riverside sluggers

yes they will be called up sept 1, but more callups will follow as the minor league teams end their seasons

bears will be in last place, their "star quarterback rex grossman" just got injured again

pretty much so, walked Jeter on 4 pitches, and then gave up a double to matsui, driving in Jeter 1-0

Now its the Royals' rookie pitcher's turn, im not exepecting much, he has appeared in 8 games and has an ERA of 7.68

Wright got himself out of another bad 1st inning, 2 men (Walk, Single) on with no outs then was able to 3 consecutive outs--1st inning he had to throw 28 pitches

he could most likely be called up

well i got some of my wish list seen in black and white, as sox are contending perisho the call up from his minor league stint

I was breezing through the providence journal website as it was talking about callups. And it said if Wells suspsension goes through, Lenny Dinardo would step in place for him on Friday Game 1 agaisnt Baltimore. Dont get me wrong, Dinardo does have some good stuff, but wouldnt the more viable option to be Paps to make that start considering he has already made 3 consecutive quality major league starts?

it was only a matter of time that after seeing Millar have a good day with an actual homerun, Tito's loyalty would kick back in. Millar was the only player of the lineup to not contribute anything offensively going 0 for 4 with 2 Ks

pitcher vs batter matchups J.P. Howell vs: (First career appearance against Yankees) Jaret Wright vs: (career against Royals in 9 games a 5-2 record with a 3.22 ERA) Angel Berroa, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Denny Hocking, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks, 4 Ks, SB Terrence Long, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) 2 Walks, K Joe McEwing, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) Matt Stairs, 4 for 18 (.222 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks, 4 Ks Mike Sweeney, 4 for 11 (.364 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, K

Royals' Howell returns to face Yanks Kansas City (42-84) at New York (71-56), 1:05 pm Eastern Time The Royals look to stave off their first series loss in three matchups on Saturday by evening a three-game set with the Yankees at one apiece. They will try to do so behind rookie starter J.P. Howell, who was called up to replace right-hander Runelvys Hernandez. Hernandez was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday with a low back strain. The left-handed Howell makes his ninth start of the year, and first since July 21. He allowed five hits and four runs in six innings during that game, a 10-1 loss to the Guardians. He'll be opposed by Yankees right-hander Jaret Wright, who takes the mound looking to win his third straight game since returning from a four-month injury layoff. In beating the Devil Rays and Blue Jays, Wright has allowed only two runs in 13 1/3 innings, striking out seven and walking four. Pitching matchup NYY: RHP Jaret Wright • 4-2, 6.00 ERA in 2005 • Has not faced KC in 2005 KC: LHP J.P. Howell • 1-4, 7.68 ERA in 2005 • Has not faced NYY in 2005

