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The New York Mets had been on a impressive pitching streak, but their starter Pete Smith's recent outing has put a damper on their hopes. In the span of 10 games, the Mets' starters had a impressive 6-1 record with a 1.45 earned run average, but
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The New York Yankees continued their dominant streak, sweeping the Seattle Mariners 4-0 in a four-game series, leading the Baltimore Orioles by a game and a half in the American League East. The Yankees' resurgence is attributed to the All-Star break, which allowed them to recharge and heal from
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Pittsburgh's love-hate relationship with its former stars was on full display at the 65th annual All-Star Game, where Doug Drabek and Barry Bonds received a mixed reception from the crowd. Bonds, a two-time MVP with the Pirates, was booed throughout the game, while Drabek, a former Pirate and
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The presence of New York Yankees in Pittsburgh for the MLB All-Star Game left a lasting impression, with notable players like Phil Rizzuto, Paul O'Neill, and Bret Saberhagen reflecting on the team's rich history. The Yankees' longstanding reputation as a dynasty, characterized by continuity and
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The American League's Ken Griffey Jr. and Frank Thomas put on an incredible show at the All-Star Game home run hitting contest at Three Rivers Stadium, defeating the National League with a combined 17-11 score. Griffey won the contest with seven home runs, two more than Atlanta'
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Reid Ryan, the 22-year-old son of baseball legend Nolan Ryan, is making a name for himself in the Class A Hudson Valley Renegades of the New York-Penn League, but with a distinct approach that sets him apart from his famous father. Ryan's resemblance to his father is uncanny,
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Lou Piniella's decision to start left-hander John Cummings against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on Sunday paid off in a big way, as the Yankees erupted for five runs in the sixth inning to secure a 5-2 victory. Piniella's strategy was reminiscent of his days
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In a bid to strengthen their bullpen, the Cleveland Indians traded pitchers Steve Farr and Chris Nabholz to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for righthanded reliever Jeff Russell. This move comes as the Indians search for a reliable closer, with rookie Paul Shuey currently on the disabled list. Russell,
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The New York Mets' struggling pitcher, Dwight Gooden, was suspended for 60 days due to violating the rules of his drug "after-care" program. Gooden's disappointing season was exacerbated by an injured toe, which forced him to miss several starts. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers made roster
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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Dick Schofield's night quickly turned from a regular game to a life-threatening situation after being hit in the helmet with a pitch by Boston Red Sox starter Aaron Sele in the fifth inning. The X-rays taken were negative, and all other tests showed no
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Cleveland Indians pitcher Jack Morris continued his impressive career on Wednesday, posting his 250th victory in a 6-5 American League game against the Boston Red Sox. Morris, who surpassed 90 innings pitched for the season, earned a $500,000 bonus on top of his base salary of $350,000. The
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The highly anticipated matchup between the Mets and Marlins took a turn for the unexpected as the Marlins' Kurt Miller proved to be the dark horse of the evening. With a combined seven previous big league starts between both pitchers, the stage was set for a slugfest. However, Miller,
