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Brewers release struggling RHP Suppan

Topix - Sports News  Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:34

This March 19, 2010, file photo shows Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jeff Suppan reacting after giving up a two-run home run to Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu in the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Phoenix.


 

Imperfect: Braden gives up hit in first inning

Topix - Sports News  Sat, 05/15/2010 - 02:08

Dallas Braden gave up a first-inning double to Bobby Abreu on Friday night, ending the Oakland left-hander's bid to join Johnny Vander Meer as the only major league pitchers to throw consecutive no-hitters.

Five days after tossing the 19th perfect game in big league history, Braden retired his first two batters against the Los Angeles Angels before ...


 

LA Angels rally past Boston Red Sox, advance to ALCS

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 10/11/2009 - 14:52

Bobby Abreu and the Angels were all smiles as they rallied past the Boston Red Sox.


 

Lee Jenkins: For the Angels outfielder Abreu, patience has alway...

SI.com  Tue, 08/25/2009 - 09:37

Bobby Abreu accepted a modest one-year deal with the Angels last February because he had no other choice. Now he's become baseball's best bargain acquisition, says Lee Jenkins.


 

Hamilton hits record 28 HRs in Derby's 1st round

Topix - Sports News  Mon, 07/14/2008 - 22:58

Josh Hamilton has hit a record 28 homers in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium.

The Texas Rangers' slugger, back from drug and alcohol addiction that derailed his career, broke Bobby Abreu's mark for one round with a dazzling display of power Monday night.

Abreu hit 24 home runs in the first round in 2005 at Detroit's Comerica Park.

With his free and easy left-handed swing, Hamilton connected on 13 consecutive cuts before falling short of the fences on his final two.

His longest shot was estimated at 512 feet.