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Minnesota Twins: Oswaldo Arcia has a blast in doubleheader split
St. Paul Pioneer PressThe ball from his first big-league homer safely recovered, bagged and stashed on the top shelf of his locker, Oswaldo Arcia smiled when asked where that memento was headed. Back home to Venezuela, he said, to his mother, Oslibeth. There should be many...Tags: Kevin Correia, Jose Fernandez , Mike Pelfrey, Miami Marlins, Joe Mauer
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Rash of injuries doesn't get Ventura down
Early-season injuries to Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Dayan Viciedo, John Danks, Jeff Keppinger and others could easily discourage Robin Ventura. But the Sox manager is inclined to see the glass as half-full. "It can always be worse," Ventura said....
Tags: Jeff Keppinger, John Danks, Tampa Bay Rays, Gordon Beckham, Blake Tekotte
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Holland returns to top form as Royals' closer
The Kansas City StarThings change fast in a closer's life. It was just a week ago that Greg Holland's job at the back of the Royals' bullpen appeared in jeopardy after a few narrow escapes for saves and one colossal meltdown. No longer. Holland is again secure in his...Tags: Ned Yost, Cincinnati Reds, Ervin Santana, Boston Red Sox, Kauffman Stadium
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White Sox keep losing ugly
Every Sunday this season, the White Sox are honoring the 1983 "Winning Ugly" team that finished 99-63 in winning the American League West championship. The 2013 version might want to study some history as it continues with its losing ugly ways, the...
Tags: Jeff Keppinger, Matt Lindstrom, Veal, Donnie Veal, Jesse Crain
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Angels analyst says Kansas City will challenge Tigers in AL Central
Detroit Free PressMark Gubicza was a rookie starting pitcher for Kansas City the last time it competed hard with the Tigers for the same title. That happened in 1984, when the Tigers swept the Royals in the American League Championship Series. Nearly 30 years later,...Tags: American League Championship Series, Politics, Ervin Santana, Jeremy Guthrie, Freedom of the Press
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BRIEF: What to watch this week ...
Detroit Free PressToday 'Gordie' movie premieres 'Gordie' movie premieres Hey, catch the Canadian premiere of the "Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story" TV movie (or wait till Saturday, when it airs on the Hallmark Channel). Set in the 1970s, it follows his return at...Tags: Justin Verlander, Politics, Houston Aeros, Churchill Downs, Miguel Cabrera
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Shields says it will be "strange" to face Rays in next start
The Kansas City StarJames Shields is already bracing for his next start, which comes Tuesday night when the Royals open a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium against his former club -- the Tampa Bay Rays. "I don't think it's going to be strange facing them," he said,...Tags: Ned Yost, Mike Carp, Alex Gordon, Jeremy Guthrie, Evan Longoria
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Tigers' Torii Hunter thriving at No. 2 spot
Detroit Free PressTorii Hunter entered Friday night's game leading the American League in hitting at .373. He singled his first three times up. Hunter leads the AL with 13 multihit games. He finished 3-for-5 and is now hitting .386. Hunter is hitting in one of the most...Tags: Rick Porcello, Politics, Austin Jackson, Miguel Cabrera, Freedom of the Press
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Royals' Butler continues career-long success against Verlander
The Kansas City StarDesignated hitter Billy Butler collected his first three-hit game of the season Thursday and, in the process, became the leader in career hits against Detroit ace Justin Verlander. Butler had two singles and a walk in three plate appearances against...Tags: Ned Yost, Bruce Chen, Joe Mauer, Texas Rangers, Alex Gordon
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Gordon's slam in 10th inning caps Royals' victory over Tigers
The Kansas City StarDETROIT Call it a statement game. Call it a signature victory. Or just call it a nice way to end a tough, oft-interrupted road trip. Alex Gordon's grand slam capped a five-run 10th inning Thursday afternoon that carried the Royals to an 8-3 victory over...Tags: Ned Yost, George Kottaras, Alex Gordon, Alcides Escobar, Jarrod Dyson
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Minnesota Twins join 'Moneyball' era behind mystery man
St. Paul Pioneer PressThe topic is ground-ball pitchers. Specifically, whether the Twins set out this winter to acquire this particular sabermetric-friendly subset in transactions for right-handers Vance Worley (trade), Mike Pelfrey (free agency) and Kevin Correia (free...Tags: College Baseball, Joe Mauer, Lake Forest College, Jonah Hill, Target Field
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For What it's Worth: Do You Feel a Draft?
Isn’t it just the luck of the Chiefs that they own the top pick in a draft void of that one sure-fire superstar? A year after three potential all-pros were drafted early at quarterback, there may be only one taken in all the first round tomorrow and...
Tags: Justin Verlander, Detroit Lions, Tony Gonzalez, Dan Marino, Football
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