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Oswalt trade one that Phillies had to make

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:28:31 EDT

Philadelphia has landed another ace, getting Roy Oswalt in a trade with the Astros. It is a deal the Phillies needed to make -- one that corrects a previous error, writes Tom Verducci.

Astros land Happ, prospects from Phils in Oswalt swap

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:19:40 EDT

The Phillies have landed another big gun as the deadline nears. Astros ace Roy Oswalt will accept a trade to the reigning NL champs, clearing the way for the Houston-Philadelphia swap.

Special Report: The story of Jeremiah Masoli's downfall

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:21:30 EDT

Jeremiah Masoli is asking you to open your mind, to consider the possibility that, regardless of what you've read or heard, he is not a thug. That would be an easier sell, of course, if he hadn't spent nearly three months in a juvenile facility in 2005 for robbery; if he hadn't pled guilty in March of this year to burglarizing a fraternity house; if his career as the starting quarterback -- and a potential Heisman contender -- at Oregon hadn't ended last month after police found him driving with marijuana in his car.

Indians keep A-Rod at 599, but Yankees roll 11-4

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:06:45 EDT

Twins trade two prospects to Nationals for Capps

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:01 EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Twins have acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa.

Tebow strikes 5-year, $11.25M deal with Broncos

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:57:14 EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Tim Tebow has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos.

Padres acquire Tejada

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:14:35 EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The NL West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and cash from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for Double-A right-hander Wynn Pelzer.

T.O. arrives in time for Bengals' evening practice

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:40:31 EDT

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) -- Terrell Owens arrived fashionably late, still got several rounds of applause, and his favorite number was waiting, too.

Police investigating Wright's death as a homicide

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:30:23 EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis police say they are investigating the discovery of a body that family members have said is missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright as a homicide.

Marlins' Sanchez fires 1-hitter

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:06:46 EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Anibal Sanchez seems back to his old dominant form - and it sure helps to have a healthy shoulder again.