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Bowden struggles for PawSox

PawSox starter Michael Bowden lasted just 4.2 innings tonight against the Syracuse Chiefs, giving up four runs (all earned) on eight hits, including two home runs. Bowden struck out three and did not walk anyone; he will receive a no-decision......

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Report: J.D. Drew, Johnny Damon unknowingly benefited from Ponzi scheme

Federal authorities have asked seven current and former Major League Baseball players, including the Red Sox' J.D. Drew and former Red Sox Johnny Damon, to return millions of dollars that they received from R. Allen Stanford, an investor who is......

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PawSox turn second triple play in four games

By Jim Hodges Special to The Journal NORFOLK, Va. -- You might think that Norfolk's Joey Gathright and Justin Christian would learn to run with their heads up, but no -- at least not against the Pawtucket Red Sox. For......

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 Tags  Chris Carter   Joey Gathright   Norfolk Tides   Pawtucket Red Sox  

Season appears done for Yankees' Nady

NEW YORK (AP) - Xavier Nady has reinjured his elbow and appears headed for season-ending surgery. Nady felt pain when making a throw during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton on Thursday night. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said on Friday......

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 Tags  Derek Jeter   New York Yankees   Xavier Nady  

8-year-old boy hit by broken bat at minor league game, hospitalized

On the same day that a broken bat nearly injured Red Sox shortstop Nick Green, this happened in Toledo: TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- An 8-year-old Michigan boy remains in a hospital after a broken baseball bat sailed into the stands......

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Baseball Today: Manny still hitless in Albuquerque

The Associated Press MANNY WATCH Manny Ramirez played his second minor league game as he prepares for his return to the Dodgers on July 3 after serving a 50-game suspension. Ramirez grounded out and walked, making him hitless in three......

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Video: Green's scary encounter with broken bat

Here's the video of last night's second-inning play, in which Elijah Dukes' sharpened bat hit shortstop Nick Green before sticking in the left-field grass.......

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Video: Girardi asks to get thrown out; umpire complies

Well, we're not lip readers, but the wide speculation is that Yankees manager Joe Girardi requested an ejection from first-base umpire Bill Welke last night after a lengthy argument that resulted from a New York player being picked off first......

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Schilling among those honored at Boston Sports Museum

BOSTON (AP) -- Curt Schilling is one of seven Boston-area sports figures honored at a museum fundraiser. The former Boston Red Sox pitcher was recognized at the eighth annual Tradition held Wednesday night on behalf of the Sports Museum located......

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Tampa Bay doesn't deserve a winning baseball team

As the Tampa Bay Rays made a run to the World Series last year, their fans seemed stung by the national criticism that came their way for the team's longstanding attendance problems. It was easy to forgive the Tampa fans......

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 Tags  economy   Philadelphia Phillies   Tampa Bay Rays   World Series