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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses 1. Rangers (1): It's safe to say that Ron Washington's hitters enjoyed their weekend in Houston — 24 runs overall and three homers in every game. Their assault on Philip Humber Saturday was vicious. 2....
Tags: Brandon McCarthy, Ben Revere, Mike Scioscia, Major League Baseball, Jean Segura
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Your Morning Phil: Ryu, Jackson, April leaders
Talking baseball while hoping that it’s not a bad sign that the Blackhawks had to go into overtime to beat the Wild in their playoff opener: 1. Yoenis Cespedes was the guy last year. This time around, Hyun-jin Ryu is the guy. Just as Cespedes...
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Brandon McCarthy, Washington Nationals, Edwin Jackson, Jarrod Parker
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Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings
1. Rangers (1): How good of a team do you have to be to beat the Tigers when Miguel Cabrera hits three home runs? Texas did that after putting Ian Kinsler on the DL on Sunday. Alexi Ogando is another recent addition to the DL. 2. Cardinals (2):...Tags: Brandon McCarthy, Major League Baseball, Alexi Ogando, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets
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Hitting woes continue but Giants survive for another game
CINCINNATI — Hensley Meulens must be a very happy man. Throughout Game 3 of the National League Division Series, the Giants hitting coach was one timely hit away from the flight of shame home to San Francisco. Buster Posey and his teammates were...
Tags: Johnny Cueto, Cy Young Award, Baseball, Bruce Bochy, Buster Posey
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Snap decisions backfire on old friends Lamont and Leyland
SAN FRANCISCO — Twenty-seven seasons after their first game together, Jim Leyland was in the dugout, Gene Lamont the third base coach's box. Like spouses who gravitate to the far side of the house. But the two baseball men had cause to talk...
Tags: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers, Jim Leyland, Gregor Blanco, San Francisco Giants
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La implacable maldición que atormenta a los Angelinos
Previo al arranque de la temporada de 2012 lancé una maldición a los Angelinos de Los Angeles —y en particular a Albert Pujols— que aún sigue atormentando a los serafines y al slugger dominicano. Entonces, un sábado 24 de diciembre de...
Tags: Richard Nixon, Danny Bonaduce, Major League Baseball, Greg Dobbs, Josh Hamilton
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Flagging U.S. interest reflected in mediocre WBC roster
Will the third time be the charm for the World Baseball Classic? Not if the underwhelming U.S. roster is any indication. While many of Commissioner Bud Selig's innovations have enjoyed immediate success — especially expanded playoffs and...
Tags: Glen Perkins, Major League Baseball, Dontrelle Willis, Cy Young Award, Spring Training
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Giants' success more than following lucky stars
Before they became the best organization in baseball, the Giants were Barry Bonds' team. They seemed unable to break free from the flawed slugger for a long time, sticking with the disgraced star for six years after his record-setting 2001 season....
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, Eric Hosmer, Baseball, Buster Posey
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A bit of magic helps Giants win pennant
SAN FRANCISCO — Sometimes you really do have to see it to believe it. When Hunter Pence shot a line drive at Pete Kozma on Monday night, the ball started to Kozma's right and took a hard turn to the right about halfway to the infield dirt. It...
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Jon Jay, Baseball, Bruce Bochy
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A long way from perfect, Humber starts over
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Philip Humber knows perfection eludes him, as it does everyone. Humber has been starting his days in Florida by pulling out his Kindle, burying his head in his locker and reading "The Cure,'' by John S. Lynch. It's a novel...
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Baseball, Brendan Ryan
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Trusted formula of solid pitching, defense carries Giants
DETROIT — New on the job and with a potential playoff team on his hands, Brian Sabean went out to find as much pitching as he could. He targeted the team that had the most to give, and shocked the baseball world by landing Roberto Hernandez,...
Tags: Prince Fielder, Brian Cashman, Baseball, Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey
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Jeter's ankle could leave Yankees in shackles
For 17 seasons, Derek Jeter has been the best reason to keep believing in baseball. His throwback approach has yielded daily excellence in the middle of the Yankees infield. He has kept life simple off the field, and that never seems to be a bad idea....
Tags: Ben Revere, Cy Young Award, Hanley Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Madison Bumgarner
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