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Tony Cincotta and Darryl Houston Smith with Fantasy Baseball Live - Jun 19,
2008-06-19 22:00:00
The Fantasy Baseball mafia.com brings to you their latest podcast FantasyBaseballmafia Live . It is two hour of calls, strategies, updates and some laughs. It's Tony and Darryl 's world and we bring you all of the fantasy information you need to dominate your leagues. The show where the experts get there information.
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Tony Cincotta and Darryl Houston Smith with Fantasy Baseball Live - Jun 13,
2008-06-13 22:00:00
The Fantasy Baseball mafia.com brings to you their latest podcast FantasyBaseballmafia Live . It is two hour of calls, strategies, updates and some laughs. It's Tony and Darryl 's world and we bring you all of the fantasy information you need to dominate your leagues. The show where the experts get there information.
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Viagra use on the rise in all sports including horse racing
2008-06-11 14:23:00
It wasn't so long ago that the only person in sports who wanted to publicly discuss Viagra was Rafael Palmeiro — and Pfizer had to pay the slugger a reported $500,000 to pitch its product. But the little blue thrill pill became the talk of the sports world Tuesday after the New York Daily News reported that Roger Clemens and other athletes have turned Vitamin V into one of the hottest drugs in locker rooms. The World Anti-Doping Agency is trying to determine if Viagra can be used to cheat in the Olympics. Major League Baseball and the National Football League will also try to determine if the erectile-dysfunction drug aids training and improves performance. Bodybuilders, weightlifters and other athletes have turned to Viagra because they believe it helps dilate blood vessels and delivers oxygen, nutrients and steroids to various muscle groups more efficiently. Other athletes use Viagra to treat impotence — a side effect of steroid abuse. Jocks who participate in aerobic...
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Giambi believes career is far from over; a return to Oakland?
2008-06-11 14:19:00
Jason Giambi is 37 now, in the final year of his New York Yankees contract. He has been through a steroids scandal and struggled through injuries and illness. Yet he arrived here as among the most productive Yankees in the lineup, with an on-base-plus-slugging percentage of .945, second on the team to Alex Rodriguez. Giambi is making $21 million this season, and the Yankees hold a $22 million option on his contract for 2009, with a $5 million buyout. It seems highly unlikely he will return, especially if the Yankees pursue a younger first baseman, Mark Teixeira, on the free-agent market. Giambi's recent surge has made it clear his career is not finished. But no matter how his season had been going, Giambi said, he would have wanted to keep playing. He loves the game and lives for the lifestyle."No doubt," Giambi said. "I'd like to play until I'm 40. My body feels great, and I'm taking care of it. I'd love to play that long."Giambi's hitting style defined the A's teams of the ...
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Mets believe they are a playoff team, just don't play like one
2008-06-11 14:16:00
Few grand plans have gotten off to a worse start than the New York Mets ' new one did Tuesday night. They haven't played like a playoff team, but the Mets still believe they are one. And Tuesday, before facing the Diamondbacks, the Mets players emerged from a brief players-only, closed-door meeting, each carrying a piece of paper with a blueprint for a future that includes the postseason. No part of it included blowing a four-run lead and falling, 9-5, at Shea. Reliever Joe Smith surrendered a a go-ahead solo homer to Chris Snyder in the eighth and Duaner Sanchez coughed up three more runs in the ninth to complete the Mets' undoing. One player allowed the Daily News a quick glance at the sheet, which looked a lot like a flow chart with a series of arrows. At the top was the team's record entering Tuesday night's game, 30-32. Near the bottom was a circled final regular-season record of 92-70. Below that was an arrow pointing to a single word: "Play offs." The sheet also had severa...
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Who caught Griffey's 600th? Police go to the video tape
2008-06-11 13:36:00
Although Major League Baseball remains undecided about using instant replay for home runs, that did not stop the police from watching video to determine who caught the 600th home run hit by Ken Griffey Jr. on Monday night in Miami. Justin Kimball, a 25-year-old Miami man, said he caught Griffey's milestone home run at Dolphin Stadium and placed the ball in a wool cap. The cap was pulled from his hands, and someone ran away with the ball, Kimball said, according to news reports. It was not clear whether Kimball claimed that the fugitive was a one-armed man. Or why anybody would be wearing a wool cap in the sweltering heat of Miami.This was yet another in a series of home run disputes in baseball this season. Only this time, it involved the person who caught the ball, not the umpire who ruled on it. Not requiring a protracted field study or a change in the collective bargaining agreement, the Miami-Dade police quickly went to the replay to see if Kimball's claims were true. Apparent...
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Harrison agrees to write introduction to Tyree's book
2008-06-11 13:26:00
When asked recently what he'd say to someone seeking his autograph on a picture of him attempting to defend David Tyree's remarkable on-the-helmet catch that set up the winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII, Rodney Harrison didn't hesitate. "You have to pay me," the Patriots safety said with a laugh.But Harrison is actually putting his name on something directly related to the catch, free of charge. Tyree has penned a book titled "More Than Just a Catch," due out in September, and it includes an introduction by Harrison. Speaking Monday at the Patriots' charity golf tournament in Bolton, Harrison explained why he was willing to contribute to such a painful memory for New England fans. Part of it had to do with Tyree's spiritual journey.Tyree, a special teams standout, took leave from the Giants for a mid-December game when his mother died of a heart attack at age 59. In 2004, Tyree had been arrested for possession of marijuana, and he also had struggles with alcohol before turni...
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Schilling blasts Kobe's motivational techniques in blog
2008-06-11 13:09:00
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson doesn't have a problem with the way Kobe Bryant tries to motivate his teammates, even if Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling does. Never shy about sharing his opinions, Schilling threw a brushback pitch at Bryant on his 38pitches.com blog Monday, the day after the Boston Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals with a 108-102 victory at TD Banknorth Garden, saying he was stunned by how Bryant interacted with his teammates. Schilling had a front-row seat, right next to the Lakers bench, for Game 2, and he turned it into a pulpit, detailing how Bryant sulked and stalked through the loss. "I don't really have an opinion one way or the other on or about him other than to know that people feel he might be one of the 4-5 greatest players to ever lace it up," wrote Schilling. "What I do know is what I got to see up close and hear, was unexpected. From the first tip until about 4 minutes left in the game I saw and heard this guy [complain] at his teammate...
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Snake Bitten: Hitters
2008-06-11 13:00:00
The Arizona Diamondbacks came out of the gates quickly in 2008, punishing their opponents in April and looking like the early team to beat. Their offense was scoring runs in bunches and their pitching was stellar, leading to a lot of lopsided wins. On April 28th, they stood 19-7. Even after yesterday’s ...
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Peavy & Goliath
2008-06-11 09:28:00
Jake Peavy is scheduled to start on Thursday. Despite the fact that Peavy’s been on the DL for much of the year and the whole offense blows except for A-Gonz and Brian Giles’ OBP, San Diego is only 7 games back of Arizona. But just in case Jake was feeling nervous, we thought ...

