Whiten injury shakes up Indians lineup in Detroit game
Right fielder Mark Whiten scratched with a sore shoulder after diving head first at second base last week. Thomas Howard starts in left, Grenallen Hill moves to right, and Brook Jacoby has three hits with two RBIs including a homer. Indians consider Scott Scudder on DL. Dave Otto likely called up. Sandy Alomar to return from suspension.
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Indians Rally Falls Short In Wild Demo At Cleveland
The Indians tied the game in the seventh on Fielder's long shot after Power left with a groin pull. Hill hit a 414 foot homer in center, but relief and bullpen missteps allowed a late surge as Gladden and Jacoby produced key runs. Mesa lasted six innings before trouble.
Mets activate reliever Franco from injured list
New York Mets reliever John Franco was activated from the 15-day DL on Saturday after 11 saves in 13 chances. Paul Gibson was placed on the DL with a weak left shoulder, retroactive to Tuesday, ending his run after not pitching since then.
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Still a hero Rocky Colavito returns to appreciative crowd
Cleveland fans honored Rocky Colavito at the Upper Deck Heroes of Baseball event. The 1959 Indians stars, including Tito Francona Minnie Minoso and Jimmy Piersall, recalled pennant battles and traded memories of teams and trades that shaped Cleveland baseball. Colavito praised the tribute and urged a revival under current leadership.
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Seaver and Fingers Headline Hall of Fame Weekend
Cooperstown hosts Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers as the Hall of Fame class is inducted. Seaver, a Mets icon and 300-game winner, garners most attention with TV crews and a SportsCenter segment. Fingers, elected on the veterans ballot, reflects on relief-pitcher breakthroughs and his famed mustache.
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