Garcia leads White Sox past A's in Oakland win
Freddy Garcia improved to 5-0 in six day starts this season as Chicago beat Oakland 5-2. Konerko, Lee and Rowand homered for the White Sox while Durazo drove in two for the Athletics. Takatsu earned the save after a four-hitter pitched by the visitor.
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Garcia
White Sox
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Paul Konerko
Carlos Lee
Aaron Rowand
Ozzie Guillen
Seattle
Ben Davis
Erubiel Durazo
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Konerko
Davis
Jose Valentin
Durazo
Lee
Rowand
Ken Macha
Astros ban headfirst slides for minor leaguers
Houston's policy pulls any player who dives headfirst at first base or home plate, aiming to reduce injuries after several high profile cases. Coachs note exceptions for slides into second or third, and vets like Craig Biggio question the rule's practicality.
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Doug Melvin
Reid Nichols
Biggio
Wrigley Field
Selig Defends McGwire Legacy Amid Steroids Debate
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWS reports Bud Selig's tough talk on steroids contrasts with Mark McGwire's presence at the All-Star Game. McGwire acknowledges using androstenedione during 1998 and part of 1999, claiming it aided recovery and did not boost his 500-foot homers, and says he stopped before mid-1999.
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Andro
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Bob Forsch
Pete Vuckovich
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Mickey Mantle
Hal Newhouser
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Jay Buhner
Cleveland
Arizona
Danny Bautista
Time-Warner
Braves
John Schuerholz
Baltimore
Lee Mazzilli
Twins plan to bolster rotation amid AL Central chase
Minnesota owner Carl Pohlad appears to back general manager Terry Ryan in boosting the payroll to counter Chicago's moves. The Twins explore fifth starters, eyeing Toronto’s Miguel Batista and have spoken with Pittsburgh about Kris Benson while denying a Cuddyer for Gil Meche rumor. They hope health returns from Shannon Stewart and Joe Mauer lift a lineup that still aims to outwork rivals.
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Jacque Jones
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Carlos Silva
Kyle Lohse
Terry Mulholland
Matt Guerrier
Seth Greisinger
Doug Mientkiewicz
Justin Morneau
Rochester
Jesse Crain
J. D. Durbin
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Steve Liddle
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Ron Gardenhire
Gardy
Cardinals
Scott Rolen
Jason Marquis
Jeff Suppan
Matt Morris
Woody Williams
Chris Carpenter
Tony la Russa
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