Borbon bouncing back with Dominican squad

Recovered from last season's hamstring injury and determined to win a starting role in center field with the Rangers, Julio Borbon is focused on helping his Dominican Republic teammates secure a Caribbean Series championship.
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Rangers’ Hamilton on relapse: ‘It was wrong’

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Monday.
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Source: Rangers’ Hamilton has alcohol relapse

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Tuesday, according to a source.
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Skating with Sharks: T-Plush takes to the ice

If Nyjer Morgan could choose between being a professional baseball player and a pro hockey player, he'd choose hockey in a heartbeat.
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Padres, Moseley agree to one-year contract

The Padres agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Dustin Moseley on Tuesday, the last of their 11 arbitration-eligible players.
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V-Mart has microfracture surgery; ACL next

Tigers star Victor Martinez is now recovering from surgery on his left knee to repair an injury that is expected to keep him out of the 2012 lineup.
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Source: Oswalt will meet with Rangers Monday

The Rangers are scheduled to meet with free agent right-handed starter Roy Oswalt on Monday, a source confirmed Sunday afternoon.
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Source: Oswalt likely to sign with Cards ’soon’

It seems free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt has elected to remain in the National League and is likely to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals “soon,” a major league source said late Friday night.
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Kemp, Kershaw to receive Legacy Awards

Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw will be honored on Saturday during the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legacy Awards ceremony in Kansas City's Gem Theater.
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Financial calamity threatens to engulf Mets

Financial calamity goes beyond Madoff; jeopardizes Wilpons’ hold on the team
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Defensive range a challenge for new-look Tigers

Make no mistake, the Tigers' infield shift is a marriage of convenience, designed to fit two of the game's greatest hitters — Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera — into the same lineup on a daily basis.
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Stark: Ranking the game’s best 3-4 hitters

Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder form best 3-4 hitter combo in all of baseball
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Prince is worth every penny for Tigers

In the end, after all the speculation and conjecture, Prince Fielder signed with a team in the right league for a price that was fair-market value.
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Selig unanimously granted two-year extension

Commissioner Bud Selig's two-year contract extension through the 2014 season became official on Monday, 10 days after approval was granted by Major League Baseball's ownership at their first joint quarterly meeting of the year.
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Red Sox trade Scutaro to Rockies for pitcher

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal to send shortstop Marco Scutaro to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Clayton Mortensen.
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Prospect Watch: Top 10 first basemen

Once upon a time, first base was a place to find some of the top prospects in the game. While the names on this year's Top 10 first-base prospects list might eventually be those types of players, it is lacking on high-end talent.
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Stark: Replacing Victor Martinez’s production

Loss of invaluable middle-of-the-order hitter puts Detroit Tigers in a difficult spot
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Stark: Yankees act boldly and swiftly

New York deals Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda and lands free agent Hiroki Kuroda
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Cameron: C.J. Wilson’s unique position

The converted reliever should have plenty left in the tank for his next contract
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Stark: What to watch for in September

New faces, MVP and Cy Young races — and maybe, just maybe, pennant races
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Crasnick: O’s woes

After a strong finish in 2010, the Orioles have reverted to their losing ways
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Stark: Information age changing the way the game is played

Technology — namely the iPad — is changing the way the game is played
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McDonald: Still plenty on line for Sox-Yankees

David Ortiz, others say it’s always different when New York comes to town
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Victorino HR lifts Phils as Hamels solid in return

Shane Victorino hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning Monday night, and Cole Hamels was solid in his return from the disabled list, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Mets activate Reyes for nightcap vs. Marlins

The New York Mets activated Jose Reyes for Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Florida Marlins.
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Mets to activate Reyes before Marlins nightcap

The New York Mets plan to activate Jose Reyes for Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Florida Marlins, manager Terry Collins said.
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O’s blast Yanks for Irene makeup date gripes

The Orioles blasted the Yankees for complaining about Hurricane Irene makeup dates.
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Burckhard: Why is Ichiro slumping?

Yes, Suzuki is getting older. But it’s bad luck, not age, bringing his average down.
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Crasnick: Impact of the Jered Weaver deal

What it could mean for Matt Cain, Cole Hamels and Zack Greinke, among others
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Crasnick: Morgan soaking up the good times with Brewers

Center fielder brings his unique quirkiness and non-stop energy to Brewers every day
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The Dog Days of August: Boston Red Sox

Do the Boston Red Sox have what it takes to survive the dog days of August and challenge for the top spot in the American League East? ESPN.com examines their chances.
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The Dog Days of August: New York Yankees

Do the New York Yankees have what it takes to survive the dog days of August and challenge for the top spot in the American League East? ESPN.com examines their chances.
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The Dog Days of August: Atlanta Braves

Do the Atlanta Braves have what it takes to survive the dog days of August and challenge for the top spot in the National League East? ESPN.com examines their chances.
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Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

Follow along as Baseball Tonight covers the Major League Baseball season.
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Scherzer goes 7 strong as Tigers top Indians

Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings and the first-place Tigers hit three homers in a 4-1 victory over the second-place Indians.
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Crasnick: Ian Kennedy blossoms into ace for Diamondbacks

In second season with Arizona, righty has blossomed into an ace for NL West leaders
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Stark: Thome a truly real and caring person

Eighth member of the exclusive 600-homer club as real a person as you can imagine
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Kurkjian: Road to 600 home runs a memorable one for Thome

Having reached 600 home runs, ‘world’s nicest man’ headed straight to Hall of Fame
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The Dog Days of August: San Francisco Giants

Do the San Francisco Giants have what it takes to survive the dog days of August and be a playoff contender? ESPN.com examines their chances.
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The Dog Days of August: St. Louis Cardinals

Do the St. Louis Cardinals have what it takes to survive the dog days of August and be a playoff contender? ESPN.com examines their chances.
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Caple: Hunter a favorite in all clubhouses

Outfielder’s humor, friendliness make him adored in every clubhouse, not just his own
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Stark: The road to October

AL East race is meaningless, future of wild-card expansion and realignment uncertain
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Stark: Postseason problems revisited

AL East race is meaningless, future of wild-card expansion and realignment uncertain
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Morneau returns 2 months after surgery to neck

Justin Morneau has returned to the Minnesota Twins more than two months after neck surgery.
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Crasnick: Tigers’ Avila has taken a huge step forward

At 24, Tigers backstop has emerged as one of baseball’s most productive catchers
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Kurkjian: Rays remain contenders despite having depleted roster

Strong starting pitching main reason Tampa Bay could remain playoff contender
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Crasnick: Surging Pirates showing signs they’re for real

After 18 straight sub.-500 seasons, surging Bucs showing signs they’re for real in ‘11
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Rangers’ Ryan out of hospital, to rest at home

Rangers CEO and president Nolan Ryan was released from a Houston hospital on Tuesday.
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Cubs beat Phillies as Halladay exits start early

Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena homered to back a dominant start by Rodrigo Lopez, and the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 6-1 Monday on a night when Phillies ace Roy Halladay left the game because of the heat.
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Rangers CEO Ryan hospitalized, will have tests

Rangers president and CEO Nolan Ryan has been hospitalized in Houston and will undergo tests for what’s believed to be a recurrence of a previous heart condition, the team said Monday.
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