<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>NBCSports.com: Baseball</title><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3032825/</link><description>Find up to date sports news on the NBC Sports website! Get the latest on NFL, NASCAR, NBA, NHL and Notre Dame football news. Read top stories, player news and view photos on NBCSports.com.</description><copyright>Copyright 2013 NBC Universal</copyright><language>en-us</language><image><url>http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/NBCSports/Components/Logo/NBC%20Sports%20Logo%20Interactive%20140x115.png</url><title>NBCSports.com</title><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:30:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>News</category><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Here comes the storm</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/17/alex-rodriguez-expects-to-be-back-with-the-yankees-on-monday/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130717_a-rod.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Alex Rodriguez expects to return Yankees on Monday, and it won't come without Big Apple-sized scrutiny." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Alex Rodriguez expects to return Yankees on Monday, and it won't come without Big Apple-sized scrutiny.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/17/alex-rodriguez-expects-to-be-back-with-the-yankees-on-monday/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Alex Rodriguez expects to return Yankees on Monday, and it won't come without Big Apple-sized scrutiny.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Alex Rodriguez expects to return Yankees on Monday, and it won't come without Big Apple-sized scrutiny.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/17/alex-rodriguez-expects-to-be-back-with-the-yankees-on-monday/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/17/alex-rodriguez-expects-to-be-back-with-the-yankees-on-monday/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130717_a-rod.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Alex Rodriguez expects to return Yankees on Monday, and it won't come without Big Apple-sized scrutiny." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:18:43 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/17/alex-rodriguez-expects-to-be-back-with-the-yankees-on-monday/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: American League reigns at Midsummer Classic</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/the-american-league-wins-the-2013-all-star-game-3-to-0/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130717-all-star-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: The American League will have home-field advantage in the World Series after besting the National League in the All-Star Game. Mariano Rivera took home MVP honors." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: The American League will have home-field advantage in the World Series after besting the National League in the All-Star Game. Mariano Rivera took home MVP honors.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/the-american-league-wins-the-2013-all-star-game-3-to-0/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: The American League will have home-field advantage in the World Series after besting the National League in the All-Star Game. Mariano Rivera took home MVP honors.</media:description><media:title>HBT: The American League will have home-field advantage in the World Series after besting the National League in the All-Star Game. Mariano Rivera took home MVP honors.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/the-american-league-wins-the-2013-all-star-game-3-to-0/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/the-american-league-wins-the-2013-all-star-game-3-to-0/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130717-all-star-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: The American League will have home-field advantage in the World Series after besting the National League in the All-Star Game. Mariano Rivera took home MVP honors." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:36:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/the-american-league-wins-the-2013-all-star-game-3-to-0/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Cano plunked on right knee, exits ASG</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/robinson-cano-leaves-all-star-game-after-taking-a-matt-harvey-pitch-off-his-right-knee/related/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:40:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/robinson-cano-leaves-all-star-game-after-taking-a-matt-harvey-pitch-off-his-right-knee/related/</guid></item><item><title>Video: HBT Daily: Kershaw miffed, but Harvey focused</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52489638#52489638"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/130716_harvey2_4x3.thumb.jpg" alt="July 16: HBT Daily: Kay Adams and Craig Calcaterra join us from Citi Field, site of the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. Aside from grilling players like Jason Grilli and Adam Jones, Calcaterra comments on Clayton Kershaw’s obvious dismay and the laidback atmosphere in Queens.  (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT Daily: Kay Adams and Craig Calcaterra join us from Citi Field, site of the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. Aside from grilling players like Jason Grilli and Adam Jones, Calcaterra comments on Clayton Kershaw’s obvious dismay and the laidback atmosphere in Queens. (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52489638#52489638</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/130716_harvey2_4x3.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52489638#52489638" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52489638#52489638"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/130716_harvey2_4x3.thumb.jpg" alt="July 16: HBT Daily: Kay Adams and Craig Calcaterra join us from Citi Field, site of the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. Aside from grilling players like Jason Grilli and Adam Jones, Calcaterra comments on Clayton Kershaw’s obvious dismay and the laidback atmosphere in Queens.  (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:00:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52489638#52489638</guid></item><item><title>Video: What is Fielder's favorite all-star moment?</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485104#52485104"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgfieldersound_130715_v2.thumb.jpg" alt="July 15: Detroit's Prince Fielder was selected to the all-star game for the fifth time in his career. Fielder shares his favorite memory from his previous appearances in the mid-summer classic. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>Detroit's Prince Fielder was selected to the all-star game for the fifth time in his career. Fielder shares his favorite memory from his previous appearances in the mid-summer classic. (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485104#52485104</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgfieldersound_130715_v2.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485104#52485104" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485104#52485104"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgfieldersound_130715_v2.thumb.jpg" alt="July 15: Detroit's Prince Fielder was selected to the all-star game for the fifth time in his career. Fielder shares his favorite memory from his previous appearances in the mid-summer classic. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:25:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485104#52485104</guid></item><item><title>Video: Manny Machado is a family man</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52487926#52487926"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgmachadosound_130716_v3.thumb.jpg" alt="July 16: Manny Machado lets us know how big a important his family is to his success, how his teammates are are family too, Adam Jones' cooking skills, and how great it is to be an All-Star. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>Manny Machado lets us know how big a important his family is to his success, how his teammates are are family too, Adam Jones' cooking skills, and how great it is to be an All-Star. (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52487926#52487926</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgmachadosound_130716_v3.