Publication: MSN Canada

First Reported 6 hours ago - Updated 31 mins ago - 1 Documents

Nelson Cruz has 8 RBIs as Rangers rout Blue Jays

Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam and tied his career high with eight RBIs, Josh Hamilton hit his 19th home run of the season and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 14-3 Friday night.Cruz's grand slam came in the seventh inning and gave Texas a 14-1 ... [ Published 6 hours ago by MSN Canada ]

Entities: Brandon Morrow, Jeff Mathis, Adrian Beltre

First Reported 4 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 Documents

Brandon League

Matt Joyce lifts Rays over Red Sox: AL roundup

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Entities: Matt Joyce, Brandon League, Howard Kendrick, Dayán Viciedo, Oakland (California, United States)

First Reported 4 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 Documents

Hunter Pence

Hunter Pence, Phillies edge Cardinals in 10th: NL roundup

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Entities: Hunter Pence, Jason Motte, Chris Coghlan, Lucas Harrell

First Reported 5 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 Documents

César Izturis

Brewers place SS Izturis on DL with hamstring pull

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Entities: César Izturis, Hamstring, Milwaukee, Cody Ransom, Alex Gonzalez

First Reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 Documents

Miguel Montero

Diamondbacks, Miguel Montero agree to 5-year deal: source

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Entities: Miguel Montero, Kevin Towers, Milwaukee, distraction

First Reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 Documents

Matt Wieters

Orioles, All-Star Adam Jones nearing contract extension

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Entities: Adam Jones, Dan Duquette, Matt Wieters, Jorge Posada, Erik Bedard

First Reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 Documents

Armando Benitez

Former ML closer Armando Benitez signs with Ducks

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Entities: Armando Benitez, World Series, New Orleans

First Reported 11 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 Documents

Indians call up Diaz, option McAllister

CHICAGO - The Cleveland Indians have called up shortstop Juan Diaz from Double-A Akron and optioned starting pitcher Zach McAllister to Triple-A Columbus.The moves were announced before Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox.Diaz was hitting .232 ... [ Published 11 hours ago by MSN Canada ]

Entities: Zach McAllister, Akron (Ohio, United States), Josh Tomlin, Travis Hafner, Manny Acta

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 Documents

Lance Berkman not likely to miss season for Cards after all

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks following surgery Friday on his injured right knee. That's unexpected good news for a player who thought he might miss the rest of the season.The team said the arthroscopic ... [ Published 9 hours ago by MSN Canada ]

Entities: Lance Berkman, Mike Matheny, Debridement, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Cartilage

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

Maple Leafs sign Swedish teen Granberg

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defensive prospect Petter Granberg to a three-year entry level deal Thursday.Granberg won a gold medal with Sweden at this year's IIHF World Junior Championship.The six-foot-three, 205-pound defenceman was selected 116th ... [ Published May 25 2012 by MSN Canada ]

Entities: International Ice Hockey Federation, Toronto, Sweden

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 2 Documents

Walk-off blast gives Reds 5th straight win: NL roundup

Reds 2, Braves 1CINCINNATI, Ohio — Todd Frazier hit a one-out homer in the ninth inning Wednesday night, extending the Cincinnati Reds' best surge of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.The Reds won their fifth in a row, leaving them ... [ Published May 24 2012 by MSN Canada ]

Entities: Cole Hamels, Bryce Harper, Todd Frazier, Alex White, Jon Niese

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 2 Documents

Toronto Marlies 1 win away from Calder Cup final

Ben Scrivens made 30 saves and the Toronto Marlies moved one win away from the Calder Cup final with a 3-0 win over the Oklahoma City Barons on Wednesday night.The Marlies now have a 3-1 series lead in the American Hockey League Western Conference final ... [ Published May 24 2012 by MSN Canada ]

Entities: Calder Cup, Nicolas Deschamps, Yann Danis

Quotes

"This is a business," Montero said when talks were called off in spring training. "If this is my last year, I've got to move on and it's just part of the game."

Diamondbacks, Miguel Montero agree to 5-year deal: source [MSN Canada - 7 hours ago]

Speaking before the Orioles faced the Kansas City Royals, Jones said of Balelo: "He's in town now. Hopefully I'll have some good news for you, but right now I don't. I'm sorry."

Orioles, All-Star Adam Jones nearing contract extension [MSN Canada - 7 hours ago]

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