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The Doc needs a Doctor

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has been placed on the DL Tuesday afternoon with what is being called a grade 1/2 strain on his lat. He will not have any form of rehabilitation or activity for at least 3 weeks,

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Rumor Mill: Trade talks in the works with Jays/Phillies

There have been reports Friday that the Toronto Blue Jays have “engaged in dialogue” with the Philadelphia Phillies regarding SP Cole Hamels and OF Shane Victorino.

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Cliff Lee looks sharp in his return from the DL

Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee was solid in his return from the disabled list, tossing six innings of two-run ball while giving up five hits, walking one and striking out six in a no-decision vs. the Mets. It was Lee’s first

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Roy Halladay holds the Pirates to just two hits

Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay allowed just two hits over eight innings while striking out five in Thursday in the Phillies’ 1-0 victory over the Pirates. Jonathan Papelbon finished the shutout. Halladay was dominate but since it was the opener, the

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2012 MLB Win Totals Report

The 2011 baseball season ended just like every other season in the past, you know, with a team erasing a 10.5 game deficit in August to win the wild-card, rallying twice on their last out and having the hometown boy

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Philadelphia Phillies Chase Utley still has no timetable on his return

Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (knee) confirmed he will not be ready for Opening Day but said that he ”absolutely” expects to play this year. The timetable has not yet been released but progress is being made on his knee

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Ryan Howard out indefinitely

Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing a procedure to have stitches removed from an infected area of his surgically-repaired left Achilles tendon.

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Ryan Howard hits for the first time after surgery

Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard hit for the first time on Wednesday after his surgery to repair his Achilles. Howard and Phillies staff say he is still far from ‘game shape’ but were are ‘pleased’ with his progress.

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Oswalt not pleased with Cards office

Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Oswalt has been offered a contract by the St. Louis Cardinals. The offer is said to be nowhere close to sufficient for Oswalt. The veteran pitcher has made it clear he wants to play for either

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Hunter Pence signs with Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies and OF Hunter Pence avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $10.4 million contract. Pence had a good season last year batting .314/.370/.502 with 22 homers, 97 RBI and 8 stolen bases.

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Rangers want Oswalt

As of Friday it is reported that the Texas Rangers have inquired about Philadelphia Phillies RHP Roy Oswalt. The 33-year old has been struggling to find a new home this off-season and has dropped his terms to a one-year deal.

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Madson signs 1-year deal with the Reds

Ex-Philadelphia Phillies closer Ryan Madson has signed a 1-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds worth $8.5 million with a mutual option, including a buy-out for 2013. Madson converted 32 of 34 save chances with the Phillies last year but was

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Philadelphia Phillies re-sign SS Jimmy Rollins to a 3-year deal

Rollins was originally seeking a 5-year deal but settled for a 3-year contract worth an estimated $33 million (optional vesting option for a 4th year). The aging shortstop will be entering next season at the tender age of 33 but

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MLB Baseball News

Hitting for the Cycle: June 27

A 27 and 43 record can do a lot of things to a manager. An already long baseball season will drag on to what seems like ...More→

Trouble in Tigertown

Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 20

The following happened Wednesday, June 13th between myself and my buddy Spencer: "Spencer - 9:35pm: 10:00 games, who ...More→

Mark Trumbo looks to continue his great season against the Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels Util. Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a pair of three-run homers and two walks in Sunday's win over ...More→

Bryce Harper probable for tonight’s game

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper was not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox because of lower back tightness, ...More→

Tigers’ Austin Jackson back in great form

Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, homer and three RBIs in Sunday’s win over the ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 4th

When the New York Mets signed Johan Santana in the winter of 2007 to a 6 year $137 million contract, they envisioned ...More→

Adam Jones “okay” after MRI tests come back

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones reported via his Twitter account on Monday morning that he was "all good" and was on ...More→

Allen Craig has a big day to help break the Cards losing streak

St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig went 2-for-3 with his sixth homer of the season, three RBIs, two runs scored and a ...More→

Edwin Encarnacion is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand

Toronto Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion is day-to-day with a bruised right hand, the Blue Jays announced. Encarnacion ...More→

NFL Football News

Jags won’t meet Maurice Jones-Drew’s contract demands

Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith stated clearly Monday that the team has no intention of meeting RB Maurice Jones ....More→

