Brewers sign slugger Ryan Braun to $45M contract

Brewers sign slugger Ryan Braun to $45M contract
The Milwaukee Brewers signed Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun to an eight-year, $45 million contract. The contract includes this season and a seven-year extension, meaning Braun will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2015 season.

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Royals‘ Hochevar tames Tigers, hands Verlander seventh loss
Luke Hochevar pitched six strong innings and Joey Gathright drove in the only runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Wednesday night and hand Justin Verlander his seventh loss.

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‘Baseball rat’ Utley thrives at the plate and in the field
The way Chase Utley’s bat has been carrying the Phillies for much of this season, it’s difficult to imagine there ever was much question about his success.

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Cubs sign veteran outfielder Edmonds
Jim Edmonds wasn’t out of work long. The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with the 37-year-old outfielder on Wednesday, five days after he was released by the San Diego Padres.

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Interleague play puts pressure on AL’s elite
It doesn’t generate the hype of their games against the Boston Red Sox or draw the attention of late September, but the New York Yankees realize their fortune in interleague play could determine their destiny.

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Berkman blasts 9th-inning homer to down Giants
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Interleague play is back, with NL eager to improve
Time again for the annual National League whipping? Interleague Play XII begins Friday, and count me in as one of the hardheads still not sure it’s all that great of a concept.

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