Oswalt exits with tight back, Cards roll (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 23 June 2011 11:33:31 PM. © MLB News Blog

Chris Carpenter threw seven strong innings and Jon Jay and Lance Berkman homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 12-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Carpenter (2-7) picked up his first victory since May 10. He allowed one run and five hits to end a string of seven successive starts without [...]

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The Re-Legalization Of The Spitball

post from 6-4-2 ? an Angels/Dodgers double play blog on 23 June 2011 11:03:21 PM. © 6-4-2 ? an Angels/Dodgers double play blog

Hard to believe yet true. The "clarification" as written allows the player to go to his mouth but must wipe his hand dry prior to touching the ball. This provides a nice avenue for throwing the spitter. Good catch, Mat Kovach.

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Fox Won't Back Frank If Bankruptcy Strikes, And
More Dodger Charity Malfeasance

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One that hit yesterday, and a new one today: first, Fox will not stand by Frank McCourt in case of a bankruptcy proceeding involving the Dodgers, according to unnamed sources.

The Fox position would "severely complicate" any plans McCourt might have to file bankruptcy as a way to retain control of the Dodgers, said Rob Kampfner of White and Case, the firm that represented the incoming owners of the Texas Rangers through that club's bankruptcy proceedings last year.
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A bankruptcy judge could overrule Selig and order approval of the Fox contract ? one McCourt says could be worth $3 billion ? to ensure the Dodgers' creditors are paid in full. Fox would respond that it is not bound to the agreement since a contract has not been executed and it would not support the Dodgers' owner should he ask a bankruptcy judge to implement the deal, said one of the people familiar with the matter who is not authorized to speak publicly because of the sensitivity of the circumstances.

Today, we find more shady Dodger charity dealings, with the McCourts being forced to return $100,000 to the Dodger Dream Foundation that were principally used for the benefit of Jamie McCourt after the state attorney general found out. Sucks to be you, Frank!

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Diamondbacks Hudson earns ninth win (AP)

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Daniel Hudson pitched seven strong inning to win his ninth game, and Miguel Montero and Juan Miranda each homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Hudson (9-5) is tied for the National League lead in victories. He is 8-1 with a 2.78 ERA in [...]

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Bored Montero Was Benched 2 Games for Lack of
Energy

post from Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog on 23 June 2011 10:52:31 PM. © Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog

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Jeters Injury Not Recovering Quickly

post from Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog on 23 June 2011 10:34:53 PM. © Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog

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Game 75 Overflow Thread

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Game 75 Overflow Thread

Win a game.

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Blue Jays moving Bautista from RF to 3B (AP)

Jose Bautista is moving to third base. The Toronto Blue Jays are moving the star slugger from right field to give them more production from the third base position. Bautista led the majors with 54 home runs last season, and is batting .325 with 22 home runs this season. General manager Alex Anthopoulous said Thursday [...]

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Did You See What New Marlins Manager Jack McKeon
Said About 30-Year Old Cardboard

Did You See What New Marlins’ Manager Jack McKeon Said About ’30-Year Old Cardboard’???

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Oswalt leaves with lower back tightness (AP)

Phillies right-hander Roy Oswalt left his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night after two innings because of tightness in his lower back. Oswalt gave up four runs on five hits and departed trailing 4-0. It was his shortest stint since a two-inning effort on September 10, 2009. Oswalt gave up a home [...]

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