Richard A. Berkovitz, 84, Kewaunee, died on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the Kewaunee Care Center.
Rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with inflammation in his pitching shoulder after being scratched from his scheduled start for the Washington Nationals last night because he had problems warming up his prized and powerful right arm.
Five no-hitters - two of them perfect games - and another gem that was spoiled by an umpire.
Matt Garza pitched the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays history and the fifth in MLB this season, defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-0. Garza faced the minimum 27 batters, giving up a second-inning walk to Brennan Boesch, but then forcing the next batter Ryan Raburn into a double play.
NOTE: team and player statistics updated through Sunday morning, July 4 11:00 AM CT 1. New York Yankees Two pitchers who deserve to be in the AL Cy Young Award conversation and arguably the league’s best offense.
Bobby Valentine is said to be a solid strategist in the dugout, which would be a refreshing change from asleep-at-the-wheel Lou Piniella.
CHICAGO – Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano apologized for his dugout tirade last month.
It was Tommy Hunter’s turn, and he gave the Texas Rangers another solid pitching performance.
The Houston Astros were concerned when Wandy Rodriguez lost six of seven starts earlier this season.
The Chicago Cubs today signed their second selection from the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, outfielder Reggie Golden out of Wetumpka High School in Wetumpka, Ala.