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Max GS: 35
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/2005: Nen and Young receive Pitcher of the Month award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Minnesota's Robb Nen. His ERA of just 1.24 helped him to a 4-2 record in August. He worked 50.2 innings, striking out 50 hitters while walking 2. Robb pitched a shutout as well. Robb has a record of 18-2 this season, with an ERA of 2.05. In 176 Innings he was able to strike out 151 batters. Robb has pitched 2 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Chris R. Young couldn't have pitched much better than he did in August, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He went 1-1 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 0.51. He struck out 12 in 17.2 innings. Chris R. has a record of 10-7 this season, with an ERA of 4.00. In 157.2 Innings he was able to strike out 97 batters. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Thursday 9/1/2005: Holliday (SEA) and Sexson (NYM) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Seattle's Matt Holliday this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .466 with 23 RBI and slugged .795 in 73 at bats. Holliday has walked 37 times this year and posts a .423 OBP. While batting .351, 130 for 370, he has driven in 84 runs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Richie Sexson, New York (N)'s starting first baseman. Richie went 30 for 106 (.283), while hitting 12 HR and collecting 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .258 AVG, 129 hits, 42 doubles, one triple and 31 bombs, along with 97 RBI and 83 runs scored.
Monday 8/29/2005: Player of the Week honors go to Loretta and Hyzdu
Detroit's shortstop Mark Loretta had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Loretta helped his team with an average of .440 and 9 RBI in 25 at bats. Loretta has hit for a .268 average this season. He has 55 extra base hits along with 237 total bases, resulting in a .509 slugging percentage. It's the 7th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Arizona's rightfielder Adam Hyzdu. Hyzdu helped his team with an average of .350 and 13 RBI in 20 at bats. Hyzdu has hit for a .264 average this season. He has 48 extra base hits along with 237 total bases, resulting in a .535 slugging percentage.
Sunday 8/28/2005: Cincinnati's Reith severely injured
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's right-hander Brian Reith will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Philadelphia on Sunday. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Ligament Elbow which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .287 against Brian this season. While posting an ERA of 5.16 he went 4-10 in 23 starts, fanning 69 and walking 39 hitters.
Sunday 8/28/2005: Carlos Pena punishes Milwaukee with three dingers
MILWAUKEE - Hitting a homerun is fine, but hitting three of them in one game is something special. Arizona's first baseman Carlos Pena accomplished that feat in a 23-2 win over Milwaukee. A pitch from Paul McClellan in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 359 feet from home plate in right field. In the 3rd inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Paul McClellan. A 401 foot drive to left field marked his 3rd bomb, a two-run homerun off Carlos Pulido in the 6th inning. Overall he stroked 6 hits in 6 AB, doubling twice, with FIVE runs scored and collecting 7 RBI. On 6/29/2005, Bruce Aven was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game.
Sunday 8/28/2005: Bobby J. Jones pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
OAKLAND - Bobby J. Jones had some fun again. Oakland hitters did not. New York (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 5 career shutouts in 282 games started. Jones (10-7) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 94 pitches. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' New York (A)'s first baseman Mark Teixeira went 2 for 4, hitting a double. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jones. New York (A) improved its record to 82-49, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
Saturday 8/27/2005: Los Angeles (N)'s Jim Thome gets milestone hit
HOUSTON - Los Angeles (N)'s players had every reason to congratulate Jim Thome, who reached a milestone today, collecting his 2000th career hit! His hit in the 1st inning was a three run homerun off Bud Smith. In 12 years of big league action so far, Jim has compiled a batting average of .280, along with 392 homeruns and 1350 RBI. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.'
Friday 8/26/2005: Brian Lawrence (HOU) will miss 8 weeks
HOUSTON - When it rains, it pours. Houston's right-hander Brian Lawrence will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Los Angeles (N) where he left the field in the 2nd inning. Houston wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Lawrence had suffered a Fractured Elbow. Opposing players hit .278 against Brian this season. While posting an ERA of 4.02 he went 10-6 in 26 starts, fanning 65 and walking 48 hitters.
