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Yesterday | Major League Baseball

Bucs feel impact of recent roster turnover

The turnover has been staggering. The makeup of the clubhouse then and now, much different.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Nate McLouth, Baseball Players, John Van Benschoten, T.J Beam, Sean Burnett

Fri Jun 12, 2009

Major League Baseball

Final eight set for College World Series

Pat Burrell, Mark Kotsay, Joba Chamberlain, Jason Giambi, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Varitek, Doug Mientkiewicz, and J.D. Drew -- the list of current Major Leaguers who once played in the College World series goes on and on.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball

Fri Apr 24, 2009

Houston Chronicle

NL Notes: Marlins off to best start in franchise history

Florida is off to the best start in franchise history. The 1997 and 2004 Marlins opened the year 8-1. Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers placed utilityman Doug Mientkiewicz on the 15-day disabled list with a separated right shoulder and recalled INF Blake DeWitt from Class AAA Albuquerque.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Blake Dewitt, New York Mets, Brian Schneider

Wed Apr 22, 2009

Los Angeles Times

Patience is a virtue for Dodgers' Manny Ramirez

This isn't quite the Barry Bonds treatment, but it might be close. Manny Ramirez isn't seeing many pitches to hit.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Manny Ramirez, Blake Dewitt, Nomar Garciaparra, Xavier Paul

Mon Apr 20, 2009

13WHAM

Bengals re-sign LB Jeanty, claim RB Russell off waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed linebacker Rashad Jeanty and claimed running back Gary Russell off waivers Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Cincinnati Bengals, Rashad Jeanty, NFL Players, Pittsburgh Steelers, Gary Russell, Baseball Players

Sat Apr 18, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2 roster moves made in attempt to beef up bench

The Pirates made two moves yesterday in an attempt to solidify their bench for the near and distant future.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Luis Cruz, Baseball Players, Delwyn Young, Andy Phillips, Los Angeles Dodgers

Fri Apr 17, 2009

Arizona Daily Star

Around the NL

Casey Blake and pitch hitter Doug Mientkiewicz each had two RBIs for Los Angeles.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Rafael Furcal, Casey Blake, St. Louis Cardinals, Chris Duncan

Wed Apr 08, 2009

Arizona Daily Star

Around the NL

It was the first save opportunity this season for Bell, promoted to closer after the awkward off-season departure of ex-Wildcat Hoffman, baseball's career saves leader.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Heath Bell, Matt Kemp, Casey Blake, Rafael Furcal

Thu Apr 02, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Baseball 2009: Five reasons to believe in Pirates' or not

The expectations, it is safe to say, could not be much lower for these 2009 Pirates, with nearly every national publication predicting yet another last-place finish.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Ramon Vazquez, Baseball Players, Ryan Doumit, Pedro Alvarez

Mon Mar 30, 2009

6-4-2

Pickoff Moves

After spending just about all of yesterday on my back ... Oh, God : The Angels could have the most formidable starting rotation in baseball a ' some time in May.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Los Angeles Dodgers, Delwyn Young, Casey Blake, James Loney

Sat Mar 28, 2009

Los Angeles Times

Doug Mientkiewicz close to making the Dodgers

Reporting from Phoenix -- Doug Mientkiewicz was considered a longshot to make the Dodgers' opening-day roster when he reported late to camp as a last-minute minor league signing.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Manny Ramirez, Casey Blake, Rafael Furcal, Andre Ethier

Thu Mar 12, 2009

CBS News

Camp tour: Pirates

Doug Mientkiewicz came up with the Twins. He's played for the Red Sox, the Mets, the Yankees and now the Dodgers.

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Related Topix: Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, Major League Baseball, Nate McLouth, Andy LaRoche, Adam LaRoche

Thu Mar 05, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

MLB Notebook: A-Rod must keep cousin away from team

Alex Rodriguez was told by the New York Yankees to keep his cousin away from the team.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Tim Lincecum, Matt LaPorta

Tue Mar 03, 2009

The Hartford Courant

Manny Reject Dodgers Again

Manny Ramirez has rejected yet another offer from the Dodgers. The Dodgers announced Thursday night agent Scott Boras had declined the offer - a one-year, $25 million contract with a $20 million player option ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Manny Ramirez, Johan Santana, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Jose Reyes, New York Yankees

Sun Mar 01, 2009

Major League Baseball

Mientkiewicz close to Dodgers deal

The Pirates and utility man Doug Mientkiewicz have officially parted ways. Though Mientkiewicz had expressed a desire to return to Pittsburgh, the former Gold Glove first baseman has reportedly agreed to a ...

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

Sat Feb 28, 2009

Major League Baseball

LA signs Mientkiewicz to Minors deal

Dodgers manager Joe Torre confirmed the signing of free-agent utilityman Doug Mientkiewicz to a Minor League contract on Thursday, and Mientkiewicz will report to Major League camp.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players, Blake Dewitt, Mark Loretta, Juan Castro, Tony Abreu

Fri Feb 27, 2009

Bucs Dugout

Doug Mientkiewicz Signs With Dodgers

It's a minor league deal. The Dodgers are probably the right organization to appreciate Mientkiewicz's particular blend of fiery, clutchy veteranosity, but the deal could also have interesting ramifications for ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Jack Wilson, Delwyn Young

Kansas City Star

Nationals fire Bowden assistant Rijo

Jose Rijo, a special assistant to Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, was fired by Washington, the latest victim from a scandal involving a top prospect from the Dominican Republic who lied about his age and ...

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Tim Lincecum, Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Manny Ramirez

Thu Feb 26, 2009

PittsburghLIVE.com

Former Pirate Bay all settled in with Red Sox

Jason Bay looks good - and comfortable - in red. It's been only seven months since the Pirates traded Bay to the Boston Red Sox.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Baseball Players, Jason Bay, David Ortiz, Jason Varitek

WLS

Source: Mientkiewicz, Dodgers agree to deal

Veteran first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz has reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract with the Dodgers, a baseball source said.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baseball Players

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