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Bard Being Squeezed Out in Boston?

Bard Being Squeezed Out in Boston?

Is Daniel Bard ever going to get a legitimate shot at sticking in the Red Sox rotation? [HardballTimes.com]

O's Using Biomechanics to Groom Bundy

O's Using Biomechanics to Groom Bundy

Because the organization was so thin with pitching, they rushed Jake Arrieta, Brian Matusz, Zach Britton, and Chris Tillman to the pros. They are not doing the same thing with their next pitching prospect, Dylan Bundy. Read on to see how the Orioles are using biomechanics to develop their starting pitchers for years to come. [FCPBaseballReport.com]

Most Underrated Offseason Moves of 2012

Most Underrated Offseason Moves of 2012

These moves were overlooked before the year started, but the teams that made them are looking smarter than ever so far this season. [TheBestSportsBlog.com]

Texas Looking at Oswalt Due to Injuries

Texas Looking at Oswalt Due to Injuries

Could Roy Oswalt return to the state of Texas? Yes, but this time around it would be in a Rangers uniform if he did. [MLBTradeRumors.com]


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Curt Schilling’s Video Game Company 38 Studios Defaulted on $75 Million Loan From Rhode Island [UPDATE]

Posted May 18, 2012, 2:40 pm by Ty Duffy (110 Comments)

The company cannot meet its payroll and defaulted on a $1.1 million loan payment. [Update: second payment attempt worked]

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The Rockies vs. Diamondbacks Game Was Invaded by a Swarm of Bees

Posted May 18, 2012, 11:35 am by Ty Duffy (66 Comments)

Also, a Diamondbacks fan was kicked out for throwing a home run ball back.

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Roundup: Albert Pujols Homered Again, It’s Facebook IPO Day & Cop Arrested for Sitting in the Wrong Seat at Mets Game

Posted May 18, 2012, 8:00 am by Jason McIntyre (214 Comments)

Rik Smits has a son who is 6-foot-9 and a rising college prospect. Watch a woman take a dump in public. Michelle Wie is graduating from Stanford this weekend.

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Tiger Woods is Forbes’ Most Powerful Celebrity Athlete, Tim Tebow Not in Top 100

Posted May 17, 2012, 2:35 pm by Ty Duffy (113 Comments)

Forbes accounted for neither First Take segments nor Christian zeal.

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PNC Park Security Guard Lost a Finger After Being Assaulted By Fan and Her Family

Posted May 17, 2012, 1:03 pm by Ty Duffy (51 Comments)

Maiming a security guard. Assaulting a cop. All over a cigarette.

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