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Being with Brewers agrees with Lopez: Felipe Lopez immediately stepped into the leadoff spot and starting second-base slot for the Brewers on July 20 and, since then, has been hitting .349 entering Monday's series finale against the Nats.
Brewers make deal for infielder Lopez: The Brewers bolstered their defense and added to their offense Sunday, acquiring infielder Felipe Lopez from the D-backs for Minor Leaguers Roque Mercedes and Cole Gillespie.
Cards edge D-Backs in series finale: Felipe Lopez thought his time with the D-Backs came to a premature end.
D-Backs 2B Lopez dealt to Brewers: Arizona will receive right-hander Roque Mercedes and outfielder Cole Gillespie for Felipe Lopez.
Lopez has mixed emotions on trade: Felipe Lopez, who learned of his trade from the D-Backs to the Brewers after Sunday's game, seemed disappointed by the news.
Byrnes: D-Backs to use Roberts, Ojeda at 2B: With Felipe Lopez gone, Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes said the Diamondbacks will use Ryan Roberts and Augie Ojeda at second base.
Lopez not worried about trade rumors: Diamondbacks second baseman Felipe Lopez has heard that his name is out there.
Brewers acquire 2B Lopez from Diamondbacks: The Brewers acquired second baseman Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers, giving Milwaukee a much needed top of the order threat.
MLB Notebook: Brewers acquire Lopez in trade with Arizona: Milwaukee acquired second baseman Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers yesterday, giving the Brewers a much needed threat at the top of the order.
Brewers acquire 2B Lopez from Diamondbacks: The Brewers acquired second baseman Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers on Sunday, giving Milwaukee a much needed threat at the top of the order.
Brewers send prospects to Arizona for 2B Lopez: The Brewers acquired second baseman Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor leaguers, giving Milwaukee a much needed top of the order threat.Milwaukee has been without starting second baseman Rickie Weeks after he had season-ending surgery on his wrist in May. Since then, 38-year-old veteran Craig Counsell and rookie Casey McGehee have filled in, but Lopez gives the Brewers a more consistent veteran. The 29-year-old Lopez came into Sunday's game hitting .
Diamondbacks rally for holiday win: Chris Young and Felipe Lopez played key roles to spark the Diamondbacks to an 11-7 comeback win.
Brewers, D-Backs discussing trade: Doug Davis and Felipe Lopez are two names that would make sense logically.
Lopez aiding D-Backs on, off the field: Diamondbacks infielder Felipe Lopez keeps things loose in the clubhouse.
Lopez misses fifth consecutive game: Diamondbacks second baseman Felipe Lopez (hamstring tightness) was out of the lineup for the fifth consecutive game Thursday.
Lopez likely won't start until Friday: Second baseman Felipe Lopez was out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game because of hamstring soreness
Lopez still out for D-Backs vs. Padres: Felipe Lopez will miss his third consecutive start with a hamstring injury. First pitch at 6:40 p.m.
Lopez leaves game; listed as day-to-day: Diamondbacks second baseman Felipe Lopez left Saturday's game with left hamstring tightness.
Lopez, Clark put on a show in opener: It was a heavyweight fight Monday at Chase Field, especially with the left-right, left-right combinations from Felipe Lopez and Tony Clark.
Diamondbacks nip Rockies in home run derby: Strong pitching is supposed to make the Arizona Diamondbacks a contender. Big bats made them a winner on opening day. Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate, and the Diamondbacks outslugged the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Monday.
Diamondbacks ride five homers past Rockies: Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate and the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 9-8 in a home run derby of an opener.
Lopez, Clark power Arizona past Rockies (AP): Strong pitching is supposed to make the Arizona Diamondbacks a contender. Big bats made them a winner on opening day. Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate, and the Diamondbacks outslugged the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Monday. Eight home runs were hit in the game, including the decisive shot by Chad Tracy leading off the seventh inning against reliever...
D-Backs to have new look at leadoff: Felipe Lopez, who the Diamondbacks signed as a free agent, will be the everyday second baseman and leadoff hitter.
NL West team capsules: 1. Arizona Diamondbacks Last year: 82-80, 2nd What's new: Felipe Lopez assumes the starting second-base job. Jon Garland joins a stacked rotation. Chad Qualls will be the closer after Brandon Lyon left for Detroit. At bat: With 204 strikeouts, 3B Mark...
