The Pirates scored five of their runs off home runs, including a controversial one by Freddy Sanchez off the left-field wall's yellow line in the first inning. The hit was originally ruled a double, but after the umpires conferred on the field, the call

Houston's ace, who was placed on the DL on July 12 for a strained left hip abductor he suffered on June 30, said he threw fastballs and changeups during the 10-minute session. He said he felt 'good' and had no discomfort. 'I didn't throw 100 percent,'

Heading into Wednesday's start, Brian Moehler was 5-4 with a 4.03 ERA, with a 3.13 ERA in his past six starts since June 18. He allowed one run or less in three consecutive starts in June and has pitched at least five innings while allowing four runs or

May, for example, was impressive all around, as Houston went 17-11, tallying five-game and four-game winning streaks to open the month. But a 10-16 June that included an eight-game losing streak brought the team back down to earth. One source of that

Nothing seemed to go well for Houston this series. Two pitchers had to be called up from Triple-A Round Rock, and the bats were either completely stifled or overwhelmed during all three games. Brian Moehler, the most consistent starter for the Astros

Jorge Posada won't be behind the plate the rest of the season. It is entirely possible that Jorge Posada, like the rest of the Yankees, has merely gotten his first real whiff of October possibilities from this just-completed 6-0 home stand and wants to

By DAVID ANDRIESENP-I REPORTER Seattle Mariners history begins in 60 seconds. Dave Niehaus sits nervously behind the microphone, preparing to narrate the return of baseball to the Northwest. Diego Segui warms up in the Kingdome bullpen. Niehaus feels a

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BALTIMORE (AP) _ The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night was suspended by rain with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth.The teams will then

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