3B Aramis Ramirez, OF Milton Bradley scratched from Cubs' lineup against PiratesAugust 14th, 2009 Cubs scratch Ramirez, BradleyCHICAGO — Third baseman Aramis Ramirez and right fielder Milton Bradley have been scratched from the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup. Ramirez was set to play Friday against Pittsburgh after missing three games with a shoulder injury.
NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez hit by pitch and leaves game with bruised left kneeAugust 2nd, 2009 Hanley Ramirez sidelined with bruised left kneeMIAMI — NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez left the Florida Marlins' game Saturday with a bruised left leg after being hit by a pitch, but he may be back in the lineup quickly. Ramirez limped away from the plate after being hit by Carlos Zambrano in the third inning and crumpled to the ground in pain near the backstop.
Andrew McCutchen becomes first Pirates player in eight years to hit three homers in a gameAugust 2nd, 2009 Pirates' McCutchen hits three homers vs. NationalsPITTSBURGH — Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen homered three times in Pittsburgh's 11-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
McCutchen homers three times as Pirates hand Nationals fourth straight loss, 11-6August 2nd, 2009 Pirates' McCutchen hits three homers vs NatsPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen homered three times and had a career-high six RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Washington Nationals their fourth straight loss, 11-6 on Saturday night. McCutchen, a rookie, doubled his home run total by hitting three shots to left — one just inside the foul pole to lead off the first, one with Brandon Moss aboard in the fourth and another Moss and Ramon Vazquez on to give Pittsburgh an 11-4 lead in the sixth.
Andrew McCutchen homers 3 times as Pirates hand Nationals fourth straight loss, 11-6August 2nd, 2009 Pirates' McCutchen hits 3 homers in win over NatsPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen homered three times and had a career-high six RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Washington Nationals their fourth straight loss, 11-6 on Saturday night. McCutchen, a rookie, doubled his home run total by hitting three shots to left — one just inside the foul pole to lead off the first, one with Brandon Moss aboard in the fourth and another Moss and Ramon Vazquez on to give Pittsburgh an 11-4 lead in the sixth.
Marlins All-Star SS Hanley Ramirez misses 4th straight game with hip injuryJuly 8th, 2009 Marlins SS Ramirez still out for FloridaSAN FRANCISCO — All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is still sidelined for Florida. Ramirez is scheduled to start for the National League in next week's All-Star game in St.
Marlins 5, Pirates 3July 5th, 2009 Marlins 5, Pirates 3E_Ad.LaRoche (2), Cantu (6). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Florida 2.
Pirates 7, Marlins 4July 4th, 2009 Pirates 7, Marlins 4E_Ha.Ramirez (8). DP_Pittsburgh 1.
Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay to become US citizen in Boston ceremonyJuly 2nd, 2009 Red Sox's Jason Bay to become US citizenBOSTON — Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay has long played America's pastime and will now be able to call himself an American. The 30-year-old player from Canada becomes a U.S.
Marlins' Hanley Hamirez gets RBI in 10th straight game, extending team recordJuly 1st, 2009 Marlins' Ramirez gets RBI in 10th straight gameMIAMI — Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez pushed his RBI streak to 10 games Wednesday, hitting a two-run double in the third inning against Washington and extending his team record. Ramirez dropped a soft two-out hit into short right field, allowing Chris Coghlan to score from third base and speedy Emilio Bonifacio to come all the way around from first.
Hanley Ramirez leads Marlins to 7-5 win over Nationals in rain-shortened gameJuly 1st, 2009 Ramirez leads Marlins to wet win over NationalsMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, and the Florida Marlins erased a four-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 Tuesday night in a game that was called in the seventh inning because of rain. Ramirez's two-run single in the seventh put the Marlins ahead 6-5.
Albert Pujols moves past Chase Utley to become top NL vote-getter in fan ballotingJune 22nd, 2009 Pujols moves past Utley as top NL vote-getterNEW YORK — Albert Pujols has edged past Chase Utley for the race to be the National League's top All-Star vote-getter. In results of fan voting released Monday, the St.
Hanley Ramirez helps Florida Marlins rally for win over Milwaukee BrewersJune 2nd, 2009 Ramirez helps Marlins rally for winMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez and Jeremy Hermida had RBI singles in Florida's five-run sixth inning and the Marlins rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Monday night. Jorge Cantu had two RBIs for Florida.
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez back in lineup after groin injuryMay 30th, 2009 Marlins SS Ramirez back in lineup against MetsNEW YORK — All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is back in the Florida Marlins' lineup. Manager Fredi Gonzalez also shook up his batting order for Saturday's game against the New York Mets.
SS Hanley Ramirez out of Florida Marlins' starting lineup with groin injuryMay 30th, 2009 Ramirez out of Marlins' lineup with groin injuryNEW YORK — Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is feeling better and could return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets. Ramirez has been sidelined with tightness in his right groin.