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Dodgers: No plans to fire Mattingly

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May 20 The Dodgers came into the season with high expectations after making a blockbuster trade late last year and significantly adding to their payroll, but are off to a sluggish 17-25 start. FULL STORY

Diamondbacks release 3B Teahen

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May 20 The Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday released third baseman Mark Teahen, who was playing for their Class AAA team in Reno. FULL STORY

Reds ace Cueto may change windup

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May 20 Cueto told ESPN Deportes on Sunday that he is considering changing his windup in hopes of avoiding future injuries. FULL STORY

Indians call up Huff, Bauer

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May 13 The Cleveland Indians announced Monday that they selected the contract of left-hander David Huff from Class AAA Columbus, recalled righty Trevor Bauer from Columbus and optioned infielder Lonnie Chisenhall to their Class AAA affiliate. FULL STORY

Ex-LSU player, NFL draftee wants to try baseball

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May 09 Giants waived him last May after team doctors declared his injured leg not up to the level physically required for the NFL. FULL STORY

Kemp's kindness becomes Internet sensation

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May 08 "I didn't know anyone was taping it. I was unaware," Kemp said. "I didn't plan on taking my jersey off. It was just something I felt might cheer him up a little bit, help him out a little. I just did it. FULL STORY

MLB draft to begin June 6

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May 03 Major League Baseball announced Friday that it will air the first day of its 2013 First-Year Player Draft on June 6 on the MLB Network. FULL STORY

Astros optimistic about Lyles' future

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May 03 The Astros called up Lyles in the hope he'll remain in the rotation the remainder of this season. The organization believes Lyles made key improvements during his last two starts at Oklahoma City. He's attacking more with his fastball early in counts, is throwing on a downward plane, has shown better breaking pitches and has displayed improved pregame preparation. FULL STORY

Rays' Price, umpire Hallion fined by MLB

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May 02 Tampa Bay Rays pitchers David Price, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore, and umpire Tom Hallion were fined an unspecified amount by Major League Baseball for their involvement in an April 28 incident during a game, according to an ESPN.com report. FULL STORY