Home is cooking By Eric Wilbur, Boston.com Staff | August 26, 2005 Well, that could have worked out better. Oh, relax, will ya? Yeah, Curt Schilling looked more like Kurtis Blow last night in Mizzou, giving up a six-pack of runs to the worst team in the American League in his much ballyhooed return to the rotation. And yes, the Red Sox limped home after a 4-6 trip, allowing their lead on the New York Yankees to shrink to a mere 2 1/2 games. Big deal. David Ortiz is struggling, Manny Ramirez is loafing (again), and there's an impending bullpen by committee aura, making everyone squirm but Grady Little, who is probably smirking about all of this somewhere. Shrug it off. No fooling. Things are going to be fine. The Red Sox are coming home, but what they see when they arrive at the Fens might surprise them, parents returning to find their kids threw a bender during their absence. The Rolling Stones and their ridiculous monstrosity of a stage tore up the Fenway outfield, forcing a one-hour delay of today's game. Dave Mellor's ground crews literally worked around the clock to rectify the situation. This was overboard, pushing the limits of the old girl, who proved valiant in hosting smaller events like Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffet. Did anyone on Yawkey Way even think to approve of such staging? And if they did, can we ask what in the world they were thinking? Besides the ubiquitous Pink Floyd intro. How do you think Mellor is going to react when the U2 rumors start to percolate again? Still, it's home, a place these Red Sox love to play. They're 38-18 at the corner of Yawkey and Brookline, and that only begins the level of good news. Of their remaining can-you-believe-it 37 games this season (including Labor Day's re-do against the White Sox), the Sox play 25 at the confines. It is here that they win at a .679 clip, which translates in theory to about 17 more wins at Fenway. As bumpy as the just-completed road trip through Detroit, Anaheim, and Kansas City was for the Boston nine, this is the stretch that both players and fans have had circled on their schedule since March. Only the Oakland A's have a better home mark over the last three seasons than the Red Sox. And with just 12 games remaining on the road (New York, Toronto, Tampa Bay, and Baltimore), that 2 1/2 games looks a little more husky than it actually is. The Tigers worked the Sox rather well last week, but don't stand a chance at Fenway. Tampa Bay, they say, has been hot since the All-Star break. So hot in fact, that they are only 23 games behind Boston in the loss column. Baltimore comes to town next Friday, allowing the Fenway fans their first chance to deliver Rafael Palmeiro their best wishes. Then there's a mid-week matchup with the Angels, a team the Red Sox split four with last weekend, and one that could very well be their first-round opponent in the ALDS. That's 13 straight games at home to kick off this stretch, the longest homestand of the season coming off the longest road trip of the season. Worried about that Lily Tomlin-like lead over the Bombers? How's 13 straight at a place where the Red Sox not just win, but beat up on teams temper you? Pretty good, no? OK, so yes, it's a little scary how the Yankees keep winning. Even more scary that they're winning with dominant -- not good -- outings from the likes of Jaret Wright and Shawn Chacon (two earned runs over seven innings yesterday in beating the Blue Jays). The Big Unit goes tonight against the Royals, and he has all of sudden become the question mark, a 6.16 ERA in his last three starts. But you just know they're saying in Yankee-land, "Forget the wild-card, we're coming to get ya." That's a scary proposition considering how the A's and Guardians are neck-in-neck for the rights for that final playoff spot as well. Of course, there's also the issue brewing now that the Red Sox won't get a day off until Sept. 22, thanks to the re-scheduling of that rainout against Chicago to Sept. 5, a common off day for both clubs. That breaks the CBA clause that teams can't play more than 20 days in a row unless voted upon by the players. Since there was no other option here though, it was kind of a T.S. situation for the Sox and Sox. On the bright side, it's one more home game for Boston, which is always a welcome sight on the schedule. Pivotal games remain of course, including six more against the Yankees, which they are licking their chops at in anticipation, particularly at that season finale three-game set that might make or break either team's season. There are three against the Angels, who many are tabbing to represent the AL in the World Series. And as terrible as Baltimore has become, the Orioles always manage to play the Sox tough. Mix that in with Schilling's rough start, the wishy-washy state of the bullpen, Kevin Millar's mammoth foul ball swings, Ortiz's recent road drought and ensuing hand bruise, Manny being Manny, Matt Clement's one second-half win, the prospect of Edgar Renteria handling a game-saving play at shortstop, Mike Remlinger being allowed access to the park, and well, yeah there is some reason for concern I suppose. But the Red Sox mask their inefficiencies like you couldn't dream at Fenway Park, where they transform into world-beaters. Tonight, they look to make it 14 wins in a row at home, a streak that if continued, is going to eventually assure them they'll be opening the postseason with a pair at Fenway, where all bets are off for the opposition.

i agree with ya on millar dude. but cmon stop the ranting on tito, he got the sox to sweep the angels, through the yanks playoffs takin last 4 games, sweeping the cards in 4 games. And through 2005 of injuries to Curt, Foulke, Wells out for a month, and the depleted bullpen has made though sketchy, right calls to keep the Sox in 1st. By the way, he is a big upgrade over the last Sox manager

well this will give them some solid D in the outfield, watch for Bernie to share DH with Giambi

thats just Ryne Sandberg's opinion on him, look for him to be the #5 starter in 06

just think how tampa bay will be next season, all they need is great starting pitching, and will be a viable contender in the AL East

