http://www.mail.com/organizations/3826-nl-east.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3826-nl-east.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2158664-freemans-homer-9th-lifts-braves-mets-2-1.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves waited a long time to get going. Finally, at 1:22 a.m., Freddie Freeman gave them a most improbable victory. Freeman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to ruin a brilliant performance by Dillon Gee, leading the Braves past the Mets 2-1 Monday night in a game that was delayed nearly four hours by rain. ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:18:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2158664-freemans-homer-9th-lifts-braves-mets-2-1.html 2013-06-18T06:18:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2155812-strasburg-good-return-nats-lose-2-0.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Pretty much everything about Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list went well except the result. Washington's ace right-hander allowed one run and one hit in five innings, but the Nationals' offense did nothing to support him in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. "I felt really good and definitely could have gone for a... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:03:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2155812-strasburg-good-return-nats-lose-2-0.html 2013-06-16T22:03:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2154258-alderson-mets-set-to-moves-season.html NEW YORK (AP) — Mets general manager Sandy Alderson knows how long Mets fans have been waiting for their team to do more than tear down and rebuild. He's been the one overseeing most of the creative roster destruction and reconstruction. Now he says it's almost time for the Mets to start doing more than drafting and waiting. And waiting. "I do believe ove... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:13:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2154258-alderson-mets-set-to-moves-season.html 2013-06-15T18:13:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2150910-mets-nix-idea-racy-dating-site-to-elect-wright.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are willing to do most anything to get David Wright elected to the All-Star team. Well, almost anything. The Mets said Thursday they had backed off their latest idea — teaming up with a racy dating website that caters to women looking to meet younger men. The team said it approached CougarLife.com about trying to help Wri... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:03:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2150910-mets-nix-idea-racy-dating-site-to-elect-wright.html 2013-06-14T01:03:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2150612-wainwright-leads-cards-mets-harvey-2-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Wainwright used to be a creature of routine leading up to each start. "Same sleeping shirt the night before," the St. Louis Cardinals ace said. "I couldn't wear blue jeans. I had to wear the color red. Are you kidding me? It was ridiculous. If I didn't have any of that, or worse, if something was thrown off, then instantly I was think... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:39:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2150612-wainwright-leads-cards-mets-harvey-2-1.html 2013-06-13T23:39:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2140650-ugglas-2-hrs-power-braves-to-8-1-win-dodgers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dan Uggla's batting average is the last thing on his mind. The slugging second baseman prefers to concentrate on home runs, RBIs and the Atlanta Braves' comfortable lead atop the NL East. Uggla had two homers and four RBIs in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. It was the 18th multihomer game for the three-time All-St... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:12:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2140650-ugglas-2-hrs-power-braves-to-8-1-win-dodgers.html 2013-06-10T01:12:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139764-braves-medlen-homers-2-1-win-dodgers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Medlen grew up in Southern California and made frequent trips to Dodger Stadium. Saturday night, in his second career start at Chavez Ravine, the Atlanta Braves' right-hander had the best of both worlds on the mound and at the plate. Medlen pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings and hit his first major league home run, Dan Uggla also went... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:02:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139764-braves-medlen-homers-2-1-win-dodgers.html 2013-06-09T07:02:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139534-marlins-mets-20-innings-texas-blue-jays-18.html A bunch of big leaguers became marathon men on Saturday. The Miami Marlins needed 20 innings to outlast the New York Mets 2-1, overlapping for much of the afternoon and early evening with the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-3 win against the Texas Rangers in 18 innings. It was the first time two games in the majors on the same day lasted that lon... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:47:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139534-marlins-mets-20-innings-texas-blue-jays-18.html 2013-06-09T02:47:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139548-20-innings-marlins-outlast-mets-2-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Two full games, plus two more innings. A total of 561 pitches. And when it was finally (FINALLY!) over, the worst team in baseball had its 17th win of the season. The Miami Marlins sure worked hard for this one. In the longest major league game in more than three years, Adeiny Hechavarria hit an RBI single in the 20th inning and Miami outl... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:11:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139548-20-innings-marlins-outlast-mets-2-1.html 2013-06-09T02:11:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139172-mets-harvey-leaves-with-tightness-lower.html NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Harvey has left his start against Miami after seven innings with tightness in his lower back. The New York Mets sensation singled in the seventh Saturday and appeared to run somewhat gingerly to second base on an inning-ending groundout. He warmed up for the eighth, but then there was a mass meeting on the mound that included a traine... