Nationals place OF Willingham placed on bereavement list after brother killed in car accidentST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham has been placed on the bereavement list after a death in his family. Toxicology test: Driver with Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart consumed alcohol before deadly crashSANTA ANA, Calif. — Alcohol was found in the woman who was driving Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart before they were both killed in a collision in April, according to toxicology tests released Wednesday. MLB, NHL, NBA say adverse ruling in Coyotes case would set dangerous precedentPHOENIX — The other three major professional sports leagues warned in a court document Friday that a ruling against the NHL in its attempt to block the sale and move of the Phoenix Coyotes would set a dangerous precedent. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Longoria leads AL players in fan voting for All-Star spots,NEW YORK — Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria leads all AL players in fan voting for All-Star spots, more than doubling the total of perennial starter Alex Rodriguez. NY Yankees trying to block subpoena for team business records, warn of $5M cost to taxpayersALBANY, N.Y. — New York Yankees officials said Monday that taxpayers would face more than $5 million in document costs if the team is forced to provide internal records sought by lawmakers looking into public financing of the club’s new stadium. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Detroit Tigers put LHP Nate Robertson on 15-day DL, call up LHP Luke French from ToledoMINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers placed left-handed reliever Nate Robertson on the 15-day disabled list before Thursday’s game at Minnesota and called up left-hander Luke French from Triple-A Toledo. Indians sign free agent pitcher Luis Vizcaino to help struggling bullpenCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent pitcher Luis Vizcaino. Umpire Schrieber apologizes for making contact with Tigers slugger Magglio OrdonezMINNEAPOLIS — Umpire Paul Schrieber has apologized for making contact with Detroit Tigers slugger Magglio Ordonez during a confrontation Wednesday night. James Loney drives in 4 runs and Randy Wolf dominates former team as Dodgers beat Phillies 9-2PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf had the kind of performance that used to get the fans howling in Philadelphia. Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night. Some baseball signs are open to interpretation, but not pointing to the heavensSigns, signs, everywhere the signs. Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Crede’s two-out grand slam in the 13th inning off a tired Brandon Lyon gave the Minnesota Twins a 14-10 victory over Detroit — hours after Dontrelle Willis made his first start of the season for the Tigers. Joe Crede’s grand slam in 13th inning gives Twins 14-10 victory over TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Crede’s two-out grand slam in the 13th inning off a tired Brandon Lyon gave the Minnesota Twins a 14-10 victory over Detroit — hours after Dontrelle Willis made his first start of the season for the Tigers. Cust drives in four, A’s beat Bannister, RoyalsOAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust’s three-run double broke open a close game and helped Josh Outman win his first game of the season as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Wednesday night. Cueto, Taveras lead Reds to 10-3 rout of Arizona, three-game sweep of D-backsPHOENIX — Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the stumbling Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Angels beat Boston 8-4 with HRs by Napoli and HunterANAHEIM, Calif. — Matt Palmer overcame a shaky start before retiring the last 19 batters to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Soriano ties Biggio with leadoff homer, Theriot and Soto connect as Cubs beat Padres 6-4CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano hit his 53rd career leadoff homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 in a rain-shortened game on Wednesday night. Houston Astros pound out 24 hits in 15-11 victory over Colorado RockiesDENVER — Lance Berkman went 4 for 4 and the Houston Astros finished with 24 hits in a 15-11 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Blalock’s 2-run double rallies Rangers over MarinersARLINGTON, Texas — Hank Blalock’s two-run double in the 11th inning rallied the Texas Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Weeks homers for 3rd straight game, Marlins’ Gload loses HR to replay in 8-6 Brewers’ winMILWAUKEE — Rickie Weeks homered for the third straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied again, benefiting from an umpires’ video replay reversal to beat the Florida Marlins 8-6 on Wednesday night. Padres’ Rodriguez leaves with sprained left ankle in seventhCHICAGO — Luis Rodriguez left the San Diego Padres’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night after spraining his left ankle in the seventh inning. Tigers manager Jim Leyland ejected from game for arguing with plate ump against TwinsMINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been ejected from his team’s game at Minnesota for arguing with plate umpire Paul Schrieber in the seventh inning. Bartlett’s home run, Aybar’s tiebreaking single in 6th help Rays to 8-6 victory over OriolesBALTIMORE — Willie Aybar hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-6 Wednesday night. Randy Wolf dominates former team, Dodgers beat Phillies 9-2PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 Wednesday night. Arizona’s Gerardo Parra becomes 100th player to homer in first major league at-batPHOENIX — Gerardo Parra has homered in his first major league at-bat for the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the 100th player to accomplish the feat, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Brett Gardner hits two-run homer, Pettitte earns win as Yankees beat Blue Jays 8-2TORONTO — Brett Gardner hit his first major league homer and drove in three runs, Andy Pettitte won for the first time in four starts and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Wednesday night. After review, Gload has home run taken away by review in Marlins-Brewers gameMILWAUKEE — Florida Marlins pinch-hitter Ross Gload had a home run taken away after a video replay review Wednesday night — hours after Pittsburgh’s Adam LaRoche became the first player to lose on that way. Rays’ Carl Crawford sustains bruised right shoulder making catch, leaves game against OriolesBALTIMORE — Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford left Wednesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after 4½ innings with a bruised right shoulder. Orioles outfielder Adam Jones leaves game against Rays with hamstring injuryBALTIMORE — Orioles center fielder Adam Jones left Wednesday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning with a mild right hamstring strain. |
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