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Michael Bourn Better Than Matt Kemp: A Case of Taking WAR Too Far

Filed: May 11, 2012 1:27 PM CDT by Bryan Lutz
Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

Atlanta Braves’ centerfielder Michael Bourn is a very good player. There is no denying the fact that Michael Bourn is a big reason why the Braves have a 19-13 record, 1/2 game behind the Washington Nationals in the National League East. But exactly how valuable is Michael Bourn? Better yet, how much does the statistic [...]

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Should Rangers Fans Boo C.J. Wilson?

Filed: May 11, 2012 1:07 PM CDT by Peter Ellwood
Kelvin Kuo-US PRESSWIRE

C.J. Wilson returns to Arlington, Texas to face his former team, the Texas Rangers, for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Angels after signing on with L.A. in free agency this past offseason. There is an internal debate raging amongst Rangers fans regarding what the greeting should be for the straight-edge [...]

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Josh Beckett: Cleveland Indians Hang Snowman On Red Sox In 8-3 Win

Filed: May 11, 2012 2:12 AM CDT by Robert D. Cobb
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BOSTON – While the date may have read May 10, there was a snowman sighting at Fenway Park, as the Cleveland Indians would tee off on Boston Red Sox pitcher—and avid golfer—Josh Beckett. Beckett, who would find himself in the middle of a media firestorm for golfing—after missing a start with a sore lat muscle—would [...]

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Josh Beckett Gives Up Seven Runs in Return from Injury

Filed: May 10, 2012 11:23 PM CDT by Tom Froemming
Filed under: Boston Red Sox
Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE

Josh Beckett had a short start for the Boston Red Sox Thursday night against the Cleveland Indians, lasting just 2 1/3 innings. Maybe he didn’t want to miss his tee time. Beckett missed his last start due to soreness in his right side, but that didn’t keep him from getting in a round of golf. [...]

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Washington Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg Strikes Out 13

Filed: May 10, 2012 9:27 PM CDT by Eric Haftel
Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE

Washington Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg is quite possibly the best pitcher in the league right now. On Thursday against  the Pittsburgh Pirates, Strasburg struck out a season-high 13 over six innings in route to his third win. Yes, you heard that right, 13 over six. At one point, Strasburg struck out seven straight batters. That is just [...]

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Colby Lewis Makes History in Loss Against the Baltimore Orioles

Filed: May 10, 2012 5:43 PM CDT by Bryan Lutz
Eric P. Mull-US PRESSWIRE

Texas Rangers’ starting pitching Colby Lewis accomplished a rare feat today. In fact, no one in the history of the game has ever pitched a game like he did today against the Baltimore Orioles. During his seven innings pitched, Colby Lewis allowed only five hits while striking out 12. You would think that would give Colby Lewis [...]

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Toronto Blue Jays Sign Vladimir Guerrero

Filed: May 10, 2012 4:01 PM CDT by Ryan Gaydos
Filed under: MLB, Toronto Blue Jays
Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE

The Toronto Blue Jays have just become an even more dangerous team. The Blue Jays announced Thursday that the team has signed free agent desginated hitter Vladimir Guerrero to a minor league deal. Guerrero will earn a pro-rated contract of $1.3 million if he is called up to the majors. The 37-year-old former outfielder spent [...]

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New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Has Blood Clot In Right Calf

Filed: May 9, 2012 6:48 PM CDT by Eric Haftel
The Star-Ledger-US PRESSWIRE

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has a blood clot in his right calf. This is not wonderful news for the Yanks reliever, who tore a knee ligament last week while shagging fly balls during batting practice. Rivera is currently on a blood-thinning medication which is supposed to dissolve the clot and. Wednesday he said that is Ok, [...]

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Texas Rangers Outfielder Josh Hamilton Is Baseball’s Version Of The Little Engine that Could

Filed: May 9, 2012 11:04 AM CDT by Eric Haftel
Jim Cowsert-US PRESSWIRE

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is one of the top three players in the league; players, not outfielder. However, his career has not always been roses and butterflies. He has failed numerous times, making him the mlb version of the little engine that could. For those of you that don’t know/remember the little engine of [...]

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Texas Rangers Should Have Paid Josh Hamilton

Filed: May 9, 2012 10:11 AM CDT by Michael Terrill
Joy R. Absalon-US PRESSWIRE

The day after Josh Hamilton hit an American League record four home runs and 18 total bases it is quite clear, the Texas Rangers should have paid the slugger when they had the chance. Hamilton deserves to be paid and is going to get a mega-contract once the season ends, whether the Rangers are the [...]

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