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52487926#52487926" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52487926#52487926"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgmachadosound_130716_v3.thumb.jpg" alt="July 16: Manny Machado lets us know how big a important his family is to his success, how his teammates are are family too, Adam Jones' cooking skills, and how great it is to be an All-Star. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:21:20 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52487926#52487926</guid></item><item><title>Video: Perkins &amp; Mauer: All-Star Game BFFs</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485531#52485531"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgperkinsmauersound_130715.thumb.jpg" alt="July 16: Glen Perkins and Joe Mauer have been good friends for about 15 years and this is the first year they'll play together in the All-Star game. Hear what they have to say about the experience. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>Glen Perkins and Joe Mauer have been good friends for about 15 years and this is the first year they'll play together in the All-Star game. Hear what they have to say about the experience. (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485531#52485531</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgperkinsmauersound_130715.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485531#52485531" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485531#52485531"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_nbc_mlb_asgperkinsmauersound_130715.thumb.jpg" alt="July 16: Glen Perkins and Joe Mauer have been good friends for about 15 years and this is the first year they'll play together in the All-Star game. Hear what they have to say about the experience. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52485531#52485531</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Torre says expect expanded replay in 2014</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/joe-torre-says-to-expect-expanded-replay-in-2014/related/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:16:20 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/16/joe-torre-says-to-expect-expanded-replay-in-2014/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Cespedes steals the show at HR derby</title><description>HBT: Oakland A's slugger Yoenis Cespedes smashed 17 home runs in the first round, then easily won the Home Run Derby, beating Bryce Harper in the final round.</description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/yoenis-cespedes-wins-the-2013-home-run-derby/related/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:52:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/yoenis-cespedes-wins-the-2013-home-run-derby/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: For Harper, Derby all about the experience</title><description></description><link>http://www.csnwashington.com/baseball-washington-nationals/talk/bryce-harper-loses-derby-final-cespedes</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:29:55 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnwashington.com/baseball-washington-nationals/talk/bryce-harper-loses-derby-final-cespedes</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Harvey to start for NL at All-Star Game</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/national-league-chooses-matt-harvey-for-all-star-start/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:39:01 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/national-league-chooses-matt-harvey-for-all-star-start/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Leyland tabs Scherzer to start for AL</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/american-league-chooses-max-scherzer-for-all-star-start/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:30:37 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/american-league-chooses-max-scherzer-for-all-star-start/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: All-Star starting lineups revealed</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/all-star-lineups-have-chris-davis-david-wright-cleaning-up/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:29:12 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/all-star-lineups-have-chris-davis-david-wright-cleaning-up/related/</guid></item><item><title>HardballTalk at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/greetings-from-citi-field-the-futures-game-and-all-star-week/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130715_bigapple.thumb.jpg" alt="Craig Calcaterra's not a New York guy. But he's got some sterling reviews of the All-Star Game's host." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>Craig Calcaterra's not a New York guy. But he's got some sterling reviews of the All-Star Game's host.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/greetings-from-citi-field-the-futures-game-and-all-star-week/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>Craig Calcaterra's not a New York guy. But he's got some sterling reviews of the All-Star Game's host.</media:description><media:title>Craig Calcaterra's not a New York guy. But he's got some sterling reviews of the All-Star Game's host.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/greetings-from-citi-field-the-futures-game-and-all-star-week/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/greetings-from-citi-field-the-futures-game-and-all-star-week/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130715_bigapple.thumb.jpg" alt="Craig Calcaterra's not a New York guy. But he's got some sterling reviews of the All-Star Game's host." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:03:35 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/greetings-from-citi-field-the-futures-game-and-all-star-week/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: News and notes from NL player availability</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/ballplayers-paid-to-hit-and-pitch-but-they-talk-to-the-media-anyway/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:25:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/ballplayers-paid-to-hit-and-pitch-but-they-talk-to-the-media-anyway/related/</guid></item><item><title>A-Rod hits HR while going 2 for 4 game for Trenton</title><description>READING, Pa. (AP) - Alex Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with a 400-foot home run in his first rehab appearance with Double-A Trenton.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52485039/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:56:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52485039/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: A-Rod's camp denies eyeing PED plea bargain</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/a-rods-camp-denies-the-150-game-plea-bargain-discussion-report/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:15:46 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/a-rods-camp-denies-the-150-game-plea-bargain-discussion-report/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Indians fan catches four foul balls at game</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/indians-fans-catches-four-foul-balls-in-a-game/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:29:27 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/indians-fans-catches-four-foul-balls-in-a-game/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Selig: 'I've never sent an email, never will'</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/bud-selig-ive-never-sent-an-e-mail-and-i-never-will/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:26:22 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/15/bud-selig-ive-never-sent-an-e-mail-and-i-never-will/related/</guid></item><item><title>Crash Davis matches Reggie</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/chris-davis-homers-in-fourth-consecutive-game-ends-first-half-with-37/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130714-chris-davis-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Chris Davis struck again on Sunday, giving him 37 home runs at the All-Star break and matching Reggie Jackson's all-time first-half mark for the American League." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Chris Davis struck again on Sunday, giving him 37 home runs at the All-Star break and matching Reggie Jackson's all-time first-half mark for the American League.