Red Sox have little reason to sag (Yahoo! Sports)
Shrugging off Manny Ramirez’s latest issues and anticipating David Ortiz’s return, Boston is primed for a strong second half.
Posted: July 19th, 2008.
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Twins shut out mighty Rangers offense (AP)
The mighty Texas offense rolled into Friday night’s game against Minnesota with one player on a 25-game hitting streak and another coming off a jaw-dropping 28-dinger round in the Home Run Derby. It’s no wonder Ian Kinsler, Josh Hamilton and the rest of these Rangers are the only team left in the majors not to be shutout.
Posted: July 19th, 2008.
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Players union to investigate Twins (PA SportsTicker)
Francisco Liriano has dominated in the minor leagues, yet hasn’t been called up to join the Minnesota Twins. Liriano’s agent has pressed the players’ union to find out why.
Posted: July 18th, 2008.
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Liriano’s agent calls for union investigation (AP)
After watching his client dominate Triple-A hitters for the past month, the agent for Minnesota pitcher Francisco Liriano wants to know why the Twins have not called him up to the big leagues. Greg Genske has asked the players’ union to investigate why Liriano remains in Rochester despite going 7-0 with a 2.73 ERA in his past nine starts.
Posted: July 17th, 2008.
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Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)
Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.
Posted: July 17th, 2008.
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Orioles still have plenty of trade chips to offer (Yahoo! Sports)
The Baltimore Orioles ‘ roster still includes several other trade chips, many of whom have posted strong first…
Posted: July 17th, 2008.
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Morneau makes lasting impression (PA SportsTicker)
Justin Morneau certainly made the most of his invitation to this year’s All-Star Game.
Posted: July 16th, 2008.
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Morneau adds Canadian flavor to All-Star festivities (PA SportsTicker)
BRONX, New York (Ticker) - Aside from the requisite American representation that the national pastime always provides, a distinct Latin flavor permeates the festivities in New York this week, with a small Japanese contingent throw in to the mix.
Posted: July 14th, 2008.
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Verlander throws 7 innings to lead Detroit to win (AP)
Justin Verlander knew it was a big game, and he wasn’t about to let his teammates down. Verlander tossed seven sharp innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday, denying their AL Central rivals a four-game sweep in the final series before the All-Star break. “My intention was to go out there and get us a win going into the break, and I was able to do that,” said Verlander,…
Posted: July 13th, 2008.
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Harris, Mauer power Twins past Tigers, 6-5 (AP)
Brendan Harris has been swinging like a middle-of-the-order slugger over the last month. A last-minute position change was hardly enough to sway him from his routine. Harris went 3-for-3, homered and drove in a season-best four runs Saturday to help the Twins beat Detroit for the third straight day, 6-5.
Posted: July 12th, 2008.
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