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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
After winning big game, St. Louis Cardinals' P.J. Walters on hot seat — He makes debut Friday against Chicago Cubs and Carlos Zambrano — It isn't quite like the “old” days when Matt Morris and Dusty Baker had a way of stirring things up, and it isn't like the middle of the summer when fans …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs' Milton Bradley faces suspension — Supposed contact with umpire could cause problem — Milton Bradley argues with home plate umpire Larry Vanover. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast / April 16, 2009) — Milton Bradley's Wrigley Field debut Thursday could result in his first suspension wearing a Cubs uniform.
Amy K. Nelson / MLB:
Andrew Gallo family talks about Nick Adenhart crash: ‘He never meant to hurt anybody’ — FULLERTON, Calif. — Andrew Thomas Gallo, the man charged with killing Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others in a car accident April 9, is an alcoholic, his family told ESPN.com.
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Amy K. Nelson / MLB:
The events leading up to Nick Adenhart's death — A memorial was set up at the Fullerton intersection for those who were in the car with Nick Adenhart. — Editor's Note: The times listed below are exact in some cases and approximate in others, based on the recollections of those interviewed for this story.
Jen Langosch / By Gosh, It's Langosch:
Andy Phillips traded to White Sox; Bucs acquire Michael Dubee — The Pirates made a swap of Minor Leaguers on Friday. The organization traded infielder/outfielder Andy Phillips to the White Sox in exchange for RHP Michael Dubee. — Dubee, 23, went 5-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 30 appearances …
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Dejan Kovacevic / PBC Blog:
Pirates trade Phillips for minor pitcher — The Pirates today traded infielder Andy Phillips to the Chicago White Sox for right-handed pitcher Michael Dubee in an exchange of minor leaguers. — Dubee, 23, never has pitched above high Class A. Last season, he was 5-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 30 appearances …
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Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero (pec tear) out at least a month — MINNEAPOLIS — Vladimir Guerrero has a torn muscle in his chest and will miss at least a month. — The Angels sent the slugger to Los Angeles on Friday to be examined by noted team orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum, who found Guerrero's pectoral tear.
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Chico Harlan / Nationals Journal:
Nats, Zimmerman Closing In on Extension — The Washington Nationals are moving toward a 5-year, $45 million extension with third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, a source said. The deal is not yet finalized, but indications are that the contract could be announced within the next few days.
Tracy Ringolsby / Inside the Rockies:
Morillo Claimed by Twins — Juan Morillo will join the Minnesota Twins. — The Twins were 21st in line to put in a claim, and were the first team that was willing to put up the $20,000 to acquire the hard-throwing right-hander from the Rockies. — When a player is placed on waivers …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 11: Indians at Yankees — YANKEES (5-5) — Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (0-0, 1.50). — INDIANS (3-7) — Sizemore CF — DeRosa 3B — Martinez C — Hafner DH — Garko 1B — Choo RF — Francisco LF — Graffanino 2B — Cabrera SS — Pitching: RHP Anthony Reyes (1-0, 6.00)
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Ian O'Connor / NorthJersey.com:
Boss enjoys Yanks' new digs — NEW YORK — George Steinbrenner was getting a ride in an oversized golf cart on his way out of Yankee Stadium when asked for his first impressions of his new $1.5 billion home. — “It's beautiful,” the owner said. — He was wearing a jacket and tie, and the usual dark shades over his eyes.
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Thousands pay tribute to Adenhart at memorial service — Public ceremony held at high school of Angels pitcher who died in car accident — WILLIAMSPORT - With friends and fans arriving in baseball gear, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was remembered Friday at a funeral service attended …
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Joe Posnanski:
The Curious Case of Mike Jacobs — I have no idea what direction this post is going to go because, frankly, I'm not entirely certain what I'm feeling. I think there's a point in here somewhere. I can't promise that I'll find that point. — Begin with this: I think everyone here knows how I feel about Mike Jacobs.
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The Big Lead:
Q&A with Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch — After two months of weekly interviews, we took a brief respite during the NCAA tournament. And now, we're back. Today: longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz took some time this week to answer a few of our questions.
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Kary Booher / Baseball America:
Friday Dish: Rogers Is Back — Had a tourist passing through northeastern Florida on Thursday veered off to the city of Viera just to say they wanted to catch the high Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) against the Tampa Yankees, they may have assumed the Manatees' starting pitcher had really ticked off the bench.
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Mets plan to scratch Pelfrey from Sunday's start — The Mets are planning to scratch Mike Pelfrey from his scheduled start Sunday due to forearm tendinitis, sources said. — Pelfrey has been trying to talk the team out of scratching him, but sources indicate the team will play it safe and replace him.