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/chris-davis-homers-in-fourth-consecutive-game-ends-first-half-with-37/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Chris Davis struck again on Sunday, giving him 37 home runs at the All-Star break and matching Reggie Jackson's all-time first-half mark for the American League.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Chris Davis struck again on Sunday, giving him 37 home runs at the All-Star break and matching Reggie Jackson's all-time first-half mark for the American League.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/chris-davis-homers-in-fourth-consecutive-game-ends-first-half-with-37/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/chris-davis-homers-in-fourth-consecutive-game-ends-first-half-with-37/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130714-chris-davis-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Chris Davis struck again on Sunday, giving him 37 home runs at the All-Star break and matching Reggie Jackson's all-time first-half mark for the American League." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 02:35:23 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/chris-davis-homers-in-fourth-consecutive-game-ends-first-half-with-37/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Davis hits record-tying 37th HR in O's win</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/orioles-talk/orioles-head-break-home-runs-davis-jones"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130714_chris davis.thumb.jpg" alt="CSN: Chris Davis now has a major league-leading 37 home runs, joining Reggie Jackson in a tie for the AL record for homers before the All-Star break. Jackson had that many in 1969. " style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>CSN: Chris Davis now has a major league-leading 37 home runs, joining Reggie Jackson in a tie for the AL record for homers before the All-Star break. Jackson had that many in 1969.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/orioles-talk/orioles-head-break-home-runs-davis-jones</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>CSN: Chris Davis now has a major league-leading 37 home runs, joining Reggie Jackson in a tie for the AL record for homers before the All-Star break. Jackson had that many in 1969. </media:description><media:title>CSN: Chris Davis now has a major league-leading 37 home runs, joining Reggie Jackson in a tie for the AL record for homers before the All-Star break. Jackson had that many in 1969. </media:title><media:player url="http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/orioles-talk/orioles-head-break-home-runs-davis-jones" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/orioles-talk/orioles-head-break-home-runs-davis-jones"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130714_chris davis.thumb.jpg" alt="CSN: Chris Davis now has a major league-leading 37 home runs, joining Reggie Jackson in a tie for the AL record for homers before the All-Star break. Jackson had that many in 1969. " style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:43:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/orioles-talk/orioles-head-break-home-runs-davis-jones</guid></item><item><title>HBT: McCann, Tillman named to All-Star rosters</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-roster-fun-mccann-melancon-romo-balfour-holland-tillman-added/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:22:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-roster-fun-mccann-melancon-romo-balfour-holland-tillman-added/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Bogaerts, Butler impressed at Futures Game</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-futures-game-wrap-u-s-beats-world-4-2/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130714-xander-bogaerts-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Not that the score really matters, but the U.S. team topped the World squad in the All-Star Futures Game again this year." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Not that the score really matters, but the U.S. team topped the World squad in the All-Star Futures Game again this year.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-futures-game-wrap-u-s-beats-world-4-2/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Not that the score really matters, but the U.S. team topped the World squad in the All-Star Futures Game again this year.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Not that the score really matters, but the U.S. team topped the World squad in the All-Star Futures Game again this year.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-futures-game-wrap-u-s-beats-world-4-2/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-futures-game-wrap-u-s-beats-world-4-2/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130714-xander-bogaerts-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Not that the score really matters, but the U.S. team topped the World squad in the All-Star Futures Game again this year." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 01:10:14 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/all-star-futures-game-wrap-u-s-beats-world-4-2/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Cubs righty Garza told trade likely coming</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/matt-garza-receives-word-he-will-likely-be-traded/related/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:15:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/matt-garza-receives-word-he-will-likely-be-traded/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Verlander flirts with no-no, then hurts quad</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/justin-verlanders-great-outing-marred-by-quad-injury/related/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:14:44 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/justin-verlanders-great-outing-marred-by-quad-injury/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Blanton has heated exchange with coach</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/joe-blanton-and-pitching-coach-mike-butcher-had-a-heated-exchange/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Twins won't talk deal with Morneau until deadline</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/twins-refuse-to-discuss-extension-with-justin-morneau-until-trade-deadline-passes/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Amaro says Phils plan on buying at deadline</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/as-phillies-reach-500-gm-ruben-amaro-looking-to-address-center-field-and-bullpen/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Cobb faces first hitters since concussion</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/alex-cobb-faces-hitters-for-first-time-since-concussion/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Harper bats leadoff for first time in career</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/14/bryce-harper-makes-first-career-start-in-leadoff-spot/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Lincecum tosses first career no-hitter</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/lincecum-no-hits-padres"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-tim-lincecum-1002.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum tossed his first career no-hitter on Saturday against the Padres. He fanned 13 while getting nine runs of support." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum tossed his first career no-hitter on Saturday against the Padres. He fanned 13 while getting nine runs of support.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/lincecum-no-hits-padres</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum tossed his first career no-hitter on Saturday against the Padres. He fanned 13 while getting nine runs of support.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum tossed his first career no-hitter on Saturday against the Padres. He fanned 13 while getting nine runs of support.</media:title><media:player url="http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/lincecum-no-hits-padres" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/lincecum-no-hits-padres"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-tim-lincecum-1002.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum tossed his first career no-hitter on Saturday against the Padres. He fanned 13 while getting nine runs of support." