Baseball will start using video replay Thursday Aug 27, 2008
Kathy Willens / Associated Press New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez discusses with crew chief Tim Welke (3) and first base umpire Chris Guccione (68) his double off the center-field wall, which Rodriguez thought should have been a home run in a game against the Baltimore Orioles earlier this season ... Kathy Willens / Associated Press New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez discusses with crew chief Tim Welke (3) and first base umpire Chris Guccione (68) his double off the... (Los Angeles Times)
Rays' Percival likely to return on time Aug 27, 2008
As for his agility now, Percival is confident he can cover first base and field a bunt, but said he doesn't expect to be "spurting around" a lot on the hill. A four-time All-Star, Percival is 2-0 with 27 saves and a 3. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Errors hurt Royals in loss to Rangers Aug 27, 2008
Catcher Miguel Olivo fired a throw past first base in the eighth inning for an error that gave the Texas Rangers the winning run in their 2-1 victory on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium ... Olivo's throw sailed past first baseman Ross Gload and Brandon Boggs, pinch-running for Bradley, zoomed around to score. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Royals' Guillen exchanges words with fan Aug 27, 2008
The fan, sitting behind first base, apparently got on Guillen after he hit a liner off the left-field wall and stopped with a single in the second inning and again after he flied out in the fourth. "I understand who I am and the money that I'm making. I understand that I'm hitting .250 and the fans are expecting a lot more than they're seeing," Guillen said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Escobar's walk-off hit sinks Marlins Aug 27, 2008
Just moments before, Blanco's potential game-ending double-play groundout turned into a run-producing fielder's choice when Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was unable to get the ball out of his glove and make the throw to first base. "This is baseball," said Blanco, who showed determination during his 11-pitch, ninth-inning at-bat. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Cox, Glavine cool with instant replay Aug 27, 2008
Tom Glavine supports the use of instant replay, as long as it doesn't prove to be an interruption. Escobar's walk-off single. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Kotsay subject of trade talks Aug 27, 2008
"Getting the edgeWith last night's 7-3 win, the Red Sox are now 7-6 against the Yankees this season. The Sox' 5-through-9 hitters were 10 for 23 last night, with one walk, five RBIs, and one sacrifice fly. Each of the seven runs was scored by a different player . . . Kevin Youkilis has reached base in his last 35 games, and is hitting .331 over that span with 25 runs, 10 doubles, 10 home runs, and 33 RBIs . . . Jason Bay had his ninth multihit game (out of 22) with the Red Sox . . . Dustin... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Johnson looks for career win 295 Aug 27, 2008
Tidbits D-backs manager Bob Melvin started Tony Clark at first base in place of Chad Tracy on Tuesday, wanting to give Tracy one day off during the series and Clark had faced Chad Reinke just last week. The D-backs' game on Sept. 20 at Colorado will now be televised by FSN Arizona. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Arroyo's complete effort lifts Reds Aug 27, 2008
In the seventh, with no outs and Berkman on first base, Phillips made a spectacular diving stop of Loretta's grounder up the middle and made a no-look glove flip to second for the force. First baseman Joey Votto made a nice diving stop on Darin Erstad's grounder to end the eighth. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
A-Rod flops, Wakefield pitches Red Sox past Yanks Aug 27, 2008
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, left, throws out New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez at first base after forcing out Bobby Abreu at second base on a fourth-inning double play in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II). (Florida Times-Union)
D-days struggle on Wall of Fame night Aug 26, 2008
With one out in the sixth, Carreno caught Staples leading off of first base a bit too far for the second out of the inning. That was after a 7-6-2 heads up throw resulted in Brandon Turner getting caught at home for the third out in the fourth. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lady Knights home opener Aug 26, 2008
Senior Mercedes Clark digs out a low throw at first base during action on Thursday night. Published: Monday, August 25, 2008 7:59 AM CDT. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Another Slips Through Their Fingers Aug 26, 2008
