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Several surprise candidates for All-Star teams
Can a backup catcher be an All-Star? Absolutely, if Evan Gattis is the backup catcher in question. The Braves rookie lost his spot in the lineup when Brian McCann was activated from the disabled list, but he just keeps bashing the ball, most recently as...Tags: San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler
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New troops can't get Dodgers offense going in 3-0 loss to Pirates
The Dodgers’ refrain: Wait until we get our guys back! Wait for the cavalry! The first wave came Friday, and for one night, the new Dodgers looked a lot like those old Dodgers. Offense continued to be mere rumor, the Dodgers going meekly in a 3-...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, A.J. Ellis, Ronald Belisario, Piracy, Hanley Ramirez
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Marte sparks Pirates past Giants
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte had a career-high four hits and scored four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 12-8 on Wednesday night. Neil Walker and Alex Presley homered for Pittsburgh. Jordy Mercer, Andrew...
Tags: Tony Watson, Cy Young Award, San Francisco Giants, Jordy Mercer, Piracy
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Jim Johnson building another streak after his save Tuesday against Angels
The Baltimore SunTwice in two nights, Orioles closer Jim Johnson faced off against one of the most intimidating lineups in the major leagues, and twice in two nights, Johnson notched the save. In shutting the door in the Orioles’ 3-2 win over the Los Angeles...Tags: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Jim Johnson, Texas Rangers, Buck Showalter
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
1. Cardinals (2): They haven't lost a series in May, with a win over Clayton Kershaw on Sunday their latest achievement. Their pitching depth is being tested, but they still have Michael Wacha in the wings. That's impressive. 2. Tigers (4): Miguel...
Tags: Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Dylan Axelrod
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Liriano and Co. blank Cubs 2-0
Teams that have pitching have a chance. The Pirates, it would appear, have a chance. When Francisco Liriano and baseball's most effective bullpen tandem finished with the Cubs on a sleepy Friday at Wrigley Field, with closer Jason Grilli striking...
Tags: C.C. Sabathia, Andrew McCutchen, Luis Valbuena, Travis Wood, Clint Hurdle
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Liriano leads Pirates over Cubs 2-0
AP Sports WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Francisco Liriano pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 Friday for their major league-leading 10th shutout, matching Pittsburgh's total for all of last season. Liriano (4-2) walked...Tags: Jeff Samardzija, Jordy Mercer, Shawn Camp, Chicago White Sox, Russell Martin
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Preview: Pirates at Cubs
All games on WGN-AM 720. Season series: Pirates 4-2. Friday: 1:20 p.m. WGN-Ch. 9. LH Francisco Liriano (3-2, 2.17 ERA) vs. LH Travis Wood (5-3, 2.75). Saturday: 3:05 p.m. CSN. RH A.J. Burnett (3-6, 3.22) vs. RH Jeff Samardzija (3-6, 2.96)....
Tags: Edwin Jackson, Jeff Samardzija, Piracy, Travis Wood, Francisco Liriano
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Whispers: Sosa record safe
Sammy Sosa homered in 45 big-league stadiums and is in no danger of losing that record soon. The Rangers' Adrian Beltre leads active players with homers in 39 ballparks. There are only four current parks in which he hasn't homered and no new stadiums in...
Tags: Tony Watson, Cincinnati Reds, Colby Lewis, Atlanta Braves, Craig Breslow
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Down on the Farm
For more minor league highlights go to http://www.themorningcall.com/IronPigs Where is he now? LHP Mike Zagurski returned to the big leagues last week when he was joined Jason Grilli in the Pittsburgh bullpen. After a clean outing on Wednesday against...Tags: Coca-Cola Co., Carlos Zambrano, Josh Fields, Tyson Gillies, Lehigh Valley IronPigs
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Alvarez's two-run double ignites Pirates' rally
AP Sports WriterPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pedro Alvarez's two-run double sparked a seventh-inning rally and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Wednesday night. Travis Snider added an RBI double and Jordy Mercer laid down a perfect suicide squeeze...Tags: Tony Watson, Jordy Mercer, Detroit Tigers, Piracy, Miguel Cabrera
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Former IronPig enjoying perfect season with Pirates
A fellow approached Pirates closer Jason Grilli Thursday at PNC Park and politely introduced himself before abruptly pulling back his hand just as Grilli reached to shake it. Talk about an awkward moment. Grilli didn't know what to think, the look on...Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Francisco Rodriguez (baseball, born 1982), Piracy, Miguel Cabrera
Jun 15, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Jun 14, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Jun 12, 2013
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Jun 12, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
May 28, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Jun 7, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jun 7, 2013
|Story| Daily American
Jun 6, 2013
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Jun 1, 2013
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jun 1, 2013
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
May 29, 2013
|Story| Daily American
May 31, 2013
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
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