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Torii Hunter of Los Angeles Angels wins Branch Rickey Award

Sep. 10, 2009
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter is the winner of the Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with kids in the community.
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Cruz added to AL All-Star team

NEW YORK, July 10 (UPI) -- Major League Baseball has named Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz to replace the injured Torii Hunter of the LA Angels on the AL All-Star team.

I. Rodriquez, Hunter suspended for 2 games

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- New York Yankees catcher Ivan Rodriguez and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter have been suspended for two games for their part in a brawl this week.

Angels sign Torii Hunter

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Hunter beaned, taken to hospital

MINNEAPOLIS, April 26 (UPI) -- Kansas City pitcher Zack Greinke hit Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter in the face during Tuesday's game, and Hunter was taken to the hospital.

MLB: Minnesota 7, Baltimore 4

MINNEAPOLIS, April 2 (UPI) -- Two RBI each from Justin Morneau and Torii Hunter Monday night helped bring Minnesota a 7-4 win over Baltimore.

Twins' Hunter AL Player of Week

NEW YORK, June 13 (UPI) -- Minnesota Twins centerfielder Torii Hunter was named American League Player of the Week Monday.

MLB: Minnesota 5, Chi. White Sox 2

MINNEAPOLIS, April 10 (UPI) -- Torii Hunter drove in four runs Sunday night to back up a strong outing by Johan Santana as Minnesota downed the Chicago White Sox, 5-2.

Twins sign Torii Hunter

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Torii Hunter, arguably the most important player on the defending American League Central Division champion Minnesota Twins, Friday signed a four-year, $32 mill

Twins OF Hunter suspended three games

NEW YORK, July 19 (UPI) -- Minnesota Twins All-Star outfielder Torii Hunter was suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount Friday for intentionally throwing a ball at and hitti

Minnesota signs OF Torii Hunter

FT. MYERS, Fla., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Torii Hunter, one of the more complete outfielders in the American League, Tuesday avoided arbitration with the Minnesota Twins by signing a one-year contract.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler