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Shake-up at the Cubs' top

Chicago TribuneSam Fuld to leadoff Saturday against Milwaukee Brewers Manager Lou Piniella declined to discuss the move for Saturday's game against Milwaukee, except to say "we'll probably make a few adjustments with our lineup." Ramirez's rehab: Double, walk, line out Photos Vote: Who means more to their team, A-Ram or CQ? ...
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Even with LeBron and Shaq, Cavaliers still having trouble getting NBA free agents to come to Cleveland

Plain DealerAssociated PressFor complicated reasons, the Cavs are having a hard time making themselves attractive to some free agents.CLEVELAND -- For reasons both obvious and nebulous, Cleveland never has been a magnet for NBA free agents, and the Cavaliers have been......
Cleveland Cavaliers1 min ago

James' offseason: Stretch, lift, shoot

Plain DealerF or LeBron James, the journey to repeat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player begins Monday morning. That's when the Cavs star will meet assistant coach Chris Jent at the team's practice facility in Independence. "LeBron is driven to win......
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Mariners Edge Red Sox In 11

ESPN VideoRob Johnson's two-run double in the 11th lifts Mariners past Red Sox, 7-6...
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Jed Lowrie makes rehab appearance with Pawtucket Red Sox

The RepublicanBoston manager Terry Francona expects Lowrie to play in the field as well this weekend....
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Magglio Ordonez not starting for Tigers vs. Twins

Grand Rapids PressMINNEAPOLIS -- Magglio Ordonez was not in the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup Friday night, and left-handed hitting Josh Anderson instead started in right field against right-handed starter Kevin Slowey of the Minnesota Twins. Ordonez, hitting .260 and in the worst... ...
Detroit Tigers1 min ago

Tigers' Edwin Jackson has struggled vs. Twins

Grand Rapids PressMINNEAPOLIS -- Edwin Jackson, Saturday night's starter against the Twins, has a 2.49 ERA this season -- second-best in the American League -- but he gave up five runs in six innings in his only game against the Twins this... ...
Detroit Tigers1 min ago

Tigers' Jim Leyland, Rafael Belliard agree: Gold Glove in first baseman Miguel Cabrera's future

Grand Rapids PressMINNEAPOLIS -- Miguel Cabrera's come so far in the past year at first base that Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland and infield coach Rafael Belliard think a Gold Glove could be in his future. "He's going to be a Gold... ...
Detroit Tigers1 min ago

Phillies Win Easily Over Mets, 7-2

ESPN VideoLopez allowed two runs and six hits to earn his first win since beating the Phillies on July 7, 2007, when he played for Colorado...
New York Mets1 min ago

Ariza signing likely ends Wafer’s tenure with Rockets

Houston ChronicleVon Wafer’s agent said he was "floored" that the Rockets pursued free-agent forward Trevor Ariza. ...
Houston Rockets1 min ago

SI writer: Pistons' moves first steps back to elite level

Detroit Free PressSports Illustrated's Ian Thomsen seems to like the Pistons' recent free agent signings. That is, if they're the first of a few more moves by Joe Dumars....
Detroit Pistons1 min ago

Report: Dumars plans to meet with Johnson regarding coaching vacancy

Detroit Free PressESPN's Mark Stein is reporting that Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have a face-to-face meeting with Avery Johnson this weekend....
Detroit Pistons1 min ago
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