Balester gives up five earned again

Nationals SP Collin Balester allowed five runs on five hits in five innings Thursday at Cincinnati, issuing two walks and recording two strikeouts. He took the loss, falling to 1-2, and has now given up five earned runs in each of his last two starts. Read More

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MacDougal perfect in non-save opp.

Nationals closer Mike MacDougal recorded one strikeout in a perfect ninth inning Thursday at Cincinnati. He wasn't pitching in a save opportunity, however. Read More

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Hampton active in first preseason game

Pittsburgh DL Casey Hampton (knee) was able to play in the team's first preseason game on Thursday against Arizona. He recorded one tackle in the game. Read More

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Rivera hurting, but able to pitch

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was available at Seattle on Thursday, one day after seeking treatment for discomfort in his pitching shoulder. Manager Joe Girardi said it was the second time this season the All-Star closer's shoulder was cranky, and that one day off usually cures it. "It pops up," Girardi said. "Just being cautious." The Yankees need to use Rivera in the 11-1 victory. Read More

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Wells misses first preseason game

Arizona RB Beanie Wells missed the team's first preseason game against the Steelers with an ankle injury. He is considered questionable for the team's next preseason game against San Diego on Aug. 22. Read More

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Warner plays two series in preseason opener

Arizona QB Kurt Warner (hip) went 6 for 10 for 53 yards on Thursday in the team's preseaosn opener against the Steelers. Warner was pulled during the middle of a drive early in the second quarter after the Cardinals moved from their own 21 to the Pittsburgh 46. The drive stalled after Matt Leinart took over, even with backup Steelers defenders on the field, and Arizona punted. "I felt like we moved the ball and did what we wanted to," Warner said. "It seems like this game came pretty quick. When we were in the locker room, we were thinking, 'Man, it is here already.'" Read More

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Fielder, Rivera hit 4 HRs as Brewers win (AP)

Yovani Gallardo teased backup catcher Mike Rivera about his newfound acclaim. Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and the rest of the Brewers didn't want any part of the attention. Fielder and Rivera each hit two home runs, and the struggling Brewers built a big lead before hanging on to beat the San Diego Padres 12-9 Thursday. Read More

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Rookie Saunders contributing little

Mariners rookie OF Michael Saunders, who has gotten most of the playing time in left field lately, went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts against the Yankees on Thursday. He's 1 for 10 with five strikeouts over his last four games. Read More

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H. Matsui shows off power stroke

Yankees OF Hideki Matsui homered twice at Seattle on Thursday, finishing 4 for 5 with five RBI and four runs scored. He was batting cleanup with Alex Rodriguez sidelined by a bruised elbow. Asked if he loves batting fourth, which he has done 15 times this season to Rodriguez's 82, Matsui said through an interpreter: "I don't hate it." Read More

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Russell looks poised in pocket

Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell played two series during Thursday's preseason opener against the Cowboys, driving his team to a field goal on the opening drive. Russell, who rolled his ankle early in camp, looked poised in the pocket, completing six of nine passes for 50 yards against Dallas' backup cornerbacks and even scrambling for 18 yards on one play. Read More

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Newman misses first preseason game

Dallas DB Terence Newman sat out of the team's first preseason game against the Raiders with a groin injury. He is considered questionable for the team's upcoming preseason game against the Titans. Read More

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Lattimore rushes for 55 in Boys loss

The News Fighting to make the Cowboys roster, Keon Lattimore was their top rusher Thursday night in Oakland, running the ball 55 yards on 11 carries. Our View Lattimore was solid, but not spectacular - which is what he will have to be to make the team. Read More

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