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SI.com - MLB         Four-run eighth inning sends Rockies past Cubs April 17, 2011 at 11:55 PM   DENVER (AP) -- Dexter Fowler swung through the first slider that he saw from Cubs reliever Marcos Mateo . He didn't miss the next one.         Phillies take advantage of error, hold off Marlins April 17, 2011 at 11:45 PM   PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Given a slim chance, the Phillies found a way to beat the National League's best bullpen.         Sizemore powers Tribe in return April 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM   CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady Sizemore never heard the crowd's roar.         Chavez helps Yankees take 2 of 3 from Rangers April 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM   NEW YORK (AP) -- Eric Chavez has 230 home runs and a wealth of experience obtained during 13 major league seasons.         Kemp's walkoff blast ends Dodgers' losing streak at 5 April 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM   LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chad Billingsley cooled off one of baseball's hottest offenses through eight innings before Matt Kemp got to Ryan Franklin again. This time, his homer salvaged a victory for the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers .         Chavez helps Yankees take 2 of 3 from Rangers April 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM   NEW YORK (AP) -- Eric Chavez , filling in for an ailing Alex Rodriguez , singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees hit three homers off previously untouchable Alexi Ogando to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Sunday night.         Espinosa powers Nationals' DH sweep of Brewers April 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM   WASHINGTON (AP) -- Danny Espinosa appears comfortable in his new role as leadoff hitter in the Nationals' lineup.         Chavez helps Yankees take 2 of 3 from Rangers April 17, 2011 at 10:12 PM         D-backs slip past Giants in 12 April 17, 2011 at 10:12 PM   PHOENIX (AP) -- Stephen Drew was ready for Javier Lopez on Sunday afternoon.         Ellsbury, Saltalamacchia help Red Sox drop Jays April 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM   BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox are now starting to feel like a winning team again.         Rangers-Yankees finale April 17, 2011 at 7:17 PM         Mets end seven-game skid with revamped lineup April 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM   ATLANTA (AP) -- Travel-weary Dillon Gee used borrowed spikes, a borrowed glove and Josh Thole 's hitting in a new-look lineup to help the New York Mets end their longest losing streak in seven years.         Kemp's walk-off blast sends Dodgers past Cards April 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM   LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chad Billingsley cooled off one of baseball's hottest offenses through eight innings before Matt Kemp got to Ryan Franklin again. This time, his homer salvaged a victory for the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers .         Nathan replaced as closer April 17, 2011 at 6:32 PM   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Capps is taking over as the Twins' closer so Joe Nathan can work on regaining his form in non-save situations as he comes back from elbow surgery.         Pads rally, continue mastery of Astros in Houston April 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM   HOUSTON (AP) -- Will Venable gave the Padres the lead with his bat and almost gave it back with his glove.         Kemp's walk-off blast sends Dodgers past Cards April 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM   LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday that ended their five-game losing skid.         Haren moves to 4-0 as Angels sweep White Sox April 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM   CHICAGO (AP) -- Dan Haren has't had a problem following every Jered Weaver masterpiece.         McCutchen, Pirates hold off slow-starting Reds April 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM   CINCINNATI (AP) -- Andrew McCutchen hit the game's third pitch over the wall in right field, a drive pushed by the same wind that would fling garbage bags, paper wrappers and hanging fastballs everywhere all afternoon long.         Phillies take advantage of late error, edge Marlins April 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM   PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Given a slim chance, the Phillies found a way to beat the National League's best bullpen.         Nats record season highs in roughing up Gallardo April 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM   WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jason Marquis kept his cool through a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning. The Nationals then rewarded him with all the run support he would need.         Ellsbury helps Red Sox to first back-to-back wins April 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM   BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox are now starting to feel like a winning team again.         Pads rally, continue mastery of Astros in Houston April 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM   HOUSTON (AP) -- Will Venable hit a two-run single in a four-run eighth inning and the San Diego Padres rallied for an 8-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.         Lineups changes pay off as Mets stop losing skid April 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM   ATLANTA (AP) -- Travel-weary Dillon Gee used borrowed spikes, a borrowed glove and Josh Thole 's hitting in a new-look lineup to help the New York Mets end their longest losing streak in seven years.         Phillies take advantage of late error, edge Marlins April 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM   PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Carlos Ruiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning after an error by the Marlins defense, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Florida 3-2 on Sunday.         Capps, Twins sever streak April 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Brian Duensing gave the Minnesota bullpen another chance, and this time the result was a victory.         Haren moves to 4-0 as Angels sweep White Sox April 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM   CHICAGO (AP) -- Dan Haren pitched into the seventh inning for his fourth win of the season, Maicer Izturis had three hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.         Rookie Pineda wins second as M's cool off Royals April 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM   KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Michael Pineda pitched six strong innings and Brendan Ryan had a two-run tiebreaking single as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.         Lineups changes pay off as Mets stop losing skid April 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM   ATLANTA (AP) -- New York's new No. 2 hitter Josh Thole had two run-scoring singles, Dillon Gee came up from the minors to earn the win and the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday to end their seven-game losing streak.         McCutchen, Pirates hold off slow-starting Reds April 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM   CINCINNATI (AP) -- Andrew McCutchen opened the game with a homer against slow-starting Edinson Volquez , then singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning Sunday, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds .         Capps, Twins sever streak April 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Brian Duensing allowed two runs over seven innings, Matt Tolbert had an RBI triple and the Minnesota Twins stopped a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.         Nats record season highs in roughing up Gallardo April 17, 2011 at 4:02 PM   WASHINGTON (AP) -- Danny Espinosa and Ivan Rodriguez each hit three-run home runs, Jason Marquis pitched into the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.         Ellsbury helps Red Sox to first back-to-back wins April 17, 2011 at 4:02 PM   BOSTON (AP) -- Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer, Jarrod Saltalamacchia drove in three runs and Jon Lester pitched a solid six innings to carry the Boston Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.         Sizemore homers in return as Indians down O's April 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM   Grady Sizemore was productive in his first game back from knee surgery. The All-Star, who hadn't played since May, homered as the Indians finished a sweep of the O's with a 4-2 win.         Gordon carries division-leading Royals past M's April 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM   KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A handwritten sign hastily taped above the little corner of the Royals clubhouse where Sean O'Sullivan and three of relievers have their locker stalls told the story:         Sizemore homers in return as Indians down O's April 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM   CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady Sizemore homered in his return for Cleveland after undergoing major knee surgery last year, leading the off-and-running Indians to a 4-2 win Sunday and series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles , who dropped their seventh straight.         Capps replaces struggling Nathan as Twins closer April 17, 2011 at 12:23 PM   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Capps is replacing Joe Nathan as the Minnesota Twins closer.         Peavy closer to returning April 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM         McCourt gets loan from Fox April 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM         Zito hurt, but Sanchez lifts Giants over D-backs April 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM   PHOENIX (AP) -- Someone, it seemed, always picked up the slack and provided what was needed for the San Francisco Giants during their World Series run last year. The same thing is happening now.         Coleman solid; Cubs end Rockies' win streak at 7 April 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM   DENVER (AP) -- Casey Coleman handled both the altitude and his bat well in his first start at Coors Field.         Sizemore activated from DL April 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM   CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady Sizemore is back atop Cleveland's lineup and in center field for the Indians.         Tribe activates 3-time All-Star Sizemore from DL April 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM   CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady Sizemore is back atop Cleveland's lineup and in center field for the Indians.             This email was sent to customcomputerrepair.sports121@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here