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No ignoring Blue Jays this summer — TORONTO — They are the only major league team based outside the United States. They are going on two decades without a postseason berth. In the rugged American League East, their rotation includes one rookie (Drew Hutchison) and two others who might as well be …
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Colin Wyers / Baseball Prospectus:
Who Gives a Shift? — Let's play a game called “Which one of these is not like the others?” — Culled from Fangraphs, Baseball-Reference, and yours truly, defensive ratings for Brett Lawrie: — Metric — DRS — UZR — TotalZone — So. — Let's say that UZR, TotalZone, and FRAA all give Lawrie credit for seven runs.
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John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Defense brings out Clemens-friendly testimony — Former teammate O'Brien says there were B12 shots in Toronto — WASHINGTON — In an appearance that had light moments but ended up being germane to the case, former Major League catcher Charlie O'Brien testified Wednesday that vitamin B12 shots …
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Associated Press:
Catcher bolsters Roger Clemens' claim on B12 needles — WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens' former catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays testified Wednesday that he had seen vitamin B12 “shots lined up ready to go” for players, a claim also made by Clemens and for which he was charged with obstructing Congress.
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Braun's HR Propels Brewers' 2-1 Win Over Dodgers — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in the first inning, getting back at Dodgers fans who booed his every move and leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
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Liriano Pitches Twins Past A's 4-0 for Rare Sweep — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Francisco Liriano's return to the Minnesota rotation was a rousing success, with six shutout innings by the vexing left-hander Wednesday to lead the Twins to a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, their eighth straight loss.
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Jon Krawczynski / Associated Press:
Willingham's 3-run HR in 9th lifts Twins over A's
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Cincinnati.com:
Todd Frazier gives man Heimlich Maneuver at Pittsburgh restaurant — PITTSBURGH - Todd Frazier has played the hero on the baseball field. He hit a walkoff home run in a 2-1 win over Atlanta a week ago. — Monday, he played a hero in real life. — Frazier and teammate Ryan Ludwick …
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Mark Sheldon / Mark My Word:
Frazier to the rescue — Reds infielder Todd Frazier certainly …
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Quintana, Ventura ejected in fourth inning — Left-hander throws behind Zobrist after Pierzynski was hit — ST. PETERSBURG — White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana and manager Robin Ventura were ejected during the fourth inning of Wednesday's series finale against the Rays at Tropicana Field …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
McCourt management of Dodgers under grand jury investigation — A federal grand jury is investigating possible criminal financial misconduct of the Dodgers and related entities during the ownership of Frank and Jamie McCourt, a person familiar with the matter told The Times.
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MLB:
Tigers place RHP Fister on disabled list again — The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a left side strain. — The move is retroactive to Tuesday. — Fister is 0-3 with a 3.15 ERA in six starts this season for the Tigers.
Sadie Gurman / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Robber hits Pittsburgh hotel room of Cincinnati Reds pitcher — Pittsburgh police are investigating a robbery late Tuesday in the Downtown hotel room of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman at the Omni William Penn. — Mr. Chapman was not present at the time because the Reds and Pirates …
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Conor Glassey / Baseball America:
Top 10 Future Scouting Directors — No Baseball America feature is complete without a Top 10 Prospects list, so while gathering information about the job of scouting director, we also asked people where the next generation of scouting directors might come from.
Associated Press:
Red Sox top Tigers 6-3 to finally climb above .500 — BOSTON - David Ortiz [stats] homered and hit two doubles, and the Boston Red Sox [team stats] moved above .500 for the first time this season, tagging Justin Verlander for 10 hits in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
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Joe McDonald / ESPN:
Red Sox await results of Pedroia thumb MRI
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Steve Dilbeck / Los Angeles Times:
Firm that represented Frank McCourt in bankruptcy goes bankrupt — Former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt during an interview in his office. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / May 29, 2012) — Irony is one of our most overused words, but come on ... News has come from back east …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Alderson will talk to Wright's agent this season — Mets GM reiterates position that he wants third baseman to stay — NEW YORK — Mets general manager Sandy Alderson vowed Tuesday to talk to David Wright's agent at some point this season, though he stopped short of saying he will negotiate or offer Wright a contract extension.
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Dom Cosentino / Deadspin:
Dear Terry Francona, Please Stop Emailing Photos Of Yourself Half-Naked In A Towel To My Girlfriend — A reader, whom we'll call Rob, emailed us Monday night with the photo you see above. The photo came with this message: … Francona didn't need the luck, as Rob would soon learn.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers, Oswalt agree on one-year deal — Veteran right-hander has been sitting out as free agent — ARLINGTON — The Rangers have signed free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt to a Minor League contract to help off-set the loss of pitcher Neftali Feliz. — The Rangers have not made an official announcement …
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Gerry Fraley / Rangers Blog:
Rangers sign Oswalt
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Phillies put Halladay on DL with shoulder strain — NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay has been put on the disabled list because of a strained right shoulder and is expected to be out of the rotation for six to eight weeks. — Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock delivered …
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