http://www.newstin.com/us/major-league-baseball Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58709148 Alcohol was a factor in the death of a 25-year-old man who fell down a stairwell at Turner Field during the game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. Justin Hayes of Cumming, Ga., suffered head injuries Wednesday night and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. He fell about 150 feet from... Thu, 22 May 2008 17:21:05 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58709148 2008-05-22T17:21:05Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58602116 Bartolo Colon felt like he did 11 years ago on the mound at Fenway Park. Making his first start since elbow problems ended his season last September, the burly right-hander allowed two runs and six hits in five innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Wednesday night.... Thu, 22 May 2008 09:05:46 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58602116 2008-05-22T09:05:46Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58671217 By STEVEN WINE The Associated Press MIAMI: Desperate for a breakthrough run against Brandon Webb, Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez gave the sign for a suicide squeeze. The Marlins have been a surprise all season, and they pulled off another one Wednesday night, using the brazen bunt to help... Thu, 22 May 2008 15:18:48 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58671217 2008-05-22T15:18:48Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58707537 SAN DIEGO, May 22 (UPI) -- St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols says he was shocked after his line drive struck San Diego pitcher Chris Young in the face Wednesday night. The incident happened in the third inning of the Cardinals' 11-3 rout at San Diego's Petco Park. The Padres said the 6-foot-10... Thu, 22 May 2008 18:19:39 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58707537 2008-05-22T18:19:39Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58696354 New York Yankees pitcher LaTroy Hawkins was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Thursday for intentionally throwing at Baltimore's Luke Scott. Hawkins has appealed and the suspension is delayed until a decision is reached. The suspension had been... Thu, 22 May 2008 17:23:35 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58696354 2008-05-22T17:23:35Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58646404 The less said about last night's 8-0 Orioles' loss to the Yankees the better. Or maybe better put, there's really not much to say.Garrett Olson got roughed up -- six runs in less than three innings -- after four decent starts, which battered his ERA but hopefully, didn't rattle his confidence too... Thu, 22 May 2008 13:38:38 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58646404 2008-05-22T13:38:38Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58610609 April 26th vs. Minnesota : 5.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K. 93 pitches, 58 strikes. In his seven starts in a Minnesota Twins uniform in 2007, Sidney Ponson lasted more than six innings and yielded fewer than two earned runs just once. The remainder of the Devil Rays lineup, comparatively,... Thu, 22 May 2008 09:29:14 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58610609 2008-05-22T09:29:14Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58601820 Brandon Webb was halfway through May and hadn't lost a game before Wednesday night. Chacon went seven innings for his first win, breaking his big league-record streak of nine straight no-decisions to start a season in Houston's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Webb, meanwhile, was bidding to become only... Thu, 22 May 2008 09:13:51 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58601820 2008-05-22T09:13:51Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58668739 Third baseman disappointed after dropping three games ATLANTA — Through all that slippery slope sliding in September, all the moonwalking the Mets have done thus far this season and through most of what they have presented to their public since Mike Piazza's final swing of 2005, David Wright has... Thu, 22 May 2008 15:07:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58668739 2008-05-22T15:07:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58597002 CHICAGO - Jermaine Dye hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning and added solo shot in the seventh, and the Chicago White Sox won their seventh straight game with a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. Michael Aubrey hit a solo home run in the second inning for the... Thu, 22 May 2008 08:45:32 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/58597002 2008-05-22T08:45:32Z