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Astros set to name Nolan Ryan's son next president
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Houston Astros - INSIDE PITCH The Astros are expected to name Reid Ryan as president to replace George Postolos, who unexpectedly resigned Monday. The official announcement is expected to be made Friday. A 2 p.m....Tags: Minute Maid Park, Justin Maxwell, Erik Bedard, Jason Castro, Bud Norris
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Punkin Milller would have loved this ceremony
One of the last things Punkin Miller wanted to do as manager of the MetLife Orioles in the Blue Mountain League was get a scoreboard dedicated at his team's Curt Simmons Field at Egypt Memorial Park. On Sunday afternoon, that scoreboard was dedicated,...Tags: MetLife Incorporated, Miami Marlins, Soccer, College Baseball, Hank Aaron
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Your brain on baseball: How hitters see a 95-mph fastball
Swing, batter, batter! In less time than it takes to say that phrase, Major League Baseball sluggers have their bat across the plate, and the best of them are golfing the shot over the outfield wall. How does the brain "know" when to swing?...
Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, University of California, Berkeley, Sports
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Dodgers won't forget, but say they won't retaliate against Padres
PHOENIX -- A walk-off, 1-0 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Chase Field marked the end of the Dodgers' three-day break from a blood feud with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers will return to Dodger Stadium on Monday to face the Padres,...
Tags: Dodger Stadium, San Diego Padres, Don Mattingly, Zack Greinke, Punishment
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Cubs hope to cash in against Marlins
MIAMI -- The Chicago Cubs played a good series against Cincinnati, despite losing two of three games, and now get an alleged breather in their early season schedule. Of course, Miami could say the same thing, facing a Cubs team that's 6-14 and...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Sports, Baseball, Kerry Wood
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Giants pitcher Barry Zito's a real trooper for World Series champs
There is a discolored mess on the brick wall behind center field at AT&T Park. The mess is what was left behind when a plaque honoring Barry Bonds and his all-time home run record mysteriously vanished. The San Francisco Giants say they'll put up a...
Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Cy Young Award, Detroit Tigers
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Extra innings bring out best in Diamondbacks
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Extra innings bring out best in Diamondbacks PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks seem more comfortable when the game is on the line in the late innings, and they showed it again Saturday night. Cody Ross' sacrifice fly to deep left-...Tags: Walt Weiss, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel, Josh Outman, National League West
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Mets win on Valdespin's slam in 10th
ReutersThe Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Mets win on Valdespin's slam in 10th NEW YORK - Manager Terry Collins has penciled Jordany Valdespin in as the New York Mets' leadoff hitter seven times this season -- and just about every time, he'...Tags: Ted Lilly, Marlon Byrd, Ike Davis, Don Mattingly, Jonathan Papelbon
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Valdespin, Mets walk away a winner
ReutersThe Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH Jordany Valdespin picked a perfect time for his first home run of the season. Valdespin hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 7-3 win over the...Tags: Marlon Byrd, National League, Ike Davis, Johan Santana, Justin Turner
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Was Orel Hershiser cut by his high school baseball team?
BASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: Orel Hershiser was cut by his high school baseball team. Orel Hershiser's tale of success as a Major League pitcher is certainly one of an underdog succeeding against great odds. When the Dodgers drafted Hershiser out of Bowling...
Tags: Folklore and Mythology, High School Baseball, National League, Los Angeles Times, Schools
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Giants epitomize spirit of 2012 playoffs
Here we are again. For the second series in a row, the Giants have refused to fade to black. They have extended the National League Championship Series to six games, forcing the Cardinals to make a round-trip flight they would have liked to avoid. The...
Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Lance Lynn, Barry Zito, American League West, Atlanta Braves
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Hitting woes continue but Giants survive for another game
CINCINNATI — Hensley Meulens must be a very happy man. Throughout Game 3 of the National League Division Series, the Giants hitting coach was one timely hit away from the flight of shame home to San Francisco. Buster Posey and his teammates were...
Tags: Javier Lopez, Mike Leake, Johnny Cueto, Matt Cain, Cy Young Award
May 16, 2013
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May 13, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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Apr 27, 2013
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Nov 28, 2012
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Oct 21, 2012
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Oct 9, 2012
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