Friday 8/26/2005: Livan Hernandez blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for Detroit's right-hander Livan Hernandez. Cleveland found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Hernandez (6-10) fanned 6 and walked 1, throwing 114 pitches. Detroit's catcher Bengie Molina collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hernandez. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Friday 8/26/2005: Paul Wagner turns in great performance against Toronto
TORONTO - Seattle's right-hander Paul Wagner is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Toronto found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Wagner 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 23rd shutouts in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Danny Bautista singled with no outs in the 5th inning. Wagner (20-4) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 8. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Marcus Giles helped Wagner at the plate, he finished with 4 hits in 5 AB, doubling twice, with three runs scored. The final score of the game was 11-0.
Wednesday 8/24/2005: Brandon League (CIN) will miss 4-5 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's pitcher Brandon League was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 7th inning of the game between Cincinnati and Florida. Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. League will miss about 4-5 weeks. Fractured Hand was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .262 against Brandon this season. While posting an ERA of 4.80 he went 4-5 in 0 starts, fanning 60 and walking 49 hitters.
General News
Wednesday 8/24/2005 :
ARZ: Vernon Wells sets a new season Arizona-Record for Homeruns with 40!
Friday 8/26/2005 :
SEA: Paul Wagner pitches a 2-hit shutout against Toronto!!
DET: Livan Hernandez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
CHN: Barry Zito pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Saturday 8/27/2005 :
LAN: Jim Thome gets his 2000th career hit!!
Sunday 8/28/2005 :
NYA: Bobby J. Jones pitches a 2-hit shutout against Oakland!!
ARZ: Carlos Pena has 6 hits against Milwaukee.
ARZ: Carlos Pena slams 3 homers against Milwaukee.
Monday 8/29/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Mark Loretta (DET)!
He batted .440 in 25 AB, with 5 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Adam Hyzdu (ARZ)!
He batted .350 in 20 AB, with 5 HR and 13 RBI.
MIN: Mariano Rivera sets a new season Minnesota-Record for Saves with 45!
Tuesday 8/30/2005 :
NYM: Nate Cornejo fans 16 batters against San Francisco.
Wednesday 9/1/2005 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Robb Nen (MIN)!
He had a record of 4-2 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.24 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Matt Holliday (SEA)!
He batted .466 in 73 AB, with 6 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Chris R. Young (PHI)!
He had a record of 1-1 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.51.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Richie Sexson (NYM)!
He batted .283 in 106 AB, with 12 homers and 26 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/2005 :
Philadelphia: Released P Antonio Osuna.
Minnesota : Free agent Antonio Osuna has been signed to a contract of $2,292,857 per year, for 1 years.
Minnesota : Antonio Osuna has been signed to a contract extension, $6,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Toronto: Released P Ben Weber.
Toronto: Released P Tim Van Egmond.
Houston : Free agent Ben Weber has been signed to a contract of $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Houston : Free agent Tim Van Egmond has been signed to a contract of $3,125,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/2005 :
SDG: Carlos Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Brandon League was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Thursday 8/25/2005 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/26/2005 :
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
HOU: Brian Lawrence was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Fractured Elbow.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Saturday 8/27/2005 :
TBR: Ivanon Coffie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
Sunday 8/28/2005 :
SEA: Pokey Reese was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CIN: Brian Reith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
SFG: Angel Pagan was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 8/29/2005 :
COL: Preston Wilson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/30/2005 :
OAK: Wandy Rodriguez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/31/2005 :
TBR: Felipe *Lopez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
DET: Butch Huskey was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIL: Augie Ojeda was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
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Max GS: 35
Breaking News
Thursday 9/1/2005: Nen and Young receive Pitcher of the Month award
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Minnesota's Robb Nen. His ERA of just 1.24 helped him to a 4-2 record in August. He worked 50.2 innings, striking out 50 hitters while walking 2. Robb pitched a shutout as well. Robb has a record of 18-2 this season, with an ERA of 2.05. In 176 Innings he was able to strike out 151 batters. Robb has pitched 2 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 2nd in wins! Chris R. Young couldn't have pitched much better than he did in August, and the National League thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. He went 1-1 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 0.51. He struck out 12 in 17.2 innings. Chris R. has a record of 10-7 this season, with an ERA of 4.00. In 157.2 Innings he was able to strike out 97 batters. He has 7 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Thursday 9/1/2005: Holliday (SEA) and Sexson (NYM) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Seattle's Matt Holliday this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .466 with 23 RBI and slugged .795 in 73 at bats. Holliday has walked 37 times this year and posts a .423 OBP. While batting .351, 130 for 370, he has driven in 84 runs. He's 2nd in the American League in batting! The National League Batter of the Month award goes to Richie Sexson, New York (N)'s starting first baseman. Richie went 30 for 106 (.283), while hitting 12 HR and collecting 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .258 AVG, 129 hits, 42 doubles, one triple and 31 bombs, along with 97 RBI and 83 runs scored.
