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Manny Ramirez: What Can He Be Thinking?
May 07, 2009 by
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Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile Major League Baseball player busted by the league's performance enhancing drug policy. Ramirez denies it (naturally) said he took an agent given by a doctor that was...
Manny Ramirez; What Can He Be Thinking?
May 07, 2009 by
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Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile Major League Baseball player busted by the league's performance enhancing drug policy. Ramirez denies it (naturally) said he took an agent given by a doctor that was...
Bernie Williams: Retired
May 01, 2009 by
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Those of you pining for the return of former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams - all two of you - should just give up the ghost. Bernie has. He acknowledged to ESPN Radio's "The Michael Kay Show" that, despite playing in the recent World Baseball Classic, he is retired...
Mark Fidrych Death Blamed on Spinning Shaft
April 14, 2009 by
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Former major league pitcher Mark Fidrych -- who went into the trucking business nearly 25 years ago after losing his baseball career to injuries -- was likely killed instantly when his shirt became entangled in a powerful, turning mechanical shaft beheath his vehicle, his mechanic...
Stephen Strasburg: What's Not to Like? Well...
April 13, 2009 by
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With masterful control, a 100-mph fastball and an ability to strikeout an average of two batters an inning, what's not to like about anticipated No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg.Well, to hear The New York Times tell it, his problem is the company he keeps.Columnists Fred...
Twins C Joe Mauer Closer to Return
April 09, 2009 by
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Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, rehabbing from back inflammation, remains on the disabled list but is making progress toward rejoining his teammates on the field.Mauer took batting practice and worked behind the plate Wednesday night, both firsts in his recovery from the back problems...
Homer Happy Hafner
March 30, 2009 by
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Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was warmly greeted in the dugout by manager Clint Hurdle and teammates as he hit his first home run in Cactus League action, a blow that was instantly interpreted as a sign of his recovery from a more-than-yearlong slump.Hafner, 31, whose 2008...
Motte Set to Be Cards' Closer
March 29, 2009 by
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Despite Tony LaRussa's demurrals on the question of naming a Cardinals closer, Jason Motte will open the season as the team's bullpen ace. That's according to Al Hrabosky, a Cardinals closer himself - "the Mad Hungarian" - back in the 1970s and since then a longtime...
A-Rod "Walking Normally" After Hip Surgery
March 23, 2009 by
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Injured Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, reportedly staying in a luxury chateau near the Colorado ski resort community of Vail, has been spotted on multiple occasions throughout the Glenwood Valley, "walking normally."Having undergone a hip labrum surgical repair by Dr. Richard...
Curt Schilling's Retirement Comes as Anticlimax
March 23, 2009 by
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Confirming an MLBnewsonline exclusive report from nearly a year ago, former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling finally was forced to admit he would be unable to pitch again, and announced his retirement via internet."...The things I was allowed to experience, the people I was able to...
Andruw Jones' Career at an End?
March 21, 2009 by
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Is Andruw Jones out of time - and out of options? The former All-Star centerfielder, who at one point in his distinguished career with the Atlanta Braves was considered by some a future Hall of Famer, has floundered badly the past several seasons. The numbers he put on the board were...
Alex Rodriguez's Hip Imperils Season, Even Career
March 10, 2009 by
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Can it really be so simple that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez may return to action in as little as six weeks after hip surgery, as the team has claimed? In a perfect world, yes, it's possible; but realistically, no, it's probably not going to be that easy. Mindful of...
Lowell sees first action of Spring
March 10, 2009 by
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Mike Lowell is the DH today batting fifth against the Orioles. This is his first start of this Spring for Lowell who is re-habbing after off season hip surgery. In two at bats so far, he has struck out swinging and popped out to first. No word yet as to when he will be playing third base. Clay ...
Disregard Reports About Twins Closer Joe Nathan
March 09, 2009 by
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Unless Twins closer Joe Nathan was recently clubbed by a baseball bat, fell down a flight of stairs or was in an automobile accident, his complaints of shoulder soreness likely can be largely discounted. Reports of his condition center around supposed tenderness or sensitivity at the...
Utley Ahead of Schedule for Return
March 09, 2009 by
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Injured Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has given little sign of backing off his prediction that he will be ready to take the field come Opening Day. Though the prognosis for his recovery from hip surgery has been estimated to take until June or beyond, Utley is ahead of schedule and is ...
Joe Mather Probable to Open at 3B for Cardinals
February 28, 2009 by
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Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa once again has rummaged around in his hat full of ragtag retreads, untested prospects and walking-wounded to pull out a rabbit in the form of young power-hitting outfielder Joe "The Beaver" Mather. Though formerly ranked well behind various...
No Lingering Effects for Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre
February 28, 2009 by
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Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre -- coming off variety of aches, pains and various infirmities -- suffered day-after no day-after effects following a full-day of play in the field and at the plate, but the team still denied him his request to appear for his native Dominican Republic in ...
Buck Martinez Back as Sirius/XM Baseball Host
February 28, 2009 by
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Emmy-winning baseball broadcaster Buck Martinez -- former co-host of the trailblazing XM/Sirius "Baseball This Morning" program -- will return tod his familiar role alongside the empty big chair vacated by former partner Mark Patrick. Patrick continues to look for work from...
Despite Trials, Ian Stewart Sits Out for Rockies
February 28, 2009 by
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Though at a critical juncture at 24, former top Rockies prospect Ian Stewart is expected to need a day or so of rest after stressing his left arm swinging the bat in the cage. Perhaps he has been trying to hard. The soreness comes at a time when Stewart finds himself under great pressure, as he ...
Beltre Plays in Peoria
February 27, 2009 by
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Despite being tentative over a number of aches, pains and infirmities, Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre swung as hard as he could at the first pitch he saw in Friday's Cactus League tilt at Peoria, Ariz., against the Dodgers. Feeling no pain, Beltre said he went on to play...
'Skimming' No Surprise to Reds Marty Brennaman
February 24, 2009 by
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An unsubstantiated suspicion that Nationals General Manager Jim Bowden may somehow be connected with the supposed fraudulent taking of kickbacks from young player prospects "comes as no surprise to me," says Hall-of-Fame Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman. Brenneman -- who...
Dodgers Jason Schmidt Abandons 98-mph Fastball
February 24, 2009 by
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Dodgers hurler Jason Schmidt -- trying to come back from a torn labrum and other shoulder injuries -- has conceded he will no longer be able to throw his trademark 98-mph fastball, but said he can still be effective throwing in the 80s. Readying for an outing against the White Sox on Friday, ...
Brewers Hitting Coach Puzzles with Corey Hart
February 24, 2009 by
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Brewers right fielder Corey Hart has come under the tutelage of hitting coach Dale Sveum, who must figure a way to stop Hart from making a chump out of himself. At 27, Hart should be coming into his prime, but will the Brewers see the player who hit .289 with a more than .500 slugging ...
Bartolo Colon Evasive at White Sox Camp
February 24, 2009 by
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If body language, demeanor and form have anything to say about a pitcher's state of mind and readiness for play, then expect a long, long wait for White Sox starter Bartolo Colon to become productive. The portly former Cy Young winner -- looking as though he was dragging every...
Albert Pujols' Elbow Still at Risk for Cardinals
February 23, 2009 by
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So Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is unable to play in the World Baseball Classic because he is unable to obtain insurance. How conve-e-e-e-nient! Sure, the story is true that Pujols is unable find a policy underwriter, and it is true that he claims that's why he won&...
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