No junior circuit on the field: American League dominates National League All Stars these days
Cardinals’ star at ease heading into home city All-Star showcase
No junior circuit on the field: American League dominates National League these daysST. LOUIS — Names change, not the result. Tim Lincecum of Giants, Roy Halladay of Blue Jays selected starting pitchers for All-Star gameST. LOUIS — Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay were selected Monday as the starting pitchers for the All-Star game. Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire Acta at All-Star break; Riggleman named interim managerWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. Patience finally runs out: Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire manager Acta at All-Star breakWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. Pietersen has to put team first: Warne
Orlando Hudson hits 2 homers as Dodgers cap best start in 32 years with 7-4 win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — Manny Ramirez says he’s eager to return to the home fans in Los Angeles. If the Dodgers continue the second half like the first, they could be playing deep into October. Dario Franchitti gets 1st Toronto win in 10 years, taking Honda Indy to claim points leadTORONTO — Dario Franchitti is back in the right seat. Ludwick hots 2 two-run homers to power Cardinals to 4-2 victory and split with CubsCHICAGO — Ryan Ludwick hit a pair of two-run homers, Adam Wainwright pitched eight strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged a split by beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in the nightcap of Sunday’s doubleheader. There Phelps, then everyone else on fresh-faced US team for world swimming championshipsINDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. team headed to the world swimming championships in Rome has a lot to live up to. The Americans won a leading 36 medals, including 20 golds at the 2007 worlds in Australia. Hawpe doubles home Smith in the ninth as the Rockies rally from 4 down to beat Atlanta, 8-7DENVER — All-Star Brad Hawpe hit a game-ending RBI double and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Sunday. Dario Franchitti wins at Toronto for first time in 10 years, taking Honda IndyTORONTO — Dario Franchitti had nearly forgotten what it was like to win on the streets of Toronto. After a decade, he refreshed his memory. Orlando Hudson hits 2 homers as Dodgers cap best start in 32 years with win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — All-Star Orlando Hudson homered twice, Clayton Kershaw won his fifth consecutive road start and the Los Angeles Dodgers capped the best first half in the majors with a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Matsui’s three-run shot helps Astros to 5-0 win over Washington NationalsHOUSTON — Kaz Matsui’s three-run homer led the Houston Astros to a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Cabrera hits tiebreaking RBI single in 4-run seventh as Oakland beats Tampa Bay 7-3ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Orlando Cabrera hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Oakland’s four-run seventh, leading the Athletics to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. 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. Carlos Zambrano throws 6 solid innings as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-3 in doubleheader openerCHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano pitched six solid innings and hit his third homer of the season, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Sunday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader. 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. Barrett scores 2 goals, leads Toronto FC to 3-1 win over San JoseSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chad Barrett had two goals and assisted on the go-ahead score to lead Toronto FC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Jurrjens’ pitching, batting leads Braves past Rockies 4-3DENVER — Jair Jurrjens pitched six strong innings and singled twice to drive in a run and score a run, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday night. John Smoltz gets first win with Red Sox, 15-9 over RoyalsBOSTON — John Smoltz finally felt as if he contributed to the Boston Red Sox. He doesn’t expect it to be for the last time. For Amazingly bad Mets, it’s a bad, bad, bad, bad world at Citi FieldNEW YORK — Hopes were so high when the New York Mets moved into Citi Field. 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. Hardy doubles in 2, Hoffman holds on this time to lift Brewers over DodgersMILWAUKEE — J.J. Hardy hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth, and Trevor Hoffman and the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen held on this time to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Saturday night. Johnson, Willingham homer to lead Nats to 13-2 win over AstrosHOUSTON — Nick Johnson, Josh Willingham and Adam Dunn homered in consecutive at-bats and the Washington Nationals set season highs for hits and runs in a 13-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Francoeur’s 2-run single in New York Mets debut helps Santana beat Cincinnati Reds 4-0NEW YORK — Jeff Francoeur had a two-run single in his Mets debut and Johan Santana pitched seven sharp innings, leading New York to a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. Pavano leads Indians to 5-4 win over TigersDETROIT — Carl Pavano allowed two runs in eight innings, Travis Hafner drove in a pair, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Saturday night. Davis and Kennedy hit 2-run homers, Braden goes 6 solid innings as Oakland beats Tampa BayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rajai Davis and Adam Kennedy each hit two-run homers in the seventh inning, and Dallas Braden gave up two runs over six innings to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 on Saturday night. Jeff Francoeur excited to be in New York, hoping to spark slumping MetsNEW YORK — Jeff Francoeur got a flood of phone calls and text messages after he was traded to the slumping Mets on Friday, including some advice from former New York left-hander Tom Glavine. Aaron Peirsol breaks world record in 200 backstroke at US nationalsINDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Peirsol took temporary custody of the 200-meter backstroke world record. With all the controversy about the high-tech suits dominating the pool these days, the true owner may not be decided for a few more weeks. Ted Lilly gets 100th career win, pitching Cubs to 5-2 victory over CardinalsCHICAGO — Ted Lilly allowed four hits and a run in eight strong innings to earn his 100th career victory as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Saturday. Jeff Francoeur joins New York Mets after trade, in lineup against Cincinnati RedsNEW YORK — Jeff Francoeur has joined the New York Mets, and is the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds. Dario Franchitti captures pole at Toronto, his third in the past five IndyCar racesTORONTO — Dario Franchitti couldn’t remember the first time he won a pole on the street course in Toronto. He hasn’t forgotten how to get around the tricky 11-turn circuit. |
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ST. LOUIS — A lot sure has changed since baseball’s All-Stars last pulled into the Gateway City.
ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages.
LONDON - Former Australian spin wizard Shane Warne feels that charismatic England batsman Kevin Pietersen should learn to put the team first, not himself.
