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Barry Bonds, a slugger for the San Francisco Giants, narrowly missed a home run in the second inning, maintaining his pursuit of Hank Aaron's record for most career home runs. In the same series against the Houston Astros, tensions rose after Astros pitcher Russ Springer hit Bonds with
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The Milwaukee Brewers have added a significant piece to their bullpen, acquiring 37-year-old left-hander Brian Shouse from the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Shouse, who was designated for assignment by the Rangers, is expected to report to the Brewers today and will provide a much-needed left-handed option for manager Ned Yost.
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Cole Hamels steps onto the mound in Philadelphia, carrying a 1.04 earned run average in seven minor-league starts. The 21-year-old left-hander has been delayed by injuries but has already surpassed previous innings totals from his 2004 and 2005 seasons. With high expectations, Hamels faces the challenge of translating his
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Barry Bonds made his much-anticipated visit to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, but the massive turnout was not to celebrate the slugger's accomplishment, but rather to protest his alleged steroid use and tainted record. Barry Bonds is just two home runs shy of tying Babe Ruth's
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Philadelphia fans are in for a rare treat as Aaron Rowand and Shane Victorino, outfielders for the Philadelphia Phillies, will be hosting an exclusive "Meet and Greet" event at McFadden's Restaurant on May 8, 2006. The event, organized by the Players Choice Club, will provide fans
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A recent AP/AOL Sports poll indicates that nearly half of baseball fans have an unfavorable opinion of Barry Bonds, with opinions on his eligibility for the Hall of Fame divided along the lines of when the steroid use occurred. The poll, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, surveyed a representative
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The Smulyan Group, consisting of over 15 local investors and Jeff Smulyan, has made a significant commitment to diversity in Major League Baseball by investing 25% of the ownership stake in the Washington Nationals, the highest percentage in MLB history. This move comes as the Group announces its intention to
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Ramon Ramirez, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Sarasota Reds, and three other minor league players have been suspended for violating baseball's drug policy. According to MLB.com, the suspensions are automatic and range from 50 to 100 games, depending on the severity of the offense. Ramirez, who
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In the cutthroat world of major league baseball, even the slightest edge can make all the difference. For the Tampa Bay Rays, that secret ingredient is music. From the moment they step into the ballpark, Ray players use their favorite tunes to fuel their performance, and the results are astonishing.
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Washington Nationals reliever Felix Rodriguez and manager Frank Robinson are facing suspensions for their roles in a beanball war against the New York Mets on Thursday night. According to Robinson, Rodriguez is expected to be suspended for three games, while he himself will serve a one-game suspension. The suspensions are
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Aaron Marsden, a 24-year-old left-handed pitcher, had high hopes for his professional baseball career with the Colorado Rockies. After a promising spring training performance, he was released by the team, leaving him without a spot in the organization. Marsden had pitched in the Rockies' minor-league system for three seasons,
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The National League has undergone its worst battering since 1947-53, when the American League won seven straight World Series. In the past two World Series, the National League in the form of the Cardinals and Houston Astros has lost eight straight games to the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White
