Archive | July 3rd, 2012

Domino-effect Makes Braun an ASG Starter

MILWAUKEE With Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp officially out of next week’s All-Star game, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was announced to take his place. That means Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun, having finished third on the players’ ballot, will officially start in the outfield for the National League. This starting nod will be Braun’s fifth [...]

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Domino-effect Makes Braun an ASG Starter

MILWAUKEE With Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp officially out of next week’s All-Star game, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was announced to take his place. That means Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun, having finished third on the players’ ballot, will officially start in the outfield for the National League. This starting nod will be Braun’s fifth [...]

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Chipper Jones Praises Harper

The race for the last spot to join NL All-Star team has been a hot button issue over the last few days. Most of the talk revolves around Atlanta Braves legend/third baseman Chipper Jones and whether or not he will make the cut in this his final year. To read this feature please click the [...]

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Red Sox Have Too Many Outfielders

The Boston Red Sox will soon be face some tough roster decisions. With Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury currently on rehab assignments, things are about to get crowded in Boston’s outfield. Considering the team’s terrible luck with injuries, it’s crazy to think that one of the Red Sox’s weakest spots has now become a strength. [...]

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Bauer Takes His Turn As D-backs Face Padres

With their collective confidence growing, the San Diego Padres have put together an encouraging road trip. The Padres look for a season high fourth consecutive victory while trying to hand the Arizona Diamondbacks a fourth straight defeat Tuesday night at Chase Field. Alexi Amarista hit one of his team’s three home runs and had three [...]

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Gibson: Monday’s Loss Simply ‘Bad Baseball’

PHOENIX — The Diamondbacks dropped their third straight game Monday, 6-2 to the San Diego Padres, and considering the ground they have made up in the National League West lately it would seem natural for a such a loss to be particularly frustrating. The D-backs opened a seven-game homestand just five games behind the first [...]

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‘Eastbound and Down’ Renewed

Kenny Powers is coming back. HBO has renewed the Danny McBride comedy Eastbound and Down for a fourth season, according to Variety, meaning that America’s favorite fictional closer will be back on the small screen for another four episodes. McBride’s character ended last season making it to the big leagues with a fictional Texas franchise, [...]

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