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Hall of Famer Killebrew battling esophageal cancer
Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, the former Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins slugger said on Thursday.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran relief pitcher Octavio Dotel to a one-year contract, reports FoxSports.com.
Athlete of the Year
If Joey Votto's bat didn't draw enough attention during the baseball season, the Toronto native's post-season accolades have certainly put him in the spotlight.
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Francis confident he’ll get a new contract
As reports of interest from the New York Mets and Yankees, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers flowed, Jeff Francis, in his usual matter-of-fact manner, played it all down.
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Man sentenced for death of pitcher
The motorist convicted of murder for driving drunk in the car crash that killed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was sentenced to 51 years to life on Wednesday.
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Change is good for major leagues
Throughout the past decade, Roy Halladay came to spring training determined to master the changeup. Year after year, he met his match.
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Harden will be trying to make A's as a starter
The Oakland A's signed right-hander Rich Harden to a one-year, $1.5-million contract Tuesday, a deal that was agreed upon last week but not finalized until he passed a physical.
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Yankees slash player spending
The New York Yankees lowered spending on players by $12 million US this year, cutting payroll by $5 million and slashing their major league-leading luxury tax by more than $7 million.
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Jays add depth with six free-agent signings
They are not big name additions like Zack Greinke or Carl Crawford, but the Toronto Blue Jays added a half-dozen players on Tuesday.
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Deal with K.C. boosts Milwaukee starting rotation
In July 2008, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin made the ultimate midseason trade by acquiring pitching ace CC Sabathia from Cleveland. The result was the team's first playoff berth in 26 years.
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Canada’s Clapp ready for new challenge as manager in Astros’ system
Stubby Clapp isn’t sure of the exact date next June when he’ll make his debut as a baseball manager, but his dad already has it circled on the calendar.
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Russell Martin signs one-year deal with Yankees
The New York Yankees made it official on Thursday, announcing that free-agent Canadian catcher Russell Martin has signed a one-year contract.
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IAN MACDONALD
Look for Brady's Pats to throttle Dolphins
Favourites were winners last week, posting a 9-7 record, while home teams were 8-8 and home underdogs were 2-3. Here are our picks for Week 17, the final week of the NFL regular season:
RED FISHER
Wisniewski's offensive talent a welcome boost to CH lineup
Canadiens fans get their first look in his new home at defenceman James Wisniewski on Sunday afternoon and, says general manager Pierre Gauthier, what they'll be seeing is a "feisty" fellow who can be a strong addition on the power play.
PAT HICKEY
Desjardins makes impressive debut
Cedrick Desjardins' parents left town one day too soon.
PAT HICKEY
Wisniewski 'tres excite' to play for the Habs
"Je m'appelle James Wisniewski. Je suis tres excite de jouer pour les Canadiens de Montreal."
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