Kendrick is about ready to return
Kendrick is about ready to return
“Obviously, that’s the first question”
Howie Kendrick’s rehabilitation from a strained left hamstring took a turn for the better Saturday, and the second baseman will begin a brief minor league rehabilitation assignment today with Class-A Rancho … via Los Angeles Times
Zimmerman out of Nats’ lineup; streak may end
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman asked for and received a day off Sunday, likely putting an end to the majors’ second-longest …
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Angels‘ Santana gets more smiles per hour
“He was a no-brainer as far as stuff”
Ervin Santana had just won, again. Joe Saunders walked past him in the Angels clubhouse, enjoying an ice cream bar. via Los Angeles Times
Damon, Mussina lead Yankees to win over Mariners
Johnny Damon homered and doubled twice to help Mike Mussina win his third straight start in the New York Yankees‘ 6-1 victory …
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Willits benefits from minor stint
“Any time you’re sent down, it’s disappointing”
Reggie Willits knows how tough it is to be the fifth outfielder on a team that features Vladimir Guerrero, Torii Hunter, Gary Matthews Jr., and Garret Anderson as its top four. via LA Daily News
Angels Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Early this season, there was no role for reserve outfielder Reggie Willits, so the Angels sent him to Class AAA Salt Lake to get some playing time.
Their might be a role for him now.
Willits was recalled by the Angels after the game Thursday and was in the starting lineup Friday night, playing left field and batting second behind Chone Figgins in the Angels‘ lineup.
Gary Matthews Jr. has struggled in the No. 2 spot. Though he had driven in a team-leading 20 runs before Friday’s game, Matthews was batting only .229 with a .303 on-base percentage in 30 games. He is just 15 for 79 (.190) in the past 20 games before Friday’s benching.
Scioscia said Matthews “hasn’t lost his two-hole job” despite the slump and Friday’s benching.
“Our offense is just not…
Webb wins seventh as D’Backs down Mets 10-4
Brandon Webb became the majors’ first seven-game winner, Augie Ojeda drove in a career-high six runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks …
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Wang wins sixth in leading Yankees over Mariners
Chien-Ming Wang became the American League’s first six-game winner, ending the Yankees‘ three-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory …
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