke didn't have his best stuff Sunday. He didn't need it to shut down the majors' worst team. Locke allowed three hits over seven innings, Pedro Alvarez homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the eighth time in 10 games, 1-0 over the Houston. Locke (4-1) won his fourth straight... Read More
May 19, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Locke didn't have his best stuff Sunday. He didn't need it to shut down the majors' worst team. Locke allowed three hits over seven innings, Pedro Alvarez homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the eighth time in 10 games, 1-0 over the Houston. Locke (4-1) won his fourth straight... Read More
Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings
May 19, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night. Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pirates 4-2. Castro doubled off the top of the... Read More
May 19, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night. Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pirates 4-2. Castro doubled off the top of the... Read More
Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings
May 18, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Houston Astros haven't had many wins to celebrate so far this season. This one was especially satisfying for manager Bo Porter. Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on... Read More
May 18, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Houston Astros haven't had many wins to celebrate so far this season. This one was especially satisfying for manager Bo Porter. Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on... Read More
BC-BBO--Astros-Pirates,Extra Inning,Advisory, BBO
May 18, 2013
Editors: The Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates are tied at 2 after 10 innings. Read More
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MLB Well, that must have been satisfying. Terry Francona leads @Indians to 12-3 rout of Red Sox in return to Fenway.
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MLB Uneven @MLB debut for @Orioles RHP @KevinGausman who fans 5 but allows 4 runs on 7 hits over 5 innings vs @BlueJays.
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MLB Chase Utley is being placed on the 15-day DL with a very mild grade 1 oblique strain reports @ToddZolecki.
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MLB RT @MLBastian: Red Sox play tribute video to Francona after 1st inning. He waves to fans, puts hand on his heart. Ovation & small chants of "TERRY! TERRY!"
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