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It's terrible to celebrate the return of Manny Ramirez

Jayson Stark — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:22:44 PDT

Widespread love for Ramirez upon his being back in Dodgers' lineup a puzzling thing

Solid Burnett guides Yankees to eighth win in 9

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:22:13 PDT

A.J. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez making return on Friday against San Diego Padres

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:47:09 PDT

Manny Ramirez will be back in the big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy.

No sign yet of Aroldis Chapman, the Cuban pitcher who likely has defected

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:27:10 PDT

Aroldis Chapman, a Cuban pitcher considered by many baseball scouts to be the No. 1 left-handed prospect in the world, vanished and his whereabouts still are a mystery, a spokesman for the Dutch team said Friday.

Historic MLB letters probed as possibly stolen

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:37:36 PDT

Authorities are looking into whether a newly discovered trove of letters to one of baseball's founding fathers contains documents that disappeared long ago from the New York Public Library.

Ex-major leaguer Jim Leyritz charged with battery in Florida

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:03:24 PDT

Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.

Toronto Blue Jays call up Dave Dellucci, designate Russ Adams for assignment

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:10:09 PDT

The Blue Jays have purchased the contract of outfielder Dave Dellucci from Triple-A Las Vegas and cleared a roster spot by designating utilityman Russ Adams for assignment.

Seattle Mariners activate reliever Shawn Kelley, option infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:42:19 PDT

The Mariners have activated right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma.

Report: Texas Rangers borrowed millions from Major League Baseball

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:08:00 PDT

The Texas Rangers borrowed millions of dollars from Major League Baseball within the last week, according to a Yahoo! report.

Canadian outfielder Jason Bay of Boston Red Sox becomes U.S. citizen

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:46:02 PDT

Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay, a Canadian, became a U.S. citizen Thursday afternoon in a ceremony at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall.

St. Louis Cardinals, teen outfielder Wagner Mateo agree to deal

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:39:15 PDT

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.

Chicago Cubs reliever Neal Cotts has Tommy John surgery

Bruce Levine — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:47:32 PDT

Chicago Cubs left-hander Neal Cotts underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs deal for Jeff Baker of Colorado Rockies, cut Ryan Freel loose

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:42:52 PDT

Chicago Cubs acquire Jeff Baker in trade with Colorado Rockies.

Minnesota Twins call up reliever Brian Duensing, send down Sean Henn

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:19:21 PDT

The Minnesota Twins have made another move with their bullpen, bringing up Brian Duensing and sending down Sean Henn.

Part-owner Troy Aikman throws out first pitch at San Diego Padres game

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:52:08 PDT

Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will not have shoulder surgery

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:13:34 PDT

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb will not have surgery on his ailing pitching shoulder, hoping he can play again this season.

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