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Hudson to have elbow examined after setback
D-backs right-hander Daniel Hudson is scheduled to see Dr. Michael Lee on Thursday to have his right elbow examined after feeling stiffness in it during his first rehab start for Double-A Mobile on Tuesday night.
Recovered from injury, Dickey dazzles vs. Giants
R.A. Dickey’s upper back and neck injury appear to be a thing of the past and he started the process of turning his season around by coming within two outs of a complete game in the Blue Jays’ 4-0 victory over the Giants on Wednesday afternoon at AT&T Park.
MLB bloodlines run deep with 2013 Draftees
It’s always been a family affair when it comes to the First-Year Player Draft, and this year is not any different. This week, there’s a good chance you’ll meet a new generation of players with names like Biggio, Clemens, Farrell, Palmeiro, Sheffield and Weiss that are hoping to carry on the family legacy.
Colon doesn’t allow PED report to distract him
Bartolo Colon says that he has paid no attention to reports that linked him to the use of performance-enhancing drugs and raised the possibility of further suspensions by Major League Baseball for the use of PEDs. Based on the way he pitched on Wednesday, he certainly did not seem in the least distracted, worried or concerned.
Dodgers needed Puig’s infectious personality
Maybe the Dodgers — and those happy people in Chavez Ravine — will feed off 22-year-old Yasiel Puig’s joy and enthusiasm and production. Have you seen him running around out there smiling, bumping teammates, having the time of his life? How can you not be excited?
Lat strain forces Strasburg to 15-day disabled list
After being unable to throw a scheduled bullpen session on Wednesday, Stephen Strasburg was placed on the 15-day DL with a lat strain, backdated to Saturday.
CC answers challenge, completes sweep of Tribe
Turning in his first complete game of the season, CC Sabathia retired the side in order in the ninth to seal New York’s 6-4 sweep-clinching victory over the Tribe in front of 42,477 fans in the Bronx.
Teheran falls four outs shy of no-no vs. Bucs
Julio Teheran was electric, firing 7 2/3 no-hit innings before allowing a pinch-hit single to Brandon Inge as the Braves finished a sweep of the Bucs with a 5-0 victory on Wednesday at Turner Field.
Who’s No. 1? Astros weighing Draft options
The Houston Astros entered the month of May with six, possibly seven, candidates for the No. 1 overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft. Now, with just 24 hours until the Draft kicks off on Thursday night, there hasn’t been too much change in the situation, with a group of five prospects still being discussed in Houston’s Draft room. At least the Astros can’t say they didn’t warn everyone.
Pujols’ clutch homer snaps Halos’ four-game skid
Albert Pujols led the Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night, hitting a majestic two-run eight-inning homer to bail out a sputtering offense, back a solid Jered Weaver and avoid a five-game losing streak.
Puig’s second game is better than his first
Yasiel Puig followed up his remarkable debut with a two-homer, five-RBI game, carrying the Dodgers past the Padres, 9-7, on Tuesday night.
Goldschmidt leads D-backs to marathon victory
Paul Goldschmidt played the hero by driving home the decisive run with an RBI single in the 14th inning as Arizona defeated St. Louis, 7-6, in 14 innings on Tuesday.
D-backs dispute call at third; Trammell tossed
D-backs manager Kirk Gibson was pretty sure his third baseman, Martin Prado, had tagged Carlos Beltran on an attempted steal in the sixth inning. Prado kept his cool enough to stay in the game, but bench coach Alan Trammell was ejected when he yelled something from the bench after watching a replay of the play.
Peavy injured in White Sox eighth straight loss
White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy left Tuesday’s 7-4 loss to the Mariners in the third inning after feeling rib pain in his left side. X-rays were negative for a fracture, and an MRI is scheduled for Wednesday morning in Seattle.
Lincecum shines to win pitchers’ duel vs. Jays
Tim Lincecum yielded a first-inning homer before retiring 18 of the next 20 hitters he confronted in seven assertive innings Tuesday as the Giants outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1.
MLB eyes penalties for players linked to clinic
Major League Baseball’s vigorous independent investigation of Biogenesis could be close to a far-reaching conclusion that may result in lengthy suspensions for numerous players: Ryan Braun, Melky Cabrera, Nelson Cruz and Alex Rodriguez among them.