Diaz proves he deserves No 1 status for Indians
The Indians praise catcher Einar Diaz as a standout, with manager Charley Manuel signaling Diaz's 85 games of effort, solid first half numbers including a .316 average and 36 RBIs, and strong defense. Diaz credits opportunity gains, and veteran C.C. Sabathia notes Diaz backs his pitches. Diaz aims to reach Pudge-like elite status.
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Indians Facing Rotation Woes As All-Star Break Looms
The Indians sit 49-36 at the All-Star break, five games behind the Twins, with Mark Shapiro praising hitting and bullpen while noting inconsistent starting pitching. C C Sabathia and Einar Diaz receive high marks, Dave Burba and Charles Nagy cited as uneven but pivotal, Finley eyeing return from neck spasms. Team plans rotation with Colon, Sabathia, Barba to start vs Cincinnati, Houston after the break.
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Astros Royals Ejections Start Rough Kansas City Rally
In Kansas City, Astros starter Scott Blarton and manager Larry Dierker were ejected in the first inning of Houston's 14-5 win. The frame featured three hit batters and a Royals player taken to the hospital, Donnie Sadler, after a sliding collision. Sadler and later Rey Sanchez left for observation, with Sanchez also hospital bound after fouling a ball off his foot. A separate incident saw plate umpire Lance Barksdale knocked from the game, needing Tim McClelland to step in behind the plate after a 10 minute delay.
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Mariners add Cameron eight All Stars in home game
Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners promote Mike Cameron to the AL roster giving the team eight All Stars for Tuesday at Safeco Field, tying a 41 year team record while Greg Vaughn withdraws with a hamstring strain leaving the Rays without an All Star. Cliff Floyd is added to the NL squad as an injury replacement.
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All-Star Home Run Derby and Game Broadcast Details
The listing notes the Home Run Derby at Safeco Field airing on ESPN at 8 p.m. and the All-Star Game at 8 p.m. on Channel 8. It includes the two events with venue and broadcaster details for fans planning viewings.
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Tribe aim to rebound after rough stretch in season
Tribe leadership talks to spark late-season focus as Indians stumble in a nine loss in 15 games. Rocker struggles with walks after trade from Braves, while Vizquel and Thome describe lessons learned and need for improved execution. Twins defense a hot opponent as Cleveland seeks stronger second half effort.
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US Team defeats World in All-Star Futures Game
Toby Hall led the United States to a 3-1 victory over the World in Seattle. Hall homered and scored twice, joined by Adam Dunn and Chase Utley who also went deep for Gaylord Perry's side. Chris George worked two scoreless innings for the win as the US improved its Futures Game bid. Larry Walker expects to play in the All-Star Game despite an elbow MRI showing swelling rather than injury.
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