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Associated Press:
New grand jury to look at Bonds allegations — SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds will not be indicted immediately, but the ongoing federal investigation of steroids and possible perjury and tax-evasion charges against the San Francisco Giants star will continue, prosecutors said Thursday.
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Associated Press:
Prosecutors extend Bonds investigation; no indictment Thursday — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They aren't through with Barry Bonds, not yet. — The federal grand jury considering possible perjury and tax-evasion charges against the star slugger expired Thursday without an indictment.
Associated Press:
Padres-Giants Preview — The San Francisco Giants look to win a third straight game as they open a four-game series against the NL West-leading San Diego Padres Thursday, but the game could be overshadowed by a possible indictment against Giants slugger Barry Bonds .
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Associated Press:
New grand jury to investigate Bonds — SAN FRANCISCO — No indictment was returned Thursday against Barry Bonds, though a new grand jury will be convened to consider possible perjury and tax-evasion charges against the star slugger as part of the ongoing federal probe into steroids.
Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Glavine: Unresolved Bonds case still 'a cloud over baseball' — At Great American Ball Park, the great debate about Barry Bonds was in full swing. — "Yes, it is a cloud over baseball and continues to be a cloud over baseball," New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine said Thursday after a 4-2, 10-inning win at Cincinnati.
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Associated Press:
Braves get relief — Indians trade closer Wickman for minor leaguer — ATLANTA (AP) — Since the start of spring training, Atlanta Braves general manager John Schuerholz has called his bullpen "a work in progress." — No longer. — Sensing a playoff surge, the Braves traded …
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Braves trade prospect for Indians closer Wickman … The Atlanta Braves, looking for bullpen help as they make a run at the National League wild card, acquired closer Bob Wickman from Cleveland for minor league catcher Max Ramirez on Thursday. — Wickman, 37, is 1-4 with a 4.18 ERA and 15 saves this season.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Braves get Wickman from Indians — The Braves finally obtained a closer Thursday, acquiring right-hander Bob Wickman from the Indians for Class A catcher Max Ramirez, FOXSports.com has learned. — Wickman is 1-4 this season with a 4.18 ERA and 15 saves. — Wickman, 37, had to approve …
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves acquire Wickman from Indians — Minor Leaguer Ramirez swapped in bid to bolster bullpen — ATLANTA — Just before he boarded his flight from St. Louis to Atlanta on Thursday morning, John Schuerholz made one final phone call, and ended it with a smile.
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Rob Gillies / Associated Press:
Hillenbrand cut after criticizing Blue Jays, refusing to sit in dugout — TORONTO (AP) — Shea Hillenbrand was cut by the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night after he was chastised during a team meeting and refused to sit in the dugout with his teammates. — Hours before, Hillenbrand criticized …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:First Base Is Up for Grabs — The Angels are well into the second half …
Bryan Tsao / Hardball Times:
Contending Holes: American League — On September 27 of last season, the A's took the field in Anaheim, Calif. with their season on the line. Having roared back from being over 10 games under .500 in the first half, the A's needed a win in the second game of their season-ending series …
Boston Globe:
Wakefield out with stress fracture in rib cage — The Red Sox will have to make do without pitcher Tim Wakefield for at least three weeks, after extensive tests revealed he has a stress fracture in his rib cage, a source with direct knowledge of the injury confirmed.
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Marcus Hayes / Philly.com:
Abreu gives Phillies a sunny outlook — SAN DIEGO - One swing, and it's sunny in Philadelphia. Not always, mind you, but for 2 days, at least. — When trade-bait rightfielder Bobby Abreu drove a fastball to right-centerfield off closer Trevor Hoffman in the top of the ninth inning yesterday, much changed.
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Associated Press:
Oneonta beats Brooklyn 6-1 in 26 innings — NEW YORK (AP) — Shortly after Oneonta beat Brooklyn 6-1 in 26 innings Thursday, Mark Wright could hardly believe he had played in the longest game in New York-Penn League history. — "It kind of gets to the point where you get in a rhythm …
Washington Post:
MLB: D.C. Government in Default of Lease Agreement — Major League Baseball has declared the District government in default of the lease agreement for the new stadium, charging that the city has failed to meet several deadlines for turning over critical documents.
