By Adam Berry / MLB.com | 04/30/12 11:59 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG — Rays third baseman Evan Longoria left Monday night's 3-2 win over the Mariners after the third inning with left knee soreness, an injury manager Joe Maddon described as a "day-to-day gig …
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Tigers' Delmon Young suspended 7 days by MLB

In its release on the suspension, Major League Baseball said that Young “will be required to participate in a treatment program as a part of the discipline related to this matter.” Dombrowski said that Young wouldn't miss any playing time in order to …
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Selig sends message

Our experts bring you all latest baseball news. Read MLB Buzz. The commissioner's office sent an important message Monday by docking Young's pay for one week. The message was this: MLB players represent their organizations for 24 hours each day, … See all stories on this topic »

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Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Bourn (24) is tagged out by Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker (18) as he attempts to steal second base in the first inning of a Major League Baseball game Monday, April 30, 2012 in Atlanta.
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Outman set for another rehab outing

By Thomas Harding / MLB.com | 04/30/12 9:00 PM ET DENVER — Rockies left-handed pitcher Josh Outman, on a rehab assignment for a right oblique strain, will pitch Monday night for Triple-A Colorado Springs, two days after a successful outing for Class A …
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Dempster targeting Thursday to return from DL

By Mike Radano / Special to MLB.com | 04/30/12 7:00 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — On Monday, Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster got back to baseball after he spent part of Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center watching a 4-3 overtime win by the NHL's Philadelphia …
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The 49-year-old lefthander donated his cap and glove to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, and now they want to give him something in return: an internship. Following his historic win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, …
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Scioscia says Pujols can spark Halos' offense

By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com | 04/30/12 10:16 PM ET ANAHEIM — The Angels' offensive struggles are not all about Albert Pujols. Nine runs in a six-game road trip, a .230 batting average with runners in scoring position and the 24th-ranked OPS (on-base …
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MLB: NL roundup – Pirates set season scoring high, crush Braves 9-3

The Pirates, last in the major leagues with 58 runs in 22 games, almost doubled their previous season high of five runs. Neil Walker had three hits and drove in a run. It took the Pirates 22 games this season to score more than five runs.
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This priceless souvenir along with several others can be found at Heritage Auctions as baseball Collector, Seth Swirky, has decided to put his collection up for sale. Some of his most notable items are Reggie Jackson's third home run ball from Game 6 … See all stories on this topic »

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NCAA Baseball Rankings: Arizona State No. 28 In Latest Poll

He was recently named College Baseball Hall of Fame watch list for Pitcher of the Year alongside teammate Brady Rodgers. This weekend, the Sun Devils host the Utah Utes in a three-game Pac-12 series. ASU (26-17, 11-10 Pac-12) currently is fifth in the …
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LORAIN SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Baseball was a way of life for Henencheck

Henencheck graduated from Lorain High School in 1937, and although it did not have a baseball program, that didn't stop him from pursuing a career in the game. Upon graduation from high school, Henencheck played two years of sandlot baseball before …
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DETROIT—Delmon Young was suspended by Major League Baseball on Monday for seven days without pay following his arrest on a hate crime harassment charge last week in New York. The commissioner's office said the suspension is retroactive to Friday, … See all stories on this topic »

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MLB suspends Tigers Delmon Young 7 days

Major League Baseball has suspended Delmon Young for seven days following his arrest on a hate crime harassment charge last week in New York.
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Red Wings, Monroe County proclaim May 'Baseball Month in Rochester.'

A raffle for autographed memorabilia from Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA and NHL also will be held. The Wings also will sponsor an essay contest, open to all ages. The essay question is “When, where and how did you fall in love with baseball?
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During the 1990s and most of the 2000s, baseball considered him to be the best defensive catcher in the Major Leagues. Although he has played for many teams, people will remember him as a Texas Ranger. The native of Puerto Rico brought speed and …
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Lee says he's ready to return to action

By Brian McTaggart / MLB.com | 04/30/12 8:30 PM ET HOUSTON — Carlos Lee, who hasn't played since spraining his left ankle while playing defense on Friday in Cincinnati, proclaimed himself ready to play after fielding grounders during batting practice …
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Clemens' team questions government witness

By John Schlegel / MLB.com | 04/30/12 8:05 PM ET In the third week of the trial, Roger Clemens leaves the courthouse on Monday. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP) WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens' defense team had its first opportunity to cross-examine a witness for … See all stories on this topic »

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Young, 26, was to have an alcohol and anger management meeting Monday with an independent evaluator appointed jointly by the commissioner's office and the MLB Players Association. Young is not in the Tigers' lineup for their Monday night game against …
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Ozzie laments lack of adjustments by Marlins

By David Villavicencio / Special to MLB.com | 04/30/12 6:58 PM ET MIAMI — The Marlins have lost eight of their past nine games, and manager Ozzie Guillen is beginning to voice his frustrations. Guillen discussed some of the issues affecting his …
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Albert Pujols and Other Homerless MLB Players

There are many other MLB players that have not hit a home run in 2012. Yet, Pujols draws more attention for his lack of home runs than all of these other homerless MLB players combined. Let's take a look at the MLB players who do not have a home run …
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MLB Player who made Anti-Semitic slur is from "America's Muslim Capital". He yelled on a New York street- "bunch of Fucking Jews!" From Eric Dondero: Who would have guessed it? He's not with the Seattle Mariners, or the Kansas City …
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Major-League Baseball: Harper flashes potential in debut | Salisbury …

LOS ANGELES — Bryce Harper's first day in the major leagues came with all the hype one would expect for the player dubbed “Baseball's Chosen One” when he was only 16 years old. The No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft went 1 for 3 in his first …
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Harper has all-world skill set

By Bernie Pleskoff | MLB.com Columnist | Archive 04/30/12 1:53 PM ET Since his selection as the first player chosen in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, the eyes of baseball have been on Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper.
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By Joey Nowak / MLB.com | 04/30/12 3:37 PM ET After what proved to be a memorable seven days in which he led the American League in slugging and total bases, White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko was named the AL Player of the Week, Major League …
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Bryce Harper's First MLB Hit Mooned by Dodgers Fan

For any rookie baseball player just entering the MLB, getting your first major league hit is a moment to remember. But when that moment gets its thunder stolen.
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Bruce brings home NL Player of Week

By Joey Nowak / MLB.com | 04/30/12 3:58 PM ET Reds right fielder Jay Bruce, who led the Majors in slugging and total bases last week, was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday afternoon.
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… Apr 30 2012 at 4:15 PM EST By Peter Dykstra for The Daily Climate Fox baseball commentator Tim McCarver is a retired baseball catcher whose work as a TV analyst recently got him inducted into the announcers' wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. See all stories on this topic »

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Posey thrilled with strong first month in comeback

AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Buster Posey knows the day will come when he again has to step toward the third-base line, see a charging runner trying to score and brace for a collision. That's life as a catcher. Instincts take over and plays …
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Early struggles at plate could get lift from youth

By Bill Ladson / MLB.com | 04/30/12 2:26 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Although they're tied with the Braves for first place in the National League East, the Nationals are having serious problems getting on base. Entering Tuesday's action against the D-backs, …
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