D-Backs' Lopez looking to run: Leadoff man Felipe Lopez knows stolen bases can be a bigger part of his game this season.
Rodriguez's 3 hits help Puerto Rico beat Red Sox: Ivan Rodriguez hit three singles, Felipe Lopez drove in two runs and Puerto Rico won its final tuneup for the World Baseball Classic tuneup, beating the Boston Red Sox 9-5
Notes: Lopez looking to bunt for hits: Felipe Lopez likes the idea of batting leadoff.
Kennedy up for competition at second: Though Aaron Miles and Felipe Lopez are no longer with the Cardinals, Adam Kennedy isn't a lock to hold down the starting second-base gig in St. Louis this season.
D-Backs finalize Lopez signing: Infielder Felipe Lopez inks 1-year, $3.5 million deal.
D-backs land Lopez for second base: The D-backs landed themselves a second baseman when they agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $3.5 million with free agent Felipe Lopez on Thursday.
D-Backs, Lopez agree to deal: It appears the Diamondbacks have found their second baseman in Felipe Lopez.
Reports: D-backs agree with Lopez to play 2B: The Arizona Diamondbacks seemingly closed the door on bringing back veteran second baseman Orlando Hudson, reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with free agent Felipe Lopez.
Cardinals, Lopez share mutual interest: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Thursday that the Cardinals have already made an offer to Felipe Lopez, who signed as a free agent in August after he was released by the Nationals. However, Lopez said that he has not been made aware of any offer at this point.
MLB's top free agents: First base 1. Mark Teixeira, 28, LA Angels 2. Kevin Millar, 37, Baltimore 3. Sean Casey, 34, Boston Second base 1. Orlando Hudson, 30, Arizona 2. Felipe Lopez, 28, Cardinals 3. Mark Grudzielanek, 38, Kansas City Shortstop 1. R...
Six Cardinals file for free agency: The six Cardinals who filed for free agency on Thursday were pitchers Braden Looper, Russ Springer and Ron Villone, infielders Felipe Lopez and Cesar Izturis and catcher Jason LaRue.
Cardinals 11, Reds 4: Felipe Lopez drove in three runs and emergency starter Brad Thompson threw five effective innings, helping the St. Louis Cardinals end the year on a season-best six game winning streak with an 11-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Wellemeyer wins Cards' fifth straight: Todd Wellemeyer allowed three runs and scattered seven hits over 6 1/3 innings and Troy Glaus, Felipe Lopez and Albert Pujols homered as the Cardinals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Reds, 8-5, on Saturday.
Lopez starts again: Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, liking what he's seen of Washington Nationals castoff Felipe Lopez so far, wrote Lopez's name on his card Tuesday night for the ninth time in the 12 games he's played with the team.
Cardinals sign infielder Lopez: Following the Cardinals' game on Tuesday night, the club announced it had signed free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez. Lopez, who was released by the Washington Nationals at the Trade Deadline.
Nats release Lo Duca, Estrada, Lopez: The Nationals gave infielder Felipe Lopez and catchers Paul Lo Duca and Johnny Estrada their unconditional releases, while activiating Elijah Dukes.
Deadline could bring Lopez trade: With the Trade Deadline coming up on Thursday afternoon, second baseman Felipe Lopez's days with the Nationals could be coming to an end.
Paul Hagen: Phillies' Myers not great but headed in right direction: WASHINGTON - It wasn't as if Brett Myers were taking a test or anything,although as he stepped to the mound to face Nationals leadoff hitter Felipe Lopez it sort of had that feel to it.
Lopez delivers for Nats in 12th inning: Felipe Lopez's single in the bottom of the 12th inning gave the Nationals a 3-2 victory over the Braves at Nationals Park on Wednesday evening.
Nationals 3, Braves 2: Felipe Lopez’s bases-loaded hit to left with no outs in the 12th inning lifted the Nationals to victory over the Braves on Wednesday.
Braves lose another 1-run game, 3-2 to Nationals in 12: The Atlanta Braves simply cannot win a one-run game. Felipe Lopez's bases-loaded hit to left with no outs in the 12th lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Wednesday, dropping Atlanta to 0-9 in games decided by the slimmest...
Braves fall short against Nationals: Atlanta simply cannot win a one-run game.Felipe Lopez' bases-loaded hit to left with no outs in the 12th inning lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Braves yesterday, dropping Atlanta to 0-9 in games decided by the slimmest possible margin.
