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Lots going on in Major League Baseball over the last 24 hours. First off, Carlos Zambrano left his start against the San Francisco Giants because of soreness in his lower back. <\/p>\n
Even though the Cubs are out of contention, the injury is noteworthy because Zambrano has been the subject of trade rumors. Home run derby to have captains<\/strong><\/p>\n After the success of the NHL\u2019s \u201ccaptains\u201d format for the All-Star Game, it\u2019s no surprise to see Major League Baseball\u2019s Home Run Derby follow suit. Under the new format, an American and National League captain will each choose three players to compete on his squad. Every player will be eligible \u2013 not simply All-Stars. <\/p>\n The captains this season will be Prince Fielder for the NL and defending derby champion David Ortiz for the AL.<\/p>\n Teixeira hits 300th homer<\/strong><\/p>\n Mark Teixeira is the eighth switch-hitter in MLB history to smack 300 homers. The New York Yankees first baseman went deep yesterday to take the current season lead at 25 dingers. The homer was his 300th overall. Tex joins Chipper Jones and Lance Berkman as the other active switch-hitters with 300 dingers. [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′] <\/p>\n Ellis traded to Rockies<\/strong><\/p>\n The Colorado Rockies acquired second baseman Mark Ellis and cash considerations from the Colorado Rockies yesterday for reliever Bruce Billings and a player to be named. Ellis, 34, is batting just .217 on the year. Billings, 25, debuted in the bigs in May.<\/p>\n Oswalt to see spine surgeon<\/strong><\/p>\n The Phantastic Phour in Philadelphia has been the Phantastic Three of late, as Roy Oswalt\u2019s back continues to keep him sidelined. Today, he plans to meet with a spinal surgeon. He seeks a second opinion on the bulging disc in his back. He wants to avoid surgery but wants assurance that he won\u2019t rupture the disc. <\/p>\n If he doesn\u2019t need surgery, he could return by August.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s sports water cooler talk. Here, you won\u2019t just find the straight news; you\u2019ll find the stuff everyone is talking about \u2013 the ice breakers, the\u00a0Twitter Sports Picks<\/a> and topics\u2026well, basically all the stuff you discuss at the water cooler.<\/p>\n CappersPicks.com InHouse Handicapper!!!! The #5 Capper in the WORLD, and #1 NHL Capper! You asked for them. <\/p>\n Now you’re getting them. Razor’s plays are PUBLIC. Games are locked and loaded, Good luck today on your picks.<\/p>\n Grab yourself a 3 Day weekend all access pass for $89.95 or 7 Days Pass $169! Guaranteed to C-A-$-H! \u00a0CLICK HERE BUY NOW!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/zambrano-e1309534568329.jpg\" "\\"zambrano\\"")
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