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Fantasy Baseball: Now is the time to sell Clay Buchholz high

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Clay Buchholtz is dominating, so it could be time for fantasy owners to sell. (Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) The month of April has given fantasy owners several surprises in the form of pitching. Perennial studs like Matt Cain, Cole Hamels and Stephen Strasburg have struggled to a certain degree. Young hurlers such as Matt Moore and Matt Harvey are More...

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Composite image of David Price and Tom Hallion.
By Paul West On Monday, April 29th, 2013
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MLB umpires need to be more temperate

The David Price-Tom Hallion confrontation may be headed to the league for review. Yesterday, veteran umpire Tom Hallion and pitching ace David Price got into a war of words after a game in which Price’s teammate More...

Mike Scioscia walks and talks with two umpires.
By Pete Dymeck On Saturday, April 27th, 2013
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Could Angels early struggles lead to Mike Scioscia pink slip?

Mike Scioscia could be on the hot seat if the Angels don’t turn things around. (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) As the temperature outside rises, the temperature inside clubhouses continues to rise after disappointing More...

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By Brad Congelio On Friday, April 26th, 2013
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Odds against baseball re-joining 2020 Olympics

Baseball faces many difficult hurdles it has to clear before it can be considered for readmission to the Olympic Movement It is without doubt that the Olympic Movement and baseball maintain a tumultuous relationship. More...

Mitch Moreland stands at first base with his glove on his hip, while he laughs.
By Todd Kaufmann On Friday, April 26th, 2013
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Scooping the Rangers: I might have been wrong about Mitch Moreland

Hey, Mitch Moreland. Your lack of production is not a laughing matter.  I might have been wrong on Mitch Moreland. To this point in the season, I might be willing to say that I was wrong about Mitch Moreland. At More...

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester stares over his glove as he prepares to throw a pitch.
By Tyler Maher On Friday, April 26th, 2013
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Boston Red Sox fast start puts them in postseason conversation

Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox are staring down the competition in the AL East. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Much has been written about the Boston Red Sox hot start, especially after they rode a seven-game More...

Mike Trout holds his bat in his hand with a strange look on his face after striking out against Yu Darvish.
By Todd Kaufmann On Thursday, April 25th, 2013
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Scooping the Rangers: Yu Darvish too much for Angels to handle

Mike Trout reacts to Yu Darvish’s wicked curveball after being called out on strikes (see link below). I remember all the speculation surrounding Yu Darvish and the possibility of him landing with the Texas More...

Josh Hamilton looks exasperated after striking out with the bases loaded.
By Todd Kaufmann On Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
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Scooping the Rangers: The decision to let Josh Hamilton walk away

Striking out appears to be Josh Hamilton’s specialty these days. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) I remember all the speculation when Josh Hamilton officially hit free agency. Everyone wanted to give their More...

Texas Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando leaves the game in disgust.
By Todd Kaufmann On Friday, April 19th, 2013
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Scooping the Texas Rangers: Holland, Ogando trading places?

Alexi Ogando does the walk of shame after a poor performance at Wrigley. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Derek Holland has apparently found something Alexi Ogando misplaced. On a cold, wet and windy day at Wrigley More...

New York Yankees pitcher David Phelps throws a pitch.
By Jackie Micucci On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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It’s not so bad: New York Yankees look better than advertised

David Phelps is proving last year was no fluke. The New York Yankees got off to a not-so-auspicious start to the season, dropping two at home against the rival Boston Red Sox. The doomsayers reared their ugly heads More...

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