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Ex-minor leaguer says baseball cheating lives

In this June 9, 2012 file photo, umpire Chris Guccione leaves with the glove of Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Joel Peralta after Peralta was ejected in the eighth inning for having a foreign substance on his glove during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington. Ex-minor leaguer turned law school grad Garrett Broshuis says there is cheating in baseball, all the time. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Garrett Broshuis was starting his sixth season in the minors, his career at a crossroads.

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Orioles place RHP Strop on 15-day DL

TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower back and recalled right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays.

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This date in baseball

1916 — Benny Kauff of the Giants was picked off first base three times by Boston’s Lefty Tyler. The miscues didn’t hurt as New York won its 14th consecutive road victory beating the Braves, 12-1.

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Kasten: ‘I expect Donnie to be here a long time’

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Mattingly isn’t in immediate danger of being fired as manager of the last-place Los Angeles Dodgers, with team president Stan Kasten saying none of the players are asking for his dismissal, either.

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Dodgers open homestand with 7-0 loss to Cardinals

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers returned home and lost for the fifth time in seven games, with sluggers Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier going hitless in a combined six at-bats.

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