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Ron Washington Resigns as Rangers Manager: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

In the midst of an abysmal season for the Texas Rangers, things just got much worse for the franchise. Ron Washington, the team's manager since the 2007 season, has reportedly resigned from the franchise.

Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reported the news Friday afternoon:

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram provided background information on the matter:

Diamondbacks Fire GM Kevin Towers: Latest Details, Analysis and More

The Arizona Diamondbacks fired general manager Kevin Towers as the team is going to miss the postseason for the third straight year. The team announced the move on Friday on Twitter:

B/R MLB 500: Top 150 Starting Pitchers

After checking in with the guys behind the plate, the next stop for the B/R MLB 500 is the guys they do business with the most: starting pitchers. 

We have 150 starting pitchers to get to, and they'll be scored like so: 30 points for Control, 25 points for Whiffability, 25 points for Hittability and 20 points for "Workhorse" factor for a total of 100 points.

Scott Miller's Starting 9: Giants' Bruce Bochy Moving Toward Hall of Fame Status

1. Bruce Bochy Moving Up Charts with a Bullet

Late last Wednesday night, manager Bruce Bochy and his coaches gathered in private in the San Francisco clubhouse for a quiet champagne toast.   

Philadelphia Phillies Throw Combined No-Hitter vs. Atlanta Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies have been abysmal for most of the 2014 MLB season, but Monday was a bright spot, as Cole Hamels and three relievers combined for a complete-game no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves.  

SportsCenter reported the final result when the score became official:

Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer pointed out the significance of the game:

Randy Johnson Selling Extravagant Arizona Home for $25 Million

When you see that former major league pitcher Randy Johnson is selling his Arizona mansion for $25 million, you may think that is a bit extreme. You'll understand that price tag once you see the pictures of the home.

Whatever You Do, Don't Touch Adrian Beltre's Head!

Why are we here? Is man the product of chance or creation? Where do we go after we shuffle off this mortal coil?

These are all important questions, but today our aim is to discuss a greater quandary in the pantheon of intellectual discourse: Why does Adrian Beltre freak out when you touch his head?

As Bochy Works to Put Pieces Together, Giants Will Live or Die with Pitching

SAN FRANCISCO — One night after Madison Bumgarner lit up AT&T Park by taking a perfect game into the eighth inning, Tim Hudson was electric. Stretch-run energy buzzed through the Giants clubhouse in that old, familiar way.

Inside MLB Players' Gambling Habits, 25 Years After Pete Rose

Portland, 2008. I'm standing at the entrance of the clubhouse, the cavernous confines of the now defunct Portland Beavers, staring at a list of horse names hastily scrawled in black magic marker across a hunk of brown cardboard. We're minutes from the start of the Kentucky Derby.

Now 25 Years into Lifetime Ban, Pete Rose Deserves Return to Baseball

Charlie Hustle, for 25 years now, has been waiting for a second chance that continues to outsprint him.

When is a lifetime ban long enough?

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