Dodgers warm, going cold

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Dodgers warm, going cold

“You hear some guys say they like to pitch in it, but I don’t think any hitter or position player likes it. But it’s no excuse. The Rockies aren’t going to feel sorry for us, and we have to find a way to keep this thing going.”

The Dodgers managed to stay hot Thursday. Their next challenge is to stay warm. Having completed a three-game sweep of the Florida Marlins and having run their winning streak to six with a 5-3 victory in front … via Press-Telegram

Jays get past White Sox

“It’s been different. You do something for 15 years one way and now all of a sudden they say we want you to do it this way”

Adjusting to less playing time, a new role and a different spot in the batting order hasn’t been easy for Shannon Stewart, a creature of habit who’s been struggling to find a new routine. via CANOE

Marlins Host Padres In Battle Of Struggling Squads

The Florida Marlins opened their lengthy nine-game homestand on a bad note, suffering a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. via Channel3000.com

Was Maddux doing something to ball?

“If they tell us to do something, we do it”

Greg Maddux had such tremendous movement on his pitches while shutting out the Giants through seven innings Wednesday night, it got some souls wondering in the visiting dugout at Petco Park. via Contra Costa Times

Despite Twins’ Rocky Start, Anything Goes In AL Central

“Everybody said Detroit and Cleveland have slumped, but I think it’s just a credit to how good this division is and how good this league is”

With the month of April in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Twins have nothing to do but look forward. via Channel 4000

Young settling in with Twins

“We didn’t sign him to come over here and hit 30 homers. We brought him over here to contribute and play. I think there might have been maybe some unfair expectations. He’s done his thing.”

MINNEAPOLIS : One month into his first season with the Minnesota Twins, Delmon Young is still looking for that first home run. via International Herald Tribune