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For Real
April 30, 2008 by
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Peter Bendix gives Jonathan Sanchez of the San Francisco Giants a very positive review....
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Clemens Poll
April 30, 2008 by
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Nationals Journal at the Washington Post is taking a poll on your reactions to the hearings. So far, Clemens isn't doing very well....
Something New
April 26, 2008 by
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Tom Glavine goes on the disabled list for the first time in his career. At age 42, that's pretty amazing, considering there have been pitchers who spent more time on the DL than active on a major league club....
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Verlander's Velocity
April 26, 2008 by
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Dave Cameron notes a disturbing drop in Justin Verlander's velocity....
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Big Benching
April 26, 2008 by
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Josh Alpers suggests that Frank Thomas' benching may have more to do with his contract than his performance: The Big Hurt has an option for $10 million in 2009 which vests after 304 more plate appearances this season. The Jays...
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Progress Continues
April 26, 2008 by
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Mark Prior keeps making progress in his rehabilitaion....
Different Directions
April 26, 2008 by
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The Tigers pounded Indians ace C.C. Sabathia Wednesday night, and the Indians returned the favor this evening knocking Justin Verlander out of the game early. Justin showed little control tonight as he walked four in five innings and gave up...
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Casey at the Bat
April 26, 2008 by
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Mike Lowell singles to start the ninth against Embree, bringing in Sean Casey to make his Red Sox debut as a pinch hitter. Update: Casey does his best Jim Rice impersonation by grounding into a double play. It's up to...
Thomas Released!
April 26, 2008 by
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Wow! The Blue Jays released Frank Thomas. When told of his benching yesterday, the Big Hurt said it was an attempt by the club to limit his at bats in order to make sure he didn't get the 304 plate...
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Power Only
April 26, 2008 by
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Jason Giambi hits his second home run of the night, both to right center. He's now batting .190 but slugging .500. Eight of his eleven hits, three doubles and five homers, have gone for extra bases. With an .851 OPS,...
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Votto Five, Cubs One
April 26, 2008 by
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A bases loaded double and a two-run homer gives Joey Votto five RBI for the Reds this afternoon. That's all the runs they've scored as they lead the Cubs 5-1 in the bottom of the sixth. Votto had just three...
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Pulling for Snelling
April 26, 2008 by
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Dave Cameron is very excited that it was Chris Snelling who ignited the Phillies rally Tuesday night. However, the inning started with a comeback of its own, and one that won't get nearly as much attention. Chris Snelling hit a...
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Challenge Trade
April 26, 2008 by
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The St. Louis Cardinals take the early lead in the challenge trade of Scott Rolen for Troy Glaus: Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in an offseason trade, Rolen was injured when he was hit on the hand by a...
Games of the Day
April 26, 2008 by
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Zack GreinkePhoto: Icon SMI The Royals and Tigers finish up their opening series this afternoon in Detroit with the Royals looking to sweep a team many favored to win the division. They'll pit Zack Greinke against face Jeremy Bonderman....
All You Need is Glove
April 25, 2008 by
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There was plenty of praise for Chase Utley's glove last night: With the bases loaded and one out and the Phillies trailing 3-0, second baseman Chase Utley launched himself parallel to the infield dirt and somehow managed to snag Clint...
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The Defuser
April 25, 2008 by
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Brian Cashman defuses the Joba Chamberlain situation. A couple of years ago I saw a Q&A with Cashman and someone asked how he was able to work for George Steinbrenner. He said that Steinbrenner was the only boss he knew,...
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Babe Utley
April 25, 2008 by
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Chase Utley just hit his second home run of the game to put the Phillies up 4-0. He's driven in all four runs with a solo shot in the first and the three-run homer in the fifth. His homer in...
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Chasing Eight
April 25, 2008 by
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Chase Utley extended his home run streak to five games with a solo shot in the sixth. He's trying to tie Long, Mattingly and Griffey with streaks of home runs in eight straight games. The Phillies lead 9-5 going to...
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Tacoby Rings the Bell!
April 25, 2008 by
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Do not let Jacoby Ellsbury come to bat with the game tied. He led off the bottom of the first with a homer to put the Red Sox ahead 1-0, then solos again in the sixth to break a 5-5...
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Beckett in the Buckett
April 25, 2008 by
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Josh Beckett is suffering from the same bug as Jason Varitek, and it's caused a stiff neck. He won't start tonight, and the Red Sox are sending Varitek home: The other problem that the Red Sox have right now is...
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Double Machine
April 24, 2008 by
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Duces were wild for Johan Santana tonight. He allowed two runs while hitting two doubles. He's picked up three hits so far this season, all doubles, meaning his slugging percentage of .462 is double his .231 BA. The Mets defeated...
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Old Oswalt, New Closer
April 24, 2008 by
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The Houston Astros defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 as Roy Oswalt shakes off his poor start to the season. Roy gives the Astros seven strong innings, allowing five hits and two walks. That lowers his ERA from 9.00 to 6.65....
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The Successful Thief
April 23, 2008 by
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Wicked Good Sports points out that Jacoby Ellsbury is in pursuit of a Tim Raines record: Jacoby Ellsbury is quickly (and quietly) approaching a Major League Baseball record held by future Hall of Famer Tim Raines. At the start of...
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Monkey Off His Back
April 23, 2008 by
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Miguel Tejada may be older, but he's hitting better. With his conscious clear of the age lie, the Houston shortstop picked up four more hits tonight as the Astros defeated the Padres 11-7. Since confessing his real age on 4/17,...
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Games of the Day
April 23, 2008 by
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First place teams battle in Boston as the Angels visit the Red Sox. Josh Beckett seems more worried about ice cream than his ERA of late. He comes into the game with a 5.12 ERA, Although he's improved in each...
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