Barthmaier had been scheduled to start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, making it necessary to inform the right-hander ahead of time. This will be his first Major League callup. Barthmaier started the season at Double-A Altoona, where he went 2-4

Wednesday's game was a complete role reversal from the first game of the series. The Pirates outhit and outpitched the Yankees on Tuesday, winning by seven runs. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter doubled twice and Robinson Cano and Bobby Abreu each

Fresno State went from underdogs to 'wonderdogs' on its way to a most unlikely national championship.With Steve Detwiler providing all the offense Justin Wilson needed, the Bulldogs captured their first national championship in a men's sport with a 6-1

Well, I never imagined it would break down into a confrontation, but I knew there was quite a bit of anger in the clubhouse. I have tremendous respect for Ed Wade and the fire he brings to his job. I also have an appreciation for what Shawn Chacon has

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'Changing it up,' Ryan Howard said, noticing his name in the fifth spot for the first time since July 29, 2006. 'Watch out.' Manuel went with: Jayson Werth RF, Chase Utley 2B, Jimmy Rollins SS, Pat Burrell LF, Howard DH, Pedro Feliz 3B, Shane Victorino

The Houston Astros have suspended pitcher Shawn Chacon indefinitely for insubordination after he reportedly grabbed general manager Ed Wade by the neck and threw him to the ground. The right-hander has been upset since he was moved from the Astros'

The Toronto Blue Jays bailed out Roy Halladay, but rookie Jay Bruce bailed out the Cincinnati Reds when it counted most. Bruce broke a 5-5 deadlock with a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, lifting the Reds to a 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays

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ST. LOUIS -- Even though he has been on the disabled list since he aggravated his left calf on June 10, Albert Pujols is still within reach of making the All-Star team. Rather than losing ground to the Astros' Lance Berkman and the Cubs' Derrek Lee,