Andre Ethier worked his team-leading 41st base on balls, but it took five balls to get him to first base because the home plate umpire lost track of the count. Ethier went 3-2, fouled off a pair of pitches, took ball four and then ball five and took his base. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
DeWitt's' Fifth Hit a Winner for Vegas Aug 26, 2008
Christian Lara scored from first base when the throw arrived a bit late. Earlier, the game was a strikeout duel between the Quakes' Alexander Torres and the Sixers' Victor Garate. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Birds nip X’s Aug 26, 2008
Sioux City s Chad Gabriel takes baseball off the chest next to Sioux Falls Patrick Reilly as he reaches first base on an infield single Monday. Gabriel advanced to second as a throwing error was charged to Sioux Falls Josh Patton. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Blanks drives in nine in rout Aug 26, 2008
"I've played a little more this year, some more first base than DH, and I think I've made some pretty good adjustments. Hopefully I'll continue to do it.". Blanks went 5-for-7 with a pair of homers and six RBIs on Aug. 20 against Frisco and said the secret was in his hands. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
MONDAY'S GAME: Mets 9, Astros 1 Aug 26, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -Carlos Delgado dived to snatch a sharp grounder to first base, slapped the bag with his bare hand and immediately looked home. He was hoping to help Mike Pelfrey one more time. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Angels mount rally to beat the Twins Aug 26, 2008
But Victorino turned it on rounding first base and Ramirez had no chance to get him after lobbing a throw to the infield. Jason Johnson entered and walked Chris Coste. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mets' Evans has adventure in left field Aug 26, 2008
And the man in charge of denying them was a Mets rookie with more first base than left field on his professional resume, Nick Evans. Left field at Shea looked like the beach at Mailbu -- sun, sun and more sun -- or left field at Yankee Stadium in October; the kind of sun that prompted Yogi Berra to say, "It gets late early here.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Pelfrey goes the distance in finale Aug 26, 2008
The 30-yard sprint from first base to the plate on Reyes' triple in the bottom of the eighth had sapped some of his strength, perhaps his last joules of energy, the ones that might have allowed him to complete his first big league shutout. "Winning 8-0 would have been better than 9-1," Pelfrey said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mazzaro Wins Texas League Pitcher Of The Year Aug 26, 2008
279 BA. The Sonoma State alum has an 813 OPS and has seen time at third base in addition to his customary first base spot this season. Everidge was a teammate of Mazzaro's in Stockton last season and he hit 26 homers and drove-in 90 for the Ports in 2007. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Orioles, White Sox trade victories Aug 26, 2008
Baltimore was forced to play without Aubrey Huff, who was ejected in the 10th inning in April for arguing a play at first base. The Orioles resumed the game with no bench players because Alex Cintron replaced Huff at DH, Juan Castro took over for departed shortstop Brandon Fahey, and Montanez subbed for center fielder Adam Jones, who is on the disabled list. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Braves embarrassed by skid, 18-3 loss Aug 26, 2008
After the Pujols hit, Morton intentionally walked Rick Ankiel with first base open. Then he unintentionally walked Troy Glaus with the bases loaded, which brought in the four run of the inning for a 4-0 lead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves sign veteran pitcher Lopez Aug 26, 2008
First baseman Casey Kotchman missed his third game Friday since going on bereavement leave to be with his mother, who is hospitalized with an undisclosed medical condition in St. Peterburg, Fla ... With Kotchman away and backup first baseman Greg Norton nursing a sore left arm, utility player Martin Prado made his second consecutive start at first base in Friday s series opener at St. Louis ... Prado took ground balls at first base during the last batting practice group Thursday, after Cox told... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chick Dominant In Tacoma Win Aug 26, 2008
The Mariners have been forced to mix and match at first base since Richie Sexson was released. One of the options is , who spent a year and half playing first base in college. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Weaver has more hard luck, falls to A's Aug 26, 2008
They had five hits through the first three innings but didn't score because Chone Figgins was picked off in the first and caught stealing in the third and Erick Aybar was thrown out at third base while trying to advance from first base on a single by Torii Hunter in the first inning. Aybar made a late break for third after rounding second but was thrown out by A's left fielder Jack Cust to end the first inning with an out at third base. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Halos' Anderson has MRI on sore knee Aug 26, 2008
