MLB Notebook: Epstein deal not done; Selig might mediate (Yahoo! Sports)

With the Chicago Cubs entering Friday reportedly on the cusp of an announcement to hire Theo Epstein, a report indicated compensation to the Boston Red Sox still had not been settled and commissioner Bud Selig has said he might need to step in as a mediator.

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MLB Notebook: White Sox hire Ventura as manager (Yahoo! Sports)

Former Chicago White Sox player Robin Ventura, who has no managerial experience, has been hired as the new manager of the White Sox, the team announced Thursday. Ventura, 44, agreed to a multiyear deal with the club after working the past season as a special adviser to director of...

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MLB Notebook: Francona officially out as Red Sox manager (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Red Sox announed Friday night that Terry Francona is out as the team's manager. Reports had been circulating throughout the day that Franco and the Red Sox had parted way, but the club made it offical just as Game 1 of the A.L.

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MLB Notebook: Indians pick up 2013 option on Acta (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cleveland Indians announced on Thursday that they have exercised their 2013 option on manager Manny Acta. That means Acta won't have to worry about his job status next season. The Indians had an 80-82 record in Acta's second season with Cleveland, and that was an 11-game...

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MLB Notebook: Cardinals’ Holliday returns (Yahoo! Sports)

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday returned to the lineup Saturday after missing nine games due to inflammation in his right middle finger. Holliday was batting fifth instead of his regular cleanup spot, which was occupied by Lance Berkman.

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MLB Notebook: Twins officially shut down Morneau (Yahoo! Sports)

The Minnesota Twins officially shut down first baseman Justin Morneau for the season on Sunday. Morneau missed 81 games last season because of a concussion, then reinjured himself diving for a grounder Aug. 28 in a victory over Detroit.

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MLB Notebook: Reds Cueto may be finished for the season (Yahoo! Sports)

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto will miss his next start because of strained right lat muscle under his arm, and he could be finished for the season, Cueto left his Wednesday start after only 3 2/3 innings, and he was re-examined on Thursday by the team doctor.

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MLB Notebook: Ramirez bonds out, Mets’ hat flap continues, Cameron released (Yahoo! Sports)

Former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez appeared in court Tuesday for the first time following a domestic dispute at his South Florida home and was ordered to have no direct contact with his wife. Ramirez was released on $2,500 bond Tuesday afternoon after spending the night in...

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MLB Notebook: Utley cleared to exercise, BoSox’ Youkis has bursitis (Yahoo! Sports)

Doctors have cleared Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley to resume exercising, ruling that he is free of symptoms of the concussion he suffered Wednesday when he was hit in the head by a pitch. Utley worked out Saturday and will do so again on Sunday.

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MLB Notebook: Carrasco to have surgery, Kipris activated (Yahoo! Sports)

K Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco will have Tommy John surgery Sept. 14 in New York, and he might miss the entire 2012 season. "It's a big blow to our rotation," manager Manny Acta said. Carrasco had been on the disabled list since early August due to...

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