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Mattingly's Dodgers need to start sharing his values
Adrian Gonzalez has seen a baseball season in ruins. He was in the middle of one in Boston at this time last year, before an August blockbuster deal sent him home to Southern California, a delighted Dodger. "This is not even close," Gonzalez said, as controversy continues to consume Don Mattingly's disappointing...
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With surgical precision, Lackey soaks Tribe
While leading the Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Indians at a rainy Fenway Park, John Lackey allowed just two hits and an unearned run over seven innings.
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Hanley getting closer to rehab assignment
Hanley Ramirez is inching closer to starting a Minor League rehab assignment, but the Dodgers are being extra cautious with the shortstop's strained left hamstring.
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Betancourt's groin injury 'a little bit better'
Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt was unsure about how his right groin responded to two days of rest, after he was removed from a game Tuesday night after two pitches. He reported feeling fine while throwing a bullpen session before Friday night's game against the Giants, but it was unclear if he would be available.
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Zimmermann tops Phils, first in NL to eight wins
Utility man Steve Lombardozzi helped Jordan Zimmermann become the National League's first eight-game winner as the Nationals beat the Phillies, 5-2, on Friday.
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Nebraska knocks out Gophers in Big Ten tournament
Stung by a bitter walk-off loss to Ohio State on Thursday, Nebraska promptly resurfaced Friday to avoid elimination on Day 3 of the Big Ten tournament at Target Field, knocking out local Minnesota in the process.
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For now, Mets sticking with struggling Davis
With Ike Davis in the crosshairs of fans and media alike, manager Terry Collins continues to deflect rumors that his first baseman may be imminently headed to the Minors.
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Shields 'Big' in game of life with foster kids
With the support of Kansas City Power & Light, Royals ace James Shields will host 250 foster children and their families in the "Big Game James Section" over five games this season at Kauffman Stadium.
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Fan Cave cuts two as seven Dwellers remain
Seven remaining Cave Dwellers said their goodbyes to Indians fan Alex Justice and Red Sox fan Nick Mendillo, then hosted Braves catcher Evan Gattis on Friday afternoon before settling in front of the TVs in hopes of watching all remaining 1,736 regular-season games, plus the postseason.
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Hudson continuing to make progress in rehab
Daniel Hudson continues to make progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the right-hander appears to be a bit ahead of schedule.
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Hill frustrated with slow healing process of hand
With each passing day, D-backs second baseman Aaron Hill loses a little more patience with his left hand.
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Richard could make return to mound Tuesday
Back with the Padres following a two-start rehab stint with Triple-A Tucson, Clayton Richard threw a side session on Friday at Chase Field.
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Knee improved, Quentin returns to lineup
Carlos Quentin was back in the Padres' lineup Friday batting cleanup against the D-backs after missing the club's last two games with a sore left knee.
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Eovaldi to make rehab start Saturday for Jupiter
Miami starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will throw a 60-70 pitch rehab start with Class A Jupiter on Saturday. It will be his first start since he was placed on the 60-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation on March 24.
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Anibal's bid for second no-no denied by Mauer
Anibal Sanchez's bid for his second career no-hitter was denied by Joe Mauer, whose one-out single up the middle in the ninth was the only hit the Tigers righty allowed in Detroit's 6-0 win over Minnesota on Friday.
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Yanks win, but lose Granderson, Phelps to injury
The Yankees seemed to have little difficulty coming up with enough runs and hits to defeat the Rays on Friday night, but they bumped into at least one more serious problem in the injury department.
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Giants nearing decision on replacement starter
Manager Bruce Bochy said that the Giants likely will name a fifth starter for Tuesday's game at Oakland by Sunday. Besides swingman Chad Gaudin, possibilities include summoning left-hander Mike Kickham, right-hander Chris Heston or right-hander Shane Loux from Triple-A Fresno.
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Alvarez shows improvement at third base
Pedro Alvarez's play in the field has been criticized in the past, but Wednesday night, he made three great stops on hard hit groundballs to his left. And while the Pirates did make two errors in their 1-0 win, manager Clint Hurdle said they probably saved five hits with stellar defense, several by their third baseman.
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Detwiler to test sore oblique in 'pen session
It will not be known until Saturday if Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler will be able to start Tuesday against the Orioles.
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Swisher returns to Tribe after daughter's birth
The Indians on Friday activated Nick Swisher from the paternity list Friday following the birth of his daughter earlier in the week.
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Blue Jays to rely more on Cecil, Delabar in bullpen
With Darren Oliver on the 15-day DL, the roles in the Blue Jays bullpen have changed for young hurlers such as Brett Cecil and Steve Delabar.
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Weaver moving forward after BP session
Right-hander Jered Weaver had another positive day on Friday with a light bullpen session as he puts the finishing touches on his rehabilitation work before rejoining the Angels' rotation.
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Trout showcases power, speed against KC
Angels outfielder Mike Trout's rare blend of power and speed was reinforced in the eighth inning, when he stole second with the Angels up by one. Earlier, he belted a mammoth home run that manager Mike Scioscia estimated to travel 500 feet.
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Norris remembers time with a special fan
His high school graduation pictures sits on a table in the middle of the Astros' clubhouse. Curt William England was 19 when he died of cancer on May 19, 2012 and more than a year earlier had met Astros pitcher Bud Norris when the team's annual winter Caravan stopped at a hospital.
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Blackley lends hand to those hit by tornado
The Astros' organization-wide efforts to aid victims of Monday's devastating tornado in Oklahoma have trickled down to individual players. Left-handed reliever Travis Blackley picked up some baseball equipment Thursday for a family with three young children who were affected by the storm.
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Healing Maxwell to begin rehab on Wednesday
Justin Maxwell, who's been out for a month with a fractured left hand that was expected to sideline him four to six weeks, said Friday he will travel to the club's extended spring training in Kissimmee, Fla., on Wednesday to begin a Minor League rehab assignment.
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Sale adamant about pitching on Tuesday
White Sox left-hander Chris Sale left no doubt about his plans for Tuesday. He expects to pitch against the Cubs, after having his last start skipped because of a tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.
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Beckham's rehab stint stalls because of soreness
White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham's Minor League rehab stint will be shut down until Wednesday after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired left hand.
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Walden throws, could return to 'pen next week
Jordan Walden completed a pain-free bullpen session at Citi Field on Friday afternoon. This marked the first time the Braves reliever threw off a mound since being placed on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation last week.
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Jackson progressing, cleared for physical activity
Austin Jackson said Thursday night he has been cleared for physical activity, which he just began as he tries to rehab his way back from a pulled left groin.
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