http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 28 Aug 2008 7:36:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultReport card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students —Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students —Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B.http://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30619/curt-schilling-a-very-human-superman.html?refid=rss_all_defaultPlenty of fans adore Curt Schilling, plenty more harbor less admiring thoughts about him, and Kevin van Valkenburg, writing in the Baltimore Sun , feels a little bit of both. As the Red Sox pitcher faces a season-ending surgery, a look back at his career shows a gifted athlete with a compelling mix of arrogance, neediness, and grit.http://www.newser.com/story/30619/curt-schilling-a-very-human-superman.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 22 Jun 2008 8:58:41 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27744/byrnes-breaks-slump-d-backs-toptigers.html?refid=rss_all_defaultEric Byrnes lined out to left field in his first at-bat Friday night and finally felt good about his swing. Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Detroit 4-3 to hand the slumping Tigers their fifth straight defeat.http://www.newser.com/story/27744/byrnes-breaks-slump-d-backs-toptigers.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 17 May 2008 2:54:57 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27665/dbacks-beat-rockies-webb-improves-to-9-0.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBacked by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 last night. Webb (9-0) – who has won his first nine starts - allowed three runs on six hits, walked one and struck out eight. He has now won 11 straight starts dating to last September.http://www.newser.com/story/27665/dbacks-beat-rockies-webb-improves-to-9-0.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 16 May 2008 1:04:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27429/dbacks-bite-rockies-8-4.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBacked by Stephen Drew's three-run homer, Randy Johnson went five shaky innings for his 287th career victory and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 8-4 on Tuesday night. The Big Unit (3-1) gave up four runs and nine hits, striking out four and walking none. Chris Young had three hits as the Diamondbacks hammered Colorado starter Jeff Francis (0-4), a 17-game winner for the NL champions a year ago.http://www.newser.com/story/27429/dbacks-bite-rockies-8-4.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 13 May 2008 23:54:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27193/ward-double-clinches-cubbies-sweep.html?refid=rss_all_defaultPinch-hitter Daryle Ward delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied again to beat Arizona 6-4 Sunday after the anticipated showdown between Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson got wiped out. Carlos Marmol (1-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth and Kerry Wood pitched the ninth to earn his seventh save and finish off Chicago's three-game sweep.http://www.newser.com/story/27193/ward-double-clinches-cubbies-sweep.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 11 May 2008 17:59:05 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27094/soriano-sparks-cubbies-rally.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAlfonso Soriano had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning, and showed some flair on the bases to help the Cubs beat Arizona 7-2. Kosuke Fukudome's first homer since opening day capped the seventh-inning rally as the Cubs won their second straight against the team that swept them in the first round of the playoffs last October.http://www.newser.com/story/27094/soriano-sparks-cubbies-rally.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 10 May 2008 6:10:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27069/cubs-cruise-past-diamondbacks.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTed Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time. Lilly gave up another homer to Chris Young, but instead of throwing a tantrum the left-hander led the Chicago Cubs over Arizona 3-1 today in the first meeting between the teams since the Diamondbacks' sweep in last year's playoffs. Young homered off Lilly in Game 2 last October during Arizona's 8-4 win, prompting Lilly to slam his glove down.http://www.newser.com/story/27069/cubs-cruise-past-diamondbacks.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 09 May 2008 22:28:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26962/webb-goes-distance-improves-to-8-0.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBrandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday. The 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner struck out four and didn't walk a batter in his first complete game of the year.http://www.newser.com/story/26962/webb-goes-distance-improves-to-8-0.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 08 May 2008 22:19:51 CDT