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Cuban infielder expected to work out for Cubs, Dodgers, D-backs this week — Matt Yallof, Ron Darling and Tom Verducci discuss the potential of Yoan Moncada and what impact he could have on an MLB team — Cuban infield prospect Yoan Moncada is wrapping up private workouts for teams …
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Dodgers' potential target Yoan Moncada nearing decision
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Primarily an outfielder in Cuba, D-backs' prized addition also adjusting to training regimen
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Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is as delusional as ever thinking he can catch Barry Bonds for home run record — His apology comes on the heels of word from Barry Bonds that A-Rod recently told him he still has every intention of breaking his career home run record, which immediately makes a mockery …
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A-Rod apologizes to Yankees — NEW YORK — In a 90-minute meeting at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Alex Rodriguez apologized to New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and team executives for his suspension for performance-enhancing drug use and the hostile nature in which he attempted to defend himself.
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D-backs to make first overall pick; Astros have highest estimated bonus pool — High school senior Brendan Rodgers (Lake Mary HS, FL) is putting in the work to try to become one of the top picks in the 2015 Draft — Barring the trade of a Competitive Balance pick, the final piece of the puzzle has been placed.
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Balto. Co. dismisses charges against Browns fan accused of urinating on Modell's grave — Baltimore County prosecutors have dismissed charges against an Ohio man who was accused of urinating on the grave of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell. — Paul Serbu, 62, of Franklin, Ohio …
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My Gap Year — The sun had gone down in Laos by the time I finished dinner, and I realized I was lost. — Not completely lost, but definitely more than a little turned around. Which way had I walked from my hotel? I looked down a few streets. Tuk tuks were everywhere.
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Padres Designate Aaron Northcraft For Assignment — The Padres have designated righty Aaron Northcraft for assignment, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports on Twitter. His 40-man spot was needed with the finalization of the James Shields signing.


Baseball's All-Star Game coming to Marlins Park in 2017 — The 2017 All-Star Game will be played at Marlins Park. — Officials are expected to announce within the week that Miami has been awarded the Midsummer Classic for the first time, multiple sources with knowledge of the agreement confirmed Tuesday to the Miami Herald.
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COLORADO ROCKIES / MLB — ROCKIES' TYLER MATZEK HOPES BETTER CHANGEUP WILL ADD TO HIS WEAPONS — The Denver Post — Starting pitcher Tyler Matzek of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a MLB game at Chase Field on August 30, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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For Rays' Balfour, a heartbreaking trip from home — ST. PETERSBURG — His 2014 season had been mostly a mess, and that's more politely than he would put it. Concerns about the massive makeover his Rays team was undergoing heading into 2015 would have been natural. — 2 Weeks Ago
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Pete Rose: 'I'd love to talk' to Rob Manfred — Pete Rose is on the telephone. — Nothing personal, but one day he sure wishes the guy on the other end of the line was someone who could actually change his fate, and not just another reporter. — Rose badly wants to talk …
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