MLB

Rivera reportedly headed back to Yanks

Mariano Rivera would be the latest free agent to re-sign with the Yankees.
New York, NY  - Veteran closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly headed back to the New York Yankees. According to the New York Post, the future Hall of Famer will likely accept New York’s three-year, $45 million offer as early as […]

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Dodgers name Torre’s coaching staff

Joe Torre will have several familiar faces on his coaching staff in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA  - The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Joe Torre’s coaching staff Friday and the new skipper will have some familiar faces by his side. […]

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Junk Bonds Indictment

A federal grand jury has indicted Barry Bonds on perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
San Francisco, CA - Major League Baseball’s all-time home run king, Barry Bonds, was indicted Thursday on perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
Documents filed in U.S. District […]

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Peavy captures NL Cy Young

Jake Peavy become the 12th unanimous selection in NL history.
New York, NY  - San Diego Padres right-hander Jake Peavy was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Thursday by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
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Phillies re-sign Romero

In 51 games with the Phillies, J.C. Romero had a 1.24 ERA and held opponents to a .130 batting average.
Philadelphia, PA  - The Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher J.C. Romero to a three-year contract extension with a club option for the fourth year, the team announced […]

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World Series

Tracking the birder’s flight of fancy
St. Petersburg Times - the book provides the background that formed the sport today, from the back stories of those familiar birding names, like Audubon and Peterson, to why there is a World Series of Birding in New Jersey. For the nonbirder, though, this “brief” […]

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Astros deal Lidge to Phillies

Brad Lidge is expected to become the closer for the Phillies.
Philadelphia, PA  - The Houston Astros dealt right-handed reliever Brad Lidge and infielder Eric Bruntlett to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Michael Bourn, right-handed reliever Geoff Geary, and minor- league third baseman […]

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