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Ted Keith / Sports Illustrated:
Ted Keith: Ex-teammates saddened about A-Rod pitch-tipping allegations … When it was reported last February that Alex Rodriguez had tested positive for steroids in 2003, the reaction around baseball was mostly one of shock. Thursday's revelation that Rodriguez might have been tipping pitches …
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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Selig mum about pitch-tipping report … Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday he will withhold comment about any possible disciplinary action against Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez until he has read A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez, a soon-to-be published book that details …
Sports Illustrated:
Details on A-Rod's alleged pitch-tipping in Texas … SI.com: The book claims that A-Rod tipped opposing players to pitches in the late innings of blowouts, an affront not only to teammates but also to the integrity of the game. How often was this practice performed and how does this affect his standing with his peers?
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Jon Weisman / Dodger Thoughts:
Dodgers bring up Weaver, activate Wade and option DeWitt — The Dodgers purchased the contract of Jeff Weaver and activated Cory Wade, while optioning Blake DeWitt to the minors. Doug Mientkiewicz was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. That's right, those of you afraid of burning …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers add Weaver, activate Wade — DeWitt optioned to Triple-A; Mientkiewicz now on 60-day DL — LOS ANGELES — Underscoring concern over their pitching, the Dodgers on Thursday went to a 13-man staff, purchasing the contract of Jeff Weaver from Triple-A Albuquerque and activating Cory Wade from the disabled list.
Associated Press:
Yankees end the Angels' winning streak — Melky Cabrera delivers a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to help New York notch its third victory in a row. — NEW YORK — Melky Cabrera spoiled the stategy of Angels Manager Mike Scioscia by hitting a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning …
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MLB:
New York Yankees seats still largely empty despite price cut — NEW YORK — Even with a cut in some top-priced tickets, the New York Yankees still had large numbers of empty seats in prime areas when they returned home for the second homestand at $1.5 billion new Yankee Stadium.
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MLB.com:
Baltimore's Walker fined for comments — Major League Baseball has fined pitcher Jamie Walker of the Baltimore Orioles for his remarks regarding Umpire Angel Hernandez following Baltimore's game vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Tuesday night at Camden Yards. The amount of the fine is undisclosed.
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Associated Press:
Sweeney's catch, Braden's pitching lead A's over Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ryan Sweeney retreated, leaped and stuck his glove above the eight-foot wall — and saved a much-needed victory for the ailing Oakland Athletics. — Sweeney's incredible catch in straightaway center robbed Ian Kinsler …
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Howard Megdal / New York Observer:
In Defense of Ramon Castro — Make no mistake, the Mets made a tremendous strategic upgrade when they changed managers from Willie Randolph to Jerry Manuel in June 2008. The former struggled with the elementary questions of bullpen management and player and media communication; the latter excels at all three.
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Chad Finn / Boston Globe:
Roberts added to NESN roster — Dave Roberts's legs are already a part of Red Sox lore. Now fans will get to know his voice as well. — NESN announced today that Roberts, the former Red Sox outfielder and postseason hero, has joined the network to serve as a studio analyst.
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Associated Press:
Buck's 5 RBI and Royals' six DP's keep them atop division — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Buck tripled twice and drove in five runs, and the Kansas City Royals turned six double plays in an 8-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. — The Royals took three of four from the Blue Jays …
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Hanley likely to return on Thursday — All-Star shortstop's injured right hand close to fully recovered — NEW YORK — Chances are improving that Hanley Ramirez will be back in the starting lineup soon. It just may be another day. — Ramirez's sore right hand kept him out of the series finale …
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New York Post:
WRIGHT'S STARTING TO FEEL THE HEAT — FOR THE longest time, Mets fans spared the rod with David Wright. Everyone else, up and down the lineup, up and down the roster, has heard the scorn plenty. There's been contempt for the Carloses, Beltran and Delgado. Luis Castillo and Jose Reyes did time turning DPs in the doghouse.
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Kensing dealt to Nats for Gunderson — Out of options, reliever traded for righty relief prospect — NEW YORK — The Marlins on Wednesday dealt a reliever without options for a relief prospect. — Logan Kensing, who was designated for assignment on Saturday, was sent to the Nationals for right-hander Kyle Gunderson.