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:02:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2139172-mets-harvey-leaves-with-tightness-lower.html 2013-06-08T20:02:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2138378-dodgers-beat-braves-2-1-10-innings.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers earned their first walk-off victory of the season, and once again rookie Yasiel Puig had a hand in things. Pinch-runner Skip Schumaker scored on the second wild pitch by Anthony Varvaro in the 10th inning of a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. "I was hoping for a long fly ball so I could cruise in,... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:24:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2138378-dodgers-beat-braves-2-1-10-innings.html 2013-06-08T06:24:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2135126-nationals-harper-to-knee-specialist-monday.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The swelling in Bryce Harper's left knee isn't getting any better, so the Washington outfielder will see a specialist next week and won't be coming off the disabled list when he is eligible. Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Thursday that Harper visit Dr. James Andrews on Monday for a second opinion on the knee that has been troubleso... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:27:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2135126-nationals-harper-to-knee-specialist-monday.html 2013-06-07T00:27:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2131940-teheran-dominant-braves-sweep-pirates-5-0.html ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Teheran realized he was working on a no-hitter against Pittsburgh after the fifth inning. He tried to put the thought out of his head so he could keep doing what was working. Teheran held Pittsburgh without a hit for 7 2-3 innings before settling for a combined one-hit shutout, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 5-0 on Wednesday.... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:26:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2131940-teheran-dominant-braves-sweep-pirates-5-0.html 2013-06-05T20:26:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2130080-mayberrys-slam-lifts-phillies-marlins-11.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Mayberry Jr. is Mr. Extra Innings. Mayberry hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 11th after his tying homer in the 10th, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 Tuesday night. Mayberry tied it off Steve Cishek in the 10th after Juan Pierre scored on a wild pitch in the top of the inning. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:57:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2130080-mayberrys-slam-lifts-phillies-marlins-11.html 2013-06-05T03:57:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2124746-nats-harper-knee-still-swollen-crappy.html ATLANTA (AP) — Bryce Harper hopes to begin running and hitting next week and come off the disabled list the first day he is eligible. But Harper acknowledged Sunday that his injured left knee had not improved yet. Harper was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday, retroactive to May 27, with bursitis in his left knee. Harper said, "I feel all right," before ... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:40:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2124746-nats-harper-knee-still-swollen-crappy.html 2013-06-02T17:40:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2124052-lucroy-peralta-help-brewers-top-phillies-4-3.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Francisco Rodriguez and the Milwaukee Brewers had a little extra help holding off the Phillies. Second-base umpire Mike Estabrook called pinch-runner Kyle Kendrick out on a pickoff even though shortstop Jean Segura tagged him without the ball and the Brewers held on to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Saturday. Kendrick was... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:53:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2124052-lucroy-peralta-help-brewers-top-phillies-4-3.html 2013-06-02T00:53:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2123706-nationals-place-bryce-harper-dl-with-sore-knee.html ATLANTA (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with bursitis in his left knee. The Nationals tried to give Harper time to heal without using the disabled list. Manager Davey Johnson said the move became necessary when the team needed help in the bullpen before Saturday night's game against th... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:33:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2123706-nationals-place-bryce-harper-dl-with-sore-knee.html 2013-06-01T22:33:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2122724-nationals-overcome-strasburg-injury-beat-braves.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals can only hope Stephen Strasburg won't be sidelined very long with a strained right oblique. With Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth still ailing in an injury-filled season for Washington, the last thing manager Davey Johnson needed was for his ace to get hurt in the Nationals' 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Frida... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:27:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2122724-nationals-overcome-strasburg-injury-beat-braves.html 2013-06-01T07:27:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2122550-strasburg-leaves-start-with-strained-oblique.html ATLANTA (AP) — Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg has a strained muscle on his right side and will return to Washington on Saturday to be examined by the team's medical staff. Strasburg lasted just two innings — the shortest start of his career — in the Nationals' 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. The right-hander grimaced after throwing a... