The Los Angeles Dodgers signed South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin to a $36 million, six-year deal on Sunday, bolstering their starting rotation for next year.
Buoyed by cortisone shots to the shoulders of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and second baseman Danny Espinosa, and with the return of left fielder Michael Morse, the Washington Nationals played much more like themselves in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of a doubleheader.
The first game of a three-game series between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed Tuesday due to inclement weather in the D.C. area. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday with the first game beginning at 4:05 p.m. and the second starting approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
Cliff Lee tossed seven sharp innings to earn his first home win in nearly a year and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep against the major league-leading Washington Nationals with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang struck out nine straight batters Friday night, setting a franchise record for one game.
Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang struck out nine straight batters Friday night, setting a franchise record for one game.
Dodgers pitcher Aaron Harang has struck out nine straight batters, tying a franchise record for one game.
The Yankees have made a contract offer to ace CC Sabathia, who has until Monday to decide whether to opt out of the $92 million and four years remaining on his current deal.
Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez said he was traded to the Cleveland Indians _ shortly after he pitched one inning for Colorado at San Diego on Saturday night.
