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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS AND LINKS
Inside Pitch: Teams lock up young talent
(Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
A trend that underscores the rising value of top young talent is the growing number of teams more willing to lock up club control players to contracts covering five years or more.
Hawkins handed three-game penalty
(Thu, 22 May 2008 12:12:00 EDT)
LaTroy Hawkins has been suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in Tuesday night's game against the Orioles, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday.
Lower supply of high school hurlers
(Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
In last year's First-Year Player Draft, a total of eight high school pitchers were taken in the first round. It's a pretty safe bet that this year's top 30 won't come anywhere close to that number
Union icon Miller asks off Hall ballot
(Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT)
Marvin Miller, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association from 1966 to 1982, has asked the National Baseball Hall of Fame not to place his name on any future ballots for consideration to be elected to the shrine in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Bedeviled no more, Rays learning to win
(Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Rays are no longer bedeviled and winning with a team that is coalescing after a decade of futility. With a new winning attitude, the sky's the limit for this team heading into the future. And that's scary news for the rest of the American League.
Youth movement aiding Marlins' success
(Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Marlins are winning, and they keep winning with an unlikely formula for success: Letting young, inexperienced players take the field. But by doing so, the club has found some diamonds in the rough.
Howe confident in Blalock's fielding
(Thu, 22 May 2008 12:52:00 EDT)
Rangers dugout coach Art Howe knows what Hank Blalock will have to go through to become an accomplished first baseman, and he is confident that Blalock can make a quick transition.
Dickey ready for return to Majors
(Thu, 22 May 2008 12:28:00 EDT)
The fatigue factor took a back seat to the adrenaline rush right-hander R.A. Dickey felt on Thursday morning when he walked into the visiting clubhouse at Comerica Park.
Shelton to return to backup role
(Thu, 22 May 2008 13:36:00 EDT)
Just as Chris Shelton is heating up, he is headed back to the bench. Shelton is expected to cede the first-base position to Hank Blalock on Friday, when the former third baseman comes off the disabled list.
Late picks prove promising in 1978
(Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Demonstrating that quality players can be found at all levels of the Draft, the 1978 class was historic, with such Hall of Famers as Ryne Sandberg (20th round) and second-round pick Cal Ripken Jr.
Putz has rooting interest in Red Wings
(Thu, 22 May 2008 11:54:00 EDT)
The Stanley Cup finals begin on Saturday night, and J.J. Putz plans to watch as much of the best-of-seven series as his busy schedule will allow.
Webb's streak over as D-backs fall
(Wed, 21 May 2008 23:41:00 EDT)
Brandon Webb's winning streak ended at nine Wednesday night as the D-backs fell to the Marlins and starter Ricky Nolasco, 3-1, at Dolphin Stadium.
Joba starts path to rotation
(Thu, 22 May 2008 01:08:00 EDT)
Joba Chamberlain has started his path to the Yankees' starting rotation. After Wednesday's game, the Yankees revealed that Chamberlain will begin to increase his pitch count.
MLB focuses on pace-of-game efforts
(Wed, 21 May 2008 21:30:00 EDT)
Major League Baseball has directed all 30 clubs to make an effort to speed up games by adhering to rules regarding time-outs by batters, pitchers' warmup sessions and between-innings entertainment.
Young's nose broken by Pujols liner
(Thu, 22 May 2008 00:29:00 EDT)
Pitcher Chris Young left Wednesday's game in the third inning after being hit in the face by a line drive off the bat of St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols.
Pujols shaken by Padres injuries
(Thu, 22 May 2008 03:24:00 EDT)
Albert Pujols was shaken after two plays that injured two Padres in Wednesday night's 11-3 Cards win. He lined a ball that struck Padres starter Chris Young, resulting in a broken and lacerated nose, and also slid in into Padres catcher Josh Bard, causing a sprained ankle.
Man dies after fall at Turner Field
(Thu, 22 May 2008 10:50:00 EDT)
A 25-year-old man died from injuries sustained after falling about 150 feet down a stairwell at Turner Field during Wednesday night's game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.
Japanese duo makes history for Dodgers
(Thu, 22 May 2008 02:41:00 EDT)
In an all-Japanese first, starter Hiroki Kuroda pitched eight innings for the victory and closer Takashi Saito pitched the ninth for the save as the Dodgers completed a series sweep with a 5-2 win over the Reds.
Sheets tallies complete-game victory
(Wed, 21 May 2008 23:05:00 EDT)
Ben Sheets twirled his second complete game of the season and the Brewers guaranteed their first series win at PNC Park in nearly two years with a 4-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday.
Francoeur doesn't miss a beat
(Thu, 22 May 2008 00:39:00 EDT)
When a refreshed Jeff Francoeur arrived at Turner Field late Wednesday afternoon, he was wearing the usual smile that had faded over the past few weeks. A few hours later after helping the Braves claim an 11-4 win over the Mets, he had regained his confidence.
Randolph apologizes for remarks
(Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:00 EDT)
With neither orders nor urging from the Mets or their owners, Willie Randolph issued a number of apologies for remarks he made to a New Jersey newspaper columnist on Sunday.
Pedro leaves Mets to be with ill father
(Wed, 21 May 2008 11:49:00 EDT)
Pedro Martinez's return to pitching in the big leagues has been delayed because of the worsening condition of his father.
Scherzer to leave D-backs' rotation
(Wed, 21 May 2008 19:29:00 EDT)
Max Scherzer will depart the Diamondbacks' starting rotation for the time being when Doug Davis takes the ball Friday night in Atlanta. He will head either to the bullpen or down to Triple-A Tucson.
Wang: Calf strain won't keep him out
(Thu, 22 May 2008 00:45:00 EDT)
Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang made a precautionary trip to the hospital on Wednesday after feeling irritation in his right leg. An MRI determined that he had only a mild strain of his calf, and Wang does not expect to miss a start.
Carpenter said to be back on track
(Wed, 21 May 2008 22:21:00 EDT)
Cardinals ace right-hander Chris Carpenter is back on track after a slight setback in his rehab. The team said he feels fine after his last two throwing sessions, and he is expected to throw again Friday and Monday.
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