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3 minor league pitchers suspended for drugs
The Associated PressTwo New York Yankees pitchers and one Chicago Cubs pitcher from the Dominican Summer League were each suspended 50 games Friday for testing positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs under baseball's minor league program. Justo Arias and Rafael...Tags: New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Baseball
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Report: Phillies to acquire Matt Stairs
Veteran left-handed hitter Matt Stairs of the Toronto Blue Jays appears to be heading the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the team's Web site. While team officials couldn't confirm the deal late last night, major league sources indicate Stairs is...Tags: Geoff Jenkins, Philadelphia Phillies, Matt Stairs, Baseball, Toronto Blue Jays
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Reed's status for season opener uncertain
Ed Reed clarified his injury today, saying he has a nerve impingement in his neck and shoulder.
It's a condition that increases doubts about whether the Pro Bowl safety will be available for the Sept. 7 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals....Tags: Football, Injuries, Therapies, Cincinnati Bengals, Ed Reed
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Ramirez grand slam powers Cubs past Phils
AP Sports WriterCubs slugger Aramis Ramirez took a swing with the bases loaded and the ball took off. Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino hardly moved and didn't even bother to turn and follow its flight. He already knew where it was landing -- in...Tags: Derrek Lee, Chad Durbin, Ryan Dempster, Tennis, Ryan Theriot
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Delgado for MVP?
On the Mets beatWow. I can't believe I just typed that. But with all the MVP debate focused on David Wright or Jose Reyes lately, look who just entered the discussion after smacking home runs No. 29 and 30 in last night's 6-3......Tags: David Wright, Jose Reyes, Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets
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Gameday Live 133: Red Sox at Yankees
On the Yankees beatHey everybody, welcome to today's coronation, er, live blog between the Yankees and Red Sox. To hear Johnny Damon and Joe Girardi tell it, it ain't over till it's over. Mathematically, that is true. Pragmatically speaking, a sweep of the......Tags: Joe Girardi, Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi, Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox
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Rare occasion: Orioles hit on all cylinders
O, by the WayLast night, I had an opportunity to assist Sun baseball writer Dan Connolly with Orioles coverage and if the results are any indication of my role, maybe I should switch jobs.The Orioles came out of their homsestand funk to thrash......Tags: Melvin Mora, Chicago White Sox, Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Nick Markakis
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Obama date echoes MLK, Robinson
The SwampMuch has been made of the fact that tonight's scheduled acceptance speech by Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama falls on the same date as Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Our Baltimore Sun colleague David Steele also reminds readers...Tags: Jackie Robinson, Elections, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., Branch Rickey
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See the city's only pennant race -- live at Shea
On the Mets beatThe Mets have announced that special "pennant race packs" are on sale now at mets.com through Tuesday, Sept. 2. Here is the team's official release and ticket info: Limited Time Offer Guarantees Fans Tickets to Final 15 Regular Season Games......Tags: Florida Marlins, August, Tickets, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves
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Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews
Of The Associated PressJosh Beckett has been scratched from a scheduled start again, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama. Beckett is to see Dr. Andrews on Friday, Boston manager Terry Francona said after...Tags: Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox
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Phillies call up LHP Fabio Castro
The Associated PressThe Philadelphia Phillies called up pitcher Fabio Castro from Triple-A Lehigh Valley before starting a four-game series at the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. Right-hander Andrew Carpenter returned to Double-A Reading after pitching a scoreless inning in...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Baseball
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Ramirez slams the door on the Phillies
Of The Associated PressAramis Ramirez's grand slam capped a five-run eighth inning Thursday night, and the Chicago Cubs won their sixth straight game in dramatic fashion, rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The surging Cubs moved to 34 games over .500....Tags: Derrek Lee, Chad Durbin, Ryan Dempster, Pedro Feliz, Ryan Theriot
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