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Washington, currently last in the NL East, has had a hard time catching victories. (AP)

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While most of the focus this time of year centers on the NBA and NHL playoffs, there remains plenty of action concerning major league baseball. Brad Young breaks down a couple of today's key contests in both the American and National Leagues.
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Doug Davis SP, Arizona Diamondbacks 05/08/08, Time: 8:10 pm

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According to the Associated Press, Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis said he has been pronounced cancer free after a sophisticated test showed no spread of the disease. Davis said he got the news from surgeon Dr. Bob Evani, who removed the pitcher's cancerous thyroid gland on April 10. "The cancer did not spread and it will not spread from here on out," Davis said Thursday. He underwent a "nuclear CT scan," which would detect any spread of the disease. "I shook Dr. Evani's hand, told him what a great job he did and what a great doctor he is and just was grateful," Davis said. "I hugged my fiancee and we got out of there, because nobody likes to stay in the doctor's office more than they have to." The cancer was discovered before the season began but Davis had two starts before undergoing the surgery. He allowed two runs in six innings in a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers two days before the surgery. Davis is scheduled for two rehab starts for Triple-A Tucson, on Saturday and next Thursday. He is to have another CT scan in six months.

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Mike Mussina SP, N.Y. Yankees Yankees 05/08/08, Time: 7:23 pm

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Mussina won his fourth straight start, by throwing five solid innings against the Indians on Thursday. He surrendered four hits and three runs, but didn't walk a batter.

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Moose (5-3) seems to still have some gas left in the tank-- just not against Boston. He is 0-2 against the Red Sox, and very solid against the rest of the league. He might be worth a spot-start every now and then. (Brian Fitzsimmons/SportsBuff.com)

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Ryan Ludwick LF, St. Louis Cardinals 05/08/08, Time: 7:19 pm

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Ludwick was 2-for-4 with two home runs. He raised his average to .363 in the process.

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Ludwick has been a popular option found in many leagues' free agent pools. Take a chance on him if you have room, and ride his hot streak. (Brian Fitzsimmons/SportsBuff.com)

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