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USA Today:
Grimsley's lawyer says feds targeted Bonds — PHOENIX — The attorney for Jason Grimsley said Wednesday that federal agents tried to pressure the former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher into wearing a listening device to lure other major league players into confidential conversations in an effort …
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Jack Curry / New York Times:
A New Front in Baseball's Drug War — Jason Grimsley, a journeyman pitcher with the Arizona Diamondbacks, took only two hours to disclose what he surely hoped would remain a secret, and what other major leaguers also wanted to keep private. About two months ago, according to federal investigators …
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Grimsley mess offers a stern wake-up call … Before Tuesday, Jason Grimsley's biggest claims to fame were: (A) he's the guy who once crawled through the drop ceiling at the new Comiskey Park (now called U.S. Cellular Field) to rescue Albert Belle's corked bat, and (B) he was once traded …
Jeff Horrigan / Boston Herald:
Opportunity knocks: Rainout helps banged-up Sox — NEW YORK - If there was ever an opportune time for the Red Sox to receive a rainout, it was last night at Yankee Stadium. — Relentless showers postponed the third of four scheduled games between the Sox and the New York Yankees and threatened …
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The Joy of Sox
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David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:
Foulke's Balky Back — Reliever Can't Say When He'll Return — NEW YORK — Keith Foulke says he didn't tell the Red Sox to keep him off the disabled list. He never said he'd be able to pitch in a couple of days. — "Just the opposite, I told them I don't know when I'm going to be available," Foulke said.
Boston Globe:
Rain keeps pouring it on — Sox likely to play makeup in Sept. — NEW YORK — Along with the injuries, the Manny Moments, and the save total next to Jonathan Papelbon's name, the doubleheaders continue to pile up for the Red Sox. Rained out yesterday in Gotham, shaving this four-game series …
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nats Add Former Orioles Manager as a Consultant — In a move that will further prepare the Washington Nationals for what could be a flurry of deals before the July 31 trade deadline, General Manager Jim Bowden yesterday hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a special consultant …
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Mark Zuckerman / Washington Times:
Johnson hired as consultant — ATLANTA — The Washington Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a special consultant to general manager Jim Bowden, a planned temporary addition to the front office but one already fueling speculation that Johnson eventually could become the team's manager.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Built to last — Milledge lends hand as Tom tops Dodgers — LOS ANGELES - Lastings Milledge's right arm was in the spotlight once again last night. But it wasn't for high-fiving Dodger fans at Chavez Ravine. — The rookie sensation gunned down Nomar Garciaparra in the eighth inning …
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Lineup's limping along — Banged up Floyd and Reyes leave holes, but set return vs. D-Backs — LOS ANGELES - Carlos Beltran spent yesterday afternoon soaking in the Jacuzzi to help soothe his bruised left side and was cleared to play last night. Jose Reyes visited with a hand specialist …
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Jon Cooper / MLB.com:
Ortiz outduels Smoltz in finale — Washington takes series in Atlanta behind solid pitching — ATLANTA — It was a night of improbabilities for the Washington Nationals. — The Nationals not only beat John Smoltz, who hadn't lost to this franchise since 1994, they did so behind …
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Capitol Punishment
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Mark Schlabach / Washington Post:
At Last, Nats Solve Smoltz — Washington Takes 2 of 3 From Braves: Nationals 5, Braves 2 — ATLANTA, June 7 — After making nearly 650 pitching appearances in 18 major league seasons, and with a right elbow that needed ligament transplant surgery six years ago, Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz …
Baseball America:
Birmingham Southern Headed To Division III — Citing financial disappointments, the board of trustees at Birmingham-Southern College voted to drop its athletic program from NCAA Division I to Division III, affecting 193 athletes at the small liberal arts school.
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Purple Row
Arnie Stapleton / Associated Press:
Umpire chest-bumps Hurdle — Umpire chest-bumps Hurdle — DENVER (AP) — Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo chest-bumped Colorado manager Clint Hurdle after walking up the first-base line, where he confronted Rockies reliever Ray King in the ninth inning Wednesday.
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The Catbird …
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Tigers get a taste of Cintron … CHICAGO — There are, in fact, several living human beings who can remember the last time a Tigers-White Sox series felt like this. — Big. Well, bigger than a Daily Lotto drawing, anyway. — Meaningful. Well, more meaningful than a Nicole Jordan novel, at least.
