August 2010 News

Giants looking to tighten up defense

Published: August 31, 2010

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Despite being one of the best defensive teams in the National League for most of the season, the Giants now are suddenly struggling with the fundamentals. Go to Source


Renteria poised for return to action

Published: August 31, 2010

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While the Giants will call up a few youngsters Wednesday when Major League rosters expand, they'll also activate 15-year veteran Edgar Renteria from the 15-day disabled list. Go to Source


Chance to gain ground sails by Giants

Published: August 31, 2010

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Carlos Gonzalez's shattered-bat hit took a deceptive trajectory and fell for a triple that enabled the Colorado Rockies to score twice and outlast the Giants, 2-1, on Monday. Go to Source


Catcher Ellis to rejoin Dodgers

Published: August 31, 2010

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Manager Joe Torre said catcher A.J. Ellis would return once rosters expand, beginning on Wednesday, and that the Dodgers would get a little more unspecified help. Go to Source


Tulowitzki better, but rests another day

Published: August 31, 2010

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Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said he felt good after testing his injured left groin by fielding grounders and hitting at AT&T Park on Tuesday afternoon. Go to Source


Rockies primed to make playoff push

Published: August 31, 2010

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The Rockies have to climb over three teams to make the playoffs as the National League Wild Card. That's a tough task, but the schedule makes it more feasible. Go to Source


Pirates' offense takes Cubs to the woodshed

Published: August 31, 2010

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It took 12 tries and up until the final hours of the month, but the Pirates will not finish August winless away from PNC Park. Go to Source


Reds extend division lead on thrilling night

Published: August 31, 2010

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Joey Votto drove in three runs with two doubles and Jonny Gomes added a two-run homer to help Aaron Harang survive a rough return from the disabled list with an 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Go to Source


Chapman electrifying in dominant debut

Published: August 31, 2010

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Aroldis Chapman, the 22-year-old Cuban left-hander recalled from Triple-A Louisville earlier in the day, entered Cincinnati's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park in the eighth inning with the Reds holding a comfortable 8-3 lead. Go to Source


Zimmermann impresses, but Nats fall in 10

Published: August 31, 2010

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Jordan Zimmermann allowed just one baserunner over six innings — a double by Gaby Sanchez in the second — but left with the game scoreless. The Nats eventually lost in 10 innings, 1-0, on a one-out single by the Marlins' Chad Tracy. Go to Source


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