Home Run of the Day - 5/01 - Ryan Howard

Richie Rich posted 5/2/2008 from homerderby.com [flag]

Ryan Howard's game-untying blast gets the HRD HRoD. [link]

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Wins Despite Blown Saves

Clo posted 5/2/2008 from blog.baseballdigestdaily.com

The latest Stat of the Week by John Dewan looks at lucky pitchers who get a win, despite blowing a save opportunity.

NewsWatch

Brewers Bar found this 5/2/2008 on www.jsonline.com

FRIDAY, May 2, 2008, 9 a.m. Brewers designate Turnbow for assignment The Milwaukee Brewers today designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment. In a corresponding move, Joe Dillon was recalled from Class AAA Nashville. Dillon will be in ...

Padres vs. Phillies - Recap - May 01, 2008

THT Live found this 5/2/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

Howard's tiebreaking eighth-inning homer lifts Phillies past Padres PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Ryan Howard drove a low-and-away pitcher's pitch into the seats. That's a sign the slumping slugger is regaining his stroke. Howard hit a tiebreaking solo homer ...

Howard awakens and Phillies rise | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/02/2008

Projo Sox Blog found this 5/2/2008 on www.philly.com

Ryan Howard mashed a home run last night at Citizens Bank Park that left everybody wondering: Could one at-bat jump-start a season? And what about the possibilities once he gets hot, Jimmy Rollins returns, and both join Chase Utley and Pat Burrell ...

Turnbow designated for assignment

Thunder Matt's Saloon found this 5/2/2008 on www.sportsnetwork.com

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers announced Friday they have designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment. Turnbow was Milwaukee's closer for two years (2005-2006), having tied the franchise record for saves in a ...

Howard's homer leads Phillies over Padres
Ryan Howard hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Thursday night.

NL Roundup: Brewers rally vs. Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) -- Prince Fielder came charging around third base like a runaway 270-pound bull. He bar...

Cubs, Cardinals set for FOX showdown
The Cardinals and the Cubs are back where they belong this weekend -- in the spotlight. The two old rivals face off on Saturday afternoon on FOX Saturday Baseball, putting the best rivalry between the coasts on display for all to see.

Romero finds redemption in Philly
J.C. Romero had faith that he would find his niche, and when the Red Sox released him after two months in 2007, he found his place in Philadelphia.

Brewers' Gallardo headed to disabled list
MILWAUKEE Brewers general manager Doug Melvin says pitcher Yovani Gallardo may have torn a ligament in his right knee and will miss an extended portion of the season.