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Martinez's grand slam lifts Venezuela
Mar 13 2006 11:54PM (CT)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Victor Martinez hit a grand slam, Carlos Zambrano combined with six pitchers on a seven-hitter and Venezuela defeated Puerto Rico 6-0 in the second round of the World Baseball Classic on Monday night.
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Light malfunction ends Mets' game early
Mar 13 2006 10:10PM (CT)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - The New York Mets' spring training game against the Washington Nationals was called in the top of the seventh inning Monday night because the stadium lights partially cut off.
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All-Star shortstop Izturis makes progress
Mar 13 2006 9:47PM (CT)
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - All-Star shortstop Cesar Izturis is making tremendous progress from reconstructive surgery on his throwing elbow and says he'll be ready to play for the Dodgers far sooner than expected.
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Rockies split squad beats the Cubs 10-6
Mar 13 2006 8:44PM (CT)
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Jason Jennings pitched five strong innings and a Colorado Rockies split squad beat the Chicago Cubs 10-6 on Monday.
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Japanese fans cry foul over classic call
Mar 13 2006 8:18PM (CT)
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese baseball fans were outraged over a controversial call in the World Baseball Classic that helped the United States beat Japan on Sunday.
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Ortiz powers Dominicans past Cuba 7-3
Mar 13 2006 8:17PM (CT)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - On a day when opponents of Fidel Castro caused turmoil in and above the stands, David Ortiz powered the Dominican Republic to a key victory over Cuba.
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Schilling discusses beaning of Pirate
Mar 13 2006 8:05PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Curt Schilling understands why Pittsburgh's Chris Duffy is upset after being hit in the head by a pitch from Boston's ace.
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Howard hits exhibition-leading 7th homer
Mar 13 2006 7:17PM (CT)
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Ryan Howard hit his spring training-leading seventh home run, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Monday.
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Boston's Clement seeking bounce-back year
Mar 13 2006 7:15PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Rebounding from a series of setbacks last year, Matt Clement has enough to worry about this spring training. Being the subject of trade rumors doesn't top that list.
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Morris adjusting just fine with Giants
Mar 13 2006 6:02PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Matt Morris took the field for stretching well before any of his teammates Monday, soaking up the atmosphere and chatting with the grounds crew on another usually cool day in the desert.
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NL Cy Young winner Carpenter stout again
Mar 13 2006 5:33PM (CT)
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Chris Carpenter picked up in spring training where he left off last season. Carpenter, who won 21 games and the NL Cy Young Award in 2005, has yet to allow a run in the exhibition season, pitching four more scoreless innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-0 Monday.
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European TV network acquires MLB rights
Mar 13 2006 4:59PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball agreed Monday to a five-year contract with the North American Sports Network to televise about 275 games live each season.
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Millwood throws four innings in 'B' game
Mar 13 2006 4:43PM (CT)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Kevin Millwood faced opposing hitters for the first time Monday, allowing one run in four innings for the Texas Rangers in a "B" game against Seattle on a back practice field.
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Giants' Bonds goes through light workout
Mar 13 2006 4:40PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Barry Bonds worked on keeping the ball in the park for a change. The San Francisco slugger took several rounds of batting practice at Scottsdale Stadium on Monday, joining his teammates who didn't have to make the trip to Tucson to play the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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McKeon gets first look at new Marlins
Mar 13 2006 4:08PM (CT)
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Jack McKeon's head perked up at the crack of the bat, and he gestured toward a Florida player sprinting toward first base.
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Rangers' Rupe sent for evaluation
Mar 13 2006 3:39PM (CT)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Josh Rupe was sent back to Arlington on Monday after feeling soreness in his pitching elbow.
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A-Rod, questionable call save U.S.
Mar 13 2006 7:11AM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Even the Americans figured they caught a break. Alex Rodriguez hit a bases-loaded, two-out single in the ninth to give the United States a 4-3 victory over Japan on Sunday in the opener of Round 2 in the inaugural World Baseball Classic after the losers appeared to be deprived of the go-ahead run.
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Twins, fans honor Hall of Famer Puckett
Mar 13 2006 4:06AM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - More than 15,000 fans, and baseball stars from past and present, came to the Metrodome on Sunday night to pay homage to the most beloved athlete in Minnesota history: Kirby Puckett.
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South Korea defeats Mexico 2-1 at WBC
Mar 13 2006 2:23AM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jae Seo pitched 5 1-3 strong innings, Seung Yeop Lee hit a two-run homer, and South Korea beat Mexico 2-1 Sunday night for its fourth straight win in the inaugural World Baseball Classic.
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Jose Cruz Jr. helps Puerto Rico prevail
Mar 13 2006 12:42AM (CT)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Jose Cruz Jr. went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and four Puerto Rico pitchers combined to shut down the Dominican Republic in a 7-1 win in the second round of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday night.
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