When the New York Mets needed a big game, Tom Glavine pitched one of his worst. The 300-game winner put the Mets in a huge hole Sunday when he was chased in the first inning, charged with all seven of Florida’s early runs. He made a throwing error and hit Marlins lefty Dontrelle Willis with a pitch with the bases loaded, mistakes that symbolized the Mets’ September collapse.
Archive for September 2007
Mets’ Glavine chased in 7-run 1st inning
September 30, 2007Avalanche send Hensick, Rycroft to AHL
September 30, 2007The Colorado Avalanche sent T.J. Hensick and Mark Rycroft to their AHL affiliate in Cleveland on Sunday, leaving 25 players on the preseason roster.
Orioles dismiss bench coach Trebelhorn
September 30, 2007The Baltimore Orioles began an offseason of change Sunday by firing bench coach Tom Trebelhorn, who spent 12 years with the organization. The decision was made by Dave Trembley, who inherited Trebelhorn after replacing Sam Perlozzo as manager on June 18. “We’re going to do what we feel we have to do in order to change the face and identity of this team, (so) we’re going in another direction.
Brewers’ Fielder out of lineup in finale
September 30, 2007Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder was not in the lineup for Sunday’s season finale against the San Diego Padres after injuring his right leg on Saturday. Fielder’s leg buckled when San Diego’s Jason Lane slid into first base in the top of the 11th on Saturday. After spending a brief moment face-down on the ground, Fielder got up gingerly and walked back to the dugout.
Hornets re-acquire G Wesley from Cavs
September 30, 2007The New Orleans Hornets traded forward Cedric Simmons, the No. 15 overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft, to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for David Wesley and undisclosed cash considerations. Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said the trade freed salary cap space. They plan to waive Wesley once Simmons passes a physical and the trade is final.
Marlins C Olivo suspended 5 games
September 30, 2007Florida catcher Miguel Olivo was suspended for five games Sunday and fined for his role in a weekend brawl against the New York Mets. Olivo was at the mound during a pitching change in the fifth inning Saturday and started jawing with the Mets’ Jose Reyes, who was at third. Olivo charged across the diamond and threw a punch at Reyes, a friend of his, and benches cleared.
Red Sox clinch home-field advantage
September 30, 2007J.D. Drew skipped Boston’s wild celebration of its first AL East title in 12 years. He didn’t miss many much Saturday night. Continuing his surge at the end of a trying season, Drew hit a full-count fastball for a three-run homer in the seventh inning to help the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4. “It’s (been) frustrating for me not to perform,” he said.
Roundup: Hasek shuts down Maple Leafs
September 30, 2007Saturday’s NHL roundup: Dominik Hasek posted a 13-save shutout, and Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and two assists in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs that wrapped up the preseason schedule for both teams.
Timberwolves open camp without Garnett
September 30, 2007In many ways, the first day of training camp for the Minnesota Timberwolves was like so many that came before it. Coaches hollered instruction. Players gasped for air during conditioning drills. Optimism abounded at the start of a new season. But someone was certainly missing. For the first time in 13 seasons, Kevin Garnett isn’t here.
Padres lose, fail to clinch wild card
September 30, 2007The San Diego Padres are still waiting to clinch a playoff spot — and they can blame a familiar name. Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a tying, two-out triple off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to beat the Padres 4-3 in the 11th on Saturday. The Padres are assured of at least a tie for the NL wild-card spot, and they can wrap it up with a win Sunday.
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