Major League News & Notes- July 18, 2008 "He pioneered the Japanese players' transition to the United States. He was one of the dominant pitchers of his era."http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/338631886/AR20... Mets Rally Late, Win 10th Straight- July 18, 2008 David Wright's two-run homer in the ninth inning rallies the Mets to their 10th straight win Thursday, a 10-8 win over Cincinnati that moves New York back into first place.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/338640207/AR20... Cardinals Rock Peavy- July 18, 2008 Jake Peavy gives up four solo home runs while Kyle Lohse improves to 12-2 as the Cardinals win 4-3 on Thursday night.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/338631884/AR20... No Mere Exhibition, but a Show- July 17, 2008 Unlike the other star-studded sports exhibtions, baseball's all-star game wasn't just played Tuesday night, it was seriously contested.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/337676002/AR20... In the Wee Hours, Big Implications- July 17, 2008 Baseball came within one or two innings of seeing home-field advantage in the World Series decided by a pitching matchup of David Wright against J.D. Drew.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/337676003/AR20... Dodgers Closer Saito Heading to the Disabled List- July 17, 2008 The Dodgers will be without closer Takashi Saito for at least six weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/337676005/AR20... AL Run Continues With Marathon- July 16, 2008 Justin Morneau slides home just in time on Michael Young's sacrifice fly in the 15th inning, giving the American League a 4-3 victory over the National League that extends its unbeaten streak to 12.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/336846068/AR20... King George Gets His Salute- July 16, 2008 The All-Star Game transformed into a farewell to the Yankee dynasty of George Steinbrenner III, the man whose wallet and will revived the game's most important franchise.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/336810415/AR20... Hamilton Is a Bronx Bomber, Until the Very End- July 15, 2008 Twins first baseman Justin Morneau wins the Home Run Derby, but Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton steals the show by setting an all-time, single-round record with 28 homers in the first round.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/336810416/AR20... For Nationals' Guzmn, A Rewarding Comeback- July 15, 2008 With a career filled with riches, injuries, surgeries, self-doubt and scorn, Cristian Guzman has made a long journey to return to the All-Star Game after seven years.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/sports/index/mlb/index_xml/~3/335744260/AR20... |