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David Ortiz is the designated hitter for the MLB's Boston Red Sox. Prior to joining the Red Sox in 2003, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ortiz began his Major League Baseball career in 1992, and has since won two World Series, played in 4 All-Star games, and tops the majors with 177 homers and 541 RBI since 2004. In 2007, Ortiz released his autobiography, "Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits," which reached the New York Times Bestseller list. He is the spokesman for Reebok, Sharp, Vitamin Water, and XM Satellite Radio. Ortiz and his wife, Jessica, have three children, and currently reside in Weston, Mass. (Photo...
David Ortiz is the designated hitter for the MLB's Boston Red Sox. Prior to joining the Red Sox in 2003, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ortiz began his Major League Baseball career in 1992, and has since won two World Series, played in 4 All-Star games, and tops the majors with 177 homers and 541 RBI since 2004. In 2007, Ortiz released his autobiography, "Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits," which reached the New York Times Bestseller list. He is the spokesman for Reebok, Sharp, Vitamin Water, and XM Satellite Radio. Ortiz and his wife, Jessica, have three children, and currently reside in Weston, Mass. (Photo AP)
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Yankees Dominating All-Star Voting
PIX11.comPerhaps the New York Yankees should just take the field for the American League squad when the All-Star Game takes place in early July. It is a brash statement, but when five out of the nine starting positions are being held by Yankee players and other...Tags: Alex Avila, Derek Jeter, Asdrubal Cabrera, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians
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Cano Collects Home Run Derby Crown; Defeats Boston Star in Final Round
PIX11.comA father pitching to his son, a sweet-stroking second baseman, and balls traveling almost 500 feet all add up to one thing. Robinson Cano becoming the 2011 Home Run Derby Champion. Cano went against the odds, taking on players with more than twice the...Tags: Athletes, Robinson Cano, Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers, Jose Bautista
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Mark McGwire Admits Using Steroids When Breaking HR Record
Staff reporterMark McGwire finally came clean, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade. "It's very emotional,...Tags: Government, Spring Training, Steroids, Barry Bonds, Crimes
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Report: Ortiz, Ramirez Tested Positive In 2003
The New York Times is reporting David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were among the more than 100 Major League Baseball players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
The report posted on the newspaper's Web site Thursday cites lawyers...Tags: The New York Times, Sports, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox
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Jay-Z Sues David Ortiz In Nightclub Name Lawsuit
Jay-Z and a business partner are suing slugger David Ortiz, claiming the Boston Red Sox star named his Dominican nightclub after the mogul's chain of 40/40 clubs.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Manhattan Federal Court, accuses Ortiz of calling his...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Sports, Lifestyle and Leisure, Litigation, Trials
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It's fight to finish (last)
It's too early to say who will be the first player taken in the 2013 draft — could be University of Florida pitcher Karsten Whitson or another advanced college prospect or a high school stud like Austin Meadows, an outfielder from Georgia, or...
Tags: Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Denard Span, Minnesota Twins, National League West
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Rays' Maddon seethes after 9th-inning hit-by-pitch from Red Sox
BOSTON -- The Tampa Bay Rays used three home runs to overpower Boston left-hander Jon Lester, knocking him from the game after four innings on their way to a 7-4 win over the Red Sox on Friday. However, the biggest fireworks came in the ninth inning when...
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On The Fly
Chuck Shriner, a senior at Bishop Verot High in Fort Myers, Fla., was denied his diploma for an act of disobedience during the school's graduation ceremony Saturday. His transgression? Shriner dropped to one knee and Tebowed in front of his principal. His...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Travelers Championship, The Players Championship, Matt Kuchar, Connecticut Huskies
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Jake Arrieta struggles again as Orioles lose to Red Sox, 6-5
The Baltimore SunIt didn't take long for right-hander Jake Arrieta to retreat to the video room inside the Orioles' clubhouse to go over another tough start Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after the Orioles' 6-5 series-finale loss to the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards,...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Buck Showalter, New York Yankees, Daniel Bard, Luis Ayala
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Orioles notebook: Jim Johnson dominant in closing role
After Jim Johnson seized the closer's role in the second half of last year and converted his final eight save chances, the Orioles knew they had a guy who could finish games if they needed him to. But there was also the possibility that Johnson could...
Tags: Endy Chavez, Spring Training, Baltimore Orioles, Taylor Teagarden, Dylan Bundy
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Red Sox 8, Orioles 6
BALTIMORE -- Sporting a lineup top-heavy with sluggers, the Boston Red Sox got the power they needed from the bottom third of their batting order in a feel-good win over the Baltimore Orioles. Daniel Nava and Kelly Shoppach hit sixth-inning homers to...Tags: Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Betemit, Dave Magadan
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Kevin Gregg's scoreless streak snapped
The Baltimore SunKevin Gregg has had a resurgence of sorts after a slow start this season and a rough year in 2012. He had strung together seven scoreless outings totaling 9 1/3 innings pitched. That all came to a halt in the seventh inning Monday. Entering in relief...Tags: Adrian Gonzalez, Will Middlebrooks, Tommy Hunter, Troy Patton, Kevin Gregg
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