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:31:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/lincecum-no-hits-padres</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Lincecum's evolution apparent in no-hitter</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/andrew-baggarly/how-tim-lincecum-no-hit-padres-im-evolving-pitcher"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-tim-lincecum-1002.thumb.jpg" alt="CSN: Tim Lincecum's past two years haven't been up to his career standards. But Saturday, as he threw his first no-hitter, the pitcher he's become was better than what he used to be." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>CSN: Tim Lincecum's past two years haven't been up to his career standards. But Saturday, as he threw his first no-hitter, the pitcher he's become was better than what he used to be.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/andrew-baggarly/how-tim-lincecum-no-hit-padres-im-evolving-pitcher</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>CSN: Tim Lincecum's past two years haven't been up to his career standards. But Saturday, as he threw his first no-hitter, the pitcher he's become was better than what he used to be.</media:description><media:title>CSN: Tim Lincecum's past two years haven't been up to his career standards. But Saturday, as he threw his first no-hitter, the pitcher he's become was better than what he used to be.</media:title><media:player url="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/andrew-baggarly/how-tim-lincecum-no-hit-padres-im-evolving-pitcher" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/andrew-baggarly/how-tim-lincecum-no-hit-padres-im-evolving-pitcher"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-tim-lincecum-1002.thumb.jpg" alt="CSN: Tim Lincecum's past two years haven't been up to his career standards. But Saturday, as he threw his first no-hitter, the pitcher he's become was better than what he used to be." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:01:23 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/andrew-baggarly/how-tim-lincecum-no-hit-padres-im-evolving-pitcher</guid></item><item><title>Melancon, Romo, Tillman added to All-Stars</title><description>NEW YORK (AP) - Pittsburgh pitcher Mark Melancon has been picked as a replacement for the NL All-Star team, giving the Pirates five players in the game for the first time since 1972.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52473956/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:58:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52473956/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>Braves 1B Freeman's All-Star status in question</title><description>ATLANTA (AP) - Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has a thumb injury that is preventing him from playing Sunday and leaves his status for the All-Star game in question.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52473569/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:30:39 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52473569/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Tigers' Scherzer loses for first time in '13</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/max-scherzer-loses-for-the-first-time-in-2013/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-max-scherzer-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer lost for the first time in 2013, falling to 13-1 after dropping his start against the Rangers." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer lost for the first time in 2013, falling to 13-1 after dropping his start against the Rangers.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/max-scherzer-loses-for-the-first-time-in-2013/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer lost for the first time in 2013, falling to 13-1 after dropping his start against the Rangers.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer lost for the first time in 2013, falling to 13-1 after dropping his start against the Rangers.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/max-scherzer-loses-for-the-first-time-in-2013/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/max-scherzer-loses-for-the-first-time-in-2013/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-max-scherzer-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer lost for the first time in 2013, falling to 13-1 after dropping his start against the Rangers." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 05:41:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/max-scherzer-loses-for-the-first-time-in-2013/related/</guid></item><item><title>Report: A-Rod talks to MLB  |  No-show at rainout</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/report-alex-rodriguez-meets-with-mlb-about-biogenesis/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130713_alex rodriguez.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Alex Rodriguez reportedly met with MLB officials on Friday to discuss his alleged connection to Biogenesis." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Alex Rodriguez reportedly met with MLB officials on Friday to discuss his alleged connection to Biogenesis.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/report-alex-rodriguez-meets-with-mlb-about-biogenesis/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Alex Rodriguez reportedly met with MLB officials on Friday to discuss his alleged connection to Biogenesis.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Alex Rodriguez reportedly met with MLB officials on Friday to discuss his alleged connection to Biogenesis.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/report-alex-rodriguez-meets-with-mlb-about-biogenesis/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/report-alex-rodriguez-meets-with-mlb-about-biogenesis/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130713_alex rodriguez.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Alex Rodriguez reportedly met with MLB officials on Friday to discuss his alleged connection to Biogenesis." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:31:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/report-alex-rodriguez-meets-with-mlb-about-biogenesis/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Davis hits No. 36, on pace for 61 homers</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/chris-davis-hits-36th-homer-of-season-now-on-pace-for-61/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-chris-davis-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Chris Davis clubbed his 36th home run on Saturday, which puts him on pace to tie Roger Maris' 61 home runs." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Chris Davis clubbed his 36th home run on Saturday, which puts him on pace to tie Roger Maris' 61 home runs.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/chris-davis-hits-36th-homer-of-season-now-on-pace-for-61/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Chris Davis clubbed his 36th home run on Saturday, which puts him on pace to tie Roger Maris' 61 home runs.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Chris Davis clubbed his 36th home run on Saturday, which puts him on pace to tie Roger Maris' 61 home runs.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/chris-davis-hits-36th-homer-of-season-now-on-pace-for-61/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/chris-davis-hits-36th-homer-of-season-now-on-pace-for-61/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130713-chris-davis-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Chris Davis clubbed his 36th home run on Saturday, which puts him on pace to tie Roger Maris' 61 home runs." