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Around the Net - Beltran and McCutchen in HR Derby, Thunder in Texas, Teixeira in war of words with Padilla

1) Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen will compete in tonight's Home Run Derby, and he will be taking his high school baseball coach as his pitcher. McCutchen has been featured in Sports Spectrum as has Carlos Beltran, who will also compete in tonight's derby. Beltran, a switch-hitter, will have to decide which side to hit from... 2) An extremely loud clap of thunder scared the Rangers and Twins off of the field Sunday night as players from both sides ran to take cover after one of the loudest sounds of nature you will ever hear...

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Retaliation in MLB must stop

Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen was hit by a pitch on Aug. 2. Ordinarily, that might not even have been a note in the game story the following day. But it involved what baseball calls a “retaliatory” pitch and, the most important aspect of this situation...

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NEW MAGAZINE AVAILABLE: Reflecting on 2013, Looking Forward to 2014

Our January 2014 DigiMag is a look back at 2013 and a preparation for 2014. This issue features an exclusive interview and in-depth feature with Sports Spectrum Male Athlete of the Year and National League MVP Andrew McCutchen along with the rest of our lists and awards for 2013. Our columns also touch on a variety of issues. Managing editor Brett Honeycutt writes about what he did to preserve the baseball memories he had with his father in his column "Airing It Out," and staff writer Stephen Copeland writes about his interview with tight-rope extraordinaire Nik Wallenda and what his 2013 Grand Canyon walk can teach us about life in his column "Another Angle." Log in here to view the January 2014 DigiMag. Not a subscriber? Subscribe to Sports Spectrum here.

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Cutch in the Clutch

The calmness in Andrew McCutchen’s demeanor mirrors his play on the field. When he plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates, you see a smooth, graceful athlete who easily covers the space in centerfield, has a fluid swing at the plate and runs the bases extremely well. He’s that complete player the Pirates Need in the leadoff position and the reason they selected him 11th overall in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft out of Fort Meade (Fla.) High School...

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32-year-old rookie Cam Booser 'thanking God' as winding journey leads to Red Sox

"Through God's grace," Cam Booser, a 32-year-old rookie relief pitcher, overcame substance abuse and injuries to reach the major leagues.

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Daily Devotional: Monday, June 17 - Water Of Life

God will meet us at our point of need, even if we think we are self-sufficient or have plenty.

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SS PODCAST: Rangers pitcher Taylor Hearn on trusting in God, playing for his hometown team

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING TAYLOR HEARN Taylor Hearn is...

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21 MLB players to watch in 2021: Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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21 MLB players to watch in 2021: Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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21 MLB players to watch in 2021: Seattle Mariners OF Kyle Lewis

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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21 MLB players to watch in 2021: Toronto Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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21 MLB players to watch in 2021: Colorado Rockies SS Trevor Story

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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21 MLB players to watch in 2021: St. Louis Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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21 MLB Players to Watch in 2021

Through the month of March, leading up to MLB Opening Day on April 1, Sports...

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NEW PODCAST: Pat Combs - Analytics Consultant, Former MLB Pitcher

THIS IS EPISODE 574 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EVde5zEm2EM29qa5uUcwE?si=2FjoA3RiQ6C4EFhpiX5kRA Pat Combs is a former...

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