http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=-1&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com This is a baseball feed en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49910832&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FRamirez_apologizes_to_fans__teammates_in_return_to_Dodgers_07-04-2009.html SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 9b1780c4a4f95575329c520450a3e3bc 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49910572&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FLopez_shines_as_Phils_snap_streak_07-04-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT fb518ca46818e78ac917302b01cf8879 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49910552&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FBurnett_gets_Yanks_back_to_their_winning_ways_07-04-2009.html NEW YORK — A.J. Burnett quickly got the New York Yankees back to their winning ways. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT a83cbb5d6084f28a5659f37efd1cfb48 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49796552&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FFireworks_expected_as_Ramirez_returns_07-03-2009.html SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues tonight after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 684d17b012b3806cafd2b84c935159e5 2009-07-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49796512&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FBraves_complete_sweep_of_Phils_07-03-2009.html ATLANTA — Matt Diaz drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning double and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Thursday night to complete their first home sweep of the Phillies in four years. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT fcd2f9da10cd9e1f5b25b1b4b5660d35 2009-07-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49796487&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FMariners_snap_Yanks_rsquo__7-game_winning_streak_07-03-2009.html NEW YORK — Franklin Gutierrez and Russell Branyan homered, leading the Seattle Mariners past CC Sabathia and the Yankees 8-4 on Thursday night to snap New York’s seven-game winning streak. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0198e61c0e91020a11d1b8234090df97 2009-07-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49659907&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FJurrjens_shuts_down_Philadelphia_07-02-2009.html ATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens allowed his first hit with two outs in the seventh inning on a night the Atlanta Braves finally gave him some run support, beating the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 1cb4c9b03467f30445bfc38827237ed4 2009-07-02T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49659667&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FPelfrey_helps_Mets_end_skid_07-02-2009.html MILWAUKEE — Mike Pelfrey bailed the New York Mets out of a season-worst losing streak, overcoming a career-high 12 strikeouts by young Milwaukee Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo in a 1-0 victory Wednesday. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0fd625aa3488e2e0c4b15a913752b220 2009-07-02T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49659472&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FA-Rod_rsquo_s_blast_carries_Yanks_over_Mariners_07-02-2009.html NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez hit a tiebreaking homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh consecutive victory. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 54aa9b08614ab8db2b9c719509ccc96a 2009-07-02T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49581347&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FReady_to_make_a_pitch_like_never_before_07-01-2009.html PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may soon find out if an investment of $20,000 can produce a couple of million-dollar arms. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 1cf29d952267875fb94fbcd76dc3f109 2009-07-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49578327&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FPirates_deal_two_more_OFs_in_multiple_trades_07-01-2009.html PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT f2b899785ed9894b79babce82d10a0eb 2009-07-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49578192&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FPrado_powers_Braves_past_Phils_07-01-2009.html ATLANTA — Martin Prado hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning for his career-best fourth hit and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-4 on Tuesday night for their first home win over the Phillies since 2007. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 128bb8623d14ee19dc5a219c9f47e782 2009-07-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49578107&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FRays_top_Blue_Jays_07-01-2009.html TORONTO — B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford and Willy Aybar hit solo homers and the Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game, 4-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 7662c00dec8739b99fd3561192780cf0 2009-07-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49474827&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FForbes_Field_started_modern_era_06-30-2009.html PITTSBURGH — Roberto Clemente’s first hit and Babe Ruth’s parting shot occurred within the confines of the most spacious ballpark any major league baseball team called home. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT a7351235338e69760f80150891ad52f8 2009-06-30T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49474497&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FBrewers_rsquo__McGehee_slams_Mets_after_gaffe_06-30-2009.html MILWAUKEE — Casey McGehee hit his first career grand slam moments after committing a costly gaffe and J.J. Hardy tied a career high with four hits, including a homer, to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-6 win over the reeling New York Mets on Monday night. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT d983c14324cb72efb1c31820174bfa58 2009-06-30T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49474507&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FLowell_has_fluid_drained_from_hip_notes_06-30-2009.html BALTIMORE — Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell had fluid drained from his ailing right hip Monday in Boston, and received an injection that might relieve inflammation in his surgically repaired joint. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 685709f31ea7673560e5ebf69073a356 2009-06-30T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49474467&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FLester__Drew_carry_Red_Sox_over_Orioles_06-30-2009.html BALTIMORE — Jon Lester pitched seven shutout innings, J.D. Drew came within a double of hitting for the cycle, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Monday night. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT c3fc0d8e4307f4e44486518b8079b87c 2009-06-30T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49397702&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FHealing_bullpen_holds_off_Toronto_06-29-2009.html TORONTO — Brad Lidge’s knee and Philadelphia’s bullpen each faced a big test Sunday. Both came through successfully. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 5679f4f2538c0c218320b7d40025eeec 2009-06-29T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49397647&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FJones__Anderson_lead_Braves_past_Red_Sox_06-29-2009.html ATLANTA — Rookie Tommy Hanson threw six scoreless innings despite a bout with the flu, and homers by Chipper Jones and Garret Anderson carried the Atlanta Braves past Boston 2-1 on Sunday, preventing a Red Sox sweep. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT de0ca53e474aca355f435180b13bcf2a 2009-06-29T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=49377912&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FReport__Romero_has_confrontation_with_fan_06-28-2009.html TORONTO — The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed Saturday that one of their players was involved in a confrontation with a fan following Thursday’s game at the Tampa Bay Rays. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2df4db6120610ce8df0df106588b8613 2009-06-28T05:00:00Z