Crowley charged with tutoring Loewen

In his 22 years as a major league hitting coach, Terry Crowley has never faced a challenge like the one that awaits him with Adam Loewen, the former Orioles pitcher who’s trying to save his career by becoming a …

Ramirez’s bum knee might be OK for weekend Yankees series
Manny Ramirez missed the victory for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday with what his manager said was a sore knee.

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Edison High School grad Gianakas signs minor-league deal with Orioles

Derek Gianakas won’t have long to make an impression, but the professional scout who signed the former Edison High School and Kean University baseball star to a minor-league contract expects the recently …

Cubs activate OF Soriano from DL
The Chicago Cubs activated All-Star outfielder Alfonso Soriano before their game against Arizona on Wednesday night, batting him leadoff in the final game of the series.

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Yankees run home win streak to 10 with 5-1 triumph over Twins
Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win. Justin Christian drove in two runs with a double, and Richie Sexson had a sacrifice fly and 13 putouts and three assists at first base as the Yankees completed a 6-0, post-break homestand with sweeps of Oakland and the Twins.

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Brewers purchase contract of former major leaguer Gibbons, send him to Double-A

The Brewers have purchased Gibbons’ contract from the Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks and will assign him to their Double-A affiliate in Huntsville, Ala.

Tough to watch what’s going on in National League West
Larry King, TV personality and baseball aficionado, tries watching National League West games as a Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holder, but sometimes he slams his eyelids in angst, unable to fathom what he’s seeing.

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Reyes’ HR propels Mets to victory, tie with Phils in NL East
Jose Reyes’ three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.

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Orioles’ game vs. Jays suspended
Orioles‘ game vs. Jays suspended The Oriole-Blue Jays game officially was sent into a rain delay at 8:53 p.m. ET with two outs in the top of the sixth. The game was called 1 hour, 43 minutes later, and it will be completed on Thursday, starting at 12:05 p.m.

Scientists say breakthrough urine test for HGH developed
A team of scientists from the USA and Italy say they have developed a urine test that detects human growth hormone. The finding is a potential breakthrough in efforts to find a non-invasive way to screen for the performance-enhancing drug that is banned throughout the athletic world.

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Blue Jays, Orioles game suspended in sixth inning (AP)

A pitching duel between A.J. Burnett and Jeremy Guthrie ended without a clear winner. The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles was suspended by rain Wednesday night with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth. After the outcome is decided, the teams will take a 20-minute break before playing the finale of the…

Walker progressing toward return
Walker progressing toward return The walking wounded in the Orioles‘ clubhouse are getting closer to returning to form, as injured reliever Jamie Walker threw 25 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday.

O’s bullpen bearing heavy workload
O’s bullpen bearing heavy workload Throughout the season, manager Dave Trembley has consistently repeated one mantra: Without consistent starting pitching, the Orioles‘ success will be numbered down the stretch.

Cubs falling out of favor with MLB? (Yahoo! Sports)
Long considered a member of the Major League Baseball establishment with Andy MacPhail as team president and…

Lind, McDonald rally Blue Jays past Orioles, 10-8 (AP)

The day after they hired Cito Gaston to replace fired manager John Gibbons, the Toronto Blue Jays recalled Adam Lind from the minor leagues. Both moves have worked out quite well for the Blue Jays. Lind had a career-high four hits, including a three-run homer, and light-hitting John McDonald had four RBIs to rally Toronto past the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 on Tuesday night.

Orioles’ game vs. Jays suspended
Orioles‘ game vs. Jays suspended The Oriole-Blue Jays game officially was sent into a rain delay at 8:53 p.m. ET with two outs in the top of the sixth. The game was called 1 hour, 43 minutes later, and it will be completed on Thursday, starting at 12:05 p.m.

Leyland lauds O’s lineup

Even though the Baltimore Orioles managed a season-low three hits against the Detroit Tigers, they still have many admirers.

Lind, McDonald rally Blue Jays past Orioles, 10-8 (AP)

The day after they hired Cito Gaston to replace fired manager John Gibbons, the Toronto Blue Jays recalled Adam Lind from the minor leagues. Both moves have worked out quite well for the Blue Jays. Lind had a career-high four hits, including a three-run homer, and light-hitting John McDonald had four RBIs to rally Toronto past the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 on Tuesday night.

Braves’ Jones, Hudson leave game with injuries
Atlanta slugger Chipper Jones and ace Tim Hudson left Wednesday night’s game against Florida with injuries, a pair of blows to …

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Mora’s big night not enough vs. Jays
Mora’s big night not enough vs. Jays The Orioles got home runs from Nick Markakis, Melvin Mora and Ramon Hernandez, but fell to the Blue Jays, 10-8, on Tuesday night.

Brewers purchase contract of former major leaguer Gibbons, send him to Double-A

The Brewers have purchased Gibbons’ contract from the Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks and will assign him to their Double-A affiliate in Huntsville, Ala.

Fresh faces making it tough for MLB’s bargain shoppers
Baseball general managers are doing double-takes at the caller ID on their phones these days.

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Mussina earns his 12th victory

Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer, Alex Rodriguez also connected and the New York Yankees made it an easy night for Mike Mussina in a 7-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday.

Cubs activate OF Soriano from DL
The Chicago Cubs activated All-Star outfielder Alfonso Soriano before their game against Arizona on Wednesday night, batting …

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AL Capsules (AP)
Armando Galarraga carried a perfect game into the seventh inning, Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Galarraga retired the first 18 batters before David DeJesus led off the seventh with a single to right on a full-count pitch.

