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First off, no, Felix Hernandez doesn't pitch today. He goes on Friday against the New York Yankees on what could be a huge stage for him. The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America only gets two Cy Young votes, just like we d...

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Tampa Bay's Jeff Niemann is making a strong case to become the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year. Jeff Niemann has a 12-6 record, 112 strikeouts, a 1.32 WHIP, the 12th best FIP in the AL (4.04), and two complete-game shutouts.MVN Front Page Fro...

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You've likely come across this info while watching or reading baseball news last night, but there have been a few players who have been shutdown for the rest of the season.Justin Morneau - The injury to his back was just too much to play through any ...

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A little while ago I sprawled myself out in the living room and flipped to the DBacks/Padres game. As I watched Billy Buckner go to work against Chase Headley, I couldn't help but think, wait, what are you doing, this sucks. Because I live in San Die...

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More photos by Duane Burleson - AP His hat was stifling. It narrowed his vision. And he must see far. His glove was heavy. It threw him...

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THE PENNANT RACE IS ON AS THE TIGERS HOST THE BLUE JAYS WEEKEND FEATURES FIRST-EVER PAWS BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY AND TWO FIREWORKS SHOWSDETROIT - The chase for the pennant continues for the Detroit Tigers as they open a seven-game homestand on Friday, ...

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Boston Red Sox Jon Lester has transformed himself as a pitcher in 2009. Since Boston Red Sox Jon Lester returned from cancer treatments in 2007, he has had a steady rise back to the top.MVN Front Page From Fire Brand of the American LeagueJon Lester...

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Daisuke Matsuzaka is getting ready to return to the Boston Red Sox. But what are the Boston Red Sox going to do with Daisuke Matsuzaka? Under any normal circumstances the answer would be simple, bench him.MVN Front Page From Fire Brand of the Ameri...

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The popular rumor growing in MLB trade circles is that Red Sox closer and fan favorite, Jon Papelbon, will be traded in the offseason with Billy Wagner assuming closer duties for 2010. With the claims gaining steam, it's time to look at the Sox' poss...

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Coming off a series split with Toronto, the Yankees (87-50) head back home to face the slumping Tampa Bay Rays (72-64). The Rays have slipped seven games out of the wild card hunt, and the Yankees are maintaining a steady lead for the best record i...