Your guide to the 2008 election
2008-06-11 08:43:00
This year, Americans will undertake one of their most sacred duties as citizens. Millions of ballots will be cast, and this time, it really counts. This year’s election will shape the very fabric of America. (When did I become that writer?) On a Tuesday night later this year, we will all gather together to watch the results ...
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Poor defense costs Padres vs. Dodgers
2008-06-11 08:29:00
Russell Martin and Matt Kemp drove in two runs each in a four-run seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of shoddy outfield play to defeat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Tuesday night.
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Hot Free Agent Pick Ups
2008-06-11 08:06:00
This was a slow week for great pickups. Most of the players moving up in percent owned are not worth pickups or minor leaguers with a possible call-up. As always I will try to supply one from each of the following positions at my weekly review here on Crooked Pitch (C, CI, MI, ...
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Streaming Consciousness
2008-06-11 07:39:00
In leagues that allow weekly lineup changes many fantasy baseball team owners choose to rotate different starting pitchers each week through the same roster spot. Commonly known as streaming, this practice usually involves looking for pitchers with either two starts or one very favorable match-up during the upcoming week. How ...
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NL: Marlins rough up Myers, take down Phillies
2008-06-11 07:39:00
Tuesday's roundup: Hanley Ramirez led off the game with one of Florida's three home runs off Philadelphia starter Brett Myers , and the Marlins went on to beat the NL East-leading Phillies 5-4.