Monday 8/29/2005: Player of the Week honors go to Loretta and Hyzdu
Detroit's shortstop Mark Loretta had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Loretta helped his team with an average of .440 and 9 RBI in 25 at bats. Loretta has hit for a .268 average this season. He has 55 extra base hits along with 237 total bases, resulting in a .509 slugging percentage. It's the 7th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Arizona's rightfielder Adam Hyzdu. Hyzdu helped his team with an average of .350 and 13 RBI in 20 at bats. Hyzdu has hit for a .264 average this season. He has 48 extra base hits along with 237 total bases, resulting in a .535 slugging percentage.
Sunday 8/28/2005: Cincinnati's Reith severely injured
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's right-hander Brian Reith will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Philadelphia on Sunday. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Ligament Elbow which will require surgery. Opposing players hit .287 against Brian this season. While posting an ERA of 5.16 he went 4-10 in 23 starts, fanning 69 and walking 39 hitters.
Sunday 8/28/2005: Carlos Pena punishes Milwaukee with three dingers
MILWAUKEE - Hitting a homerun is fine, but hitting three of them in one game is something special. Arizona's first baseman Carlos Pena accomplished that feat in a 23-2 win over Milwaukee. A pitch from Paul McClellan in the 1st inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 359 feet from home plate in right field. In the 3rd inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Paul McClellan. A 401 foot drive to left field marked his 3rd bomb, a two-run homerun off Carlos Pulido in the 6th inning. Overall he stroked 6 hits in 6 AB, doubling twice, with FIVE runs scored and collecting 7 RBI. On 6/29/2005, Bruce Aven was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game.
Sunday 8/28/2005: Bobby J. Jones pitches his 3rd shutout of the season
OAKLAND - Bobby J. Jones had some fun again. Oakland hitters did not. New York (A)'s right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 5 career shutouts in 282 games started. Jones (10-7) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 94 pitches. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' New York (A)'s first baseman Mark Teixeira went 2 for 4, hitting a double. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Jones. New York (A) improved its record to 82-49, scoring 4 runs on 7 hits.
Saturday 8/27/2005: Los Angeles (N)'s Jim Thome gets milestone hit
HOUSTON - Los Angeles (N)'s players had every reason to congratulate Jim Thome, who reached a milestone today, collecting his 2000th career hit! His hit in the 1st inning was a three run homerun off Bud Smith. In 12 years of big league action so far, Jim has compiled a batting average of .280, along with 392 homeruns and 1350 RBI. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.'
Friday 8/26/2005: Brian Lawrence (HOU) will miss 8 weeks
HOUSTON - When it rains, it pours. Houston's right-hander Brian Lawrence will not pitch for at least 8 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Los Angeles (N) where he left the field in the 2nd inning. Houston wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Lawrence had suffered a Fractured Elbow. Opposing players hit .278 against Brian this season. While posting an ERA of 4.02 he went 10-6 in 26 starts, fanning 65 and walking 48 hitters.
