Archive for April, 2008
Soto’s 2 3-run homers lift Cubs over Brewers (AP)
Mark Cuban picked a good night to have a front-row seat at Wrigley Field. The longtime Cubs fan and prospective owner watched Geovany Soto hit two three-run homers as Chicago pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 19-5 on Wednesday night. It was the Cubs’ biggest outburst since a 20-1 whipping of the Los Angles Dodgers on May [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Umpire Crawford released from hospital (AP)
Umpire Jerry Crawford was released after spending a night in a hospital because of a bad reaction to medicine. Crawford, the plate umpire and crew chief, left Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee before the top of the third inning and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He was seen talking with Cubs trainer Mark [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Pirates fan expected to attend tonight’s Cubs-Brewers game (Yahoo! Sports)
OK, so it’s the Pirates fan that everyone in Chicago hopes ends up buying the Cubs. From the Chicago Tribune:…
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Cameron makes big impact in debut for Brewers (AP)
Mike Cameron made an immediate impact with Milwaukee, once he had the chance. Cameron had three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh that broke open the game, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-7 on Tuesday night to overcome a shaky outing by Ben Sheets. The game was delayed 13 minutes before [...]
Posted: April 29th, 2008.
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Umpire Crawford leaves Cubs-Brewers game (AP)
Plate umpire Jerry Crawford left the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers game Tuesday night and was taken to the hospital. The Cubs said Crawford wasn’t feeling well. No further details were available. Crawford, the crew chief, was seen talking with Cubs trainer Mark O’Neal and another umpire near the dugout before the top of the [...]
Posted: April 29th, 2008.
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Relieved Mike Cameron debuts for Brewers after suspension (AP)
Mike Cameron had to wait 25 games to debut with the Milwaukee Brewers. So he was relieved — and antsy — to play against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Cameron was in center field and batting second after serving a 25-game suspension for testing positive twice for a banned stimulant while with San Diego.
Posted: April 29th, 2008.
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Baseball Power Poll: Marlins and Rays crack the top 10 (SportingNews.com)
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Posted: April 28th, 2008.
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Cameron to make 2008 debut Tuesday (PA SportsTicker)
Outfielder Mike Cameron has completed a lengthy suspension and will make his 2008 debut at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, when the Milwaukee Brewers begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.
Posted: April 28th, 2008.
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A lesson from Bonds to Pujols: How to handle walks (SportingNews.com)
Barry Bonds learned to take his walks without getting too frustrated. Hopefully, Albert Pujols took notice.
Posted: April 27th, 2008.
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Helms’ homer lifts Marlins over Brewers (AP)
Wes Helms came through in just his fourth start of the year, hitting a solo home run leading off the 10th inning to lift the Florida Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Helms hit an 0-2 pitch off Seth McClung (1-1) about five feet over the left-field wall for his [...]
Posted: April 27th, 2008.
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