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Shields Leads Royals over Twins

Posted on August 28, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — James Shields was sharp for 7 1-3 innings, Alex Gordon had three RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals scored five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Tuesday.

Shields — the key part in the deal that sent top prospect Wil Myers to Tampa Bay in the offseason — struck out seven and notched his American-League best 22nd quality start.

Shields (9-8) only allowed one hit through seven innings before running into trouble and leaving in the eighth inning.

Kevin Correia struck out a season-high seven over seven shutout innings, but ended up with a no-decision. Brian Dozier had the Twins’ RBI.

Seven consecutive Royals hitters reached base in a five-run eighth that broke open a scoreless game and handed reliever Jared Burton (2-8) his third loss to Kansas City this season.

Rockies Activate C Torrealba from 7-Day DL

Posted on August 27, 2013

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies activated veteran catcher Yorvit Torrealba from the seven-day disabled list after he was sidelined by a concussion.

He was in uniform for Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. To make room on the roster, the Rockies optioned infielder/outfielder Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

The 35-year-old Torrealba was placed on the disabled list on Aug. 19. He is hitting .252 with six doubles and 10 RBIs this season as he serves as a backup to Wilin Rosario.

Wheeler has hit .211 in two stints with the Rockies in 2013. He is batting .308 with 81 RBIs in 110 games for the Sky Sox.

Duffy Replaces Davis in KC’s Rotation; Pena Signed

Posted on August 27, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Duffy will be recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday to replace Wade Davis in Kansas City’s starting rotation.

Duffy has allowed four runs over his last 22 innings in Omaha while recovering from elbow surgery. The lefty made two starts for the Royals this month, allowing two runs over 9 2-3 innings.

Davis has allowed 11 runs in his last two starts and will move to the bullpen. Since coming to Kansas City in the trade that sent top prospect Wil Myers to Tampa Bay, Davis is 6-10 with a 5.67 ERA.

Duffy will start Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, bumping Bruce Chen back to Thursday.

The Royals also signed Carlos Pena to a minor-league contract and traded for minor league right-hander Clayton Mortensen.

Rockies OF Gonzalez on the Mend

Posted on August 27, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez says his sprained right middle finger is feeling better after taking a round of batting practice Tuesday and hopes to soon leave for a rehab assignment.

The Colorado Rockies outfielder has been on the disabled list since early August. Gonzalez says the finger remains sore, but he expected as much after doctors told him it wouldn’t be 100 percent until next season.

Asked about the pain, the All-Star said: “It’s something I can play through. … It feels a lot better.”

Gonzalez put on quite a hitting display in batting practice, sending a few pitches into the upper deck. Gonzalez is hitting .302 with 26 homers.

Hours before Tuesday’s game against San Francisco, Roy Oswalt (strained left hamstring) took the field and threw around 60 pitches in a simulated contest.

Rockies OF Fowler Leaves Game with Knee Injury

Posted on August 27, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler is out of the game against San Francisco because of a left lateral knee bruise.

The Rockies sais Monday night that he is day to day.

Fowler started the game and singled in the first inning. He was then caught stealing and was replaced by Charlie Blackmon to start the second.

Blackmon hit a solo home run leading off the third.

Fowler is hitting .263 with 12 home runs and 18 stolen bases this season. He missed nine games in July because of a bone bruise in his right hand.

MRI on Rockies’ Betancourt Reveals Tear in Elbow

Posted on August 27, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies right-hander Rafael Betancourt has suffered a torn elbow ligament, the closer said Monday night.

Betancourt said he will opt to have platelet-rich plasma therapy instead of Tommy John surgery in the hope of returning sooner.

Betancourt suffered the tear Thursday in Philadelphia. He had an MRI done on his right elbow, which revealed a partial tear, and will not pitch again this season.

Betancourt has served as the Rockies’ closer for the past two seasons. He has been on the disabled list three times this year with a groin strain and after an emergency appendectomy.

He has 16 saves in 19 opportunities this season.

Helton Homers as Rockies Beat Giants 6-1

Posted on August 26, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Todd Helton homered to move within three hits of 2,500, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Monday night.

Juan Nicasio tossed six shutout innings and added an RBI single, and Charlie Blackmon also homered for the Rockies.

Buster Posey singled and reached base for the 49th straight game against Colorado.

The Rockies began a nine-game, 10-day homestand with a strong performance against lefty Barry Zito (4-10), who has struggled away from home this season. His numbers didn’t improve in his short outing at Coors Field.

Zito allowed five runs and nine hits and struck out one in four innings in his second start since being put back into the rotation. He is 0-8 with a 9.61 ERA on the road this season.

Royals Rout Rays 11-1 in Makeup of May Snow-Out

Posted on August 26, 2013

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals’ Jeremy Guthrie held down Wil Myers and the Tampa Bay Rays over five innings and Kansas City rolled to an 11-1 victory Monday in the makeup of a snowed-out game from early May.

Guthrie (13-10) allowed six hits and three walks but twice delivered timely strikeouts. He fanned Kelly Johnson with two aboard to end the third inning, and then struck out David DeJesus on a called third strike to leave the bases loaded in the fourth.

Rays manager Joe Maddon argued that the call and was tossed by plate umpire Greg Gibson.

Jeremy Hellickson (10-8) allowed five runs in just 2 2-3 innings for Tampa Bay. It was the struggling right-hander’s shortest start since June 30, 2012, when he went the same distance in a game against Detroit before getting pelted in the leg by a line drive.

Rockies’ Rest SS Tulowitzki vs Miami

Posted on August 26, 2013

MIAMI (AP) — Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was rested Sunday against Miami after being bothered by soreness in his rib area.

Rockies’ manager Walt Weiss said Tulowitzki was being kept out of the lineup as a precaution. Weiss was unsure when Tulowitzki suffered the injury Saturday during a swing, but he remained in the game.

Weiss says “he’s OK, he’s a little sore” before Sunday’s game at Marlins Park.

Weiss added he wanted to take Tulowitzki out for a pinch-hitter in his last at-bat Saturday, but the shortstop talked him out if it.

ESPN Analyst Kruk Falls Ill at Dodger Stadium

Posted on August 25, 2013

LOS ANGELES (AP) — ESPN analyst John Kruk has left the television booth at Dodger Stadium after becoming dehydrated.

Kruk is in Los Angeles for Sunday night’s game between the Red Sox and Dodgers. The Boston Globe reported he was taken from the press box on a stretcher.

ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz says the 52-year-old Kruk was feeling dizzy and diagnosed with dehydration. Krulewitz says: “His vital signs are stable and he’s in good spirits. We wish him a speedy recovery.”

Kruk played 10 years in the majors with San Diego, Philadelphia and the Chicago White Sox. The three-time All-Star hit .300 with 100 homers and 592 RBIs.