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Astros GM Jeff Luhnow returns from South America dressed like Venezuelan Evel Knievel

David Brown, yahoo.com

Obviously trying to recover for his head-scratching ranking in The Stew's Sexiest GMs list, Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow returned from Venezuela recently with more than scouting reports, photos of Jose Altuve taking batting practice and memories. Yes, …

Adam McCalvy, MLB.com

What a difference a year has made for Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun. He was anything but relaxed as the calendar flipped to February a year ago, when he was faced with the prospect of a 50-game suspension.