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Delgado's hit lifts Mets to win over Phillies

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:53:12 GMT

Carlos Delgado hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and Oliver Perez stifled the Philadelphia Phillies again, helping the New York Mets earn a 3-1 win Thursday that gave them sole possession of first place in the NL East.

Rollins benched for being late

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:14:32 GMT

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was benched for this afternoon's game against the Mets for being late.

"We're not going to agree on this one," Rollins said about Charlie Manuel's decision. "I agreed with him last time but we're not going to agree on this one.

Shea it ain’t so ... Rollins was late to ballpark

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:29:57 GMT

Phillies shortstop and 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins was scratched from today's lineup against the Mets because he was late getting to the ballpark. Rollins arrived only an hour before game time because he was stuck in traffic.

Rich Hofmann: Mets heading into new financial ballpark

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:48:12 GMT

NEW YORK - The new ballpark does not cast a shadow over Shea Stadium, not literally and especially not at night. But it looms there, crowding into the open spaces behind the left and centerfield fences, the brick and the classic arches signaling both the past and the future.

Myers wasn't Maine problem for Phillies in loss to Mets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - It would have taken a monumental act - like, say, a three-run comeback in the ninth inning - for the actual outcome of last night's game to overshadow the fact that Brett Myers returned to a major league pitching mound for the first time in nearly a month. Unlike 2 nights ago, that monumental act did not occur, and thus the Phillies were left with two things: a 6-3 loss to the Mets and a starting performance by Myers that probably should be graded incomplete.

No command performance from Myers in Phillies' loss to Mets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The Phillies wanted Brett Myers to keep them in the game. They wanted their prodigal righthander to rely on his fastball more in his return to the big leagues last night after his scenic, four-start tour of the team's minor league system during which he was variously an IronPig, an R-Phil and a Thresher.

Hot Wagner chills Phillies in the ninth

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:55:36 GMT

NEW YORK - There was some fire in Billy Wagner's eyes, and he wasn't even on the mound. Those eyes were still burning a bit about 20 minutes after he closed out the Mets' 6-3 win over the Phillies last night at Shea Stadium, likely because his character had been questioned in a New York Times opinion piece yesterday.

Bill Conlin: Explosion of maple bats bad for baseball

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:46:00 GMT

TRY THIS THE next time you're going to fly. Show up at airport security holding a maple baseball bat that has been shattered just above the handle, leaving a 30-inch cross between a war club and a javelin.

American League Roundup

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Mike Mussina entered this season almost an afterthought in the New York Yankees' rotation, the old man on a staff of budding stars. What a difference four months make.

Minor Leagues: Carrasco regroups to carry Reading

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - Carlos Carrasco gave up a three-run home run in the first inning, then retired 13 consecutive batters last night as the Reading Phillies beat the New Britain Rock Cats, 4-3, in the Eastern League.

Playing time tough for Taguchi to get

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - So Taguchi is no fool. His clutch pinch-hit double Tuesday helped the Phillies to a dramatic 8-6 victory over the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. But Taguchi doesn't expect one hit to persuade manager Charlie Manuel to put him in the Phils' lineup.

Jim Salisbury: Hurler needs positive outing

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - He had spent most of the month in Allentown, Reading, and Viera, Fla., nice towns all, but not places you want to be throwing baseballs after you've been in the big leagues for more than five seasons.

High & Inside: NL Notes

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Houston Chronicle columnist Richard Justice thinks Astros general manager Ed Wade needs a reality check. Or at least a copy of the standings.

Low & Outside: AL Notes

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Effective relief pitchers don't grow on trees. Sometimes, they sit in the dugout disguised as backup infielders.

Almost perfect way to end series for Tigers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Armando Galarraga was perfect for a while. And Detroit wound up sweeing three games from the Royals. Galarraga carried a perfect game into the seventh inning yesterday, Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and the Tigers beat host Kansas City, 7-1, capping off a series in which they hit .355 and outscored their opponent, 33-6.

Phillies Notebook: Bunt now a hit with Victorino

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Shane Victorino didn't get the nickname "Flyin' Hawaiian" for his magical ability to levitate. He's fast, and he's athletic, and that combination has sparked his transformation from Rule 5 castoff to everyday centerfielder.

Myers struggles in loss to Mets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The Phillies hoped that Brett Myers had rediscovered his swagger and fastball in the minor leagues. It's too early to tell whether the swagger is back for good.

Padres come up small for Maddux again

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Greg Maddux has never gone so long without a win. The 350-game winner had another teasing day on the mound yesterday, watching his lead vanish one pitch after he left the game. Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer that put Cincinnati ahead, and Adam Dunn added a grand slam that let the Reds pull away to a 9-5 victory over visiting San Diego.

Rough return for Myers vs. Mets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:20:08 GMT

NEW YORK - The Phillies hoped that Brett Myers had rediscovered his swagger and fastball in the minor leagues.

Myers hoping to make major difference after stint in minors

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:23:17 GMT

NEW YORK - It has been 26 days since Brett Myers walked to a big-league mound and tried to get big-league hitters out. Twenty-six days that were meant to be a combination minor league option, shock treatment, mechanical tutorial, mental makeover and general cure-all for whatever ailed him.