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 01:02:56 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/chris-davis-hits-36th-homer-of-season-now-on-pace-for-61/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Phillies split twin bill  |  But lose Revere</title><description></description><link>http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/michael-youngs-walkoff-hit-gives-phils-dh-split</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:36:21 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/michael-youngs-walkoff-hit-gives-phils-dh-split</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Puig held Saturday with lingering hip issue</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/yasiel-puig-held-out-of-saturdays-lineup-due-to-lingering-hip-injury/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:43:54 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/yasiel-puig-held-out-of-saturdays-lineup-due-to-lingering-hip-injury/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Amid trade talk, Cubs' Garza turns in gem</title><link>http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs-talk/midst-trade-talk-garza-pitches-cubs-past-cardinals</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Greinke quiets Rox in two-hit masterpiece</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/zack-greinke-tosses-a-two-hit-shutout-against-the-rockies/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Leyland won't use Sunday starters in ASG</title><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/tigers-manager-jim-leyland-firmly-against-using-sundays-starters-in-all-star-game/related/</link><category>News</category></item><item><title>HBT: Jeter (quad strain) out til after All-Star break</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/derek-jeter-diagnosed-with-grade-1-quadriceps-strain-wont-play-before-all-star-break/related/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 20:03:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/derek-jeter-diagnosed-with-grade-1-quadriceps-strain-wont-play-before-all-star-break/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Greater hysteria: Jeter's leg vs. Sharknado</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/ray-ratto/panic-over-jeters-injury-rivals-sharknado-fears"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130712_jetershark.thumb.jpg" alt="CSN: Would a Sharknado in New York City be a greater source of panic for New Yorkers than Derek Jeter's possible quick return to the DL?" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>CSN: Would a Sharknado in New York City be a greater source of panic for New Yorkers than Derek Jeter's possible quick return to the DL?</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/ray-ratto/panic-over-jeters-injury-rivals-sharknado-fears</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>CSN: Would a Sharknado in New York City be a greater source of panic for New Yorkers than Derek Jeter's possible quick return to the DL?</media:description><media:title>CSN: Would a Sharknado in New York City be a greater source of panic for New Yorkers than Derek Jeter's possible quick return to the DL?</media:title><media:player url="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/ray-ratto/panic-over-jeters-injury-rivals-sharknado-fears" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/ray-ratto/panic-over-jeters-injury-rivals-sharknado-fears"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130712_jetershark.thumb.jpg" alt="CSN: Would a Sharknado in New York City be a greater source of panic for New Yorkers than Derek Jeter's possible quick return to the DL?" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:39:36 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/ray-ratto/panic-over-jeters-injury-rivals-sharknado-fears</guid></item><item><title>Video: HBT: Freeman blossoms into All-Star</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52460735#52460735"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_stu_mlb_hbtdaily_130712.thumb.jpg" alt="July 12: HBT Daily: Freddie Freeman received the All-Star nod over Yasiel Puig, and HBT’s Craig Calcaterra joins Kay Adams to break down the numbers and get to the bottom of who is more deserving. Calcaterra also comments on the return of Derek Jeter and wonders if he was rushed back too soon. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT Daily: Freddie Freeman received the All-Star nod over Yasiel Puig. HBT’s Craig Calcaterra joins Kay Adams to break down the numbers and get to the bottom of who is more deserving. (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52460735#52460735</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_stu_mlb_hbtdaily_130712.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52460735#52460735" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52460735#52460735"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_stu_mlb_hbtdaily_130712.thumb.jpg" alt="July 12: HBT Daily: Freddie Freeman received the All-Star nod over Yasiel Puig, and HBT’s Craig Calcaterra joins Kay Adams to break down the numbers and get to the bottom of who is more deserving. Calcaterra also comments on the return of Derek Jeter and wonders if he was rushed back too soon. (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:20:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52460735#52460735</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Marlins hand Strasburg worst loss of career</title><description></description><link>http://www.csnwashington.com/baseball-washington-nationals/talk/marlins-hand-nats-strasburg-his-worst-defeat</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:18:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnwashington.com/baseball-washington-nationals/talk/marlins-hand-nats-strasburg-his-worst-defeat</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Cosart takes no-no into 7th in MLB debut</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/jarred-cosart-dazzles-in-major-league-debut-against-the-rays/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:40:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/jarred-cosart-dazzles-in-major-league-debut-against-the-rays/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Davis in elite crew after 35th pre-ASG HR</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/chris-davis-joins-bonds-mcgwire-jackson-with-35-homers-before-all-star-break/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:48:37 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/chris-davis-joins-bonds-mcgwire-jackson-with-35-homers-before-all-star-break/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Harvey to skip start after All-Star break</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/matt-harvey-wont-start-after-the-all-star-break/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:06:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/matt-harvey-wont-start-after-the-all-star-break/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: WATCH: Padres try hidden ball trick vs. SF</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/the-padres-attempted-the-hidden-ball-trick-against-the-giants/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:57:07 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/13/the-padres-attempted-the-hidden-ball-trick-against-the-giants/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Puig again forced out early with hip injury</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/yasiel-puig-exits-early-with-hip-injury/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 05:05:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/yasiel-puig-exits-early-with-hip-injury/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Upton brothers both leave with injuries</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/on-the-same-night-brother-b-j-is-injured-justin-upton-leaves-with-calf-strain/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:43:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/on-the-same-night-brother-b-j-is-injured-justin-upton-leaves-with-calf-strain/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Jays fail to sign first-round pick Bickford</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/blue-jays-fail-to-sign-no-10-pick-phil-bickford/related/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:41:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/12/blue-jays-fail-to-sign-no-10-pick-phil-bickford/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Freeman bests Puig for All-Star berth</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/freddie-freeman-steve-delabar-win-the-all-star-game-final-vote/related/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:32:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/freddie-freeman-steve-delabar-win-the-all-star-game-final-vote/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Posey has top selling jersey in baseball</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/buster-posey-mariano-rivera-are-mlbs-top-selling-jerseys/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130711-buster-posey-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Giants catcher Buster Posey is leading the league in jersey sales, followed by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: Giants catcher Buster Posey is leading the league in jersey sales, followed by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/buster-posey-mariano-rivera-are-mlbs-top-selling-jerseys/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: Giants catcher Buster Posey is leading the league in jersey sales, followed by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.