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If he needs surgery, would Halladay opt for it or call it a career?
The Phillies FilesBy now, you all know that Roy Halladay could have any number of problems with his right shoulder, ranging from something minor, such as bursitis, to something career-threatening, such as a complete tear of his rotator cuff or labrum. What...... -
On common ground, Orioles and Nationals have complicated relationship
For decades, the Orioles commanded a sweeping empire of fans — a territory larger than some European countries, stretching from southern Pennsylvania to North Carolina and including Washington, where the team operated a popular retail store. The...
Tags: Media Industry, Entertainment, Baseball, Washington Redskins, Theodore Roosevelt
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Don't overreact to umpire's mistake
Here's something you might not know about the infamous Angel Hernandez game: The A's had a great chance to win the game even after Hernandez and his fellow umpires twice blew the call on what would have been a game-tying home run. Chris Perez, the...
Tags: Baseball, John Jaso, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (1): It's safe to say that Ron Washington's hitters enjoyed their weekend in Houston — 24 runs overall and three homers in every game. Their assault on Philip Humber Saturday was vicious. 2....
Tags: Heath Bell, Philadelphia Phillies, Clay Buchholz, Adam Wainwright, Ben Revere
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Your brain on baseball: How hitters see a 95-mph fastball
Swing, batter, batter! In less time than it takes to say that phrase, Major League Baseball sluggers have their bat across the plate, and the best of them are golfing the shot over the outfield wall. How does the brain "know" when to swing?...
Tags: Jonathan Broxton, University of California, Berkeley, Philadelphia Phillies, Science and Technology, Baseball
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Essay: Collins' coming out could accelerate gay acceptance
There was a time, in 1947 and before, when the mere presence of an African-American on a Major League Baseball team was enough to shake the game and the nation alike. Six years after Jackie Robinson smashed the sport's color barrier that year, still...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, NAACP, Arts and Culture, Magic Johnson
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Rating the majors, Kentucky Derby style
With a nod toward Saturday's Kentucky Derby, these are Times staff writer Kevin Baxter's rankings as the teams come out of the clubhouse turn. (Statistics through Friday's game. Last week's rankings in parentheses): Setting the pace 1; BOSTON Trying...Tags: Adam Dunn, Philadelphia Phillies, Jason Grilli, American League West, American League East
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Report: Sox linked to Dominican slugger
Tribune reporterMINNEAPOLIS -- The Chicago White Sox succeeded when they signed Dayan Viciedo after he left Cuba in 2008, and they apparently have their sights set on another slugger in Latin America. According to Baseball America, the Sox have interest in signing...Tags: Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Dayan Viciedo, San Diego Padres, Sports
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Scoreboard: May 14
Today |HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ GOLF| Hub City Invitational (Aberdeen Central, Mitchell, Pierre, Watertown), Lee Park, 10 a.m. |YOUTH BASEBALL| |at North Complex| |Rookie Division| |Games start at 5:30 p.m.| Rangers vs. Padres (A); White...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Kevin Barnes, Steve Jacobs, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Jordy Mercer
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MLB suspends crew chief, fines umpires from Angels-Astros game
CHICAGO — Major League Baseball suspended the crew chief and fined all four umpires who botched a simple application of the rules in Thursday night's game between the Angels and Astros in Houston. Angels Manager Mike Scioscia protested the ruling,...
Tags: MLB Network (tv network), Baseball, Jerome Williams, Chicago White Sox, Scott Downs
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How does Manny Machado compare with some of baseball's young phenoms?
When he charges onto the infield grass, makes that barehanded pickup and throws a rocket to first, Manny Machado reminds Orioles fans of a superstar third baseman of yesteryear. When he breaks out of the batter's box on a liner into the gap and hits...
Tags: Giancarlo Stanton, Baseball, Brooks Robinson, St. Louis Cardinals, Chris Davis
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MLB won't overturn 'improper' Indians-A's call
NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball admitted that "an improper call" was made in the ninth inning of Wednesday night's game between the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. However, the Indians' 4-3 victory will hold up. With...Tags: Joe Torre, Chris Perez, Baseball, Oakland Athletics, Sports
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