Pulaski Braves manager Craig Robinson recalls birth of daughter
Braves prospect manager Craig Robinson, who just took over Pulaski in the Appalachian League, paused his new post to stay home in Shreveport, Louisiana, for four days to help wife Terry deliver daughter Natalie. He reflected on life changes, baseball lessons, and his goal to grow as a coach, not just reach the majors.
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Smith says American League stinks after trade to Kansas City
Lonnie Smith, traded from St Louis to Kansas City, blasts the American League saying he misses the Cardinals. He and his wife considered retirement after the May 17 deal, criticizing how the trade was managed and noting the league's pace and strike zone as reasons he dislikes the AL.
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Lendl slips through in damp Wimbledon opener
No. 2 seed Ivan Lendl defeated American Mel Purcell 6-4 7-6 7-6 in the first day at Wimbledon as rain and poor light limited play. Lendl said the match should not have been played and noted the dangerous conditions caused multiple slips on the wet grass. Purcell forced a lengthy last-game fight, saving three match points in the final set before Lendl closed out.
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Braves rally past Orioles in 8 7 win at Bowen Field
Pulaski Braves rally from 7-2 down to beat Bluefield Orioles 8-7 in the opener of a Appalachian League doubleheader at Bowen Field. Key late plays include Rob Tomberlin scoring on a misplayed throw and James Hamilton scoring on another miscue. Bluefield led 7-2 after four innings before Pulaski capitalized on three Bluefield errors in the final two frames.
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Chuck Stanhope
Ellis Roby
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Steve Beer
Tommy Greene
Mike Alfano
Craig Worthington
Pauline
Tim Dulin
Worthington
John Alva
David Justice
David Shotkoski
Steve Vasquez
Steve Kraiss
Bosox Rough Up Detroit In 9-2 Victory
Boston routs Detroit 9-2 as Marty Barrett Bill Buckner and Glenn Hoffman drive in two runs each and Jim Rice adds a triple and homer. Oil Can Boyd suffers the loss in six innings while Detroit's Walt Terrell struggles after two runs score on Rice's fourth inning infield hit.
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Glenn Hoffman
Jim Rice
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Walt Terrell
Rice
Dwight
Cubs Sit With Attitude Under Fire Amid 12-Game Slide
Cubs manager Jim Frey defends his club as criticism centers on play while attitude remains cited as acceptable. Frey skips a workout to join players at a charity golf event after a 12-game skid that has dropped the defending NL East champions to fourth. He notes the slump stems from concentration at the plate as starters face Dwight Gooden in upcoming Mets game.
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