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:43:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2122550-strasburg-leaves-start-with-strained-oblique.html 2013-06-01T03:43:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2120054-stantons-rehab-going-slower-sore-knees.html MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will back off his rehab from a strained hamstring because of sore knees and there is no timetable for his return. Stanton went on the disabled list April 30 after getting hurt a night earlier. Manager Mike Redmond said Thursday that Stanton could continue to play catch and hit, but will not be able t... Thu, 30 May 2013 22:39:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2120054-stantons-rehab-going-slower-sore-knees.html 2013-05-30T22:39:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117778-mets-answer-challenge-beat-yankees-again-9-4.html NEW YORK (AP) — Once the Subway Series rolled around, the New York Mets got on the right track. Challenged by fed-up manager Terry Collins, slumping infielders Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada sparked a five-run first inning that kept the Mets sailing along in this surprising set with a 9-4 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday night. Tejada... Thu, 30 May 2013 03:52:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117778-mets-answer-challenge-beat-yankees-again-9-4.html 2013-05-30T03:52:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117740-zimmerman-hits-3-hrs-orioles-rally-nats.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman hit three home runs in the first five innings, leaving the Baltimore Orioles with a four-run deficit to overcome against one of the best pitchers in the National League. On a toasty night at Camden Yards, the Orioles turned to their hottest player to get them out of the hole. Chris Davis went 4 for 4 with two homers, and th... Thu, 30 May 2013 03:25:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117740-zimmerman-hits-3-hrs-orioles-rally-nats.html 2013-05-30T03:25:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117658-zimmerman-hits-3-hrs-3-abs-nationals.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Zimmerman hit three home runs in his first three at-bats for the Washington Nationals and is seeking to make history by hitting four homers in a game. Facing the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night, Zimmerman hit a solo shot in the first inning, another solo drive in the fourth and a two-run homer in the fifth. All three home runs c... Thu, 30 May 2013 01:10:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117658-zimmerman-hits-3-hrs-3-abs-nationals.html 2013-05-30T01:10:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2115498-mets-rally-to-beat-rivera-yankees-2-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — First, the New York Mets saluted Mariano Rivera. Then they beat him in the bottom of the ninth inning. David Wright and Lucas Duda hit RBI singles off Rivera, and the Mets rallied past the New York Yankees 2-1 on Tuesday night to foil baseball's career saves leader only hours after honoring him at Citi Field. "I think w... Wed, 29 May 2013 05:15:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2115498-mets-rally-to-beat-rivera-yankees-2-1.html 2013-05-29T05:15:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2113252-rasmus-doubles-kid-brother-jays-beat-braves.html TORONTO (AP) — Colby Rasmus got the best of his little brother — and didn't feel too good about it. Rasmus hit a two-run homer and later doubled off his younger brother, Cory, to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Monday night. "It was a strange feeling," Colby Rasmus said. "Lot of emotions going on. It was awesome and terrible at t... Tue, 28 May 2013 03:36:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2113252-rasmus-doubles-kid-brother-jays-beat-braves.html 2013-05-28T03:36:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110406-suspended-game-resumes-braves-beat-mets-7-5-10.html NEW YORK (AP) — An overnight wait was worth it for the Atlanta Braves. Dan Uggla hit an RBI single in the 10th inning soon after a suspended game resumed, and the Braves beat the New York Mets 7-5 Saturday for their seventh straight win. "Sometimes you wonder how long these games will last," Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I'm glad we were able to f... Sat, 25 May 2013 23:29:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2110406-suspended-game-resumes-braves-beat-mets-7-5-10.html 2013-05-25T23:29:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109048-sanchez-loses-no-hit-bid-9th-tigers-beat-twins.html DETROIT (AP) — Add another near miss in this 2013 baseball season — this time it was Detroit's Anibal Sanchez falling just short of a no-hitter. Sanchez's bid was broken up with one out in the ninth inning Friday night when Minnesota's Joe Mauer hit a clean single up the middle. That was the only hit the right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory ove... Sat, 25 May 2013 03:30:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109048-sanchez-loses-no-hit-bid-9th-tigers-beat-twins.html 2013-05-25T03:30:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109056-shave-johnson-nats-top-phillies-5-2.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals didn't have a close shave, and neither did Davey Johnson. The 70-year-old manager still looked closer to 80 after the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Friday night, sporting the scraggly beginnings of facial hair he had vowed to keep until his team started hitting. Five runs weren'... Sat, 25 May 2013 03:29:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2109056-shave-johnson-nats-top-phillies-5-2.html 2013-05-25T03:29:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2108966-sanabia-spitter-was-rules.html CHICAGO (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia said he didn't know it was illegal to spit directly onto a baseball. He knows now. Sanabia said Friday he spit on a baseball earlier in the week to get a better grip, not to get more movement on his pitches. He also repeated he didn't know it was illegal. "I didn't know. I was in my zone and just grooving.... Sat, 25 May 2013 00:12:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2108966-sanabia-spitter-was-rules.html 2013-05-25T00:12:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2103130-twins-plouffe-concussion-7-day-dl.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play. Plouffe was injured in the 10th inning of Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He slammed into Uggla's leg sliding into ... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2103130-twins-plouffe-concussion-7-day-dl.html 2013-05-22T16:46:02Z