Yankees' Prospect Sandy Acevedo Dies In Car Wreck

Yankees Minor Leaguer Sandy Acevedo was killed in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic on Saturday night, the team said. Acevedo was 18 years old

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Astros' Jose Rosario Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Astros prospect Jose Rosario was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash in the Dominican Republic, the team confirmed today.

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-24-09: Jose Rosario Cut Loose, Tyler Johnson Activated, Russ Springer Struggling Lately, Felipe Lopez Hurting

Russ Springer (Athletics):
That Russ Springer, who recently complained of tightness in his right forearm, has a 9.31 ERA over his past 13 outings hasn't helped, either.
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Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks):
The D-backs return to Chase Field on Monday to open a seven-game homestand with the Padres and Braves, and it looks like they will be without their starting second baseman for at least one of those games.
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Edgar Renteria (Giants):
If anybody leads the way for the Giants in Monday's series opener, Edgar Renteria would be a good bet.
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Luke Gregerson (Padres):
Padres relief pitcher Luke Gregerson has been untouchable at PETCO Park this season, putting together a scoreless stretch so unmatched that it would even make closer Heath Bell blush.
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Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer is 12-1 with a 2.84 ERA (26 earned runs in 36 2/3 innings) in 13 career starts against the Marlins.
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J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
No. 6 batter J.D. Drew came up with four hits, while Mike Lowell smashed an early three-run homer.
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Jose Rosario (Free Agent):
Was not resigned by the Chicago White Sox. He pitched for their DSL affiliate last season.

Tyler Johnson (Mariners):
Was activated at Triple-A Tacoma and debuted in their game against Memphis Sunday night.

Minor League Free Agents

St. Louis Cardinals (5)
RHP: Cliff Politte (AAA), John Wasdin (AAA)
LHP: Ron Flores (AAA)
2B: D’Angelo Jimenez (AAA)
OF: Juan Gonzalez (AAA)

Ex-Cardinals: Cory Doyne (Orioles), Randy Keisler (Orioles), Tomo Ohka (WhiteSox), Jose Rosario (WhiteSox), Aaron Herr (Reds), Jeff Weaver (Indians), Brian Esposito (Rockies), Blaine Neal (Tigers), Derek Wathan (Tigers), Tagg Bozied (Marlins), John Gall (Marlins), Bob Zimmermann (Dodgers), Troy Cate (Brewers), Abraham Nunez (Mets), John Rodriguez (Mets), Chris Gissell (A's), Justin Pope (Phillies), Scott Vander Weg (Phillies), Scott Thomas (Phillies), Juan Mateo (Pirates), Jorge Sosa (Mariners), Shawn Garrett (Mariners), Jeremy Cummings (Rays), Chris Richard (Rays), Kiko Calero (Rangers), Jason Burch (Blue Jays), Dennis Tankersley (Nationals).

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Dominican Summer League Report 6-23-08

The DSL Cardinals rookie-level club posted a 2-4 record in their third week of play in the 2008 Dominican Summer League and slipped into the divisional cellar.

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