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Frank, Jamie McCourt testify on Friday

Sat, 2010-09-04 02:31
The first week of the divorce trial of Frank McCourt and Jamie McCourt wrapped up on Friday with both parties testifying at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
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Lincecum pays barber a visit

Sat, 2010-09-04 01:49
Tim Lincecum hasn't reverted to keeping his hair close-cropped as he did during his first two Giants seasons. But he did receive approximately a two-inch trim before the Giants left for Los Angeles on Thursday.
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Torres adjusts as pitchers change approach

Sat, 2010-09-04 01:46
Since Andres Torres established himself as the Giants' everyday leadoff hitter, as well as a performer who could receive some votes on the bottom half of baseball writers' Most Valuable Player ballots, he has noticed that pitchers are approaching him differently.
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Test confirms Martin's hip healing well

Sat, 2010-09-04 01:44
Dodgers catcher Russell Martin went for a routine CT scan on his right hip Wednesday and received good news, as was expected.
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Laird is late scratch with tight back

Sat, 2010-09-04 00:17
Tigers catcher Gerald Laird, who hit a game-winning home run on Thursday in Minnesota, was scratched from the lineup on Friday because of lower back tightness.
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Rangers sign Prior to Minor League deal

Sat, 2010-09-04 00:03
Former All-Star pitcher Mark Prior, whose career has been derailed by a devastating shoulder injury, has reached an agreement with the Rangers on a Minor League contract.
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Hamilton returns, but lower back stiffens up

Sat, 2010-09-04 00:03
Josh Hamilton continues to feel significant improvement in his aching right knee but was back at designated hitter on Friday.
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Cabrera sits, hopes to play Saturday vs. KC

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:58
Miguel Cabrera was not in Friday's lineup because of biceps tendinitis in his left shoulder, but hopes to return on Saturday.
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Kendall undergoes successful surgery

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:41
Royals catcher Jason Kendall went through surgery for extensive repairs of his right shoulder on Friday in Los Angeles.
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Veteran pitchers give Phils rotation options

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:34
The Phillies finish the season with no games scheduled the final four Thursdays of the month, which gives them flexibility with how they set up their rotation.
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Hellickson not worried about transition to 'pen

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:32
Rookie right-hander Jeremy Hellickson fumbled for the right words on Friday when asked how he's adapting to his new role in the the Rays' bullpen. After all, he's yet to make a relief appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sept. 1.
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Strasburg undergoes successful surgery

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:29
Nationals rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Friday. He will return home to San Diego and begin his rehab.
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Tillman to start Sunday for O's against Rays

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:07
Chris Tillman is expected to arrive in Baltimore on Friday night and he will make his next scheduled start on Sunday for the Orioles against the Rays.
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Manny apologetic about end of Boston tenure

Fri, 2010-09-03 23:04
Manny Ramirez was openly apologetic for the sour way his memorable tenure with the Red Sox ended.
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Two big jacks make Cubs 7-3 under Quade

Fri, 2010-09-03 22:59
The Cubs know Alfonso Soriano can hit home runs. Blake DeWitt is surprising them. Soriano and DeWitt each belted three-run homers to lift the Cubs to a 7-6 victory Friday over the New York Mets.
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Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his return

Fri, 2010-09-03 22:56
As expected, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones, who received a cortisone injection in his left shoulder on Thursday, was not in the starting lineup and unavailable for Friday's series opener against the Rays.
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Yanks motor on to seventh straight win

Fri, 2010-09-03 22:30
Sparked by a makeshift top of the order, the Yankees blitzed Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow on Friday en route to their seventh straight win, 7-3.
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With mound session, Meek nears return

Fri, 2010-09-03 22:27
Evan Meek was scheduled to throw off the mound on Friday for the first time since being struck in the right hand by a line drive last Sunday.
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Marlins players appeal suspensions

Fri, 2010-09-03 21:50
While manager Edwin Rodriguez served his one-game suspension Friday in the opener vs. the Braves, Marlins players Chris Volstad, Alex Sanabia and Gaby Sanchez appealed their sanctions.
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Pedroia undergoes surgery, season over

Fri, 2010-09-03 21:20
What had seemed somewhat inevitable over the last week officially occurred on Friday, as second baseman Dustin Pedroia had surgery to repair the navicular bone in his left foot.
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