Santana learns what will be, will be

There were times in his career when Ervin Santana would let things bother him, quietly stew and pay the price. Now he has matured and learned to move past adversity.

Adversity aside, White Sox poised to pounce

The 2010 White Sox have endured a fair amount of setbacks and disappointments, but with a month left in the regular season, the South Siders still have a chance to earn a playoff spot.

Taste of Futures Game motivated Lawrie

After Brett Lawrie emerged from an early season slump in his first season at Double-A Huntsville (Southern League), a second trip to the Futures Game was, in a sense, a reward for responding to some adversity.

Tigers surviving, thriving through adversity

Heading into a nine-game homestand, the Tigers have a shot to enter the All-Star break atop the AL Central despite a variety of injuries that easily could have derailed their season.

Strasburg handles adversity with aplomb

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg finally faced some big league adversity in a 1-0 loss to the Royals at Nationals Park on Wednesday.

Strasburg handles adversity with aplomb

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg finally faced some big league adversity in a 1-0 loss to the Royals at Nationals Park on Wednesday.

Marlins add Tankersley to bullpen mix

Able to overcome adversity and arm troubles, Taylor Tankersley is back in the big leagues. The Marlins recalled the left-handed reliever from Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, the day after outfielder Bryan Petersen was optioned to New Orleans.

Marlins have plenty to say about Hanley

Winning often cures adversity. The Marlins took care of business on Tuesday with an impressive 8-0 shutout of the D-backs at Sun Life Stadium. Now, they have to see if the Hanley Ramirez controversy that's brewed the past two days can resolve itself.

Salome faces adversity on path to Crew

Angel Salome tweaked his left ankle on Tuesday, an injury that doesn’t appear serious, but it’s another roadblock on the Brewers catching prospect’s recently bumpy road toward Milwaukee.

Bruce learns from bout with adversity

Maybe it’s because his personality is so even-keeled, or perhaps because he just chooses not to think about it, but Reds right fielder Jay Bruce won’t place any extra emphasis on the 2010 season — his third in the Major Leagues.

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