</media:description><media:title>HBT: Giants catcher Buster Posey is leading the league in jersey sales, followed by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/buster-posey-mariano-rivera-are-mlbs-top-selling-jerseys/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/buster-posey-mariano-rivera-are-mlbs-top-selling-jerseys/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130711-buster-posey-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: Giants catcher Buster Posey is leading the league in jersey sales, followed by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:38:36 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/buster-posey-mariano-rivera-are-mlbs-top-selling-jerseys/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Jeter's return cut short by quad injury</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/derek-jeter-injures-quadriceps-in-first-game-back-from-broken-ankle/related</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:46:12 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/derek-jeter-injures-quadriceps-in-first-game-back-from-broken-ankle/related</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Cubs, Chicago agree on Wrigley Jumbotron</title><description></description><link>http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs-talk/cubs-city-chicago-agree-video-board</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 03:00:56 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs-talk/cubs-city-chicago-agree-video-board</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Are Phillies buyers or sellers at deadline?</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/buy-or-sell-amaro-deep-preparations"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130711_amaro.thumb.jpg" alt="An increasingly muddied wild card race has made deadline strategy unclear for the Phillies and others." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>An increasingly muddied wild card race has made deadline strategy unclear for the Phillies and others.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/buy-or-sell-amaro-deep-preparations</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>An increasingly muddied wild card race has made deadline strategy unclear for the Phillies and others.</media:description><media:title>An increasingly muddied wild card race has made deadline strategy unclear for the Phillies and others.</media:title><media:player url="http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/buy-or-sell-amaro-deep-preparations" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/buy-or-sell-amaro-deep-preparations"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130711_amaro.thumb.jpg" alt="An increasingly muddied wild card race has made deadline strategy unclear for the Phillies and others." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:06:56 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/buy-or-sell-amaro-deep-preparations</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Report: A-Rod may not be ready after rehab</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/report-alex-rodriguez-might-not-be-ready-when-his-20-day-rehab-clock-expires/related/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:39:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/report-alex-rodriguez-might-not-be-ready-when-his-20-day-rehab-clock-expires/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Gonzalez out, Alvarez in Home Run Derby</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/carlos-gonzalez-out-pedro-alvarez-in-for-home-run-derby/related/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:14:22 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/carlos-gonzalez-out-pedro-alvarez-in-for-home-run-derby/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Rays' Moore gets 13th win, All-Star nod</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/matt-moore-replaces-injured-yu-darvish-on-all-star-team/related/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2013 07:03:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/11/matt-moore-replaces-injured-yu-darvish-on-all-star-team/related/</guid></item><item><title>Video: HBT Daily: Dark days ahead for baseball</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52441057#52441057"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/130710_ARod_16x9.thumb.jpg" alt="July 10: HBT Daily: With the All Star Game less than a week away and the impending suspensions of those associated with the Biogenesis investigation, HBT’s Craig Calcaterra says these will be dark days ahead for baseball.  (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT Daily: With the All Star Game less than a week away and the impending suspensions of those associated with the Biogenesis investigation, HBT’s Craig Calcaterra says these will be dark days ahead for baseball. (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52441057#52441057</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/130710_ARod_16x9.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52441057#52441057" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52441057#52441057"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/130710_ARod_16x9.thumb.jpg" alt="July 10: HBT Daily: With the All Star Game less than a week away and the impending suspensions of those associated with the Biogenesis investigation, HBT’s Craig Calcaterra says these will be dark days ahead for baseball.  (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:17:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52441057#52441057</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Carpenter to begin rehab assignment Monday</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/chris-carpenter-scheduled-to-begin-rehab-assignment-on-monday-with-double-a-springfield/related/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:11:48 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/chris-carpenter-scheduled-to-begin-rehab-assignment-on-monday-with-double-a-springfield/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Rangers put Darvish (muscle strain) on DL</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/rangers-place-yu-darvish-on-the-15-day-disabled-list-with-a-strained-right-trapezius-muscle/related/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:45:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/rangers-place-yu-darvish-on-the-15-day-disabled-list-with-a-strained-right-trapezius-muscle/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Jay-Z reportedly recruiting Dodgers' Puig</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/jay-z-is-wooing-young-dodgers-star-yasiel-puig/related/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:53:44 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/jay-z-is-wooing-young-dodgers-star-yasiel-puig/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Rocker: Steroid Era gave fans 'better game'</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/john-rocker-thinks-people-miss-the-steroid-era/related/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:14:41 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/john-rocker-thinks-people-miss-the-steroid-era/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Giants' Gaudin faces lewdness charges</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/chad-gaudin-faces-one-count-of-open-and-gross-lewdness-in-las-veags/related/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:06:44 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/chad-gaudin-faces-one-count-of-open-and-gross-lewdness-in-las-veags/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Daulton diagnosed with brain cancer</title><description></description><link>http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/darren-daulton-diagnosed-brain-cancer</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:23:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/darren-daulton-diagnosed-brain-cancer</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Precedent flimsy to give Braun 100-game ban</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/if-melky-cabreras-phony-website-didnt-warrant-a-100-game-suspension-how-can-ryan-braun-get-one/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130710-braun-melky-split.