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1 hr ago | Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Aramis Ramirez has been steady hand at third for Brewers

"My personality won't let me do it," he said recently. "I'm not a numbers type of guy.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Jonathan Lucroy, Baseball Players, Aramis Ramirez, Pittsburgh Pirates, Adrian Beltre, Prince Fielder

5 hrs ago | Cincinatti Reds

Choo's stock rising with play for Reds in contract year

A revelation who has already exceeded high expectations, center fielder Shin-Soo Choo has been everything and more than the win-now Reds had hoped he'd be from the leadoff spot this season.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Mike Leake, Baseball Players, Chris Heisey, Shin-Soo Choo, Joey Votto, Drew Stubbs

9 hrs ago | ChicagoSports.com

Sveum: Cubs' poor record despite great starts 'mind-boggling'

The Cubs could use a miracle or two, but instead they'll send Edwin Jackson against the Pirates in Thursday's matinee and hope the offense can give him some run support to prevent a sweep of the three-game series.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, National League West

13 hrs ago | Sports Network

Pirates eye sweep of Cubs

Jeanmar Gomez tries to pitch the Pittsburgh Pirates to a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs Thursday when the National League Central foes close their set from PNC Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Baseball Players, Garrett Jones, Jeff Samardzija, Andrew McCutchen

13 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Chicago Cubs

Jeanmar Gomez tries to pitch the Pittsburgh Pirates to a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs Thursday when the National League Central foes close their set from PNC Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baseball Players, Garrett Jones, Jeff Samardzija, Andrew McCutchen

17 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Cincinnati Reds Rumors: Latest News Surrounding the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds currently own the third-best record in baseball, and sit just a game-and-a-half behind the St.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Bronson Arroyo, Nick Masset, Joey Votto, Homer Bailey

18 hrs ago | WNFL-AM Green Bay

Brewers rocked by L.A.

The Brewers went down meekly in the rubber game of their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park Wednesday afternoon, 9-2. The Dodgers pounded starter Wily Peralta who never made it out of the second inning.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Wily Peralta, Hyun-Jin Ryu

22 hrs ago | St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals turn to Lynn in opener with Dodgers

The Dodgers will welcome the National League's top team on Friday, as manager Don Mattingly's club tries to continue to right the ship after a series win in Milwaukee.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Lance Lynn, National League West, Mark McGwire, Skip Schumaker, Shelby Miller

Wed May 22, 2013

Examiner.com

Brewers need to fix problem at second

Weeks had a day off Tuesday and utility man Jeff Bianchi showed Roenicke what he could do, collecting two hits.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Jeff Bianchi

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Cards try for 30th victory in finale with Padres

The St. Louis Cardinals look to become the first 30-win team in the majors when they shoot for a fourth straight series triumph Wednesday in the finale of a three-game set against the San Diego Padres.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFC, NFL Football, National League, Major League Baseball, NFC West, Anthony Bass, Baseball Players, Daniel Descalso, Allen Craig, Matt Carpenter

Chicago Sun-Times

Garza shines in return, but bullpen scuffs up save in loss

Matt Garza's powerful return to the mound after 10 months sidelined with injuries signaled the restart of his run-up to the trade deadline that was halted abruptly by an elbow injury last July, with many of the same scouts who followed him then returning for another look Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Matt Garza, National League, Major League Baseball, Jeff Samardzija

BleacherReport

Cincinnati Reds' Starting Rotation Is the Best in MLB

The Cardinals ' rotation currently owns the best earned run average in baseball - and it's not even close.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Cincinnati Reds, Jaime Garcia, Baseball Players, Jake Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

Dierker back in Astros fold as special assistant

Larry Dierker, who has been a part of Major League Baseball in Houston as a player, manager and broadcaster for almost a half-century, will rejoin the team as a special assistant to new Astros president of business operations Reid Ryan, the team announced today.

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Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, National League

NJ.com

Reds manager Dusty Baker on Mets' Matt Harvey: 'I'd rather not face him'

Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey has been one of the best pitchers in baseball so far this season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Ike Davis, National League, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, National League East, Lucas Duda, Ruben Tejada, Matt Harvey

Tue May 21, 2013

Rant Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Series Preview

The 26-18 Pittsburgh Pirates will welcome the struggling Chicago Cubs to Pittsburgh for a three-game series at PNC Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Starlin Castro, Baseball Players, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pedro Alvarez, Andrew McCutchen, Jose Tabata

Belleville News Democrat

St. Louis Cardinals

Adam Wainwright looks to get back on track when he takes the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday against the San Diego Padres.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Jon Jay, Baseball Players, Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Luke Gregerson

NJ.com

Daniel Murphy providing Mets with current solution to leadoff problems

Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy provided a spark in his first game in the leadoff spot this season on Sunday and is leading off again against the Reds.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, National League East, Daniel Murphy, Ike Davis, Lucas Duda, Ruben Tejada

CBC News

Ryan Dempster 'thankful' for time with Cubs

Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster has dropped two of his past three starts to fall to 2-4 with a 4.27 earned-run average in nine games.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, Ryan Dempster, American League, Baseball Players, American League East, Boston Red Sox,

Mon May 20, 2013

Maddux Sports Blog

MLB Predictions: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers will open up a three-game National League series Monday night at Miller Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.

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Related Topix: Sports, National League West, National League, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Clayton Kershaw, Baseball Players, Yovani Gallardo

Amazin' Avenue

2013 Mets Series Preview: Five questions about the Cincinnati Reds with Red Reporter

Brandon Kraeling of Red Reporter gives us a preview of the Reds as they visit Citi Field for three games with the Mets beginning this evening.

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Related Topix: Sports, Zack Cozart, Baseball Players, Aroldis Chapman, National League, Major League Baseball, Ryan Hanigan, Johnny Cueto, Ryan Ludwick