Phils acquire veteran OF Stairs 2008-08-29 19:21:00 |
| Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran outfielder Matt Stairs from the Toronto Blue Jays. |
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Beckett headed to DL once more 2008-08-29 19:13:00 |
| Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list Friday with right elbow inflammation. |
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Soriano, Cubs top Phils for seventh win in a row 2008-08-29 19:04:00 |
| Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Alfonso Soriano's solo home run in the seventh inning was the difference, as the Chicago Cubs clipped the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, in the second of a four-game series at Wrigley Field. |
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Padres place OF Hairston on DL, among other moves 2008-08-29 18:30:00 |
| San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Scott Hairston on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a torn ligament in his left thumb. |
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D-Backs claim Ledezma 2008-08-29 16:53:00 |
| Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed left-handed pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma off waivers from the San Diego Padres Friday. |
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Indians activate C Martinez from DL 2008-08-29 15:17:00 |
| Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Victor Martinez from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. |
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Three minor league pitchers suspended 2008-08-29 14:04:00 |
| New York, NY (Sports Network) - A pair of New York Yankees minor league pitchers and a Chicago Cubs minor league hurler were each suspended 50 games Friday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. |
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McCann, Morton lead Braves past Marlins 2008-08-29 12:51:00 |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Brian McCann smacked a three-run homer and the Braves pitching staff shut down the powerful Florida lineup, as Atlanta topped the reeling Marlins, 4-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set. |
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Ramirez keeps Cubs rolling with late-inning slam against Phils 2008-08-29 12:40:00 |
| Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Aramis Ramirez hit a go-ahead grand slam as part of a five-run eighth inning, as the Chicago Cubs shocked the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-4 comeback win in the opener of a four-game set from Wrigley Field. |
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Blue Jays designate Stairs for assignment 2008-08-29 12:35:00 |
| St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays designated Matt Stairs for assignment following Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and are expected to trade the designated hitter within the next two days. |
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