Erik Kratz

Erik Kratz

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  MLB pitchers lost in translation no more

  There were times in the low minors when Mariano Rivera felt totally lost on the mound. That was, before he got a good grasp of his cut fastball — and ... 

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  Phils' Ruiz suspended 25 games after positive test

  Add catcher to the Philadelphia Phillies' needs this offseason. All-Star Carlos Ruiz was suspended Tuesday for the first 25 games of next season ...