17-year-old Californian becomes youngest to sail around world after arriving in Marina del ReyMARINA DEL REY, Calif. — A 17-year-old Californian Thursday became the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Southern California teen to complete record-setting solo sail around world in Marina Del ReyMARINA DEL REY, Calif. — After more than a year at sea, Southern California teenager Zac Sunderland is closing in on a world record to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Pirates in danger of becoming 1st major pro team to endure 17 consecutive losing seasonsPITTSBURGH — There’s an ageless expression that’s been used by numerous coaches about players who don’t seem to develop and may need nudging out the door — get ‘em good, or get ‘em gone. Pirates’ Yates has elbow surgery, will miss rest of seasonPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Tyler Yates has undergone right elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season. Selig: Baseball should end minor league assignment for players under drug suspensionST. LOUIS — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig wants to keep players on drug suspensions from going to the minor leagues before they return. SoCal teen sails back into US waters in attempt to become youngest to sail around world alone
Phillies 5, Pirates 2DP_Philadelphia 3. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 5. 2B_F.Sanchez (27), Ja.Wilson (18), Rollins (21), Feliz (18). HR_G.Jones (5), Feliz (6). SF_Howard. Feliz hits first-inning grand slam, Happ throws 7 sharp innings to lead Phillie to 5-2 winPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Feliz hit a first-inning grand slam, and J.A. Happ allowed one run over seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday and cap a dominating homestand. Trevor Hoffman, Carlos Pena, Zach Duke added to All-Star rosters as replacementsST. LOUIS — Trevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they’re all headed back to the All-Star game. Howard’s homer highlights Phillies’ 5-run 9th; Bako singles in winning run to beat Bucs 8-7PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako’s single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Phillies 8, Pirates 7One out when winning run scored. DP_Pittsburgh 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 11. 2B_McCutchen (9), Doumit 2 (6), An.LaRoche (16), Rollins (20), Ibanez 2 (18). 3B_An.LaRoche (4). HR_McCutchen (2), G.Jones (4), Delw.Young (3), Howard (22), Stairs (4). SB_McCutchen (7), G.Jones (3), Rollins 3 (16), Utley (9), Howard (4). SF_Dobbs. Howard HR highlights Phillies’ five-run 9th, Bako singles in winning run to beat Bucs 8-7PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako’s single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Angels use 7-run fifth for second straight comeback win against YankeesANAHEIM, Calif. — All that power in the Yankees’ lineup couldn’t overcome the Los Angeles Angels’ pesky, grind-it-out offense in another comeback by the team that does them better than anyone else. Pirates agree to terms with C Child and RHP NeverauskasPHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with free agent catcher Dylan Child and right-hander Dovydas Neverauskas. Phillies 3, Pirates 2E_McCutchen (2), Feliz (6). LOB_Pittsburgh 7, Philadelphia 4. 2B_F.Sanchez (26), Victorino 2 (24), Werth (15). HR_G.Jones (3), Moss (3). CS_Victorino (5). Blanton, Werth help Philadelphia Phillies edge Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton pitched into the eighth inning, Jayson Werth drove in two runs on the same day he was named to his first All-Star team and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday night. Berkman’s 3-run HR helps Astros beat Nationals after losing completion of suspended gameHOUSTON — Lance Berkman’s three-run homer was one of 16 hits used by the Houston Astros in a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. Former Nats pitcher Joel Hanrahan earns win while relaxing in his hotel roomJoel Hanrahan earned his first win of the year the easy way — hanging out in his hotel room. Pirates reliever Hanrahan gets win for former team as Nats beat Astros in suspended gameHOUSTON — An error by Miguel Tejada in the 11th inning made former Nationals reliever Joel Hanrahan a winner Thursday night as Washington beat the Houston Astros 11-10 in the completion of a suspended game. After more than a 2 month wait, Nats need 7 minutes to beat Astros in end of suspended gameHOUSTON — An error by Miguel Tejada in the 11th inning made former Nationals reliever Joel Hanrahan a winner Thursday night in the completion of a suspended game as Washington beat the Houston Astros 11-10. Magic Wandy: Astros lefty Rodriguez throws 5-hitter in 5-0 win over PiratesHOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez pitched a five-hitter and tied a career high by striking out 11, leading the Houston Astros over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Wednesday. Astros 5, Pirates 0DP_Pittsburgh 1, Houston 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Houston 9. 2B_Berkman 2 (18), Ca.Lee (14), Quintero (3). 3B_Bourn (7). SB_Bourn (28), Pence (9), K.Matsui (8). All-you-can-eat seats: Gluttonous baseball fans stuff their faces for the price of admissionMINNEAPOLIS — First pitch was still half an hour away and the empty plastic cups, crinkled foil wrappers and peanut shells were already piling up under the blue seats in the Metrodome’s upper deck. Zito finally gets some support in win over Marlins
Pirates 6, Astros 3E_Tejada (11), Berkman (6). DP_Pittsburgh 3, Houston 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Houston 8. 2B_McCutchen (8), Tejada (29). HR_Ja.Wilson (4). SB_G.Jones 2 (2). Wilson, Maholm help Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6-3HOUSTON — Jack Wilson hit a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Tuesday night. Houston’s Hampton continues mastery of Pittsburgh Pirates, leads Astros to 4-1 winHOUSTON — Mike Hampton pitched seven solid innings, Miguel Tejada and Geoff Blum drove in two runs apiece and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. Astros 4, Pirates 1E_Berkman (5). DP_Pittsburgh 1, Houston 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Houston 7. 2B_G.Jones (2), Tejada 2 (28). 3B_Blum (1), Erstad (2). Blanton outpitches Santana, Rollins and Utley homer in Phils’ 2-0 win over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies knew they had a great opportunity to get back on track with a hurting New York Mets squad in town. Ricky Nolasco strikes out 12 in fourth straight win, Marlins beat Pirates 5-0MIAMI — Apparently, all Ricky Nolasco needed to return to his winning ways was a trip to the minors. Marlins 5, Pirates 0DP_Pittsburgh 1, Florida 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 5, Florida 7. 2B_Cantu (22), Jo.Baker (12). 3B_Hermida (2). SB_McCutchen (6), Hermida (5). S_Nolasco. Marlins place RHP Leroux on DL with shoulder inflammation; sign RHP DonnellyMIAMI — The Florida Marlins have placed right-hander Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and signed reliever Brendan Donnelly. Hanley Ramirez homers in Florida’s 5-3 win over PiratesMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Marlins 5, Pirates 3E_Ad.LaRoche (2), Cantu (6). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Florida 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 4, Florida 6. 2B_Delw.Young (5), Cantu (21). 3B_Bonifacio (4). HR_G.Jones (2), An.LaRoche (4), Ha.Ramirez (14). SB_Bonifacio (18). CS_Bonifacio (7). S_Duke. Pirates 7, Marlins 4E_Ha.Ramirez (8). DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 5, Florida 6. 2B_McCutchen (7), Ja.Wilson (17), C.Ross 2 (22), Jo.Baker (11). HR_Moss (2), R.Vazquez (1), Jo.Baker (7). SB_McCutchen (5). CS_Moss (1). |