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Monterrey Sultanes Deal Saltillo Saraperos Playoff Loss

Thursday, July 31, 2008 14:22

Mexico - The Monterrey Sultanes clubbed four late home runs to pull away from the Saltillo Saraperos and claim a 9-3 win in first round Mexican League playoff action this past Tuesday night. Edgar Quintero's two-run blast in the sixth snapped a ...

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Former Major Leaguer Kit Pellow Captures Mexican League Triple Crown

Thursday, July 31, 2008 13:22

MEXICO - Former Major Leaguer and University of Arkansas star Kit Pellow captured the Mexican Baseball League Triple Crown this past season after hitting .385 with 34 home runs and 107 RBI for the Saltillo ...

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USA Olympic Baseball Team Begins Gold Medal Quest

Thursday, July 31, 2008 13:16

OLYMPICS - Team USA kicked off their gold medal quest on Tuesday at Santa Clara University's baseball stadium with their first practice together under manager Davey Johnson. The Americans travelled to North Carolina the following day to play four exhibition games against ...

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Philippines Movie Star Also Shining On Baseball Diamond

Thursday, July 31, 2008 13:08

by Jonas Terrado PHILIPPINES - During one recent game a lanky batter with long hair, mustache, and shades made his usual plate appearance. It seems that everyone from the sparse crowd knows this player like he ...

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MLB Support For Chinese Baseball A Step In Right Direction

Thursday, July 31, 2008 13:05

When David Stern's NBA games are broadcast on televisions in China, millions and millions watch. The Chinese also buys lots of NBA apparel (even the fake stuff!). And, MLB wants to get in on the action. Establishing a foothold in the huge ...

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Rakuten Eagles Acquire Fernando Seguignol And Marcus Gwyn

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:32

JAPAN - The Rakuten Eagles have acquired former Nippon Ham Fighters designated hitter Fernando Seguignol and minor league right-hander Marcus Gwyn, the team said Tuesday. Seguignol, who shared the 2004 Pacific League home run title with ...

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IBAF New Tie-breaker Rule More Than Controversial

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:29

I don't like it. I really, really don't like it. The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) will introduce a new tie-breaking rule in extra innings for the Olympic baseball tournament. In the 11th inning, a team can lead off with anyone it wants in the lineup and put two guys ahead ...

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