But Anderson grounded out to first base against A's relief pitcher Joey Devine. Angels manager Mike Scioscia was optimistic that Anderson's knee will be fine, especially because Anderson's knee was already feeling better by the end of Sunday's day game against the Twins. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Barton's bat, strong Braden give A's win Aug 26, 2008
ANAHEIM -- A's manager Bob Geren spent a little time before Monday's game against the Angels talking about the work that struggling rookie first baseman Daric Barton has been putting in on his swing ... One play earlier, Barton saved Hannahan from a potential error by leaping for a high throw off the bag and making a sweep tag of Aybar at first base. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Mailbag: Why stick with Weathers? Aug 26, 2008
The kid had a big time bat in college and has experience playing both first base and the outfield. Just wondering if he has a chance to be the Rick Ankiel of the Reds if things don't work out for him on the mound. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
The Cardinals Major League Notebook 08/26 Aug 26, 2008
First baseman Albert Pujols has moved himself into the batting title race and consideration for Most Valuable Player honors ... "There's nobody in baseball that's better than the guy who plays first base for us," said manager Tony La Russa. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Read more. . Aug 26, 2008
The Twins were leading 3-2 in the eighth when Jason Kubel hit a high, arching drive down the right-field line that was called a home run by first base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. While Kubel rounded the bases, an incredulous Mike Scioscia came running out of the Angels dugout to argue and implore Wendelstedt to get a second opinion from his crew mates. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Ordonez looks to break out of slump Aug 26, 2008
He saw the ball land just outside the foul line and stopped his path to first base. The television cameras caught him saying, "Wow.". (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Pedro Feliz lifts Phillies to 5-2 win over Dodgers Aug 26, 2008
But Victorino turned it on rounding first base and Ramirez had no chance to get him after lobbing a throw to the infield ... Jimmy Rollins grounded out weakly to first base to end the rally. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Mailbag: Is Kendall wearing down? Aug 26, 2008
If he stopped hustling to first base. If he dragged around the clubhouse. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
NATIONAL LEAGUE Feliz's HR lifts Phils over L.A. Aug 25, 2008
Victorino turned it on rounding first base and Ramirez had no chance to get him after lobbing a throw to the infield. Jason Johnson entered and walked Chris Coste. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Feliz sparks Phillies to rally past Dodgers Aug 25, 2008
But Victorino turned it on rounding first base and Ramirez had no chance to get him after lobbing a throw to the infield ... Jimmy Rollins grounded out weakly to first base to end the rally after Felizs hit in the ninth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Angels beat Twins behind K-Rod's 50th save Aug 25, 2008
The Twins were leading 3-2 in the eighth when Jason Kubel hit a high, arching drive down the right-field line that was called a home run by first base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. While Kubel rounded the bases, an incredulous Mike Scioscia came running out of the Angels dugout to argue and implore Wendelstedt to get a second opinion from his crew mates. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harden strikes out 11 as Cubs keep rolling Aug 25, 2008
Daryle Ward started at first base for Lee for only the third time this season. Soto tied Randy Hundley for most home runs by a Cubs rookie catcher. (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Phillies 5, Dodgers 2 (11 inn.) Aug 25, 2008
Blanton sacrificed, first baseman Loney to second baseman Kent, Ruiz to second ... Pierre was caught stealing, pitcher Romero to first baseman Howard to shortstop Rollins, Pierre out ... Rollins grounded out, first baseman Loney unassisted. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Angels 5, Twins 3 Aug 25, 2008
Casilla was out advancing, left fielder Anderson to second baseman Kendrick to first baseman Teixeira to second baseman Kendrick to pitcher Santana, Casilla out ... Guerrero grounded out, third baseman Punto to first baseman Morneau ... Matthews Jr. grounded out, second baseman Casilla to first baseman Morneau. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ausmus, Erstad homer in 10th to lead Astros, shock Mets Aug 25, 2008
