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Fan requires stitches after being struck by Josh Hamilton foul ball — One day after the unspeakable tragedy that left all of us saddened and shaken, Josh Hamilton(notes) was involved in another scary incident during the Texas Rangers 8-5 win over the Oakland A's.
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Nolan Ryan discusses death: 4th fall in stadium history; 'one of the saddest things I've ever seen'
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Fan's pursuit of gift for son ends in tragedy
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Dodgers fire Steve Garvey — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired former first baseman Steve Garvey from their marketing and community-relations department, Garvey confirmed to 710 ESPN Radio on Friday. — The move appears to be a reaction to Garvey having made public his desire …
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Dodgers fire Steve Garvey — NewsCore — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers great Steve Garvey openly called for owner Frank McCourt to give up the team, hours after he was fired from his role with the franchise, apparently because of his efforts to buy the club.
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Dodgers eke out a 1-0 win, but Steve Garvey appears to be out of a job — Garvey, a former All-Star player with the Dodgers, says he has been dismissed from his job as a team executive, a move he attributes to his public interest in buying the troubled franchise. He calls for owner Frank McCourt to let go of the club.
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Jeter's quest on hold as Rays-Yanks postponed — NEW YORK — Rain will put Derek Jeter's pursuit of 3,000 hits on hold for at least one more day, but the absence of baseball Friday at Yankee Stadium did not necessarily mean the absence of two teams facing off against one another.
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Jeter, A-Rod to skip All-Star Game
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Papi, Gregg involved in Fenway fisticuffs — BOSTON — Both the Red Sox and Orioles saw their benches clear during a Friday night game at Fenway Park, ending in a short brawl between David Ortiz and Baltimore closer Kevin Gregg. — Gregg threw three straight pitches inside to Ortiz …
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Bothered by Dodgers' mess, Ethier may be thinking of Red Sox … Dodgers players generally deny that the team's ongoing financial troubles (a.k.a. the McCourt mess) are affecting them. But at least star right fielder Andre Ethier is said by several sources around the team to be unhappy with what's going on with the last-place team.
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Ethier replaces Victorino on NL All-Star roster
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Hamels suffering from poison oak — PHILADELPHIA — For a guy in extreme discomfort, Phillies All-Star left-hander Cole Hamels pitched pretty well while suffering from poison oak on both his legs. — Hamels told FOXSports.com Friday night that he contracted poison oak while fishing …


Gordon Beckham sorry for gay slur, but he should know better — Gordon Beckham (right) scratched “GETZ IS GAY” in the dirt Monday at U.S. Cellular Field as a goof on his friend Chris Getz of the Kansas City Royals. Beckham apologized on Friday. Getty Images

Ramirez leads Marlins past Astros — MIAMI — Hanley Ramirez continued his recent torrid hitting with three hits and three RBIs and Javier Vazquez pitched seven solid innings as the Florida Marlins defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 on Friday night. — Florida broke a 2-2 tie and took the lead …
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Braves remain hopeful Jurrjens starts ASG — PHILADELPHIA — Giants manager Bruce Bochy seems to still be contemplating whether to use Phillies ace Roy Halladay or Braves starter Jair Jurrjens to serve as the National League's starting pitcher in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
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Games of the Day — The Rays try to gain on the Yankees again as they send Jeremy Hellickson against Freddy Garcia. Hellickson has a tendency to give up home runs, which might be a problem against a power hitting team like the Yankees. Garcia allowed seven of his nine home runs in Yankee Stadium …
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Josh Beckett exits with hyperextended left knee — 9:20 p.m. EDT: Beckett was removed with the Red Sox are calling a mildly hyperextended left knee. The team said it was a precaution and that he's listed as day-to-day. — Common sense would dictate that he'll be scratched from the All-Star Game …
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Carlos Beltran ‘hints’ at waiving no-trade clause — Earlier tonight on Twitter, ESPN's Buster Olney said the Mets would probably have to eat around $6 million in a deal for Carlos Beltran, which would get them a Grade B-/C+ prospect. — Meanwhile, also on Twitter...

Hughes' homer sends Twins to win over White Sox — CHICAGO - Luke Hughes' three-run homer capped a six-run fourth Friday night and the Minnesota Twins continued their mastery of the Chicago White Sox, rallying for an 8-5 victory. — The Twins are 6-0 against the White Sox this season …
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Snider, Davis combine for 9 RBIs, lead Jays past Indians — CLEVELAND — Travis Snider drove in five runs and Rajai Davis knocked in four as the Toronto Blue Jays rebounded a day after a stunning loss to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Friday night. — Jo-Jo Reyes (4-7) …
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Hammel, Rockies Beat Nats 3-2 to End 5-Game Skid — WASHINGTON (AP) — Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh inning for his second win in 13 starts and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night to end a five-game losing streak. — Hammel (5-8) allowed two runs …
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Trout's Surprise Callup — Mike Trout, OF, Angels (Double-A Arkansas): 0-for-5, K. — Now that's not the kind of line that gets anyone listed on the update, but everything changed late last night when the Angels announced that Mike Trout is coming to the big leagues to replace Peter Bourjos …
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