Huge night for Lopez as Nats pile on: Second baseman Felipe Lopez drove in a career-high six runs to help the Nationals pound the Mets, 10-5, at Nationals Park on Thursday night.
Lopez's 6 RBIs lead Nats past Mets: His grand slam deposited in the seats, Felipe Lopez clapped and screamed as he rounded first base, then smacked Tim Tolman's hand so hard while turning for home that the third-base coach shook off the sting.
Smoltz enters exclusive 3,000 K-Zone: With his third-inning strikeout of Felipe Lopez, John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in Major League history to record 3,000 career strikeouts.
Smoltz reaches 3,000 strikeouts in loss to Nationals: John Smoltz, sitting on 2,999 strikeouts, had two strikes on Felipe Lopez. With the home crowd cheering, Smoltz went with the pitch he still credits for helping win the '96 NL Cy Young Award: the split-finger fastball....
MLB Notebook: Smoltz whiffs Lopez to join 3,000 Ks club: John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in major-league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts when the Atlanta Braves'right-hander struck out Washington's Felipe Lopez in the third inning last night. ...
Players now 0-4 as Wang, Fuentes lose in arbitration: Chien-Ming Wang lost his salary arbitration case against the New York Yankees on Friday, dropping players to 0-4 this year. Washington infielder Felipe Lopez lost his case Thursday, and relievers Brian Fuentes of Colorado and Jose Valverde of Houston lost Friday.
Lopez loses arbitration case: Nationals infielder Felipe Lopez lost his arbitration case Thursday night and will make $4.9 million instead of the $5.2 million he was seeking.
Nats, Lopez head to 1st arbitration hearing of year: Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals went to baseball's first salary arbitration hearing of the year Wednesday, with the infielder asking for $5.2 million and the team arguing for $4.9 million.
Infield glut a good problem for Nats: A subpar 2007 from Felipe Lopez and injuries to Nick Johnson and Paul Lo Duca put a few of the Nationals' starting jobs in other players' hands, but they also set the stage for a Spring Training full of competition."It's healthy for a club,"GM Jim Bowden said.
Rauch, Lopez not far apart from Nats: Jon Rauch and Felipe Lopez exchanged salary arbitration figures with the Nationals on Friday, sparking a process that could take over a month to complete.
Phils' Hamels ties NL lead with 14th win (AP):
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With their ace on the mound against a last-place team, the Philadelphia Phillies got the kind of victory they need to stay in a pennant race. Cole Hamels pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings for his 14th win, tying for the NL lead, and a cramp-assisted double play thwarted a comeback Thursday night in the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals.
Nationals 3, Giants 1: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Jon Rauch retired pinch-hitter Barry Bonds in a key spot and Felipe Lopez hit a two-run homer, leading the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.
Nationals Beat Giants 3-1: Jon Rauch retired pinch-hitter Barry Bonds in a key spot and Felipe Lopez hit a two-run homer, leading the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Bonds stepped to the plate with the Giants down by two and...
Bonds' 756 HR Not Enough As Giants Lose: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Felipe Lopez hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th career home run to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 Tuesday night....
Nationals 3, Rockies 0: WASHINGTON (AP) -- Felipe Lopez homered and Mike Bacsik pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
Lopez, Bacsik Lead Nats Past Rockies: WASHINGTON (AP) -- Felipe Lopez homered and Mike Bacsik pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday....
Lopez, Bacsik help Nats by Rockies 3-0 (AP):
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Felipe Lopez homered and Mike Bacsik pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Pinch-hitter Tony Batista singled to drive in two runs in the seventh, and Chad Cordero pitched a perfect ninth for his 18th save. Bacsik (2-6) was 1-6 in his last nine starts but tamed the Rockies by holding them to only one hit after the...
Nats pick up the 'pen more than once: It was a case of which team had the worse bullpen on Wednesday night. In this case, it was the Orioles, as Felipe Lopez's three-run triple helped the Nationals win, 9-6, in 11 innings.
Lopez's Triple in 11th Lifts Nationals: BALTIMORE (AP) -- An argument over a called strike nearly ruined Felipe Lopez's chance to win the game. Two pitches later, Lopez hit a bases-loaded triple off Chris Ray in the 11th inning to carry the Washington Nationals past the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 Wednesday night....