And Erstad was playing first base because Berkman was given the day off after a night game to rest his sore left hamstring and a jammed thumb, although he batted in the 10th. "Terrific win. Team effort. Everybody contributed. We played them all and they all contributed," Cooper said. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Astros 6, Mets 4 (10 inn.) Aug 25, 2008
Castillo grounded out, shortstop J.Reyes to first baseman Delgado ... Evans grounded out, third baseman Castillo to first baseman Erstad ... Loretta grounded out, third baseman Wright to first baseman Delgado. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sox surge late for finale victory Aug 25, 2008
"He went from, 'What are you doing?' to 'Atta boy!' I think the biggest heads-up play was tagging from first base. That was huge.". Pierzynski knew he'd made a blunder by getting caught in the rundown, and he wasn't shy about looking for ways to stay on base. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Tracy ready to fill any role with Phillies Aug 25, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' newest addition, Andy Tracy, is willing to play any spot on the diamond -- whether it's first base, third base ... He has played 101 games at first base in 2008, and has also been a regular third baseman during his professional career. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
More > Aug 25, 2008
With a runner on first base, pinch-hitter Mike Napoli hit a ball to left fielder Jason Kubel ... Dennys Reyes, who replaced Slowey in the seventh after the back-to-back hits, gave up a leadoff double to the Angels first baseman. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins try to forget past two losses Aug 25, 2008
Gardenhire said that Brendan Harris will start taking grounders at first base. Gardenhire said he's considering Harris as a possible backup option to Morneau due to his size and height. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Braves' Prado makes best of playing time Aug 25, 2008
He had only played two innings at first base, never started a game there or even taken ground balls there for a few months, when manager Bobby Cox told him 90 minutes before Thursday s game at New York to be ready to play the position. Prado was in the lineup at first base that night and for all three games in the weekend series at St. Louis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Not much spark in Marlins' swings lately Aug 25, 2008
Wes Helms started at third, and Jorge Cantu was in for Jacobs at first base ... Some other shifts could be in the works, as catcher Paul Lo Duca was taking ground balls at first base Sunday ... Catcher John Baker also was fielding some at first base, but the rookie has no experience playing there. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Willingham looking to rebound Aug 25, 2008
Paul Lo Duca, who fielded ground balls at first base Sunday, is another candidate to see more playing time, either at catcher or another position. Lo Duca had a two-out, pinch-hit RBI double in Sunday's game. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Back spasms keep Cubs' Lee out of lineup Aug 25, 2008
08/24/2008 2:02 PM ET Back spasms keep Lee out of lineup Star first baseman doesn't start in finale vs. Nationals By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com ... CHICAGO -- Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee did not start Sunday in the series finale against the Washington Nationals because of spasms on the left side of his neck and back, but said he was available to play ... Daryle Ward started at first base Sunday in place of Lee, who was batting. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
D'Ambrosio arms Stars with the title Aug 25, 2008
" The Stars scored two runs in the first inning and two in the second, but both frames ended with outstanding defensive plays by the Cobras. In the first, shortstop Soule grabbed Tom Lafferty's smash in the hole to start a double play. After Frank Lojewski's two-run single in the second, Burman was batting with two runners on base and no outs and hit a low liner which first baseman Nardini grabbed. Nardini stepped on first base for the second out and threw to second to retire runner Steve... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
LaRoche, Russell ejected in sixth Aug 25, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- Manager John Russell and first baseman Adam LaRoche were ejected prior to the top of the sixth inning of the Pirates-Brewers game on Sunday ... Doug Mientkiewicz replaced LaRoche at first base. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Ejections don't sit well in loss at Miller Park Aug 25, 2008
