Haren and Peavy to Start All-Star Game
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Aâs pitcher Dan Haren will start for the American League, across the bay from his home ballpark in Oakland, and Padresâ ace Jake Peavy will take the mound Tuesday for the National League.
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(Sports Network) - The San Antonio Spurs begin a stretch of five road contests in six games this evening, when they tangle with the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Dan Haren has always lacked the luster of his big-name teammates, quietly putting up big numbers and impressing opposing hitters. With Barry Zito out of Oakland and the spotlight mostly his own this year, Haren has shown he has the stuff and the composure to be a No. 1 pitcher on...
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There have been no official decisions yet. No changes to the lineup on an optional workday that, manager Terry Francona said, was supposed to be an offday. But that doesn't mean there might not be a different name in the lineup tonight when the Red Sox return to Fenway Park for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Like, ...
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This wasn't the first time Dan Haren didn't feel very good warming up in the bullpen.
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Oakland Athletics manager Ken Macha said Tuesday that right-hander Dan Haren will start Game 3 of the AL divisional series against Minnesota, followed by righty Rich Harden in Game 4.
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Tony PeÃ±a was interviewed on Wednesday for the Yankeesâ managerial opening and a decision may be made as early as Friday between PeÃ±a, Don Mattingly and Joe Girardi.
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David Wells is back in the pennant race with a new team: the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wells and the Dodgers agreed to a contract Thursday and the big lefty plans to make his first start for Los Angeles on Sunday night against the Mets in New York.
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The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will play one game tonight for the American League pennant. The Red Sox pulled even in the series last night with a 4-2 win as Boston won its third straight after losing the first three. Derek Lowe (14-12) goes for Boston tonight against either Kevin Brown (10-6) or Javier Vazquez (14-10) for New York. This afternoon, Pete Munro (4-7) pitches for the Houston Astros against Matt Morris (15-10) for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros lead that series 3 games to 2.
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PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest will be back in the lineup for Friday&#39;s game versus Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.
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Because of Jamal Crawford&#39;s turf toe, when the Knicks host the expansion Charlotte Bobcats at the Garden today, Allan Houston will be introduced as part of the starting lineup for the first time since March 26.
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WALTHAM -- What could be worse than welcoming Western Conference foe Sacramento to the FleetCenter tonight for a game that could ensure that the Celtics enter the All-Star break with a .500 record or better? How about welcoming a Sacramento squad desperate for a win after dropping four games in a row? That is the scenario the Celtics face with ...
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DETROIT -- Daisuke Matsuzaka could have been preparing to join countryman Hideki Okajima on a flight to San Francisco to take part in the festivities, as a pair of rookies making the All-Star team, with yesterday's game as a precursor. His numbers, especially over the month of June, had hinted at that possibility.
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Evgeni Malkin will sub for Pittsburgh teammate Sidney Crosby as five players are chosen Tuesday as All-Star replacements for this weekend's festivities in Atlanta.
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PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Indiana Pacers forward Ron  Artest will be back in the lineup for Friday's game versus  Philadelphia at the Wachovia Center.
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HOUSTON (Sports Network) - The NBA announced on Tuesday  that the 55th annual All-Star Game will be played in Houston's  Toyota Center during the 2006 season.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired the All-Star pitcher Dan Haren from Oakland and traded closer JosÃ© Valverde to Houston in separate deals involving 12 players Friday.