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MARIETTA, Ga. -- Rafael Furcal&#39;s hearing on whether to revoke his probation was reset for Wednesday morning, hours before the Atlanta Braves open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Astros.
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If the Mets had any problems with the fact that Omar Minaya had hired a career Yankee as the club&#39;s new manager, it wasn&#39;t obvious Thursday morning.
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A weekend in Anaheim apparently in search of a reliever netted the Reds a starter from the local big league club. General manager Dan O&#39;Brien announced Tuesday that
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Whaddya think? Let him close tonight? He threw only 99 pitches and he was still pumping high-octane gas at the end. Curt Schilling might be good for a batter or two in a pinch tonight.
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Julio Lugo , the new Red Sox shortstop, checked in yesterday morning, a day before position players are scheduled to report, joining Dustin Pedroia , Kevin Youkilis , and Eric Hinske among the more prominent early arrivals. Mike Lowell dropped off some stuff at camp in the afternoon, and the buzz is that David Ortiz , ...
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NEW YORK - The Angels&#39; surprise trade of Jose Guillen to the Expos Friday eliminated one potential addition to the Mets&#39; lineup, and possibly one of the suitors for high-priced catcher Mike Piazza.
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The Yankees activated RF Gary Sheffield from the 15-day disabled list yesterday. Meanwhile, closer Mariano Rivera threw a bullpen session and said he hopes to return this weekend.
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No, his position in the starting lineup isn&#39;t solidified after one preseason game, and there&#39;s a big question mark surrounding his future.
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The proposed three-team, 10-player trade that would send five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the New York Yankees still hadn&#39;t been submitted
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The lineup was loaded with guys who won&#39;t be playing in next week&#39;s playoff games. Not one of the relievers who came out of the bullpen has a shot to make the postseason roster.
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If anything, there will be a little more sizzle around the ballpark. There won't be so much focus on Julio Lugo's slump, or J.D. Drew's batting average, or Curt Schilling's injury, or the fact that there's not much of a race in the American League East right now.
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With a slew of reporters from New York at Monday&#39;s game to watch former Mets prospect Scott Kazmir make his pitching debut with the Rays, the questions about Piniella someday going to the Mets could not help but surface.
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By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer. either pick up his option or not, it&#39;s up to them. Jon wants to remain a. on first baseman Travis Lee and their 2006 option on reliever Paul Quantrill.
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The Angels are hopeful right-hander Jered Weaver will be ready by opening day while ace Bartolo Colon looks like he will be out until the end of April.
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John Olerud isn&#39;t sure whether he&#39;ll be wearing a Yankees uniform come Opening Day 2005, but the first baseman isn&#39;t ruling out that option.
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CHICAGO -- Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra missed yesterday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers because of a strained left wrist and his status is day to day.
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The Yankees&#39; staff infection has spread to the one man the team can&#39;t afford to lose. Orlando Hernandez was scratched from last night&#39;s scheduled start because