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We are Tweeting...whatever that means

We are now on twitter at twitter.com/tsn_baseball. Not exactly sure the purpose of it but people tell me it is the new hotness so check us out. Or don't. I could really care less.

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Can the Mariners be this year's Rays?

Everyone and their mother wrote a column this offseason on who would be this year's version of last year's version of the Tampa Bay Rays. I guess it is my turn. But I have a month in the books in my...

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Boston Red Sox not interested in obtaining the Boston Globe

Perhaps they asked for too much...STATEMENT FROM THE BOSTON RED SOXBOSTON, MA—In response to media inquiries, the Boston Red Sox today issued the following statement:“Neither John Henry, Tom Werner,...

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Blue Jays overhaul rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays on Friday overhauled their starting rotation, sending lefties David Purcey and Brian Burres to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League, while replacing them with highly-regarded...

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White Sox make roster moves

Official release from the team:WHITE SOX MAKE FOUR ROSTER MOVES CHICAGO - Prior to tonight's game at the Texas Rangers, the ChicagoWhite Sox made the following four roster moves:* Outrighted OF Jerry...

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Mauer activated from DL

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated catcher Joe Mauer from the 15-day disabled list. He is expected to be in the lineup tonight when the Twins open a three-game series with...

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Cleveland activates Dellucci from FL

The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder David Dellucci from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. Dellucci, who has made six trips in his career to the disabled list, has been sidelined since March 30...

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Denise Richards butchers Take Me out to the Ball Game

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Posada to the DL

The New York Yankees are expected to place catcher Jorge Posada on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring strain. After having never been to the DL in the first 13 years of his career, Posada now...

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Some NL East news

Mike Rushton breaks down the NL East right here.By the way New York's Johan Santana has been named the NL's Pitcher of the Month. Here is the team release:JOHAN SANTANA NAMED NL PITCHER OF THE MONTH...

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Tigers make some roster moves

The Detroit Tigers today made some moves, as they placed outfielder Carlos Guillen on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. They also recalled infielder Jeff Larish from Triple-A...

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Happy Birthday to Willie Mays

The best living ball player turns 78 today.

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The best and worst of the first month

If there was any doubt on who or what the story was in Major League Baseball through the first month of the season, Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke answered that question in a resounding...

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Worst first pitch ever?

Here is radio producer Gary Dell'Abate throwing out the first pitch before the New York Mets win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

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Scott Proctor done for the season

The Florida Marlins will be without Scott Proctor for the remainder of the year, as the right-handed reliever has opted for season-ending Tommy John surgery. Proctor signed a one-year, $750,000 free...

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Time for MLB to hitch its wagon to Longoria

Check out my latest column here.

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Bedard scratched from Saturday start

Left-hander Erik Bedard has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday versus the Boston Red Sox with a tight hamstring. Garrett Olson will get the start in his place. Bedard, who missed most...

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Jermaine Dye suspended

The league has suspended Chicago White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye two games for his inappropriate actions after being called out on strikes to end the top of the sixth inning during his team's loss to...

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NL East: Zimmerman brings some excitement to Washington baseball

Check out Mike Rushton's weekly NL East roundup here .

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Cards minor leaguer suspended

St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Kenny Maiques was suspended for 50 games on Friday by Major League Baseball for a positive drug test, the commissioner's office announced this afternoon.Maiques tested...

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Beltran to undergo MRI on knee

Carlos Beltran will have an MRI performed on his ailing right knee. The knee, which apparently has been bothering him the last week, caused Beltran to serve as the team's designated hitter against the...

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Montanez headed to DL

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Lou Montanez on the 15-day disabled list with torn ligaments in his right thumb. Montanez will undergo surgery to repair the tear and could miss the next...

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Pujols, Brewers dominate early All-Star voting

St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols is among the leaders in the first National League balloting update for the 80th All-Star Game, which will be played on July 14 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. His...

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Orioles make some moves

The Baltimore Orioles have placed right-hander Koji Uehara on the 15-day disabled list, replacing him on the roster with outfielder Luke Scott, who had been sidelined with a shoulder injury.Uehara...

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Tribe brings up Jackson to start finale with Rays

The Cleveland Indians today re-called left-hander Zach Jackson from Triple-A Columbus.Jackson, who will start for the Tribe tonight in place of the injured Anthony Reyes, went 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA in...

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