Maybin scores for the Marlins Image by afagen Washington Nationals host Florida Marlins at Nationals Park, Washington, DC Yanks’ Pettitte retires, ‘hunger’ is not there FILE – In this Oct. 19, 2003, file photo, New York Yankees’ starting pitcher Andy Pettitte tips his cap to the crowd after he is relieved in the ninth...
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Hideki, Cyndi and Other “Sports Shorts” Did you know that, in 1991, outfielder Rob Deer of the Detroit Tigers hit just .179 — but actually played REGULARLY? Deer accumulated just 80 hits in 448 at-bats that year — while striking out a whopping 175 times in 134 games TRIVIA QUESTION: In Montreal Expos history...
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FanHouse: Indians, Bonderman closing in on deal Jeremy Bonderman will not be returning to the Detroit Tigers in 2011 after spending most of his professional career with them, but he might not be straying too far from the Motor City. Read more on Sports Illustrated Detroit Tigers 2011 Preview: Contenders or Pretenders? The Detroit...
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U2 concert forcing Florida Marlins-Mariners series to Seattle A three-game series between the Florida Marlins and Mariners from June 24-26 has been moved from Miami to Seattle because of a U2 concert. Read more on ESPN
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by Skyco Since 2005, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has been the top performer at his position in weekly fantasy baseball leagues. In the last five seasons, he has averaged 29 homers, 101 runs batted in, 111 runs scored and 15 stolen bases per campaign. The 31-year-old is a .294 career hitter. However,...
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Florida Marlins to play ‘home’ series in Seattle due to U2 concert Home will be anything but sweet for the Marlins when they face Seattle in late June. It could be downright unpleasant. That’s because they’ll be “hosting” the Mariners in Seattle, more than 3,000 miles from South Florida. Read more on Miami Herald...
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A’s agree to terms with P Breslow The Oakland Athletics and left-handed pitcher Craig Breslow have agreed on a one-year contract on Tuesday. Read more on WKYC Cleveland Diving into the depths: Oakland Athletics This is part of a 30-article series looking at each team’s depth chart headed into spring training. Rotation 1. Dallas...
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by kipbot While his team is fighting to stay in the playoff race, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard has been doing some serious damage for his squad and weekly fantasy baseball league owners in the last few weeks. His recent surge shouldn’t be too much of a surprise considering what Howard has...
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Fuentes accepts two-year deal with Athletics The Oakland Athletics continued to revamp their bullpen by agreeing Wednesday to a two-year contract with free agent reliever Brian Fuentes. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News Athletics designate Tolleson The Athletics designated SS Steve Tolleson for assignment on Wednesday, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster...
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by E. A. Sanabria Catcher-Miguel Olivo (Colorado Rockies) In 2009, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer dominated daily fantasy baseball league rankings behind the plate in an MVP season. This season, three backstops have been more productive in fantasy numbers than Mauer. Olivo is hitting for a high average while producing solid power numbers in...
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