The Pirates manager and first baseman watched J.J. Hardy's winning single in the 12th inning on television in the clubhouse, where they had spent the final seven innings of Milwaukee's 4-3 victory that lengthened the Pirates' losing streak at Miller Park to 12 games ... LaRoche had words with Davidson near the plate, then walked away and took his position at first base. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Berkman banged up, sits against Mets Aug 25, 2008
That lineup had Lance Berkman slotted to play first base and bat in the cleanup spot. But after several tweaks and adjustments, the final product had Darin Erstad as the starter at first. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Interference call tough for Rays to swallow Aug 25, 2008
Ironically, Eddings received national attention during Game 2 of the 2005 American League Championship Series between the White Sox and Angels when Pierzynski reached first base against Los Angeles after striking out. Eddings had been the umpire behind home plate, who ruled that the ball had hit the ground before Angels catcher Josh Paul caught the ball. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Reyes roughed up b00002256y Cards in finale Aug 25, 2008
That mindset proved damaging when the Cardinals first baseman turned on a 1-0 fastball and directed it over the left-field wall for a two-run first-inning homer ... The 26-year-old rookie was forced to exit after straining his right oblique muscle while sprinting to first base to record an infield single in the sixth inning. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Torre not planning to alter lineup Aug 25, 2008
However, Jones went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a stolen base on Saturday, playing first base to take the strain of playing the outfield off his knees following four days of rest after stepping in a pothole in the outfield. First base would be a possibility to give Loney an occasional day off when Jones returns in September. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Reds' Cabrera starts for resting Keppinger Aug 25, 2008
Rosales played 25 games at shortstop this season, 64 at third base and 19 at first base. Cabrera entered Sunday with 53 games played at shortstop over eight big league seasons, but played well there in the previous seven games this year. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Feliz' homer lifts Phils to within half-game of Mets Aug 25, 2008
Although the first baseman with 14 errors, Howard showed off his athleticism by snagging an important third out with a diving catch. After Blanton allowed back-to-back, two-out base runners in the sixth, Russell Martin fouled a ball off to no man's land, near the lower box seats between first base and right field. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Hall returns to Chicago's lineup Aug 24, 2008
08/23/2008 4:09 PM ET Pain-free, Hall returns to lineup Backup catcher dispels persistent rumors of shoulder injury By David Just / MLB.com. Toby Hall (right) made his 29th start of the season on Saturday against the Rays. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Waipio to play Washington team in Little League World Series Aug 24, 2008
Todd pumped his fist as he crossed the plate while jubilant teammates mobbed Jondal at first base. "I was thinking that I had to shorten up my swing and get a hit so we could win," Jondal said with a grin. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bloomquist unlikely to play again in '08 Aug 24, 2008
It has been two weeks since the Mariners all-purpose performer strained his right hamstring while running to first base during an extra-inning game against the Rays. He limped off the field that night, kicking himself for not executing one of the two sacrifice bunt attempts he tried. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Fiesty Demons open new season Aug 24, 2008
She sprinted to first base, and as Narci Huffman squeezed the fly for the first out, Gonzales looked at first-base coach Barb Duran then wound up her right hand and put a charge into her low-five ... Sarina Bernazzani, the coach's daughter, first baseman and No. 3 hitter, drew a two-out walk and stole second base. (Durango Herald)
All-Mid-Iowa softball team Aug 24, 2008
Jessie Borton Roland-Story first base The Norse's powerful first baseman had 14 doubles, four homers and a. 527 slugging percentage. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Orioles lose to Yanks Aug 24, 2008
Catcher Ramon Hernandez was unable to block the plate and an errant throw from Brian Roberts pulled Guthrie (10-10) off first base on the next play, allowing Rodriguez to score ... "If Ramon catches the ball and makes the tag... At the same time, about five inches separated Alex from a two-run homer. "And then the throw to first base, I've watched the replay and my toe wasn't two inches above the bag as I extended for it ... " New York (69-60) brought that lead into the second inning, but... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
