January 31, 2012 – 10:53 pm
MLB players, officials meet US ambassadorMLB.comBy Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com | 02/01/12 12:18 AM EST SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Some of the biggest ambassadors of baseball met face-to-face with a real US diplomat on Tuesday, and the results could pay dividends in the future for the island of …
January 31, 2012 – 10:53 pm
Bleacher Report
MLB gets it right with extra playoff teamsMLB.comBy Richard Justice | MLB.com Columnist | Archive 01/30/12 10:00 AM EST Sometimes baseball gets it just right. To add two additional playoff teams while actually increasing the importance of the regular season is sheer brilliance.MLB playoffs may expand this yearDeseret NewsMLB decides on tiebreakersWinston-Salem JournalMLB Playoffs: [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
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MLB Notes: Brewer to put on the bladesToronto Sun"I was sitting in the (hearing) room," Montero told MLB.com by phone from Tampa, Fla. "I was getting a bottle of water right before it was supposed to start and they told me to step outside to talk." Montero was asking for $6.8 million through …Nyjer plans [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
Bleacher Report
MLB announces game times for 2012 regular season scheduleMissouri Sports Magazine(Missouri Sports Magazine) – Major League Baseball today announced the game times for its master 2012 regular season schedule, which will begin with Japan Opening Series 2012 between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics on March 28th and 29th.MLB: 10 Easy Ways to Improve [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
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Astros invite Livan to Spring TrainingMLB.comBy Brian McTaggart / MLB.com | 01/31/12 7:05 PM EST HOUSTON — Veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez, who has 16 years of Major League experience under his belt and was the Opening Day starter for the Nationals last year, has been added to the mix of …Astros sign two-time All-Star RHP [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
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Analyze this: Astros' Mejdal takes on unique roleMLB.comBy Brian McTaggart / MLB.com | 01/31/12 12:37 PM EST HOUSTON — Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow wasn't on the job very long in Houston when he announced he was bringing aboard Sig Mejdal to become the team's director of decision sciences, …Houston Astros' GM Jeff Luhnow with [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
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Tribe acquires Canzler from Tampa BayMLB.comBy Jordan Bastian / MLB.com | 01/31/12 4:10 PM EST On Tuesday, Cleveland acquired first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations. Only a week ago, Canzler looked like a possibility to open the upcoming season at first for …Indians trade for Hazleton Area's CanzlerStandard Speaker
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January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
CBC.ca
Washington has a magic touch with RangersMLB.comBy Richard Justice | MLB.com Columnist | Archive 01/31/12 9:14 AM EST Ron Washington cares about his players and loves his team, and everything he has accomplished with the Texas Rangers begins there. I can't tell you that he's baseball's best manager …Manager's humanity inspires Rangers to give him [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
USA TODAY
Retirement the last thing on Chipper's mindMLB.comBy Mark Bowman / MLB.com | 01/31/12 5:00 PM EST ATLANTA — As his right knee provided daily discomfort through the early portion of November, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones wondered if he had already played the last game of his legendary baseball …Five Greatest Atlanta Braves Players [...]
January 31, 2012 – 10:52 pm
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Epstein discusses small vs. big marketsMLB.comBy Evan Drellich / MLB.com | 01/31/12 7:30 PM EST Sean Casey and Theo Epstein react during a charity event at Fenway Park on Monday. (Steven Senne/AP) BOSTON — If Theo Epstein could figure out what causes players to falter in big markets, …MLB notes: Epstein, Cashman can dealPeoria Journal [...]
