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On this date in baseball history
1923: Brooklyn's Jacques Fournier went 6-for-6 with a home run, two doubles and three singles as the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 14-5. 1937: Chicago Cubs first baseman Rip Collins played an entire game without a putout or an assist.
Notes: DEA investigating Ramirez
Major League Baseball is cooperating with a federal investigation into where Manny Ramirez got the performance-enhancing drug that resulted in his 50-game suspension.
Diamondbacks' Byrnes breaks left hand
Eric Byrnes, left, removes his batting glove to examine his left hand as he stands next to Rangers first baseman Chris Davis.
Eric Byrnes: Savvy businessman
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes is a genius. He is living the American dream.
Diamondbacks defeat Rangers 8-2
The Diamondbacks' Miguel Montero, right, hugs Eric Byrnes after both scored on a hit by Felipe Lopez against the Rangers during the second inning in Phoenix.
Young hurt, but D-backs rout Royals
"We'll know more tomorrow," Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch said. "Immediately when it grabbed on his groin he pulled up, which is the right thing to do.
D-Backs, Mariners open set at Safeco Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be attempting to accomplish something they haven't done in nearly a month when the team heads to Seattle's Safeco Field tonight for the first of three straight interleague meetings with the Mariners.
Recap: Kansas City vs. Arizona
Chris Young had a career-high four hits, including two doubles and a triple, as the Arizona Diamondbacks pounded Kansas City, 12-5, in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series.
Box W:B.Moehler L:B.Buckner HR: HOU- L.Berkman , H.Pence ARI- M.Reynolds , S.Drew Houston Top 1st - UMPIRES: Home,Doug Eddings; First, Jim Reynolds; Second, Brian Knight; Third, Dana DeMuth; - Michael Bourn walked.
Meche throws complete-game four-hitter
Gil Meche has really found his groove. Meche had his fourth straight strong start as he pitched the Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-0, on Tuesday night as 26,974 fans watched at Kauffman Stadium.
Recoveries: RP Valverde finally back on mound
The Astros activated RP Jose Valverde off the DL right before Saturday's game against Arizona, and manager Cecil Cooper wanted to find a low-pressure situation to ease the reliever back into the lineup.
D-Backs lose, but bullpen not culprit
That a Diamondbacks starter did not pitch well was a new development from this road trip to come out of Monday night's 6-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.
Kevin Kouzmanoff hugs Adrian Gonzalez after the Padres polish off the Diamondbacks.
Reynolds' 3-run homer in 18th wins it for Arizona
San Diego Padres left fielder Chase Headley makes a diving catch to take away a hit from the Arizona Diamondbacks' Eric Byrnes during the ninth inning of a baseball more... Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, June 7, 2009, in San Diego.
D-Backsa starting lineup for series finale vs. Braves
May 31st Following their come-from-behind 3-2 extra inning win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks will try for a series win over the Atlanta Braves.
Reynolds scores in 11th as D-backs top Braves
Arizona Diamondbacks' Tony Pena, of the Dominican Republic, throws against the Atlanta Braves in the 11th inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Phoenix.
Byrnes' walk-off hit comes at opportune time
Profile: Eric Byrnes With the winning run on third, the Atlanta Braves could have walked Eric Byrnes in the 11th inning.
Loss to Diamondbacks doesn't sit well with Braves
The Braves let one get away Saturday. It showed in their faces. After their 3-2, 11-inning loss against Arizona, there was a funeral atmosphere in the Braves clubhouse.
Eric Byrnes singled home Mark Reynolds in the 11th inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.