I heard the twins, Guardians, and couple of NL wild card contender teams are taking interest in acquiring him

is Roberto Petagine still on the Sox bench? just barely see him now as it is

um yea haha ive never heard A-fag been said

its gonna be moreso Craig Hansen than Papelbon will be, Paps has already been indicated by Tito and Theo a starter in 2006

manny yes, but couldve turned the double play to 1st base on dimitri young. Tony G still continues to impress going 3 for 4 with an RBI, and 3 runs scored. and Millar, ugh he kicked the ball in the 1st, worst defense yes very so. best pitching timlin going thru the best hitters on a one-run lead to get the save. I would knock on Wakefield but still lets not forget he took line drive at california, and then in the 1st he got sore even more on that leg with another line drive. He;s a bull and will battle his way through so Sox offsense get their chance. Good job wake 13th win. oddly dissapointment for pitching was gonzalez

hows papelbon? hows clement whos given up 3 runs or less in his past 3 starts? hows bronson in his last two starts giving up less than 3 runs? hows chad bradford? hows mike myers? hows gonzalez been? i know youre frustrated dude but what youve said had no logic or merit

pitcher vs batter matchups Mike Wood vs: (career against Yankees in 2 games of relief an ERA of 0.00) Robinson Cano, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) Jason Giambi, 0 for 1 Derek Jeter, Walk Tino Martinez, 5 for 7 (.714 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, K Hideki Matsui, 0 for 2 Jorge Posada, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Alex Rodriguez, 0 for 1, Walk Gary Sheffield, 0 for 1 Bernie Williams, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double Tony Womack, 0 for 1 Randy Johnson vs: (career against Royals in 25 games a 12-7 record with a 3.17 ERA) Angel Berroa, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, K Emil Brown, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 5 Ks John Buck, 0 for 4, 2 Ks David DeJesus, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) RBI, Walk, K Denny Hocking, 0 for 3, K Terrence Long, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Double, 4 Ks Joe McEwing, 11 for 41 (.268 avg) 5 Doubles, HR, 4 RBIs, 10 Ks, 2 SBs Matt Stairs, 7 for 17 (.412 avg) Double, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks Mike Sweeney, 2 for 19 (.105 avg) RBI, 3 Ks

Streaking Royals head off to Big Apple Kansas City (42-83) at New York (70-56), 6:05 p.m. CT This is where Buddy Bell came in -- with a three-game series against the Yankees. Bell took the Royals' job and promptly managed them to a three-game sweep of the Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. It was quite a beginning. Now, almost three months later, Bell has been through some less exciting times. And the Yankees have improved themselves. When they left Kansas City, they were 27-26 and in fourth place in the American League East; since then, they've gone 43-30 and are in second place, chasing the Red Sox. The Royals helped out the Yankees by taking two of three from the Sox. Mike Wood gets the task of going against Randy Johnson, who pitched a complete game in his last Yankees start but lost after giving up four home runs in one inning. Wood will be making his first start against the Yankees. He faced them in two of the games in Kansas City and held them scoreless in 3 2/3 innings of relief. This will be Wood's first start since he went five innings against the A's and got credit for the victory that snapped the Royals' 19-game losing streak. Yankee Stadium, even in the summer, has been a cold place for the Royals. They have a 2-16 record there since 2000, including eight straight losses. The Royals' last win in the Bronx came on Aug. 6, 2002. This is Wood's first exposure to the House That Ruth Built. Pitching matchup KC: RHP Mike Wood • 4-4, 4.09 ERA in 2005 • 0-0, 0.00 ERA vs. NYY in 2005 NYY: LHP Randy Johnson • 11-8, 4.34 ERA in 2005 • 0-1, 3.38 ERA vs. KC in 2005

theyd need a security guard at every aisle at Fenway, beacuse when theres a yankees game there especially during the September stretch, it has been done in abundance. what are they going to do, kick 3/4 of the 35,000 out of Fenway Park? haha i mean cmon i always see kids around me chanting that as well