Packers come to terms with longtime WR Donald Driver

Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver has reportedly re-signed with the team for the duration of his career. Driver ....More→

Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI

On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof ....More→

Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice

After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been ....More→

Jets DT Ellis could face jail time, possible deportation

In a long awaited trial stemming from a 2010 altercation, Kenrick Ellis will be on trial for aggravated assault and, if ....More→

Titans’ WR Kenny Britt may need another knee surgery

Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt may need another surgery on his right knee. Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last ....More→

Redskins sign Tim Hightower

Washington Redskins agreed to terms with RB Tim Hightower on a one-year contract. Hightower, 26, averaged 3.82 yards ....More→

Buffalo Bills sign QB Vince Young

According to senior ESPN analyst, Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent QB Vince Young to a 1-year ....More→

Browns’ DT Phil Taylor tears pectoral muscle, needs surgery

Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the left pectoral muscle torn while lifting ....More→

Trent Richardson set for huge role in Browns’ offense

The third overall pick in this year's NFL rookie draft, Trent Richardson, is expected to be a workhorse for the ....More→

NBA Basketball News

Chris Bosh is finally listed as day-to-day

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh (abdomen) is officially listed as day-to-day, but the Heat remain hopeful that he can play in ...More→

OKC will go ‘BIG’ Tuesday night

Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said he sees Serge Ibaka playing "his normal minutes" in Tuesday's Game 2 ...More→

Lebron James leads Heat to easy win in game 1

Miami Heat F/G LeBron James scored 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three ...More→

Miami Heat lose Chris Bosh indefinitely

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh had an MRI Monday which revealed a strained abdominal muscle and he is officially listed as ...More→

Kobe Bryant drops 31 in losing effort

Los Angeles Lakers F/G Kobe Bryant played through the flu and hit 13-of-23 shots for 31 points to go along with two ...More→

Ty Lawson leads the Nuggets to victory, ties series with L.A.

Denver Nuggets PG Ty Lawson hit 13-of-18 shots and five 3-pointers for 32 points, five rebounds, six assists and a ...More→

Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin's injured left knee showed no structural damage on Thursday when the MRI results ...More→

James Harden named NBA’s sixth man of the year

Oklahoma City Thunder G/F James Harden has been named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, according to the ...More→

Blake Griffin expects to play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin (knee) will have an MRI Thursday and Chris Paul (groin) will also be ...More→

Paul Pierce says he’ll play through the pain of a sprained MCL

Boston Celtics F Paul Pierce (knee) will play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Hawks. Although Pierce sprained an MCL ...More→

NHL Hockey News

Tomas Vokoun becomes a Penguin

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to G Tomas Vokoun and promptly signed him to a two-year/$4 million contract ...More→

Gaborik to undergo surgery

After a dissapointing series loss to the New Jersey Devils, the New York Rangers have more unfortunate news coming ...More→

Shane Doan continues point streak in game 1 loss

Phoenix Coyotes W Shane Doan registered an assist to extend his point streak to three games. Doan has three goals and ...More→

Veteran Martin Brodeur leads Devils to third round of playoffs

New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur turned aside 27 of 28 shots Tuesday as the Devils defeated Philadelphia 3-1 to ...More→

Claude Giroux suspended for game five

Philadelphia Flyers F Claude Giroux has been suspended for Game 5 on Tuesday for his hit to the head of Dainius ...More→

Lundqvist stops all 39 for first postseason shutout

New York Rangers goalie, Henrik Lundqvist, stood on his head Monday night against the Ottawa Senators stopping all 39 ...More→

Jaroslav Halak out for Monday’s game

St. Louis Blues G Jaroslav Halak has officially been ruled out of Monday`s Game Three against the San Jose Sharks due ...More→

Carl Hagelin is handed a three-game suspension

New York Rangers F Carl Hagelin for three games for his hit on Ottawa's Daniel Afredsson Saturday. The rookie winger ...More→

Cory Schneider will get the nod over Roberto Luongo Sunday night

Vancouver Canucks G Cory Schneider will start in goal for the Canucks on Sunday night. Canucks' Coach Vigneault said ...More→

Sidney Crosby scores but the Pens forfeit a 3-0 lead

Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby scored a goal and registered an assist in Pittsburgh's 4-3 overtime loss to ...More→

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