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: MLB reportedly wants to ban Ryan Braun for two PED offenses -- allegedly receiving the drugs from the Biogenesis clinic and then lying about it. But based on Melky Cabrera's case, that would warrant a similar 50-game suspension." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: MLB reportedly wants to ban Ryan Braun for two PED offenses -- allegedly receiving the drugs from the Biogenesis clinic and then lying about it. But based on Melky Cabrera's case, that would warrant a similar 50-game suspension.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/if-melky-cabreras-phony-website-didnt-warrant-a-100-game-suspension-how-can-ryan-braun-get-one/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: MLB reportedly wants to ban Ryan Braun for two PED offenses -- allegedly receiving the drugs from the Biogenesis clinic and then lying about it. But based on Melky Cabrera's case, that would warrant a similar 50-game suspension.</media:description><media:title>HBT: MLB reportedly wants to ban Ryan Braun for two PED offenses -- allegedly receiving the drugs from the Biogenesis clinic and then lying about it. But based on Melky Cabrera's case, that would warrant a similar 50-game suspension.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/if-melky-cabreras-phony-website-didnt-warrant-a-100-game-suspension-how-can-ryan-braun-get-one/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/if-melky-cabreras-phony-website-didnt-warrant-a-100-game-suspension-how-can-ryan-braun-get-one/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130710-braun-melky-split.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: MLB reportedly wants to ban Ryan Braun for two PED offenses -- allegedly receiving the drugs from the Biogenesis clinic and then lying about it. But based on Melky Cabrera's case, that would warrant a similar 50-game suspension." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:21:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/10/if-melky-cabreras-phony-website-didnt-warrant-a-100-game-suspension-how-can-ryan-braun-get-one/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: MLB reportedly plans Biogenesis suspensions</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/report-mlb-plans-to-suspend-ryan-braun-alex-rodriguez-and-20-other-players/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130709-ryan-braun-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will seek to suspend roughly 20 players who are connected to the Biogenesis clinic, according to a report." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will seek to suspend roughly 20 players who are connected to the Biogenesis clinic, according to a report.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/report-mlb-plans-to-suspend-ryan-braun-alex-rodriguez-and-20-other-players/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will seek to suspend roughly 20 players who are connected to the Biogenesis clinic, according to a report.</media:description><media:title>HBT: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will seek to suspend roughly 20 players who are connected to the Biogenesis clinic, according to a report.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/report-mlb-plans-to-suspend-ryan-braun-alex-rodriguez-and-20-other-players/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/report-mlb-plans-to-suspend-ryan-braun-alex-rodriguez-and-20-other-players/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130709-ryan-braun-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will seek to suspend roughly 20 players who are connected to the Biogenesis clinic, according to a report." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 21:54:44 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/report-mlb-plans-to-suspend-ryan-braun-alex-rodriguez-and-20-other-players/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: If MLB suspends Braun &amp; A-Rod, what's next?</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/so-if-mlb-suspends-braun-and-a-rod-whats-next/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130709_arodbraun.thumb.jpg" alt="" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/so-if-mlb-suspends-braun-and-a-rod-whats-next/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/so-if-mlb-suspends-braun-and-a-rod-whats-next/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/so-if-mlb-suspends-braun-and-a-rod-whats-next/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130709_arodbraun.thumb.jpg" alt="" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 23:22:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/so-if-mlb-suspends-braun-and-a-rod-whats-next/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: ChiSox's Rios ties AL record with six hits</title><description></description><link>https://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox-talk/rios-six-hits-lands-him-record-books</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:27:09 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox-talk/rios-six-hits-lands-him-record-books</guid></item><item><title>HBT: PED bans won't ruin the All-Star Game</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/oh-my-stars-and-garters-what-if-an-all-star-tests-positive-for-drugs/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130709-melky-cabrera-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: The All-Star Game will be ruined if another player wins, then is banned for PEDs, a columnist says. But that's just silly." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: The All-Star Game will be ruined if another player wins MVP, then is banned for PEDs, a columnist says. But that's just silly.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/oh-my-stars-and-garters-what-if-an-all-star-tests-positive-for-drugs/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: The All-Star Game will be ruined if another player wins, then is banned for PEDs, a columnist says. But that's just silly.</media:description><media:title>HBT: The All-Star Game will be ruined if another player wins, then is banned for PEDs, a columnist says. But that's just silly.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/oh-my-stars-and-garters-what-if-an-all-star-tests-positive-for-drugs/related/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/oh-my-stars-and-garters-what-if-an-all-star-tests-positive-for-drugs/related/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130709-melky-cabrera-1000.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: The All-Star Game will be ruined if another player wins, then is banned for PEDs, a columnist says. But that's just silly." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/oh-my-stars-and-garters-what-if-an-all-star-tests-positive-for-drugs/related/</guid></item><item><title>Oakland slugger Cespedes in Home Run Derby</title><description>NEW YORK (AP) -Yoenis Cespedes of the Oakland Athletics will swing for the fences in the Home Run Derby next Monday night, rounding out the eight-player field.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52435674/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 23:52:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52435674/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>Video: HBT Daily: Phillies face critical juncture</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52430505#52430505"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_stu_mlb_hbtdaily_130709.thumb.jpg" alt="July 9: HBT Daily: Craig Calcaterra predicts strong numbers from Phillies Triple-A call-up Darin Ruf upon replacing the injured Ryan Howard. Also, after winning five of their last seven games, will management in Philadelphia look to buy or sell at the upcoming trade deadline? (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT Daily: Craig Calcaterra predicts strong numbers from Phillies Triple-A call-up Darin Ruf upon replacing the injured Ryan Howard. Also, after winning five of their last seven games, will management in Philadelphia look to buy or sell at the upcoming trade deadline? (NBC Sports)</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52430505#52430505</link><media:content medium="video" url="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_stu_mlb_hbtdaily_130709.thumb.jpg"><media:credit role="provider">NBC Sports</media:credit><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52430505#52430505" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52430505#52430505"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Video/_NEW/s_stu_mlb_hbtdaily_130709.thumb.jpg" alt="July 9: HBT Daily: Craig Calcaterra predicts strong numbers from Phillies Triple-A call-up Darin Ruf upon replacing the injured Ryan Howard. Also, after winning five of their last seven games, will management in Philadelphia look to buy or sell at the upcoming trade deadline? (NBC Sports)" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:56:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/21134540/vp/52430505#52430505</guid></item><item><title>Beltre's two HRs power Rangers past Orioles</title><description>BALTIMORE (AP) - The way Adrian Beltre has been hitting the baseball lately, it seems hard to imagine he recently endured 22 straight games without a home run.