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DMZ / U.S.S. Mariner:
Rick Sutcliffe is a horrible person and ESPN's no better … This is still bugging me hours later, so: — I was watching ESPN's broadcast of the Braves game tonight, and there was a really, really weird moment where they were discussing Rick Sutcliffe taking time off to go get cancer treatment …
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Duk / Yahoo! Sports:
Rick Sutcliffe is concerned for Erin Andrews' skirt in Chicago — Watch the Lassoed clip here. — To recap: Ms. Andrews was wearing a top that she described as “spelling bee yellow.” She then said she was wearing the color for ol' Sut, who is currently battling cancer, before throwing it back up to the booth.
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Sun-Sentinel:
Andino called up, Jones out — MIAMI GARDENS - Jacque Jones' stay with the Marlins lasted less than three weeks. — In a move that was somewhat surprising, the Marlins designated Jones for assignment after Wednesday's dramatic win over the Phillies and promoted Triple-A infielder Robert Andino to take his place on the roster.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Marlins designate Jones, recall Andino — Veteran hit .108 with club; Willingham to rehab in Double-A — MIAMI — The Marlins have seemingly lost their patience with Jacque Jones. — After a 6-2 walk-off win against the Phillies on Wednesday, Florida designated Jones for assignment …
ESPN.com:
Rangers' Bradley goes after Royals announcer — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Milton Bradley stormed out of the Texas Rangers clubhouse after an 11-5 victory Wednesday night over Kansas City and bounded up four flights of stairs looking for Royals television announcer Ryan Lefebvre.
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Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers' Bradley gets emotional over TV comments — rdurrett@dallasnews.com — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Milton Bradley is an emotional player. That emotion overflowed in the clubhouse after Wednesday's game in response to something Kansas City Royals television broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
After Moving Past .500, the Yanks Tumble Back — OAKLAND, Calif. — The .500 mark is like a vicious undertow for the Yankees. Over and over, they struggle their way to the shore, seemingly ready to make a run. Yet over and over, they are pulled back, treading water again.
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Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Inoa, 16, at head of Latin American prospect class … Less than a month after Major League Baseball's first-year player draft comes the big auction for Latin American prospects. No draft slot is necessary. Just bring loads of cash and make your best pitch.
Nick Zaccardi / MLB.com:
Cubs to turn back the clock at Wrigley — Chicago (42-24) vs. Atlanta (32-34), Thursday, 1:20 p.m. CT — CHICAGO — When you turn on the Cubs and Braves game Thursday, don't panic. There's nothing wrong with your TV set. — The teams will turn back the clock in honor of the 60th anniversary …
John C. Drake / Boston Globe:
Fenway food stands failed inspections — Fell short on opening day, cleared after 19 games — Fenway Park's food stands flunked city health inspections on more than a dozen health and safety measurements on Red Sox opening day April 8, from storing food at unsafe temperatures to failing to clean food preparation counters.
Mark Remme / MLB.com:
O's offense can't erase early deficit — Late rally falls short after Olson allows five runs in the first — BOSTON — It looked nothing like the back-and-forth offensive battle of just a night before. Red Sox starter Bartolo Colon made sure of that from the very first inning.
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Royals designate Tomko for assignment — Right-hander was 2-7; Rosa called up from Triple-A Omaha — KANSAS CITY — Veteran pitcher Brett Tomko was designated for assignment by the Royals on Thursday. Right-hander Carlos Rosa was called up from Triple-A Omaha to take his place.
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MLB.com:
A talent show in search of prime time — Dodgers' youth is good enough to win, with more experience — SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers are, in theory, on the very edge of great things. But at the moment they are also just south of .500. — This is the blend — the indisputable young talent …
NY Daily News:
Bondy: Days off would be new approach for team's old guard — OAKLAND - More than two months into the season, Joe Girardi looks a lot like Joe Torre. Girardi, too, will always go first and often to his old reliables, before foraging elsewhere on the bench or in the bullpen.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves' outfield prospect Brandon Jones called up — Anderson, hitting .318, sent down in surprise move — Chicago — Josh Anderson was optioned to Richmond and Brandon Jones brought to the major-league club, a curious swap of rookie outfielders that surprised some Braves.
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Big brother Gonzalez shows family drive — First big league homer sets tone for Wolf's domination of LA — SAN DIEGO — It was a sense of satisfaction and pride that washed over Edgar Gonzalez on Wednesday when, after crossing home plate in the first inning, he was able to relish in the moment he had waited so long for.