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Harry Kalas, Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster and NFL Films voice, dies at 73 in Washington … WASHINGTON — Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who punctuated innumerable home runs with his “Outta here!” call, died Monday after being found passed out in the broadcast booth …
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Harry Kalas dies — WASHINGTON - Legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has died. He was 73. — “We lost our voice today,” team president David Montgomery said. “He knows the game and made a tremendous contribution to the sport and to our organization . . .
Jeff Seidel / MLB.com:
Phils broadcaster Kalas passes away — Longtime announcer collapses before Monday's game — WASHINGTON — Longtime Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died at 1:20 p.m. ET on Monday, shortly after collapsing in the team's broadcast booth before the series opener against the Nationals. — “We lost Harry.
USA Today:
Ex-big leaguer Mark “The Bird” Fidrych dead at 54 — From staff and wire reports — Former All-Star pitcher Mark “the Bird” Fidrych was found dead Monday in an apparent accident at his farm. He was 54. — Worcester County district attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. saids a family friend found Fidrych …
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Mike Berardino / Sun-Sentinel:
Jorge Cantu's sore left hand forces him out of Marlins' lineup — MIAMI GARDENS - Jorge Cantu did not play Sunday after aggravating his bruised left hand on a defensive play Saturday. — Cantu, who was hit on the hand by a 94-mph Daniel Cabrera fastball Wednesday, caught the same hand …
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Left hand holds Cantu out of lineup — First baseman listed as day-to-day as soreness remains — MIAMI — Hampered by a sore left hand that has not been getting any better, Marlins first baseman Jorge Cantu was out of the lineup for the series finale against the Mets on Sunday.
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Alex Rodriguez resumes on-field drills for New York Yankees — TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez has resumed drills on the baseball field five weeks after surgery on his right hip. — The New York Yankees third baseman hit 36 balls off a tee and took 42 swings during a soft-toss hitting session Monday.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Ramirez would love second shot with Indians — PHOENIX — Manny Ramirez will be back in Los Angeles Monday to renew his love affair with the city, but before his career ends he hopes to be reunited with his first love: the Cleveland Indians. — “I would like to play for Cleveland one more time …
Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
Joe Girardi: Expect Mark Teixeira out and Cody Ransom in when New York Yankees open series against Tampa Bay Rays … KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, first baseman Mark Teixeira probably won't be in the starting lineup while third baseman Cody Ransom probably will be.
MLB:
Ichiro Suzuki says he'll play with Seattle Mariners on Wednesday — SEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki says he's returning to play on Wednesday. — Suzuki — The Mariners' All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder said Monday upon rejoining his team following a bleeding ulcer that he will be in Seattle's lineup …
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Andy LaRoche benched for home opener — Andy LaRoche, riding an 0-for-14 stretch at the plate, is out of the starting lineup again today. Ramon Vazquez will start at third base for the home opener. — “We're going to give Andy every chance to work through this,” manager John Russell said.
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Lowrie to be placed on DL — OAKLAND, Calif. — Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left wrist injury, the team has announced. Infielder Gil Velazquez will take his place on the roster. — Lowrie will obviously be out of the lineup tonight against the A's.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Marlins' Ross not sweating slow start — Florida (5-1) at Atlanta (5-1), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET — Cody Ross sums up his start to the season as frustrating, but he's not worried. — For the first time in his six-year career, Ross came into 2009 with a starting spot locked up after having a breakout '08 …
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Dodgers option infielder Blake DeWitt to Triple-A Albuquerque — Contract of infielder Juan Castro purchased from Albuquerque; Delwyn Young reinstated from 15-day disabled list and designated for assignment — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned infielder Blake DeWitt …
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers take Young off 40-man roster — Outfielder had been rehabbing after elbow surgery — LOS ANGELES — Needing a 40-man roster spot Monday, the Dodgers took Delwyn Young's and designated him for assignment. — The outfielder had been on the disabled list, still recovering …
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Baseball to honor Jackie Robinson's legacy Wednesday — NEW YORK — All players, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Wednesday to honor Jackie Robinson on the 62nd anniversary of the day he broke major league baseball's color barrier. — More than 330 players, managers and coaches …
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Kary Booher / Baseball America:
Monday Dish: Yankees' Kennedy, Hughes Shine — The phone call reached the visiting clubhouse at Triple-A Buffalo on Monday morning, and the voice on the other end of the line sounded haggard and tired and soldiering through the day. — Which was to be expected following a trip from Allentown …
Jim Peltz / Los Angeles Times:
Fans flock to Dodgers' home opener — Opening day brings a break from work or school and high hopes for the season as L.A. hosts the archrival Giants. — Dodgers fans flocked to the 48th opening day at Dodger Stadium today under balmy skies and with high hopes that the defending National League West champs …
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