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NL Recaps – Pirates Offense Overcomes Shaky Start by McDonald

Pittsburgh starter James McDonald gave up six earned runs in five innings of work, while walking four and striking out two, and still got a victory against the Colorado Rockies 9 – 6. “James was able to find his way and... More of this article »
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National League Shuts Out American League 8-0, Melky Cabrera MVP

American League starter Justin Verlander gave up five runs in the first inning and the National League tacked on three more to cruise to an easy 8-0 victory over the American League. It was the third consecutive victory for the National... More of this article »
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Prince Fielder Wins His 2nd Home Run Derby

Prince Fielder was the last man to qualify for the second round of the 2012 All-Star Game Home Run Derby, but got stronger each round and went on to win his second home run Derby. Fielder also won in 2009 and joins Ken Griffey Jr.... More of this article »
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Which Team Will Make a Trade For Matt Garza

It’s getting to the point where every day there seems to be a new team interested in the Chicago Cubs Matt Garza. The New York Yankees are reportedly interested. Today according to John Morosi  said the Tigers are kicking the... More of this article »
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Rays Matt Joyce Suffers Setback In Rehab

The Tampa Bay Rays have been in survival mode for more than a month now. The team learned today that Matt Joyce who was scheduled to come off the disabled list and rejoin the race this weekend, asked to be removed from a rehab assignment... More of this article »
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David Ortiz Hits 400th Career Home Run In Loss

David Ortiz hit his 400th career home run today when he took a pitch from Oaklnd’s  A.J. Griffin deep in the fourth inning today. Ortiz became the 49th player in major league history to hit 400 home runs. It was Ortiz’s... More of this article »
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Marlins Gaby Sanchez Odd Man Out – Sent Triple-A New Orleans

Shortly after the Miami Marlins completed a trade with the Houston Astros for first baseman Carlos Lee, the team optioned Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans. Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post, reported that Sanchez was optioned... More of this article »
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Home Run Derby Teams Set For Annual All-Star Game Showcase

The 2012 Home Run Derby teams are set. Barring any injury the National League will have, Captain Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, Carlos Beltran of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Carlos Gonzalez... More of this article »
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Why Albert Pujols is Not an All-Star

Albert Pujols, 32, signed a 10 year, $254 million deal, this past off-season with the Angels. For the second consecutive year Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols is not an All-Star. Now to be fair, every year major league baseball... More of this article »
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2012 All Star Rosters for 83rd All-Star Game

All the votes have been counted and the 2012 All-Star rosters for the 83rd All-Star game in Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium on July 10 have been set. As was expected, Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton received a record 11,073,744... More of this article »