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Sosa, Bonds, Clemens rejected; no one elected to Baseball's Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and former Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa were denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame, with voters failing to elect any candidates for only the second time in four decades. Bonds received...
Tags: Bud Selig, Willie Mays, Curt Schilling, The New York Times, Barry Bonds
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Harper's homers, Newtown salute mark opening day
Josh Hamilton jumped into a cab, headed to Great American Ball Park and got all nostalgic. The Los Angeles Angels newcomer saw Cincinnati fans packed downtown and remembered making his big league debut in the same spot a while ago. "People are lined...
Tags: Colorado Rockies, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Spring Training, Nationals Park, Houston Astros
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Orioles first base prospect Tyler Townsend shelved again
The Baltimore SunOrioles first-base prospect Tyler Townsend, a Delaware native who was the organization’s third-round pick in 2009 out of Florida International, is hurt again and has no set timetable for returning to action. Townsend, 24, injured his right wrist in...Tags: Minor League Baseball, Sprained Ankle, Baseball, David Segui, Sports
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Catcher's interference costs Orioles in 4-3 loss to Rays
The Baltimore SunSARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles manager Buck Showalter and his staff spend the spring breaking down the game into increments of 90 feet – the distance between the basepaths. But one ninth-inning mistake in Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against...Tags: Minor League Baseball, Buck Showalter, Evan Longoria, Baseball, Wil Myers
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Phillies nominee for Roberto Clemente Award announced
The Phillies FilesThe Phillies' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award was announced Tuesday. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is the five-time defending National League's nominee. The annual award recognizes a Major League Baseball player who best represents the game of baseball... -
MLB legends gather to remember Astros legend Joe Niekro
KIAHAstros pitching ace Joe Niekro threw a knuckleball that was often unhittable. Joe and his Hall of Fame brother, Phil Niekro, established history together that still stands. "When I was with Cleveland, I pitched against Detroit and won that game. That...Tags: Arts and Culture, Houston Astros, National League, Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Orioles squander chances vs. Yankees, lose in 12 innings
The Baltimore SunThe night was staged for Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen to take the spotlight. And with more than 1 million viewers in his native Taiwan watching his big league debut half a world away at 7 a.m. there, Chen nearly pitched well enough to earn his first...Tags: New York Yankees, Buck Showalter, Nick Swisher, Raul Ibanez, Baseball
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Darvish's devilish debut
PEORIA, Ariz. — The wind howled when Yu Darvish walked from the third-base dugout to the pitcher's mound, blowing almost directly to the center-field wall.
He had picked a hitter's day to make his spring training debut, or so it seemed to almost...Tags: Pacific Ocean, Spring Training, John Baker, Carlos Quentin, Baseball
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Mets sign R.A. Dickey to two-year deal
pix11.comThe New York Mets have reportedly inked R.A. Dickey to a two year, $7.5 million dollar deal, avoiding arbitration with the signing. Dickey is undoubtly being rewarded for his surprising yet productive season with the Mets last year. Dickey was seventh in...Tags: New York Mets, Johan Santana, Baseball, National League, R.A. Dickey
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Scoreboard
TV SPORTS Women's College Basketball-Michigan at Purdue, 5:30 p.m. (Big 10 Network); Penn State at Northwestern, 7:30 p.m. (Big 10 Network); Idaho at Nevada, 10 p.m. (ESPNU) Men's College Basketball-Xavier at Cincinnati, 6 p.m. (ESPN2); Villanova at...Tags: Bobby Wallace, Max Carey, Herb Pennock, George Weiss, National Hockey League
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Former Mariner Randy Johnson Wins #300
The emotions finally flowed for Randy Johnson when the final out was made.
A hug for his son, who was serving as batboy. Hugs for every teammate, plus a really big one for his manager. The game ball presented to his wife as his three daughters beamed...Tags: Steve Carlton, Edgar Renteria, Mickey Welch, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals
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Apr 30, 2012
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Apr 10, 2012
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May 29, 2011
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Jan 6, 2011
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