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436159/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:08:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436159/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>Royals hand Yankees third straight defeat</title><description>NEW YORK (AP) - James Shields caught a break, thanks to Lorenzo Cain and a fleet of Kansas City fielders.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436029/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:40:25 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436029/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>Rays notch sixth straight win, back in AL East race</title><description>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Joe Maddon says a solid stretch of play - not a soft spot in the schedule - has helped the Tampa Bay Rays get back into the AL East race.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436158/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:05:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436158/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>Uptons finally come alive as Braves top Marlins</title><description>MIAMI (AP) - After the final out, Justin Upton made a beeline for his brother in the Atlanta Braves outfield, and they shared a happy hand slap. Both were key contributors in a victory, which hasn't happened often this year.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436344/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:58:51 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52436344/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Mets' Marcum needs surgery, season over</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/shaun-marcum-is-done-for-the-season/related/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:09:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/shaun-marcum-is-done-for-the-season/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Cardinals deal ex-closer Boggs to Rockies</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/cardinals-trade-mitchell-boggs-to-the-rockies/related/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:15:35 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/cardinals-trade-mitchell-boggs-to-the-rockies/related/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Pirates place 2B Walker on 15-day DL</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/neil-walker-placed-on-15-day-disabled-list/related/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:41:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/09/neil-walker-placed-on-15-day-disabled-list/related/</guid></item><item><title>Posnanski: Tradition shouldn't stand in Puig's way</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52422234/ns/sports-baseball/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130708-yasiel-puig-1002.thumb.jpg" alt="" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>Baseball is a sport that's lacking in stars right now, but Yasiel Puig has been a sensation since he debuted. So why would baseball leave him out of the All-Star Game?</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52422234/ns/sports-baseball/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:player url="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52422234/ns/sports-baseball/" /><media:copyright>Copyright NBC Universal 2013</media:copyright><media:text><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52422234/ns/sports-baseball/"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Baseball/Photos/130708-yasiel-puig-1002.thumb.jpg" alt="" style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:57:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52422234/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Wright, Cano pick Home Run Derby teams</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/08/the-2013-home-run-derby-participants-have-been-announced/related/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jul 2013 23:58:09 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/08/the-2013-home-run-derby-participants-have-been-announced/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: A's Colon wins All-Star battle with Locke</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/instant-replay-colon-wins-all-star-battle-locke"><img align="left" border="0" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130708_bartolo colon.thumb.jpg" alt="Bartolo Colon was lights-out and Grant Balfour set an A's record on a night of great pitching across the majors." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>Bartolo Colon was lights-out and Grant Balfour set an A's record on a night of great pitching across the majors.</p><br clear="all" 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style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a></p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text></media:content><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 03:05:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/instant-replay-colon-wins-all-star-battle-locke</guid></item><item><title>Greinke cools off D-Backs in dominant win</title><description>PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks had dominated opponents lately, then Zack Greinke came to town.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52427180/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 05:09:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52427180/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>Unbeaten Scherzer gets no-decision in Tigers' win</title><description>CLEVELAND (AP) - Nick Swisher rounded third, lost his footing in the soggy grass and fell flat on his face.</description><link>http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52426936/ns/sports-baseball/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 03:44:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/52426936/ns/sports-baseball/</guid></item><item><title>HBT: Kemp sent to DL again with shoulder pain</title><description></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/08/matt-kemp-headed-back-to-disabled-list-due-to-ailing-left-shoulder/related/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2013 01:39:45 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/08/matt-kemp-headed-back-to-disabled-list-due-to-ailing-left-shoulder/related/</guid></item><item><title>CSN: Howard out 6-8 weeks with torn meniscus</title><description></description><link>http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/ryan-howard-out-6-8-weeks-torn-meniscus</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jul 2013 21:48:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News</category><guid 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src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/130706_chris davis.thumb.jpg" alt="HBT: O's first baseman Chris Davis led fan voting for the MLB All-Star Game and the Orioles led the way with three selections." style="margin:0 5px 5px 0" /></a>HBT: O's first baseman Chris Davis led fan voting for the MLB All-Star Game, one of three Orioles players selected.</p><br clear="all" />]]></description><link>http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/06/the-all-star-game-rosters-have-been-unveiled/related/</link><media:content medium="document"><media:description>HBT: O's first baseman Chris Davis led fan voting for the MLB All-Star Game and the Orioles led the way with three selections.</media:description><media:title>HBT: O's first baseman Chris Davis led fan voting for the MLB All-Star Game and the Orioles led the way with three selections.</media:title><media:player url="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/06/the-all-star-game-rosters-have-been-unveiled/related/" 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