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Buzz: D-Backs’ swoon might mean Haren’s on the move
The Weekend Buzz while you were avoiding the summer vampire movies. …
Its been a tough season for Dan Haren and the Diamondbacks. (Getty Images) 1. Hairy, er, Haren situation: With owner Ken Kendricks promise to blow up the team underway, the Diamondbacks currently have an interim general manager (Jerry DiPoto), an interim [...]
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Indians’ Wood makes 14th trip to DL; Lewis recalled
for the 14th time in his career and second with the Cleveland Indians this year.
Clevelands closer didnt pitch this season until May 8 because of a strained muscle in his upper back that landed him on the DL during spring training. Now, he has a blistered right index finger.
“Kerry was dealing [...]
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The fiery Boss is not the one who most will remember
They honored an owner Friday night.
They honored a guy who was kind and giving, a guy who wanted you to win but comforted you when you lost. They honored a guy who treated his players so well that they considered him family, a guy so pleasant that he never, ever berated his manager. [...]
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Bring steroids back to MLB: Excitement dwindles as good drugs fade away
Hate Mail: Get in line, groupies
Kids, dont read this. Or if its too late, if youre already reading this, fine. Here you go: Drugs are bad. Dont do drugs. Just say no.
Are they gone? Can I speak the truth now? Good. Here it comes:
I miss steroids. I also [...]
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Returning All-Stars will make big impact in games that really matter
The All-Star break is over, and now maybe some of the All-Stars will return.
Not the guys who played in that game Tuesday night in Anaheim. No, this is the about the guys who couldnt play.
Dustin Pedroia (who walked through the American League clubhouse on crutches). Chase Utley. Jose Reyes. Carlos [...]
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Heyward leads NL’s youth infusion in league’s revival bid
One day, Jason Heyward hit the longest home run theyd ever seen. The next day, Stephen Strasburg made the most-anticipated spring training start in memory.
Two thoughts went through Dave Dombrowskis mind.
Jason Heyward has impressed in all facets of his game, including his baserunning. (Getty Images) First, theres some great young talent [...]
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Weekend Buzz: Best players, managers, moments from first half
while you were looking for Lindsay Lohans celebrity jail cell on your way to the All-Star Game. …
AL MVP: 1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers. 2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers. 3. Justin Morneau, Twins. 4. Vladimir Guerrero, Rangers. 5. Robinson Cano, Yankees. 6. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox. 7. Vernon Wells, Blue Jays. 8. Paul Konerko, White [...]
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Twins’ Morneau skipping All-Star Game with concussion
Paul Konerko was chosen to replace injured Justin Morneau on the AL All-Star team Saturday.
Morneau will miss the game Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif., because of a concussion. The Twins slugging first baseman withdrew Saturday, following a doctors advice, and will return to Minnesota to rest during the break.
New York Yankees [...]
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Cash-strapped Rangers hit jackpot with Lee
A year ago, the Texas Rangers could barely afford to purchase enough baseballs to get through the season.
Friday, they struck for their most significant midsummer acquisition in years, a man who will throw those baseballs, they hope, deep into October.
Did the Rangers just acquire the deed to the American League [...]
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Anti-All-Star team: Disneyland would reject these guys, too
Obviously, standards are rapidly deteriorating.
Atlantas Omar Infante is going to the All-Star Game next week?
All-Star Game? The one in Anaheim?
As a , not as a tourist?
Not as the Rally Monkey?
Really?
Hanley Ramirez has the distinct honor to be on both the All-Star team [...]
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