Recurring lower leg strains of Albert Pujols
2008-06-11 07:32:00
What is taking him out of the game?
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Braves lose Glavine, can't stop home-steady Cubs
2008-06-11 07:19:00
Atlanta Braves ' veteran left-hander Tom Glavine had to leave Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after three innings with a strained left elbow and is headed to the disabled list.
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Take care of Giants
2008-06-11 07:05:00
Aaron Cook threw seven efficient innings, Todd Helton hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies ended San Francisco's seven-game road winning streak, beating the Giants 10-5 on Tuesday night.
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After 10 seasons, Rays finally must be taken seriously
2008-06-11 06:44:00
Model franchise? Tampa Bay? Scott Miller says after a wretched first decade, the Rays have found the right balance of talented youngsters, role-playing and fire -- and they're not likely to fade this time.
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Oscar Salazar (2B-BAL)
2008-06-11 06:34:00
Salazar was recalled from AAA where he was hitting .311 with seven home runs and 44 RBI. He is expected to serve as a reserve infielder but could see significant playing time soon as the Orioles face several lefties in the next week or so.
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More injury woes for Braves as Glavine heads to DL
2008-06-11 06:05:00
Ted Lilly settled down after a shaky start to get his first win in three weeks and Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto homered Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs continued their dominant play at Wrigley Field, beating the Atlanta Braves 10-5.
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AL: Jays' McGowan works out third complete game
2008-06-11 06:04:00
Tuesday's AL roundup: Dustin McGowan pitched his third career complete game, and Vernon Wells and Brad Wilkerson each homered to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a speedy 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.
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Tuesday night roundup
2008-06-11 06:01:00
BY ADAM RONIS Lastings Milledge hit a two-run homer with two out in the top of the ninth inning off Matt Capps to give the Nationals a 7-6 win. Milledge has started slow with five homers and 25 RBIs and isn't in a great lineup, but he has 10 steals and will get better as he sees more major league pitching. Ron Belliard is expected to see more playing time and he started at second base. He went 3-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs. Not only does Nate McLouth have 14 homers, but he hit his 20th double. He also stole his seventh base and he should be more aggressive on the basepaths as the season progresses. Ryan Doumit was a guy I targeted at catcher because he also gets time at other positions. Unfortuantely, I didn't land him in any drafts. He will see most of his time at catcher and is a good hitter. He went 4-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs. He is hitting .345 with seven homers and 18 RBIs. Jon Rauch picked up his 13th save. In a league where I can use only one reliever, ...
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Mitchell Boggs (P-STL)
2008-06-11 06:00:00
In need of pitching help, the Cardinals called up right-hander Mitchell Boggs from Triple-A Memphis on Friday and sent down right-hander Mike Parisi. The 6-foot-4 Boggs, 24, was an impressive 5-1 with a 3.28 ERA for Memphis. "I've been fortunate," said Boggs, who flew from Memphis to Houston Friday morning to join the Cardinals. "I've had a good year so far. They have a really talented ballclub down there. I've had a lot of guys who know how to play the game around me. That makes it a little bit easier."

Adam Wainwright (P-STL)
2008-06-11 05:49:00
With a number of pitchers already on the disabled list, the Cardinals got more bad news on Monday night and will have to place Adam Wainwright on the DL. Wainwright, who will officially go on the DL on Tuesday, is suffering from a finger sprain. The Cardinals' de facto ace injured his right middle finger while pitching against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Wainwright said he felt a little pain in his finger prior to the start. He had to be taken out in the sixth inning while pitching to Darin Erstad. Wainwright is 6-3 on the year with a 3.14 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 13 starts.

NL: Marlins rough up Myers, take down Phillies
2008-06-11 05:37:00
Tuesday's NL roundup: Hanley Ramirez led off the game with one of Florida's three home runs off Philadelphia starter Brett Myers , and the Marlins went on to beat the NL East-leading Phillies 5-4.

Walk-off homer caps wild Nationals win over Pirates
2008-06-11 05:22:00
Ronnie Belliard hit two homers and Lasting Milledge's two-run shot with two outs in the ninth lifted the Washington Nationals to a wild 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
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Canseco's former attorney suing retired slugger
2008-06-11 05:21:00
The former attorney for Jose Canseco said he has sued the retired baseball star for not making payments.
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Huff helps rally-happy O's down Red Sox in Fenway
2008-06-11 04:56:00
Aubrey Huff matched his career high with four hits, including a tying two-run single, and the Baltimore Orioles came from behind twice to hand the Boston Red Sox a rare home loss, 10-6 on Tuesday.
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Pujols injures leg in Cards' victory
2008-06-11 04:52:00
Ryan Ludwick homered and drove in four runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
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