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Now, instead of saying "the Devil Rays suck", you would say "the Rays suck". Much easier. Very good.

Quoted: The Rays have a new image. Embracing the Sunshine State's warmth, the club ushered in a new era on Thursday, unveiling a new name, color scheme and icon. "We want the Rays to reflect the best our region has to offer," principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.

Texas scored 30 runs today. That is a lot of runs. This site updates quickly.

Quoted: Most runs by one team in a game, "Modern Era" (after 1900): 30, Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, August 22, 2007

It may sound easy, but nobody has beat it yet (all time streak is 43 games, this season's high is 37).

Quoted: 1) Pick one player every day who you think will get at least one hit.
2) Get a hit, your streak continues. Get no hits, your streak ends and you can start a new one.
3) Your goal is to break Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak and to put together the longest hitting streak of the season.
4) Be the first eligible person on either MLB.com or CBS SportsLine.com to reach 57 and win $100,000. If no one reaches 57 games, the MLB.com participant with the top streak wins $5,000 in cash.

"Sweet" Lou ...

Quoted: Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella was suspended indefinitely and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Sunday for his latest dirt-kicking tirade against an umpire. Piniella was ejected in the eighth inning of Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. After Angel Pagan was thrown out trying to steal third, Piniella stormed out of the dugout and kicked dirt as he argued and tossed... - Major League Baseball news

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What, too soon?

Quoted: Cubs pitcher Mark Prior had discomfort in his right shoulder and left his first extended spring training start after two innings Thursday.

Oh my ... that could be interesting. Might see the first team owner to throw a base during an argument with the umpire.

Quoted: ESPN.com; Cuban says he won't speculate on Cubs sale by . For more information on ,MLB, Chicago Cubs, Dallas Mavericks,NBA visit ESPN.com.

Aaaaarrrggghhhh!!!

Quoted: Special Meritorious Award: The Seattle Mariners
For having a $106 million payroll -- seventh highest in baseball -- for which Mariners fans can enjoy a starting rotation that features Jarrod Washburn ($9.85 million), Jeff Weaver ($8.3 million), Miguel Batista ($6 million) and Horacio Ramirez ($2.65 million).