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Rangers might trade Joe Nathan — Teams in need of a closer soon may have a stunning new possibility to consider. — The Texas Rangers have had internal discussions about trading All-Star right-hander Joe Nathan, according to major-league sources. — If the Rangers proceed …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Phils state intentions by signing Cuban righty Gonzalez — Team yet to confirm six-year deal worth $48 million guaranteed for 26-year-old — Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez throws a fastball in the mid-90s along with a changeup, forkball and a curveball. (Getty)
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Utley needs a new AL role — IT'S NOT THAT Chase Utley cannot play baseball any longer. — It's that Utley cannot play second base for 150 games in the National League any longer. As such, the Phillies should not extend his deal, which expires after this season; they should trade him by Wednesday's deadline.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN.com:
Sources: Phillies getting late offers for Lee
Sources: Phillies getting late offers for Lee
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers might not add bat before Trade Deadline — CLEVELAND — The Rangers, with just four days left before the non-waiver Trade Deadline, have been linked to every available outfielder from Alex Rios of the White Sox to Hunter Pence of the Giants. They have been linked with outfielders …
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Rangers like Alex Rios in OF hunt, but may wait on Stanton, Pence
Rangers like Alex Rios in OF hunt, but may wait on Stanton, Pence
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Schierholtz's HR in 9th Lifts Cubs Over Giants 1-0 — SAN FRANCISCO — Nate Schierholtz homered off former teammate Sergio Romo with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. — Dropped to sixth in the Cubs' order …
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Marlon Byrd unafraid to answer questions about allegations that his great season is drug-enhanced — WASHINGTON - The condition gynecomastia is defined as the enlargement of breast tissues in males. It can be caused by various factors, such as natural shifts in body chemistry.
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Orioles, looking for an ace, now eyeing Peavy among others — Locked in a tough, tight AL East race, the Baltimore Orioles are in the mix for Jake Peavy and the other top pitchers on the trade market, sources said. — There have been questions about whether the Orioles will have the money …
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Jorge Castillo / New Jersey Online:
Mets unveil six-man rotation, Terry Collins says Matt Harvey has 10 starts left — Matt Harvey allowed one unearned run over eight innings last night against the Nationals. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON - The Mets' new six-man rotation, designed to ensure Matt Harvey …
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Final Score (Game 2): Nationals 2 Mets 1
Final Score (Game 2): Nationals 2 Mets 1
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McKenry's 4 Hits Help Pirates Top Marlins, 7-4 — MIAMI — Michael McKenry had a career-best four hits and drove in two runs, Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each added two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Saturday night. — McKenry, who came into the night batting .191 …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Cashman anti-trade & overruled — again — Alfonso became the second straight Soriano that Brian Cashman advised Yankees ownership not to acquire — and was overruled on nevertheless. — Just as with the signing of free agent Rafael Soriano, the general manager believed Yankees assets …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Zack Greinke disappointed in former teammate Ryan Braun — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is suspended for the rest of the season for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy. (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press / April 27, 2013) — Zack Greinke wouldn't say anything …
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