Tough to watch what’s going on in National League West
Larry King, TV personality and baseball aficionado, tries watching National League West games as a Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket …

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Blue Jays, Orioles game suspended in sixth inning (AP)

A pitching duel between A.J. Burnett and Jeremy Guthrie ended without a clear winner. The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles was suspended by rain Wednesday night with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth. After the outcome is decided, the teams will take a 20-minute break before playing the finale of the…

Leyland lauds O’s lineup

Even though the Baltimore Orioles managed a season-low three hits against the Detroit Tigers, they still have many admirers.

VandenHurk, three Marlins relievers 1-hit Braves
Rick VandenHurk and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Mike Jacobs hit a three-run homer to help the Florida Marlins …

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Scientists say breakthrough urine test for HGH developed
A team of scientists from the USA and Italy say they have developed a urine test that detects human growth hormone. The finding …

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Famed baseball writer Jerome Holtzman dies
Jerome Holtzman, a longtime Chicago baseball writer who made the Hall of Fame, created the save rule and later became the game’s official historian, has died. He was 81.

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Possible deals as trade deadline looms
With barely a week remaining before this year’s July 31 non-waiver trading deadline, teams will have a difficult time matching the impact of deals already made this season. It’s not often a reigning Cy Young Award winner and a pitcher who didn’t lose this season until July are traded.

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Yankees run home win streak to 10 with 5-1 triumph over Twins
Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win. Justin Christian drove in two runs with a double, and Richie Sexson had a sacrifice fly and 13 putouts and three assists at first base as the Yankees completed a 6-0, post-break homestand with sweeps of Oakland and the Twins.

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Crowley charged with tutoring Loewen

In his 22 years as a major league hitting coach, Terry Crowley has never faced a challenge like the one that awaits him with Adam Loewen, the former Orioles pitcher who’s trying to save his career by becoming a …

Cubs falling out of favor with MLB? (Yahoo! Sports)
Long considered a member of the Major League Baseball establishment with Andy MacPhail as team president and…

Griffey hits No. 606 before Padres rally to win
The San Diego Padres finally made a dent in their daunting number.Not once all season had they rallied to win a game when they trailed after eight innings. Something bad always seemed to happen, leaving them 0-53 when they went to that last at-bat without the lead.

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Jimenez tosses 4-hitter, Rockies rout Dodgers 10-1
Ubaldo Jimenez threw a four-hitter in his first career complete game and Ian Stewart homered and drove in four runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

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Abreu sends surging Yanks to 9th straight home win
Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and drove in three runs, leading the surging Yankees past the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Tuesday night, their ninth consecutive victory at home.

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Phils rally for six in 9th, top Mets to take over NL East lead
So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets‘ makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL East.

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Famed baseball writer Jerome Holtzman dies
Jerome Holtzman, a longtime Chicago baseball writer who made the Hall of Fame, created the save rule and later became the game’s official historian, has died. He was 81.

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Astros add Wolf to staff in swap with Padres
The Houston Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from San Diego on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke. Wolf, an NL All-Star in 2003, is 6-10 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 starts for the Padres this season.

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O’s bullpen bearing heavy workload
O’s bullpen bearing heavy workload Throughout the season, manager Dave Trembley has consistently repeated one mantra: Without consistent starting pitching, the Orioles‘ success will be numbered down the stretch.

Trade market gets crowded as July 31 deadline looms
General manager Doug Melvin, after pulling off perhaps the biggest impact trade of his career, has made it chic to be a Milwaukee Brewers fan again.

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O’s to celebrate ‘83 championship
O’s to celebrate ‘83 championship The Orioles will be turning back the clock on Wednesday to revel in the 25th anniversary of their 1983 World Series championship over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Walker progressing toward return
Walker progressing toward return The walking wounded in the Orioles‘ clubhouse are getting closer to returning to form, as injured reliever Jamie Walker threw 25 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday.

Phils rally for six in 9th, top Mets to take over NL East lead
So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets‘ makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL East.

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Edison High School grad Gianakas signs minor-league deal with Orioles

Derek Gianakas won’t have long to make an impression, but the professional scout who signed the former Edison High School and Kean University baseball star to a minor-league contract expects the recently …

Orioles Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Nick Markakis is the Orioles‘ top young position player. But the team seems set on keeping him as one of its lesser-paid players, too.

A report in The Sun indicated the Orioles and their right fielder would hold off on long-term contract discussions until after the season. Markakis is in his third season in the major leagues, and he is under team control through 2011.

The Orioles would not address the subject, with president Andy MacPhail telling The Sun simply, “We don’t comment on negotiations.”

Markakis, 24, teams with center fielder Adam Jones, 22, as the future of the club, and the forefront of the rebuilding effort.

Since debuting in 2006, he has a .295 career average with 53 home runs and 226 RBIs in 405 games.

Leyland lauds O’s lineup

Even though the Baltimore Orioles managed a season-low three hits against the Detroit Tigers, they still have many admirers.

Jones Is Penciled In After Injury

BALTIMORE, July 21 — Baltimore Orioles right-hander RadhamA?s Liz threw one more ball than he did strikes on Monday night, hardly a formula for success. He issued six walks — one intentional — in his 5 2/3 innings against the Toronto.

But it’s what the young righty didn’t do in an 8-3 victory that gave him and Manager Dave Trembley reason to feel good. Liz allowed only three runs while steering clear of the big innings that have plagued him during his last two starts.

“I feel happy with what I did today,” said Liz, who improved to 4-2. “I know I walked a lot of guys but I think all my pitches were working today.”