Hanrahan, McCutchen and Correia have joined forces to form one very successful nucleus
PHOENIX — The three All-Stars joined the Pirates in different fashions: one in a trade, one through the draft, one in free agency. Fitting that three of the best players on the team should join the team in different ways. It mirrors the Pirates current makeshift roster that not only has the team above .500 at the All-Star break, but also one game out of first place in the division.
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Ethier Hits 2 HRs As Dodgers Sweep Padres
Andre Ethier knows he’s capable of hitting home runs on a regular basis. The 74 he hit over the previous three seasons is a testament to that.
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Cano outlasts Gonzalez in Home Run Derby
PHOENIX – Robinson Cano outslugged Adrian Gonzalez to win the All-Star Home Run Derby that turned into a Yankees-Red Sox showdown, even through his Boston rival made the biggest splash at Chase Field. Batting last and being pitched to by his father, Cano defeated Gonzalez, 12-11, in the finals last night after they each hit 20 home runs through two rounds.
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