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Last year, the Washington Nationals were major players in the New York Mets ‘ dramatic collapse, winning five of six against the NL East leaders down the stretch as the Mets crumbled and missed the playoffs.
Memories of historic ‘98 season now seem a little bit tarnished
The year is mostly remembered for the wondrous home run race between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire, with McGwire breaking Roger Maris’ 37-year-old record of 61 home runs 10 years ago Monday. But years later, after steroid allegations and a congressional hearing in which both sluggers appeared but said little, the memories have tarnished.
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Cardinals not certain Pujols needs elbow surgery
Major league batting leader Albert Pujols may be headed to reconstructive elbow surgery that could sideline him into next season. Or he might not.
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Rays’ Price chosen USA TODAY’s top minor leaguer
Pitcher David Price, a left-hander from Vanderbilt who pitched at three levels in the Tampa Bay Rays’ organization, is USA TODAY’s Minor League Player of the Year. Price won the award in a vote by the staff of USA TODAY and Sports Weekly as well as online voting for fans.
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Marlins win major battle in lawsuit over stadium
The Florida Marlins have cleared a major hurdle in their bid to get a new stadium. Circuit Court Judge Jeri Beth Cohen ruled Tuesday that there are no grounds to overturn the judgment of the Miami-Dade County Commission that the stadium is a public purpose.
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Wagner needs elbow surgery, will miss entire 2009 season
New York Mets closer Billy Wagner needs elbow surgery that will sideline him through the 2009 season. The five-time All-Star has been sidelined since Aug. 3. He has a torn medial collateral ligament in his left elbow and a torn flexor pronator, which is a muscle in the forearm.
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Gonzalez impressing with his bat
Gonzalez impressing with his bat When the Nationals acquired shortstop Alberto Gonzalez from the Yankees, the word was that he was great with the glove, not with the bat. But in eight games with Washington, Gonzalez, 25, is 10-for-22 with one home run and four RBIs.
