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Field Set for Class A State Baseball Tournament on Saturday

Sam Tastad — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:36:02 +0000

Monday night at Ronken Field, Roosevelt High School knocked out crosstown rival Washington High School 3-2 in the wild card game to advance to the Class A State Baseball tournament on Saturday.

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Jason Heyward Put on DL After Appendectomy

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:20:12 +0000

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday after an appendectomy.

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This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:02 +0000

We really weren't that excited about baseball season starting until we saw this video. Now we are filled with a burning desire to go to a game, catch a ball in a cup of beer, chug the beer and hold the ball in our mouth.

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American League Central Preview

Sam Tastad — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:47:49 +0000

America's pastime returns today which means summer is coming. Fans can now enjoy hot dogs and crackerjacks while watching pitchers toss fastballs, and hitters blast home runs into the outfield seats.

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Which Twins Players May Break Out in 2013?

Sam Tastad — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:45:00 +0000

The Minnesota Twins won only 66 games and lost 96 last season, and this year, expectations are low as the Twins are a team that has basically a new pitching rotation, and outfield.

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Minnesota Twins Ron Gardenhire, New York Yankees Joe Girardi on the Hot Seat in 2013

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:05:39 +0000

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Minnesota Twins have had all of two managers over the last quarter-century, so it's a bit startling to see Ron Gardenhire beginning the last year of his contract, his job seemingly on the line.

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Minnesota Twins Justin Morneau Getting His Confidence Back

Sam Tastad — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:53:40 +0000

2013 is a big season for the former MVP, Justin Morneau. The first baseman/designated hitter is entering the final year of his contract with the Minnesota Twins.

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MLB to Expand Blood Testing for HGH

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:30:15 +0000

Major League Baseball will test for human growth hormone throughout the regular season and increase efforts to detect abnormal levels of testosterone, a decision the NFL used to pressure its players.

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Baseball Hall of Asterisks

Randy McDaniel — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:10 +0000

Some people have suggested admitting 'steroid era' players into the Baseball Hall of Fame, putting them into a special section. We could do more than that!

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Baseball's Next Hall Of Famer?

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:09:14 +0000

On Wednesday, baseball's Hall of Fame will announce the players who comprise the 2013 class of inductees—or they will announce that no one has surpassed the 75 percent voting mark required for induction. Which would be remarkable, given that some of the greatest players ever to step on a baseball diamond are on the ballot this year. So why the uncertainty? Steroids, of course.

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