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Todd Davis / TEXAS RANGERS:
Texas Rangers cut ties with Sidney Ponson — The latest from Evan Grant: — The Texas Rangers have cut ties with Sidney Ponson for what GM Jon Daniels called “disrespectful and adverse reactions to situations unbecoming of teammates.” He has officially been designated for assignment.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Ponson designated for assignment — Right-hander was 4-1 with a 3.88 ERA with the Rangers — ARLINGTON — The Rangers have designated veteran pitcher Sidney Ponson for assignment because of off-field issues that have arisen in the past few weeks. — General manager Jon Daniels …
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers cut Ponson in surprise move — Daniels cites pitcher's unruly behavior as primary motive — ARLINGTON — Veteran pitcher Sidney Ponson's comeback came to an abrupt end on Friday, when the Rangers designated him for assignment before the night game against the Rays.
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Baseball Time in Arlington
Enrique Rojas / ESPN.com:
Source: Youkilis' at-bat reaction led to dugout fight … BOSTON — The emotions from an on-field brawl in Thursday's Red Sox-Rays game may have brought a chemistry issue to light for the defending World Series champs. — Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and first baseman Kevin Youkilis …
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Associated Press:
MLB suspends Crisp, Shields, 6 others for brawl — NEW YORK—Boston outfielder Coco Crisp, Tampa Bay pitcher James Shields and six other players were suspended Friday following a pair of altercations at Fenway Park. — Three Red Sox were suspended: Crisp for seven games …
Ian Browne / MLB.com:Manny, Youkilis engage in dugout debate
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Yankees RHP Hawkins' suspension upheld — NEW YORK (AP)—Yankees reliever LaTroy Hawkins began serving a three-game suspension Friday night against Kansas City after his penalty was upheld by the commissioner's office. — Hawkins was disciplined for throwing at Baltimore's Luke Scott last month.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Another Can't-Miss Prospect May Help Yankees Bullpen — NORWICH, Conn. — The ballpark here sits at the end of a winding industrial road, surrounded by trees, with no sense of place. It rained all day Wednesday, and most of the 1,353 paying fans stayed home. Kids were disappointed if they left with only one foul ball.
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Draft Day Chat With Jim Callis — Q: … A: — Jim Callis: Hi, everyone. Sorry I got tied up there for a moment but I'll make it up to you on the back end of the chat . . . To me, the story of the first day was that the best players went in the first round and that teams didn't let the tough signs after that drop forever.
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Chicago Sun Times:
Cuban still believes he has a shot at Cubs — Mark Cuban addressed several subjects today while guesting on the “Waddle and Silvy Show” on WMVP-AM (1000). — Here's a transcript of the interview: — Where are you on this whole thing about buying the Cubs:
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 61: Royals at Yankees (and draft news) — YANKEES — Kyle Davies (1-0, 1.80) vs. the New York hitters. — Darrell Rasner (3-2, 2.67) vs. the Kansas City hitters. — Notes: No Posada after his first game back. Not sure why yet. ... Damon has hit in 14 straight at 29 of 60 with 10 RBI and one strikeout. ...
Associated Press:
Lincecum helps Giants roll past Nats — WASHINGTON (AP)—Tim Lincecum pitched seven sharp innings to win his fourth straight decision, Jose Castillo hit a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Friday night. — Lincecum (8-1) didn't allow …
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Red hot Damon attributes mustache to his success — Johnny Damon gets congratulations from first base coach Tony Pena after his 3rd inning single as the NY Yankees played the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, June 5, 2008. (Newsday/ Paul J. Bereswill) — It must be the mustaches.
Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Message delivered to Rollins, team — Charlie Manuel has two commandments he asks his players to follow from the beginning of spring training in Clearwater, Fla., through the final game of the season, which he hopes comes in late October: — 1. Be on time. — 2. Hustle.
