Smoltz wasn’t all that bad in first BoSox start
John Smoltz’s final line in a loss vs. the Nats says something bad. So why isn’t Ken Rosenthal worried about the veteran righty?
Gallardo outduels Cain, Brewers beat Giants 5-1 (AP)

Trying to rebound from a recent losing streak with a patchwork starting rotation, the Milwaukee Brewers turned to Yovani Gallardo. And starting opposite another one of the National League's best young pitchers, Gallardo didn't disappoint. Milwaukee's 23-year-old burgeoning ace outdueled San Francisco's Matt Cain, lifting the Brewers to a 5-1 victory over the Giants on Friday night.
Report: Yanks’ Nady will miss rest of season
Xavier Nady’s season is over and next year is in question, too, the New York Post has learned.
McClung moves into Brewers rotation
McClung moves into Brewers rotation Because of injuries and a lack of performance, Seth McClung is needed in the Brewers‘ starting rotation. The thing is, because of his own steady performance as the team’s long reliever, he — or someone like him — is needed in the bullpen, as well.
Rested A-Rod pounding the ball again
A rested A-Rod is pounding the ball again. Joe Girardi better hope he keeps it up, Bob Klapisch says; his job may depend on it.
Gallardo cruises in victory over Giants
Gallardo cruises in victory over Giants Yovani Gallado allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings and the Milwaukee offense took care of the rest, as the Brewers beat San Francisco, 5-1, Friday night at Miller Park.
Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
What’s wrong with J.J. Hardy?
Brewers fans have been asking that all year. Hardy has been mired in a hitting slump for most of the season, batting a mere .215 with six homers and 25 RBIs.
Hardy actually had been swinging the bat a bit better of late, with a .320 average over seven games, before going 0-for-4 Thursday against Minnesota.
Manager Ken Macha reiterated Thursday that Hardy is his shortstop and is going to stay in the lineup. Macha said he looked at past seasons for Hardy and noted that he often has followed poor first halves with strong second halves.
Actually, other than Hardy’s rookie year in 2005, that hasn’t been the case. He had such a strong first half in 2007 that he made the NL All-Star team.
Last year, Hardy batted .283 with 13…
Brewers prospect faces long suspension
Brewers prospect faces long suspension Former Brewers first-round Draft pick Jeremy Jeffress has tested positive for a banned substance for the second time and faces a 100-game suspension under Minor League Baseball’s Joint Drug Treatment and Prevention Program.
You’re outta here! Mad Bradley sent home
Milton Bradley’s temper tantrum was one too many for Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella. Piniella told the mercurial slugger to go home Friday afternoon after Bradley threw his helmet and went after a water cooler following a fly out in the top of the sixth inning of the Cubs game against the crosstown rival White Sox. Piniella told him to take his uniform off, and the two exchanged words in the tunnel leading up to the Cubs clubhouse.