The first half of the 2008 Major League Baseball season has been full of surprises, from the Tigers to the Rays to the Padres to the Braves. Most surprising of all, at least to the Phillies faithful, is that at the All Star break the Phillies were in first place atop the National League East. The   more...
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A review of the past week in Philly sports.
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This was another week to forget for the Phillies, as their struggles continued against the Athletics and Rangers. The Phils went 2-4 on the week, failing to beat such powerhouses as Joe Blanton (4-11, 4.97 ERA), Eric Hurley (1-1, 3.57 ERA), and Kason Gabbard (2-3, 4.82 ERA).The Phils' offense,   more...
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Video and descriptions of the absurd, yet exciting brawl between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on Thursday evening.
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For 3 innings, Baltimore's starter Daniel Cabrera held a 3-0 lead allowing the Texas Rangers but 3 hits. Cabrera actually went clean in the 2nd inning.But then, beginning in the 4th inning, more than the roof caved in on losing pitcher Cabrera and 3 other Oriole relievers to the tune of 30 runs   more...
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Sure, we may have traded David Murphy and Kason Gabbard for Eric Gagne last season. Sure, he may have rocked a 6.75 ERA in 18.7 regular season innings and a SLIGHTLY less-gross 5.12 ERA in 4.1 postseason innings. Sure, David Murphy was the Texas Rangers rookie of the year last season despite only   more...
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Former Ranger Akinori Otsuka undergoes potentially season-ending elbow surgery; Texas closes in on a Major League deal with free agent right-hander Jason Jennings, ticket prices at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington are on the rise once again.
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The Texas Rangers struggle in Baseball Prospectus's new PECOTA projections; continued media fallout from the hiring of Nolan Ryan; a championship series victory for Nelson Cruz.
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The future Hall of Fame credentials of Michael Young; why Jarrod Saltalamacchia should be a lock for the Rangers' 25-man roster out of spring training; is club owner Tom Hicks on the brink of selling off his ownership share in Liverpool FC?
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The Red Sox have managed a great steal. The traded 3 nonbodies for them in exchange for Gagne and 2 high draft picks. What makes these players nothing special? and what does this show about the Sox and the Yanks farm system? It shows that the Sox are either underrated or the Yanks are overrated.
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Looking ahead to the coming week in fantasy baseball, FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the two-start pitchers for Week 4. This is a must-read for weekly leagues or if you like to stream pitchers on your roster. Check the Favorable Match-Ups, Two-Start Pitchers to Stay Away   more...
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The Rangers finalize a one year, $4 million contract with right-hander Jason Jennings, re-sign southpaw Bill White to a minor league deal, and more.
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The Red Sox finished off their 4 game set with the Cleveland Indians with a 14-9 win in a slug fest at the Jake. The Sox were paced by the red hot Manny Ramirez. Manny is hitting .434 with 6 HRS, 19RBI'S in 15 games since the All-Star break.
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The latest news and notes emanating from Texas Rangers spring training in Surprise, Arizona - including manager Ron Washington's not-so-ambitious plan to bat center fielder Josh Hamilton second in 2008.
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The Texas Rangers sign fourteen players for the upcoming 2008 season, including Opening Day second baseman Ian Kinsler and center fielder Josh Hamilton.
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