Lopez lifts Nats; Griffey hits 573rd in loss: Felipe Lopez hit a grand slam in the eighth inning, rallying the Nationals to an 8-4 victory over the Reds, who received Ken Griffey Jr.'s 573rd homer, tying him with Harmon Killebrew on the all-time list on Tuesday.
Lopez grand as Nats slam Reds: Felipe Lopez matched his career high with six runs batted in, four of which came on a tie-breaking grand slam in the eighth inning that sent the Washington Nationals to an 8-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park.
Griffey's 573rd HR not enough for Reds (AP):
Cincinnati Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. waits to bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in Cincinnati. Griffey hit his 573rd career home run in the fourth inning, tying him for eighth place all-time with Harmon Killebrew. Washington won, 8-4. Manager Jerry Narron is at left. " align="left" border="0">
Felipe Lopez has another reason to love the place. The shortstop had the greatest year of his career at Great American Ball Park in 2005, when he hit a career-high 23 homers and made the All-Star team with the Cincinnati Reds. In his homecoming with the Washington Nationals, he had another grand moment.
Nats taken to extras, but outlast Phils: The Nationals weren't the best at driving in runs in scoring position Wednesday, but when it counted in the 13th inning, Felipe Lopez came through with a sacrifice fly that gave Washington a 5-4 win over Philadelphia.
Nationals add to Phillies' woes: A manager's tirade. Sending the staff ace to the bullpen. Problems hitting in the clutch. As if the Philadelphia Phillies didn't have enough to think about, add losing to the Washington Nationals to the list of issues.Felipe Lopez's sacrifice fly off Francisco Rosario in the 13th inning Wednesday night gave Washington a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia.
Notes: Lopez swinging a hot bat early: Nationals second baseman Felipe Lopez is off to a good start with the bat. Entering Sunday's action, Lopez is 9-for-26 (.346) with a run scored. His success has come after focusing primarily on his defense during Spring Training.
Baseball short hops: OUT LOUD "I don't want to let it go and let it go and then all of a sudden it's too late. They better start putting stuff together." -- White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen whose pitching staff has given up 26 hits and 20 runs in two losses to the Indians. GAME OF NUMBERS 600 The number of home victories for Colorado after the Rockies' 11-4 victory over Arizona on Wednesday. The Rockies won 64 games in Mile High Stadium, with the rest at Coors Field. 3 The number of starting shortstops Washington used in the first three games. Felipe Lopez started Wednesday, Josh Wil
Lopez already shortstop No. 3 for Nats: The Washington Nationals used their third starting shortstop in three games this season, moving Felipe Lopez over from second base for Wednesday's series finale against the Florida Marlins.
Zimmerman to take on leadership role: After manager Manny Acta tabbed veterans Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez and Brian Schneider to be his voices in the clubhouse, young third baseman Ryan Zimmerman called his skipper requesting to be part of the leadership crew in just his second full season.
Notes: Guzman, Lopez get early start: The new double-play combination of Cristian Guzman and Felipe Lopez reported to Nationals camp on Sunday. Guzman missed all of last season with a shoulder injury, and Lopez is making a move to second base, so the pair is eager to get started.
Nationals agree with Lopez on new deal: Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday.
Lopez, Nationals avoid arbitration: Felipe Lopez and the Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday.
Lopez avoids arbitration: Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday, while former teammate Ramon Ortiz agreed to a $3.1 million, one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins.
Lopez, Nationals agree to $3.9 million, one-year deal: Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday.
Lopez, Nats avoid arbitration: Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday.Lopez and the club met right in the middle: He had asked for $4.1 million when he filed for arbitration, while the Nationals submitted a $3.7 million offer. Lopez made $2.7 million last year. He's played most of his major league career as a shortstop but has agreed to shift to second base in 2007, when he's expected to be Washington's leadoff hitter.
Lopez agrees to $3.9 million, 1-year deal with Nationals: Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday.
SS Lopez, Nats avoid arbitration (AP): Felipe Lopez and the Washington Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $3.9 million, one-year deal Monday. Lopez and the club met right in the middle: He had asked for $4.1 million when he filed for arbitration, while the Nationals submitted a $3.7 million offer. Lopez made $2.7 million last year.
Lopez to move to second in '07: One day after it was revealed that the Nationals are close to sending second baseman Jose Vidro to the Mariners for outfielder Chris Snelling and right-hander Emiliano Fruto, pending physicals, Felipe Lopez said he will make the switch from shortstop to second base for Washington in 2007.
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