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Michael Young Trade Talk Won't Go Away

Rangers president Nolan Ryan said last week that Michael Young was going to be their designated hitter on Opening Day. Not everyone is listening to the message. For what feels like the hundredth time this offseason, there's a report that the Rangers are looking to trade Young before April rolls around. It's Buster Olney...

Australians Evacuate 'Life-Threatening' Cyclone

SYDNEY, Australia -- Military helicopters evacuated hospital patients Tuesday as authorities ordered thousands of people to flee a powerful, "life-threatening" cyclone roaring toward waterlogged northeast Australia. Cyclone Yasi was forecast to directly hit the far northern city of Cairns late Wednesday with damaging wind...

Joe Crede Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Rockies

If you found yourself enjoying the 2010 baseball season less than usual because Joe Crede was missing in action, you'll be happy to hear the following bit of news. The Rockies have signed the third baseman to a minor-league deal that comes with an invitation to spring training. Crede, 33 in April, missed the entire 2010...

Pirates Radio Announcers Lose Their Minds In Celebration

When you're the Pittsburgh Pirates every win is a cause for jubilant celebration because, well, they simply don't happen all that often. And when the team's prized rookie -- slugging third baseman Pedro Alvarez -- hits a dramatic, three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the team an 8-7,...

Roto Rush: Octavio Dotel Shines in Closer Role After Time Away

The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen situation has been a little murky as of late. In a six day span over the last week of April, Octavio Dotel blew a save and gave up seven earned runs in three appearances over 3.1 innings. Rumors began flying around that Joel Hanrahan or Evan Meek may be taking over as the team closer,...

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Cubs Beat Brewers 8-2 To Avoid Sweep

Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on an error, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep by their division rivals.

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05/24/12 20p parking could be just the ticket Source: North West Evening Mail - Barrow-in-Furness - Cumbria - UK A NEW trial could see charges for an Ulverston car park dropped to just 20p an hour.
05/23/12 D.J. LeMahieu recalled - D.J. LeMahieu (2B) Colorado... Source: Rotoworld.com LeMahieu was acquired this offseason from the Cubs in a four-player trade involving third baseman Ian Stewart, but he failed to make the Opening Day roster.
05/21/12 Paul Massey in bid to be right-hand man of new Salford... Source: Manchester Evening News - Greater Manchester - UK A businessman who lost a bid to become Salford's elected mayor wants to become right-hand man to the city's new boss.
05/17/12 QLDC surplus boosted by lower costs Source: Otago Daily Times The Queenstown Lakes District Council is showing an operating surplus of almost $12 million after tracking positively since the current financial year started on July 1 last year but its overall debt rose $2 million to $100 million.
05/16/12 Salford mayor appoints cabinet Source: BBC Manchester Salford's first directly-elected mayor has chosen his new deputy and cabinet of eight councillors.