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Reader Q&A: Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
You know Paul, it's not that difficult to figure out the Cubs' problems, despite Sveum's comments on the stats. At key moments in the game -- the key pitch, the key hit, the key play in the field -- the Cubs fail. Their players are simply not quite good...
Tags: Alex Burnett, Baseball, Carlos Marmol, Wrigley Field, Shawn Camp
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Why Yasiel Puig 2013 is not Mike Trout 2012
Dodger Stadium will be buzzing Monday night, for one of the most anticipated debuts in recent memory. Adrian Gonzalez hit a home run in his first at-bat with the Dodgers last year. Manny Ramirez hugged a reporter before his first game with the Dodgers,...
Tags: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Carl Crawford, Sports, Minor League Baseball
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Beckham's return could be sooner for Sox
Tribune reporterOAKLAND -- The White Sox’s lineup underwent a few significant changes Sunday because of injuries and rest, and manager Robin Ventura didn’t rule out a return by second baseman Gordon Beckham sooner than Thursday’s projected date. "It...Tags: Conor Gillaspie, Robin Ventura, Paul Konerko, Alex Rios, Dayan Viciedo
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Dodgers call up prized Cuban slugger Yasiel Puig
And away we go … The Dodgers wasted no time in trying to flush away the distaste of Sunday’s 7-2 loss to the Rockies, announcing immediately after the game that prized outfield prospect Yasiel Puig had been called up from double-A...
Tags: Baseball, Carl Crawford, Sports, Matt Kemp
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PHILLIES FILES: A small tidbit of good news
At least there's this piece of good news. Dom Brown was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 26. The Phillies left fielder hit .348 (8-for-23) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBIs and four runs...
Tags: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, National League, Cole Hamels, Sports
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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: Joel Hanrahan, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, PNC Park, Piracy
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Prescribing a tribute
Even genius seems replaceable in sports, including baseball. Tony Gwynn and George Brett go into the Hall of Fame, and along come Ichiro Suzuki and Miguel Cabrera. Greg Maddux retires, and up pops Clayton Kershaw. Tony La Russa steps away, and the...
Tags: Dustin Ackley, Roy Halladay, Eric Wedge, Mike Moustakas, Sports
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Veteran Mathis to catch youngsters Fernandez, Turner
MIAMI Even with a right-hander on the mound Saturday, manager Mike Redmond gave right-handed hitting catcher Jeff Mathis the start over lefty swinging Rob Brantly. The reason? Jose Fernandez. Look for Mathis behind the plate for most if not all the...Tags: Baseball, Mike Redmond, Jacob Turner, Miami Marlins, Giancarlo Stanton
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Another second basemen for Rollins? No problem
PHILADELPHIA — Playing a few innings during a Grapefruit League game with prospective, big-league second basemen would be helpful. Some infield during pregame would even suffice. Jimmy Rollins had neither with rookie Cesar Hernandez when he headed...Tags: Michael Stutes, Bartolo Colon, Sports, Jordan Zimmermann, Ryan Howard
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Ethan Martin moves up, throws on three days' rest
IronPigs manager Dave Brundage flip-flopped Ethan Martin and B.J. Rosenberg's starting assignments this weekend, with Martin moving up a day to start Saturday night on three days' rest. Saturday night's game did not end in time for this edition....Tags: Baseball, Michael Martinez, Philadelphia Phillies, Coca-Cola Co., Sports
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Dodgers' bullpen does little to ensure continuity or confidence
DENVER — Don Mattingly's best-case scenario for his bullpen Saturday had him calling in a pitcher to protect a last-inning lead. Asked who that pitcher might be, Mattingly hesitated. "The closer," he said before the Dodgers' 7-6, 10-inning loss....Tags: Troy Tulowitzki, Ronald Belisario, Kenley Jansen, Brandon League, Sports
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Marlins top Mets, snap nine-game skid
MIAMI Mike Redmond could not have received a better anniversary present. A 31-year-old rookie appearing in his second major league game put the Marlins on the board in the seventh with an RBI-single. Three batters later the 29-year-old with almost 3,500...Tags: New York Mets, Adeiny Hechavarria, Sports, Juan Pierre, Minor League Baseball
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