Baltimore Orioles outfielder Luke Scott has been named the Bank of America Presents the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 20th.

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Three of last season’s UNCW baseball stars have begun their pro careers in the NY-Penn League.  Bradley Holt, drafted 33rd overall by the NY Mets, came up with his most impressive performance on the hill Sunday as the Brooklyn Cyclones’ starting pitcher shut down the State College Spikes’ offense.

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During the final year of Yankee Stadium, Major League Baseball registered historic All-Star success by achieving several new All-Star records in attendance, viewership, and sales.
“With the backdrop of New York City and the final year of Yankee Stadium, this was truly an All-Star Summer for the ages,” said Tim Brosnan, Major League Baseball Executive Vice [...]

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USA Baseball announced today 23 of the 24 members of its 2008 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team. The Davey Johnson-led squad is set to compete in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Aug. 8-24 (baseball competition Aug. 13-23).

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WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNC Wilmington rising junior baseball player Bobby Leeper, has been selected to start in the outfield for the National Squad at the Coastal Plain League All-Star game on July 22 at McCrary Park in Asheboro, N.C.

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CMBL Ends June With Full Slate
Red Sox 4 Mudcats 1. In a tightly contested game, the Red Sox prevailed over the ‘Cats. The Red Sox broke out in front with two runs in the first inning which the Mudcats quickly answered with one of their own.

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After a solid stint for the Diamondbacks AAA-affiliate Tucson this spring, Wilmington local Trot Nixon was dealt to the New York Mets to help solidify their injury depleted outfield.  But after going 2-3 in his debut on June 15, things haven’t gone Nixon’s way.

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Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has taken the lead behind the plate in the latest American League balloting figures for the 79th All-Star Game, to be played on Tuesday, July 15th at Yankee Stadium.

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NL All Star Voting Update
Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins has reclaimed first place among National League shortstops, swapping places with Miguel Tejada of the Houston Astros, in the latest balloting results for the 79th All-Star Game, to be played on Tuesday, July 15th at Yankee Stadium.

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The New York Mets needed help in their outfield and in their clubhouse; enter Wilmington native Trot Nixon.  The Mets picked up the 34 year old veteran in exchange for cash or a player to be named later from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in a move to give aid to their beat up outfield [...]

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