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Phillies, Rangers swap former first-rounders
The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder John Mayberry from the Texas Rangers Thursday for outfielder …

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Marlins can proceed with ballpark
A key legal obstacle was removed Friday for a new downtown Florida Marlins stadium, and the team will now determine whether the …

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Yankees ownership shifts to Steinbrenner’s son Hal
George Steinbrenner’s 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of the New York Yankees …

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Dice-K says he’ll play for Japan in WBC (AP)
Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is ready to help Japan defend its title at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Matsuzaka, the MVP of the 2006 tournament, said Thursday he will start preparing for the WBC in December. “I’ll accept the offer if I’m asked to play,” Matsuzaka said. “I’ll pick up the pace of my training in December so that I won’t have to scramble at the last minute.” The…

Case dropped against Roger Clemens’ son (AP)
Disorderly conduct charges against Roger Clemens’ son and another minor league teammate have been dropped nearly three months after a restaurant disturbance. Salem Commonwealth’s Attorney Thomas E. Bowers said in a news release Friday that he dropped the charges against Koby Clemens and Mark Ori. An assault and battery charge against a third player, Jimmy Goethals, is set for a court hearing Dec.