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Big additions among 10 most disappointing performances in the young season
Josh Hamilton is no stranger to slumps, and he isn’t the only reason the Angels are off to a poor start. (AP) Yesterday I took a look at 10 teams and players that were greatly exceeding expectations...
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After CC Sabathia and Mark Buehrle, is the 200-win pitcher an endangered...
CC Sabathia should be joining the 200-win club very soon but 300 may already be out of reach. (AP) Earlier today, I examined Tim Hudson’s career and Hall of Fame case in light of his 200th win, a...
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With Phillies falling apart at the seams, Lee could be dealt sooner rather...
Cliff Lee has already been traded four times in his career. (Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) Roy Halladay is out, perhaps for the season. Carlos Ruiz is out. Ryan Howard is ailing. Chase Utley is headed...
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Cole Hamels' 1-8 record says little about Cole Hamels, lots about the Phillies
Cole Hamels has seven quality starts this year and only one victory. (AP) Cole Hamels took another loss on Sunday to drop his record this season to 1-8. Those eight losses tie Hamels for the major...
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As Papelbon struggles, Phillies’ need for teardown intensifies
Jonathan Papelbon has had a very rough go of it in June. (Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Jonathan Papelbon isn’t making it any easier for the Phillies to reverse their slide into mediocrity, and he may be...
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Five Cuts: Independence Day Fireworks and the return of Josh Hamilton?
Adam Dunn’s walkoff homer was one of a few exciting finishes that the Fourth of July offered this year. [AP]1. Last time on The Strike Zone . . . When we left off Thursday afternoon, the Mets and...
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Watch: Evan Gattis hits longest home run of 2013 season
Your browser does not support iframes. Pity Evan Gattis. Given the performances of Jose Fernandez and Yasiel Puig, as well as his own injuries and struggles for paying time in the wake of Brian...
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A.J. Burnett makes puzzling decision to sign with Phillies
A.J. Burnett resurrected his career in Pittsburgh and is staying in the National League — and in Pennsylvania — to join the Phillies. (Fred Vuich/SI) Ubaldo Jimenez and Ervin Santana remain unsigned,...
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2014 Season Preview: Philadelphia Phillies
Domonic Brown will try to build on his breakout 27-homer 2013 season. (Hunter Martin/Getty Images) This week, SI.com is previewing all 30 MLB teams, counting down to the No. 1 team in the league. At...
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Max Scherzer spurns Tigers' lucrative offer, headed toward free agency
Max Scherzer took home his first Cy Young award last season. (Lon Horwedel/AP) As Opening Day approaches, it’s common for teams to announce contract extensions with key players, but when they can’t...
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