MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

MLB Admits Umpires Blew Call That Cost Yankees

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (R) pleads his case with second base umpire Dana DeMuth as he challenges a solo home run by Kansas City Royals designated hitter Billy Butler that hit the railing and bounced back onto the field in the third inning dur
Umpires blew a call on a home run ball that helped the slumping Kansas City Royals beat a New York Yankees team battling for top spot in the American League East, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Thursday.

MLB Suspends First Player for Failed HGH Test

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Colorado Rockies minor leaguer Mike Jacobs became the first North American professional sports league athlete to be suspended for testing positive for human growth hormone, Major League Baseball (MLB) said Thursday.
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Rays 4, Red Sox 0

David Price allowed three hits in eight scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Boston Red Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park on Wednesday afternoon.
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Atlanta Braves' Freeman breaks his bat as he hits a single to drive in a run against the New York Mets in New York

Braves Topple Giants in Ninth-Inning Rally

Atlanta rookie Freddie Freeman delivered a game-winning two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Braves rallied to a comeback 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Minnesota Twins' Young fails to catch a two-RBI double by Toronto Blue Jays' Hill in Minneapolis

Tigers Obtain Outfielder Delmon Young from Twins

The Detroit Tigers, hit by a string of injuries, made a rare deal with division-rival Minnesota Twins on Monday, obtaining outfielder Delmon Young for their pursuit of the American League Central title.
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Phillies' Victorino appeals ban, homers in win

Philadelphia outfielder Shane Victorino made light of a three-game ban hanging over his head by smashing his 12th home run of the season in the Phillies' 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
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Santana's brilliant run continues

Ervin Santana showed why he may be the hottest pitcher in baseball after a third straight gem led the Los Angeles Angels past the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Sunday.
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Hamels Goes the Distance

Cole Hamels pitched a complete game gem to carry the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants on Saturday for their ninth straight win.
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Cleveland's Masterson Brings Down Boston

Cleveland starter Justin Masterson got off to a rough start against his former team Boston on Thursday but found his range to strike out nine and lead the Indians to a 7-3 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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