Friday 8/26/2005: Livan Hernandez blanks Cleveland with a 2-hitter
DETROIT - Great days are rare. But not for Detroit's right-hander Livan Hernandez. Cleveland found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Hernandez (6-10) fanned 6 and walked 1, throwing 114 pitches. Detroit's catcher Bengie Molina collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Hernandez. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Friday 8/26/2005: Paul Wagner turns in great performance against Toronto
TORONTO - Seattle's right-hander Paul Wagner is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Toronto found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Wagner 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 23rd shutouts in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Danny Bautista singled with no outs in the 5th inning. Wagner (20-4) showed excellent control, walking nobody and fanning 8. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Marcus Giles helped Wagner at the plate, he finished with 4 hits in 5 AB, doubling twice, with three runs scored. The final score of the game was 11-0.
Wednesday 8/24/2005: Brandon League (CIN) will miss 4-5 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's pitcher Brandon League was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 7th inning of the game between Cincinnati and Florida. Team trainers immediately rushed onto the field after the frightening scene. League will miss about 4-5 weeks. Fractured Hand was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .262 against Brandon this season. While posting an ERA of 4.80 he went 4-5 in 0 starts, fanning 60 and walking 49 hitters.
General News
Wednesday 8/24/2005 :
ARZ: Vernon Wells sets a new season Arizona-Record for Homeruns with 40!
Friday 8/26/2005 :
SEA: Paul Wagner pitches a 2-hit shutout against Toronto!!
DET: Livan Hernandez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Cleveland!!
CHN: Barry Zito pitches a 3-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Saturday 8/27/2005 :
LAN: Jim Thome gets his 2000th career hit!!
Sunday 8/28/2005 :
NYA: Bobby J. Jones pitches a 2-hit shutout against Oakland!!
ARZ: Carlos Pena has 6 hits against Milwaukee.
ARZ: Carlos Pena slams 3 homers against Milwaukee.
Monday 8/29/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Mark Loretta (DET)!
He batted .440 in 25 AB, with 5 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
RF Adam Hyzdu (ARZ)!
He batted .350 in 20 AB, with 5 HR and 13 RBI.
MIN: Mariano Rivera sets a new season Minnesota-Record for Saves with 45!
Tuesday 8/30/2005 :
NYM: Nate Cornejo fans 16 batters against San Francisco.
Wednesday 9/1/2005 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Robb Nen (MIN)!
He had a record of 4-2 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.24 and 1 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Matt Holliday (SEA)!
He batted .466 in 73 AB, with 6 homers and 23 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Chris R. Young (PHI)!
He had a record of 1-1 in 4 games started, with an ERA of 0.51.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Richie Sexson (NYM)!
He batted .283 in 106 AB, with 12 homers and 26 RBI.
Transactions
Wednesday 8/24/2005 :
Philadelphia: Released P Antonio Osuna.
Minnesota : Free agent Antonio Osuna has been signed to a contract of $2,292,857 per year, for 1 years.
Minnesota : Antonio Osuna has been signed to a contract extension, $6,000,000 per year, for 5 years.
Toronto: Released P Ben Weber.
Toronto: Released P Tim Van Egmond.
Houston : Free agent Ben Weber has been signed to a contract of $3,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Houston : Free agent Tim Van Egmond has been signed to a contract of $3,125,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Wednesday 8/24/2005 :
SDG: Carlos Perez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Brandon League was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Thursday 8/25/2005 :
CLE: Jermaine Dye was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/26/2005 :
KCR: Shea Hillenbrand was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
HOU: Brian Lawrence was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Fractured Elbow.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Saturday 8/27/2005 :
TBR: Ivanon Coffie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
Sunday 8/28/2005 :
SEA: Pokey Reese was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CIN: Brian Reith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Ligament Elbow.
He is definitely out for the season!
SFG: Angel Pagan was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 8/29/2005 :
COL: Preston Wilson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/30/2005 :
OAK: Wandy Rodriguez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
COL: Brian Roberts was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 8/31/2005 :
TBR: Felipe *Lopez was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
DET: Butch Huskey was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIL: Augie Ojeda was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
