B.J. Upton adds right-handed power to Braves' lineup

Jason Heyward was in the audience as B.J. Upton was introduced Thursday as Atlanta's new centerfielder. That made manager Fredi Gonzalez smile as he realized he didn't have to worry so much about finding the third starter in his outfield. "Shoot, we...

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New Blue Jay Mark Buehrle forecasts 'exciting' 2013 season

While it took a few days for the news to sink in, newly acquired left-hander Mark Buehrle said he's looking forward to the next stage of his career as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. Buehrle, fellow starting pitcher Josh Johnson and all-star shortstop...

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Vote: Would you send Bonds, Sosa or Clemens to the Hall of Fame?

Barry Bonds. Sammy Sosa. Roger Clemens. Once upon a time, these players were unquestionably the best in Major League Baseball. Today, those same names have been tainted with accusations of performance enhancing drug usage and conjure images of baseball's...

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Edwin Encarnacion named Blue Jays' player of the year

First baseman Edwin Encarnacion has been named the Blue Jays' player of the year and the team's most improved player by the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. The 29-year-old Encarnacion had a breakout year in 2012, setting...

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Vote: Would you send Bonds, Sosa or Clemens to the Hall of Fame?

Barry Bonds. Sammy Sosa. Roger Clemens. Once upon a time, these players were unquestionably the best in Major League Baseball. Today, those same names have been tainted with accusations of performance enhancing drug usage and conjure images of baseball's...

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Reds sign Jonathan Broxton to 3-year deal

The Reds signed Jonathan Broxton to a three-year, $21 million US contract on Wednesday, giving the NL Central champions a potential closer and a chance to reconfigure their starting rotation. Broxton came to the Reds last July in a trade with Kansas...

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Blue Jays name 5 coaches under manager John Gibbons

Dwayne Murphy is part of the Toronto Blue Jays 2013 coaching staff, but former bench coach Don Wakamatsu and pitching coach Bruce Walton probably will need to find work elsewhere. Murphy, who watched the team finish 14th among 30 major league teams...

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Baseball union legend Marvin Miller dies at 95

Marvin Miller, the union leader who created free agency for baseball players and revolutionized professional sports with multimillion dollar contracts, died Tuesday. He was 95. Miller died at his home in Manhattan at 5:30 a.m., said his daughter Susan...

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Vote: Which Toronto team will win a championship next?

The Toronto Argonauts brought a much needed win to the capital of Ontario, long-starved for sports glory since…well, since the Argos last won the Grey Cup in 2004. Next Toronto team to win a league title? Since the Argos are the cream of the CFL...

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New Jays' pitcher Mark Buehrle takes parting shot at Marlins

Mark Buehrle issued a parting shot at Miami Marlins' management after his stay with the team lasted only one tumultuous season. The left-hander was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Buehrle, All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, right-hander Josh Johnson...

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Past dealings help Alex Anthopoulos move forward

In gushing Tuesday about the present Blue Jays lineup and potential for brighter days ahead, Alex Anthopoulos also shared some of what he has learned from his experiences in Toronto. On a day the general manager brought back John Gibbons to be the 13th...

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New Jays' pitcher Mark Buehrle takes parting shot at Marlins

Mark Buehrle issued a parting shot at Miami Marlins' management after his stay with the team lasted only one tumultuous season. The left-hander was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Buehrle, All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, right-hander Josh Johnson...

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Past dealings help Alex Anthopoulos move forward

In gushing Tuesday about the present Blue Jays lineup and potential for brighter days ahead, Alex Anthopoulos also shared some of what he has learned from his experiences in Toronto. On a day the general manager brought back John Gibbons to be the 13th...

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New Jays' pitcher Mark Buehrle takes parting shot at Marlins

Mark Buehrle issued a parting shot at Miami Marlins' management after his stay with the team lasted only one tumultuous season. The left-hander was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Buehrle, All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, right-hander Josh Johnson...

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Past dealings help Alex Anthopoulos move forward

In gushing Tuesday about the present Blue Jays lineup and potential for brighter days ahead, Alex Anthopoulos also shared some of what he has learned from his experiences in Toronto. On a day the general manager brought back John Gibbons to be the 13th...

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Glew: John Gibbons is gutsy hire for Blue Jays GM

Given what Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was seeking in manager, settling on John Gibbons is perceived as more of a gutsy choice than an inspired one. In hindsight, John Gibbons seems like an obvious choice to manage the Toronto...

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Past dealings help Alex Anthopoulos move forward

In gushing Tuesday about the present Blue Jays lineup and potential for brighter days ahead, Alex Anthopoulos also shared some of what he has learned from his experiences in Toronto. On a day the general manager brought back John Gibbons to be the 13th...

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Glew: John Gibbons is gutsy hire for Blue Jays GM

Given what Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was seeking in manager, settling on John Gibbons is perceived as more of a gutsy choice than an inspired one. In hindsight, John Gibbons seems like an obvious choice to manage the Toronto...

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Past dealings help Alex Anthopoulos move forward

In gushing Tuesday about the present Blue Jays lineup and potential for brighter days ahead, Alex Anthopoulos also shared some of what he has learned from his experiences in Toronto. On a day the general manager brought back John Gibbons to be the 13th...

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Glew: John Gibbons is gutsy hire for Blue Jays GM

Given what Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos was seeking in manager, settling on John Gibbons is perceived as more of a gutsy choice than an inspired one. In hindsight, John Gibbons seems like an obvious choice to manage the Toronto...

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Blue Jays' megadeal with Marlins, Melky Cabrera signing both official

It took longer than Blue Jays fans probably would have liked, but Toronto's mammoth 12-player trade with the Miami Marlins is finally a done deal. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Monday he would not stand in the way of the trade that sees Toronto...

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John Gibbons returns as Blue Jays manager

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached into the past in a big-time push to form a future contender. John Gibbons, who skippered the Blue Jays between 2004 and 2008, was re-hired Tuesday as manager, succeeding John Farrell, who bolted for the Boston Red...

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Blue Jays sign Melky Cabrera with Marlins trade pending: report

The busy Toronto Blue Jays struck again Friday with their latest big deal: All-Star game MVP Melky Cabrera is set to join them in his return from a drug suspension. A person familiar with the negotiations said the free agent outfielder and the Blue...

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MLB document banning Pete Rose fails to meet minimum auction bid

Pete Rose's copy of the 1990 agreement in which he accepted a lifetime ban from baseball failed to sell at auction because no bid met the minimum. Goldin Auctions said Sunday the highest bid was $236,000 US, a price that would have been raised to $258,600...

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