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Second baseman Scooter Gennett has impressed at every level
Milwaukee Journal SentinelNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The first-base exterior wall of Herschel Greer Stadium, home of the Class AAA Nashville Sounds, is adorned with banners of players who have made the jump from Music City to the big leagues. Ryan Braun's picture is up there. So are...Tags: Yovani Gallardo, R.A. Dickey, Nelson Cruz, John Axford, Ryan Braun
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bernie Miklasz column
St. Louis Post-DispatchBeware of the NL Central. Here were the best records in the National League going into Thursday's getaway-day schedule: St. Louis 26-13 Cincinnati 24-16 Pittsburgh 23-17 San Francisco 23-17 The Cardinals' start to 2013 is even more...Tags: National League Central, Mark Melancon, Jason Grilli, John Axford, Francisco Rodriguez (baseball, born 1982)
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Rickie Weeks remains in lineup despite deep slump
Milwaukee Journal SentinelSecond baseman Rickie Weeks remained in the Brewers' starting lineup Sunday, mired deep in his hitting slump and with no history of success against Cincinnati starter Bronson Arroyo. So, once again, manager Ron Roenicke was asked why Weeks remains in...Tags: Ron Roenicke, Francisco Rodriguez (baseball, born 1982), Ryan Braun, Rickie Weeks, Bronson Arroyo
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Mike Fiers has to leave ill mom after call-up to Brewers
Milwaukee Journal SentinelGetting called up to the major leagues is usually all good, but pitcher Mike Fiers had mixed emotions upon rejoining the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, in particular because it was Mother's Day. Fiers left behind his gravely ill mother, Linda Korman,...Tags: Brevard County, Layoffs and Downsizing, Fort Lauderdale, Manufacturing and Engineering, Tom Gorzelanny
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The Wisconsin State Journal Tom Oates column
The Wisconsin State JournalThings weren't awful for Wisconsin sports fans over the past year. Every one of our major college and professional sports teams qualified for the postseason or gave it a good run. Still, you know it's a down year in the state when UW-Whitewater can't...Tags: John Axford, Bret Bielema, J.J. Redick, National Basketball Association, Basketball
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Dickey embraces WBC
PHOENIX — Success hasn't come easily for R.A. Dickey. That might make him the perfect pitcher for the World Baseball Classic. An event too many front office executives fear, too many top players avoid and too few American fans truly embrace has...
Tags: R.A. Dickey, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Chase Field, Clayton Kershaw
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Dan Duquette has fifth highest winning percentage among 2012 GMs
When Dan Duquette was hired roughly a year ago as the club’s executive vice president, the Orioles pointed to his impressive track record in the past with the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. He was in charge of some very good teams –...
Tags: Brian Sabean , Frank Wren , Sandy Alderson , Dayton Moore, Ruben Amaro, Jr.
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Nationals stay hot with sixth straight victory
Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and Steve Lombardozzi hit a three-run triple in the Washington Nationals' 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. The Nationals have won six consecutive games, matching a season-high, and...Tags: Yovani Gallardo, Edwin Jackson, Rickie Weeks, Corey Hart, Ottawa Senators
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Phil Rogers' power rankings
Last week's rankings in parentheses. 1. Yankees (2): Went 9-5 after CC Sabathia's last start of the first half. If Brian Cashman adds a starter, they could push their lead in the AL East to double digits. 2. Rangers (1): Jon Daniels is exploring the...
Tags: Carlos Correa, Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies, John Mozeliak , Pittsburgh Pirates
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Hamilton contract situation unique
You have to hand it to Josh Hamilton. While he's constantly on guard against his personal demons, he somehow still seems to be exactly what we want all athletes to be -- a big kid playing a child's game. "Hands down, he's the best player in the...
Tags: Alfonso Soriano, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies, Substance Abuse
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Not so good a Friday for some Orioles fans
Many fans have lost hope as the Orioles have posted a dismal record over the past 14 seasons. Now the team is starting its new season by testing the faith of some of them as well. Friday is Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles, as well as for 17 other...
Tags: Good Friday, Baltimore Orioles, Easter, Lent, Passover Seder
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Q&A with Dan Duquette
Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette peers out his B&O Warehouse office window, which has to have one of the best views in baseball — down into the right-field flag court of Camden Yards and the seating bowl.
He...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, Babe Ruth, Spring Training, Brian Roberts
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