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Davey Johnson didn't have an answer. He couldn't find an explanation for why his team, the best in the National League East had failed to make another below-average pitcher look like one. Couldn't reason how, against a team that was struggling to get their starters even to the fifth inning, his team allowed one with an 8.56 ERA to throw five crisp ones and allow just two runs.
The first time Tyler Moore got the call to the big leagues, he concedes he might not have been mentally ready. Since being called up a second time, his performance has been enough that he's worked his way into a platoon role in left field with Steve Lombardozzi.
Chauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him.
Carlos Guillen hit a two-run triple in Detroit's four-run sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-2 on Friday night.
Carlos Guillen hit a two-run triple in Detroit's four-run sixth inning and the Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-2 on Friday night.
The Kansas City Royals plan to go with a six-man pitching rotation at least until the All-Star break.
Capsules of American League teams, listed in order of finish last year:
With three days off early next month, the Kansas City Royals plan to start the season with a four-man rotation and keep an extra position player for the first 13 games.
There were 33 pitchers in Kansas City Royals uniforms at spring training Tuesday. The biggest name was the guy who wasn't here.
Prince Fielder, AL MVP Josh Hamilton, major league home run champion Jose Bautista and Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon headed 119 players who filed for salary arbitration Friday.
The Colorado Rockies have placed left-hander Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder soreness Saturday and recalled infielder Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
BALTIMORE — Sam Perlozzo was having a great day. His son had been drafted by the team he manages, and his Baltimore Orioles appeared headed toward a victory over the Colorado Rockies.
"I think they're on similar paths that Colorado was five or six years ago," Francis said. "So, I've seen it happen and I know it can be done. It's certainly an exciting time for an organization."
"Bad pitch selection, more of a mental error than a physical error," Francis said. "That's what's frustrating about losing a game like that. That's the difference, and that's a stupid mistake."
