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A-Rod out of lineup as precaution (AP)

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Alex Rodriguez is out of the New York Yankees’ lineup, this time as a precaution after playing two straight games since coming off the disabled list. Manager Joe Girardi says he’s just keeping his slugger fresh as he recovers from a strained left calf. Girardi says he likely will not let Rodriguez play an extended stretch of games for another week.

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Beltran makes season debut for Mets (AP)

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

The New York Mets welcomed back one star player while they wait for another to get healthy. Carlos Beltran returned from offseason knee surgery and made his 2010 debut for the Mets, batting cleanup and playing center field against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Manager Jerry Manuel had written shortstop Jose Reyes’ name in the lineup.

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Mauer ‘real close’ to returning to Twins (AP)

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Minnesota star Joe Mauer’s deeply bruised left heel is feeling much better, but he was unavailable for Saturday’s split doubleheader at Target Field. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said before the first game against Baltimore that Mauer is “getting real close” to returning to the lineup, but Gardenhire ruled the AL MVP out for the second game because he is still not ready to run…

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M’s don’t expect LHP Lee back before May (AP)

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee is expected to miss the first month of the season because of his strained abdominal muscle. The left-hander threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, his latest step toward joining the rotation, but the Mariners don’t expect Lee to be removed from the 15-day disabled list before the end of April.

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SI.com – MLB 2010-03-24 17:58:58

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

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McGwire apologizes again for steroids (AP)

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Mark McGwire’s first day on the job began with a wrong turn into the media room instead of the spring training clubhouse. It ended with another apology for steroid use. The St. Louis Cardinals’ new batting coach spent time in the batting cage with hitters, sat in on a lengthy staff meeting and then answered questions from reporters for more than 15 minutes.

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FanHouse: Former phenoms enter pivotal season

Monday, February 15th, 2010

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MLB exec won’t run for Michigan governor (AP)

Monday, February 15th, 2010

A Major League Baseball executive says he won’t seek the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor. Robert Bowman, the chief executive of baseball’s online and interactive media operations, said in a statement Monday that he could not commit to the race at this time. Bowman works in New York but has a summer home in northern Michigan.

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Baseball Roundup: Cubs Open Ticket Line Early for Fans Willing to Pay Extra

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Starting Monday, fans will be able to buy tickets to every game at Wrigley Field, but at a premium of 20 percent over the face value.




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Arizona RHP Jackson gets 2 yrs., $13.35M (AP)

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Right-hander Edwin Jackson and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a $13.35 million, two-year deal, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Arizona announced the deal Sunday. Jackson went 13-9 with a 3.62 ERA in 33 starts for the Tigers last season, making his first All-Star team. He was acquired in a three-team deal in December that also moved All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson from Detroit to the…

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