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Former Lafayette star Jeff Parrett played for six major-league teams, including two stints with Philadelphia.

Lexington's Parrett recalls his minor-league roots

The Lexington Legends did their part to warm the hearts of baseball fans Wednesday.

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Yankees GM Cashman has spotlight shining on his personal life

As the New York Yankees' general manager, Brian Cashman evaluates more than talent. He tries to guess which players can handle the scrutiny of New York, knowing that it can be suffocating. Since starting his Yankees career as an intern in 1986, Cashman — who grew up in Lexington — ...

3 days ago
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Alderson: 'Big fundraiser tonight for gas money'

Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.

3 days ago
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Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal

AL championship series MVP Nelson Cruz has agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers.

3 days ago
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Baseball Hall to begin drug education program

The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults - in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

4 days ago
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Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal

NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.

4 days ago
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AP Source: Rangers and Andrus agree to 3-year deal

Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.

4 days ago
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Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces

Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.

5 days ago
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Twins take bids on Kim-and-Kris-autographed ball

The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.

5 days ago
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Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks

The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.

7 days ago
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Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce

The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.

8 days ago