MLB: Duke solid, but Bucs blanked by Cubs Despite a strong start from Zach Duke, the Pirates' contest against the Cubs on Wednesday ended like almost all others between these two clubs. It was a 2-0 loss for Pittsburgh, which fell to to 4-14 against Chicago this season. MLB: Alvarez holding out, on restricted list The drama surrounding Pedro Alvarez took another sudden twist Wednesday, as the Pirates revealed that this year's No. 2 overall selection is holding out until he can rework his signing bonus. As a result, the Pirates have placed Alvarez on the restricted list. MLB: Pirates take on Brewers with new twist The Pirates open a three-game set against the Brewers at PNC Park on Friday with a new player in play: instant replay. Commissioner Bud Selig announced on Tuesday that instant replay will make its debut in three series on Thursday, before being used in all 15 games on Friday. MLB: Bucs recall Chavez, demote Hansen The Pirates recalled Triple-A right-hander Jesse Chavez from Indianapolis before Wednesday's game and opened a spot for him on the 25-man roster by optioning reliever Craig Hansen to Indianapolis. Sports Blogs: MLB News Blog Network :: Cardinals demote Garcia, purchase contract of Phelps (PA SportsTicker) The St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contract of infielder Josh Phelps from Class AAA Memphis and optioned lefthander Jaime Garcia to the Redbirds on Wednesday. Sports Blogs: MLB News Blog Network :: Cardinals purchase Phelps? contract, demote Garcia (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals added a power bat to their bench on Wednesday, purchasing Josh Phelps contract from Triple-A Memphis. Rookie left-hander Jaime Garcia, 1-1 with a 5.63 ERA in 10 appearances, was optioned to Memphis and left-hander Mark Mulder was transferred to the 60-day disabled list from the 15-day DL. Sports Blogs: MLB News Blog Network :: Baseball?s replay central resembles NASA (AP) Baseballs replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattans Meatpacking District thats crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASAs Mission Control. Five monitors stretch across the top of the wall, and beneath are eight, 46-inch screens split into two Sports Blogs: MLB News Blog Network :: Cardinals don?t own the Brewers, anymore (Yahoo! Sports) After years of dominating the Milwaukee Brewers , the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves turned around and are& Sports Blogs: C70 At The Bat :: Turn the (Calendar) Page If you were of the belief, as I was, that the Cardinals needed to sweep this series to have a viable chance for October baseball, it seems like the Redbirds are now kite flying, because they are playing out the... Sports Blogs: Rockin the Red :: Sound of silence If there was ever an indicator that the Cardinals are slipping away, its this: the Mets are now tied for second-place in the Wild Card race with an identical record to us. The Cardinals put up a sorry showing last night in what may be the night we let this whole thing slip away. Adam Wainwright could be our saving grace or the nail in our coffin - thats ju ... 4thebirds... :: 4thebirds...LIVEcast Brewers vs. Cardinals 8/27/08 4thebirds... :: Redbird Randoms...8/27/08 4thebirds... :: Cards shellacked dozen to donut Jaime Garcia: Bad Outing Leads to Bad Result Mark Mulder: To the 60-Day Disabled List Josh Phelps: Mr. Phelps Receives the Call Need Help with DIACAP? Choose the DIACAP experts! - Sponsored Link Cardinals purchase Phelps' contract Cardinals purchase Josh Phelps' contract, The Palm Beach Cardinals Report: 08/27/08

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