FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES
MLB ON FOX’s SATURDAY GAME OF THE WEEK:
Sluggers Howard & Pujols’ Division-Leading Clubs Square-Off in Philly
Rosenthal Weighs-In on LaRoche Acquisition
MLB ON FOX WEEK 16: SLUGGERS SWING FOR FENCES AT CBP – The FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK closes out its July coverage with three matchups featuring teams each within two games of first place on Saturday, July 25 (4:00 PM ET). NL East and Central division leaders clash in Philadelphia as Ryan Howard and the Phillies host Albert Pujols and the Cardinals. In Anaheim, the AL West-leading Angels host Joe Mauer and the Twins. Another AL Central battle ensues as Jim Thome and the White Sox head to Detroit to take on Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers. This week, the pregame show originates live from Comerica Park in Detroit with host Chris Rose. Once game action begins, Rose joins analyst Mark Grace to handle play-by-play duties. For instant updates throughout the week and during games from the entire MLB on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MLBONFOX.
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GAME PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST COV.
St. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia Phillies Dick Stockton, Tim McCarver 73%
& Ken Rosenthal
Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA
MARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach
Probable Pitchers: Kyle Lohse, RHP (4-6, 4.21 ERA) vs. Rodrigo Lopez, RHP (2-0, 2.60 ERA)
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels Kenny Albert & Eric Karros 16%
Angel Stadium – Anaheim, CA
MARKETS INCLUDE: Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle
Probable Pitchers: Nick Blackburn, RHP (8-4, 3.44 ERA) vs. TBA
Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers Chris Rose & Mark Grace 10%
Comerica Park – Detroit, MI
MARKETS INCLUDE: Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Floyd, RHP (8-6, 4.40 ERA) vs. Edwin Jackson (RHP, 7-5, 2.52 ERA)
ROSENTHAL: LAROCHE TO RED SOX ADDS TO TEAM’S VERSATILITY – Earlier today, the Boston Red Sox traded two midlevel prospects to Pittsburgh for Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche. FOXSports.com senior writer & MLB on FOX insider, Ken Rosenthal thinks the deal adds to the versatility of the Red Sox. “LaRoche gives the Sox an additional hitter they need at a minimal price in prospects. He’s a left-handed hitter who can start at 1B, against right-handed pitching. All-Star first baseman Kevin Youkilis can move to third base and the Sox can rest Mike Lowell. They need to rest Lowell because his hip remains a concern. Youkilis’ versatility gives them multiple options.”
For more on this story log onto:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9838522/Pirates-trade-Adam-LaRoche-to-Red-Sox
For more from Rosenthal log onto:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9837158/Buchholz-gives-BoSox-ace-in-the-hole
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