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Steve Lombardi / WasWatching.com:
Is The New Yankee Stadium A Homer Haven? — Including an exhibition set against the Cubs, there's only been a handful of games played at the new Yankee Stadium, to date. Yet, it seems like baseballs are flying out of the new ballpark in the Bronx. Wondering about this, on April 18th …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 13: Indians at Yankees — YANKEES (6-6) — Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (2-0, 2.70). — INDIANS (4-8) — Sizemore CF — DeRosa 2B — Martinez 1B — Hafner DH — Peralta SS — Choo LF — Garko RF — Shoppach C — Cabrera 2B — Idle P — Pitching: RHP Carl Pavano (0-2, 16.71).
MLB:
New York Yankees' Chien-Ming Wang perplexed about struggles; Manager Joe Girardi unsure of his next start — NEW YORK — Chien-Ming Wang's struggles are a mystery to him. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, however, sees things differently, and is undecided about right-hander's next start.
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Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Film celebrating '08 Dodgers premieres — ‘Bluetopia’ documentary focuses on club's history, fans — WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The 2008 season was a special one for the Dodgers. — The franchise celebrated the 50th anniversary of its move to Los Angeles, advanced to the National League …
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Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
McDonald set for second career start — Los Angeles (8-3) vs. Colorado (4-5), 1:10 p.m. PT — LOS ANGELES — After resting regulars Russell Martin, Rafael Furcal and Casey Blake on Saturday, the Dodgers will return to their regular lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Jones removed from game vs. Red Sox — Orioles center fielder leaves in second inning due to right hamstring soreness — BOSTON - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was removed from Saturday's game versus the Boston Red Sox in the second inning due to right hamstring soreness.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Hold off on pitching change — Peavy and Padres like where they are now — The simplest thing for Jake Peavy and Padres general manager Kevin Towers would be for this surprising little start to continue through the trade deadline and perhaps the season. If that should happen …
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Larry Stone / Boston Herald:
Coincidental or not, injuries to WBC players piling up — Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima has gone on record saying that the stints on the disabled list by three members of Team Japan are merely “an unfortunate coincidence.” — Perhaps. However, Mariners team doctor Mitch Storey …
Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Pedro and Mulder ready to return — Veteran free agent pitchers remain on the market — Established starting pitcher, anyone? — The 2009 season is now almost two weeks old, and, for different reasons, former aces Mark Mulder and Pedro Martinez are still jobless. — For Mulder, it's injury.
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Associated Press:
MLB reduces Beckett suspension to five games … BOSTON (AP) — Josh Beckett's suspension has been reduced to five games from six, meaning the Boston Red Sox pitcher won't miss his scheduled turn in the rotation. — The results of Beckett's appeal were announced Sunday.
USA Today:
Jays' rookie Romero pitches a gem against Athletics — Ricky Romero pitched seven sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 on Sunday. — Romero (2-0) struck out a career-high six, allowed four hits and walked two, lowering his ERA to 1.71.
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Pelfrey to skip start; Figueroa recalled — Mets being cautious with righty's forearm tendinitis — NEW YORK — Mike Pelfrey will skip his spot in the Mets' rotation on Sunday, with manager Jerry Manuel choosing to err on the side of caution regarding Pelfrey's right forearm tendinitis.
Kevin Devaney Jr / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Wang's not hurt — Just got back up from the clubhouse. Joe Girardi, pitching coach Dave Eiland and Chien-Ming Wang all confirmed that Wang isn't injured. He's just struggling. — Giving up 23 earned runs in six innings over three starts is beyond struggling, of course. It's reason to consider a demotion.
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Chico Harlan / Nationals Journal:
Injury Problems, Closer Problems — So much to discuss here. Hopefully the Wash Post doesn't rent Internet space on a per-word basis. Leads are getting blown and closers are shaky and outfielders are reporting late to work (because of charity events!) and the DL is piling high enough to reach the clouds.
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