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15 hrs ago | Los Angeles Times

The Times' baseball rankings

Ricky Nolasco etched his name in the record book of the Miami Marlins last week passing Dontrelle Willis to become the Marlins' all-time leader in victories.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Ricky Nolasco, Dontrelle Willis, Josh Johnson, Brad Penny

Fri May 25, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Hague has his opportunity

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Related Topix: Sports, Josh Harrison, Baseball Players, Matt Hague, Garrett Jones, Lyle Overbay, Ryan Dempster

CBS Local

Ward: Lack Of Depth And Star Production In Yanks' Lineup Is Reason For Average Start

A.J. Burnett , Alex Rodriguez , Andy Pettitte , Bartolo Colon , Brett Gardner , Chien-Ming Wang , Dewayne Wise , Eduardo Nunez , Francisco Cervelli , Hiroki Kuroda , James Ward , Jayson Nix , Joe Girardi , Jorge Posada , Jose Molina , Mark Teixeira , Melky Cabrera , New York Yankees , Raul Ibanez , Robinson Cano , Russell Martin , Tony Womack Last ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Brett Gardner, Bartolo Colon, Eduardo Nunez

FakeTeams

A.J. Burnett: Undervalued Pitcher

I had an argument with a friend about A.J. Burnett's value yesterday . The argument stemmed over the fact that I said Beachy is only a minor upgrade over Burnett in the comments section of a recent Roto Roundup.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players

Thu May 24, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Burnett likes being a Pirate -- really

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Ivan Nova, CC Sabathia, David Robertson

Cubbies Crib

Cubs hope to keep Pirates from plundering their sinking ship

Tomorrow night, the Cubs and Pirates begin a three-game set at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, National League Central, Starlin Castro, Baseball Players, Ryan Dempster

Daily Mail

'The New York Yankees are not for sale': Steinbrenner speaks out...

The New York Yankees, the most famous and most successful baseball side in the world could be up for sale for $3 billion, which would make the Yankees the most expensive sports-team on Earth.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, Derek Jeter

Tue May 22, 2012

Wall Street Journal

Burnett Finds Comfort in the Life of a Pirate

A year ago, he was playing in the mecca of baseball. Today, he resides in the sport's version of Siberia.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ivan Nova

Examiner.com

Yanks' Kuroda - another Cashman free agent bust?

Yankees Hiroki Kuroda earned his sixth loss of the season last night against the lowly Kansas City Royals.A Kuroda's first inning woes continued as he gave up a single and a two-run homer to spot the 17-24 Royals a 2-0 lead.A The Yankees lost the game 6-0. If you've been a fan for a few years you know that the Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Kei Igawa, Sidney Ponson

Mon May 21, 2012

New York Daily News

Raissman: Girardi's answersA drawing questionsA

Filip Bondy puts on his wizard's hat to make his fearless predictionsA for the world of sports in 2012 For Joe Girardi , the questions must seem endless.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, Mark Teixeira, Mariano Rivera

Lone Star Ball

Derek Holland and Great Expectations

Randy Galloway had a column on Sunday on the Rangers not being the '98 Yankees , and among other items in there, Galloway's comments on Derek Holland caught my eye: Colby Lewis started strong but has drifted off into a ditch.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Derek Holland, Colby Lewis, Matt Harrison, C.J. Wilson, Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball

Sat May 19, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

McCutchen's bat powers Pirates

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Related Topix: Sports, Josh Harrison, Baseball Players, Andrew McCutchen, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Justin Verlander

BleacherReport

Yankees' Andy Petitte: A Modest Proposal to Keep Him Pitching

"Aging" Andy Pettitte wasn't too old to pitch a brilliant eight-inning shutout game Friday night against a formidable Cincinnati Reds team.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ivan Nova, Baseball Players, Andy Pettitte, Michael Pineda, CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes

Winging It In Motown

Tigers Vs. Pirates: Detroit Hopes Smyly Can Follow Verlander's Lead Against Pittsburgh

Justin Verlander , A.J. Burnett , Drew Smyly , New York Yankees , Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , Pittsburgh Pirates The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a signature pitching performance from ace Justin Verlander on Friday night to begin their weekend interleague series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a winning note.

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Related Topix: Sports, Justin Verlander, Baseball Players, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Hockey

Pittsburgh Pirates

Burnett faces fellow Arkansas native Smyly

For rookie Drew Smyly, Saturday's start against the Pirates in the 18th Annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, will be his first experience of Interleague baseball, but it will come against a familiar opponent -- A.J. Burnett.

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Related Topix: Sports, Josh Harrison, Baseball Players, American League, Major League Baseball, Justin Verlander, Jhonny Peralta, Pittsburgh Pirates

Thu May 17, 2012

CBS Local

Pirates Ace A.J. Burnett Discusses Mentoring, Success In Pittsburgh

MAY 13: A.J. Burnett #34 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes a moment in between pitches against the Houston Astros during the game on May 13, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, James McDonald

Tue May 15, 2012

BleacherReport

Mark Teixeira's Measured Intensity Will Win Out for Him and the Yankees

Last season was not one of Teixeira's best years. It was good because the power was there, but Teixeira is more than a .250 hitter.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Mark Teixeira, Andy Pettitte

Fri May 11, 2012

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Is Hanrahan's trade value falling?

Community Voices blogs offer a cross-section of opinions and interests. The bloggers are not employees of the Post-Gazette, and their views are their own.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Jeff Locke, Joel Hanrahan, Kevin Youkilis, Jed Lowrie

Wed May 09, 2012

In Lou We Trust

Andy Pettitte Return: From Curiosity To Necessity For New York Yankees

Andy Pettitte makes his return to the New York Yankees on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners .

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Related Topix: Sports, American League, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, American League East, Andy Pettitte, Ivan Nova, New York Yankees, Michael Pineda

FakeTeams

Roto Roundup: Josh Hamilton Hits 4 HRs, A.J. Burnett and Others

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton appears to be a man on a mission this season. Hamilton went 5-5 with 4 HRs, 8 RBI, and 18 total bases last night in the Rangers win over the Orioles .

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Related Topix: Sports, Josh Hamilton, Baseball Players, Ben Zobrist, David Robertson, Mariano Rivera, Chris Sale

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