In a story reminiscent of Crash Davis from the movie Bull Durham, this week, Campeche Pirates' infielder Javier Robles became the second player in Mexican League history (after Martin Sotelo) to hit 200 home runs.
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As school children across the country are brushing up on a semester's-worth of learning for upcoming exams, and picking out what will soon be embarrassingly forgetful duds for the prom, GMT takes a look at high school yearbook shots that somehow seemed like a good idea to put on baseball cards.
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Kansas City Royals Journeyman 33 year old pitcher is back on the DL again. Well he never really got off after resting a sore pitching shoulder. Apparently he missed viewings of Bull Durham and didn't get Crash Davis's key teachings. Bale is out with a fractured pitching hand.
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......John Bale, pitcher for the Royals for breaking his hand while punching a door.*shakes head*
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I've raised the bar, but only by 50%. Here are the top 15 (no longer top 10) closers in Major League Baseball from a fantasy perspective.
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There were a lot of pitching duo's getting a lot of hype coming into the season. In the American League alone, we were prepping for Sabathia-Carmona, Bedard-Hernandez, and Beckett-Matsuzaka. But...Saunders and Santana???Right now, Saunders (6-0) and Santana (5-0) combine for an AL-leading 11   more...
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The Royals have called up their top pitching prospect Luke Hochevar...
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Each week The Bottom Line takes a look at the upcoming opponents for the Boston Red Sox. This week the Sox head to Baltimore for a two game set with the Orioles. Then they return home for some interleague action with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The Los Angeles Times reports that the Dodgers placed starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza on the disabled list because of tightness in his right shoulder. Injuries to has-been starters like Loaiza typically don't make headlines - even in Los Angeles - but in this case, it means the possibility of   more...
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Looking ahead to the coming week in fantasy baseball, FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the two-start pitchers for Week 7. This is a must-read for weekly leagues or if you like to stream pitchers on your roster. Check the Favorable Match-Ups, Two-Start Pitchers to Stay Away   more...
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If ever there was a time the Brewers needed a series win it was this one with the Cardinals. It may only be the second week in May, but coming into Friday night the Brewers had lost six straight games and were in total free-fall mode. Nothing that winning three of four against a division rival   more...
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The amazing Josh Hamilton; why the Texas Rangers' hiring of Dale Petroskey throws up red warning flags; Joaquin Benoit falls on hard times.
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Razzball.com has commentary on the newest members of the Fantasy Baseball Hall of Fame - the third basemen. Mike Schmidt, Paul Molitor, Chipper Jones are in - but no George Brett or Wade Boggs?
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Instead of spot starters, look to these five middle relievers to help bring your ERA and WHIP back down to respectable levels.
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The Brewers losing streak reached five games Wednesday night, but on a positive note, at least they finally scored a couple runs. The Brewers bats were held scoreless for 22 innings before Rickie Weeks hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning. It turned out that shot was only a mirage and the   more...
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