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Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge, Raul Ibanez, Scott Eyre scheduled for surgery

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Phillies closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.
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New York Yankees fans tossed unshredded documents when confetti ran out

New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.
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Minnesota Twins pick up Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011

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The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
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Johnny Damon, John Lackey and Matt Holliday are among the hot offseason topics

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Johnny Damon, John Lackey and Matt Holliday are among the hot offseason topics
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Report: San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has deal to settle drug charge

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A newspaper says San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge.
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Colorado Rockies decline options on Yorvit Torrealba, Alan Embree

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The Colorado Rockies have declined their part of mutual options on catcher Yorvit Torrealba and left-hander Alan Embree, and they both filed for free agency.
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Manny Ramirez sticks with Los Angeles Dodgers for $20 million option

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The Dodgers said Friday that Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make.
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Reds minor league pitcher Jose Marmolejo suspended for banned substance

A minor league pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds' organization has been suspended for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance.
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Three plead guilty to stealing Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. monument

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Three more men have pleaded guilty in the theft of Cal Ripken Jr.'s monument from Camden Yards.
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New York Mets decline $9.1 million option on reliever J.J. Putz

The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.
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Detroit Tigers clear OF Marcus Thames, C Matt Treanor from roster

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The Detroit Tigers have removed outfielder Marcus Thames and catcher Matt Treanor from the roster, clearing the way for both players to become free agents.
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Washington Nationals' top-pick Stephen Strasburg to miss fall league start

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a strained neck muscle and is being scratched from his scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game.
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Philadelphia Phillies pick up left-hander Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010 season

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The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.
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MLB playoffs: The postseason had its share of defining moments

Yankees toppled Phillies to return to glory, but full-scale instant replay clearly needed
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Milwaukee Brewers trade SS J.J. Hardy for Minnesota Twins' CF Carlos Gomez

J.J. Hardy has been traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Carlos Gomez.
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Brandon Webb stays as Arizona Diamondbacks pick up option

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday exercised their 2010 contract option for right-handed pitcher Brandon Webb.
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Chicago White Sox buy out final year of Jermaine Dye's contract

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White Sox sign Mark Kotsay to one-year, $1.5 million deal.
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New York hosts parade for World Series champion Yankees

Crowds roared and church bells pealed in lower Manhattan on Friday as the Yankees' World Series championship celebration revved up with a ticker-tape parade.
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Cleveland Indians name Tim Belcher pitching coach

The Indians on Friday named Tim Belcher pitching coach as new manager Manny Acta began assembling his staff.
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John Lackey, Matt Holliday among 79 players filing for free agency

Pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Matt Holliday were among 79 players who filed for free agency Thursday, the first possible day.
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John Lackey, Matt Holliday among 79 players filing for free agency

Pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Matt Holliday were among 79 players who filed for free agency Thursday, the first possible day.
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John Lackey, Matt Holliday among 79 players filing for free agency

Pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Matt Holliday were among 79 players who filed for free agency Thursday, the first possible day.
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Matsui's bat among items going to Hall of Fame

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Hideki Matsui's bat and Johnny Damon's spikes are among the items from the Yankees' World Series title going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum cited for marijuana possession

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San Francisco Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state.
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Red Sox acquire OF Jeremy Hermida for pair of minor league left-handers

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Minor league lefties Jones, Alvarez sent to Florida
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