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Wrist injury sends Braves' 2B Johnson to DL
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7.3.2009 : 5:47 pm
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WASHINGTON -- Struggling Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right wrist tendinitis.
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Bases loaded walk gives Cubs win
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7.3.2009 : 5:43 pm
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CHICAGO -- Jake Fox drew a bases-loaded walk off Mike DiFelice to force in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Friday.
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Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-2 for 8th win in 9 games
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7.3.2009 : 4:14 pm
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NEW YORK -- A.J. Burnett quickly got the New York Yankees back to their winning ways.
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Mariners activate RHP Shawn Kelley
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7.3.2009 : 4:08 pm
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BOSTON -- The Seattle Mariners have activated right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma.
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Un-bee-lievable: Bee swarm delays Astros' 7-2 win
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7.3.2009 : 3:57 am
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SAN DIEGO -- You had to see it to bee-lieve it.
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Thursday's Major League Linescores
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7.3.2009 : 3:01 am
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Sabathia, Aceves (6), D.Robertson (9) and Cervelli. W_Batista 5-2. L_Sabathia 7-5. HRs_Seattle, F.Gutierrez (8), Branyan (20). New York, H.Matsui (11).
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Abreu homers twice, Angels beat Orioles 5-2
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7.3.2009 : 1:59 am
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- John Lackey looks to be back in top pitching shape.
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Neal Cotts has Tommy John surgery
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7.3.2009 : 12:31 am
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CHICAGO -- Left-hander Neal Cotts, who pitched in 19 games this season for the Chicago Cubs before being sent to the minors on May 27, underwent Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery Thursday.
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Buehrle dominates Royals in Chicago's 4-1 win
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7.2.2009 : 11:57 pm
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The last thing the slumping Kansas City Royals needed was for Mark Buehrle to get even better.
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Braves complete sweep of Phillies, 5-2
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7.2.2009 : 11:41 pm
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ATLANTA -- A year after a 9-0 record in Atlanta helped give Philadelphia momentum for its World Series championship run, three straight losses at Turner Field left the Phillies feeling flawed.
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Wellemeyer shuts down Giants in 5-2 victory
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7.2.2009 : 11:30 pm
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ST. LOUIS -- A 30-minute talk with two coaches and some intense film study helped Todd Wellemeyer rebound impressively from his worst start of the season.
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Report: MLB loans millions to Rangers owner
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7.2.2009 : 10:02 pm
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NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported.
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Cardinals sign highly regarded Latin teen
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7.2.2009 : 8:52 pm
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The St. Louis Cardinals gave a $3.1 million signing bonus to 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.
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Cubs GM understands the criticism
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7.2.2009 : 8:45 pm
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CHICAGO -- Cubs general manager Jim Hendry understands the frustrations of fans as the team he put together struggles, adding Thursday that any criticism for the disappointing performance should start with him.
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Talent, demeanor 'perfect storm' for Tigers rookie
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7.2.2009 : 7:17 pm
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DETROIT -- Rick Porcello's raw ability made him the top prep pitcher in the nation. That talent, along with a steely demeanor, turned the Detroit Tigers right-hander into one of baseball's best newcomers.
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Astros-Padres game delayed by bees in outfield
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7.2.2009 : 7:08 pm
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SAN DIEGO -- Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame.
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Padres part-owner Aikman throws out first pitch
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7.2.2009 : 5:47 pm
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SAN DIEGO -- Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the New York Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.
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Red Sox's Jason Bay becomes US citizen
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7.2.2009 : 5:41 pm
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BOSTON -- Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay married an American, has two American daughters and makes his living playing America's pastime.
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Votto leads Reds over Dbacks 3-2 in 10 innings
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7.2.2009 : 5:17 pm
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CINCINNATI -- Joey Votto still has his touch in the clutch.
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Manny's return expected to be a spectacle
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7.2.2009 : 4:57 pm
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SAN DIEGO -- Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle.
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Ex-Yankee Leyrtiz accused of battery in Fla.
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7.2.2009 : 4:00 pm
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DAVIE, Fla. -- Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin.
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Indians acquire RHP Abreu from Rays
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7.2.2009 : 3:13 pm
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CLEVELAND -- Right-hander Winton Abreu has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander John Meloan.
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Twins swap lefties in bullpen, Henn for Duensing
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7.2.2009 : 2:11 pm
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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins have made another move with their bullpen, bringing up Brian Duensing and sending down Sean Henn.
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Cubs get Baker from Rockies
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7.2.2009 : 1:44 pm
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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque and designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment.
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Longtime South Atlantic League president Moss dies
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7.2.2009 : 12:58 pm
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947. A decade later he worked a deal with Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey to stock the league with professionals.
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Blalock's blast gives Rangers 9-7 victory
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7.2.2009 : 3:35 am
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- With their offense hitting the skids in June, the Texas Rangers were dropping fast in the division standings.
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3 NL teams win with the minimum
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7.2.2009 : 1:35 am
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NL Capsules
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7.2.2009 : 1:05 am
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LOS ANGELES -- Rafael Furcal had a pinch hit RBI single in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 in the final game of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.
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Hamilton goes 1 for 7 in Triple-A rehab start
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7.2.2009 : 12:49 am
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- When the Texas Rangers sent Josh Hamilton to Triple-A Oklahoma City for rehabilitation, they didn't envision their All-Star slugger getting two games' worth of at-bats in one night.
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Astros claim INF Duran off waivers
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7.2.2009 : 12:10 am
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SAN DIEGO -- The Houston Astros have claimed infielder German Duran off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
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AL Capsules
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7.1.2009 : 11:55 pm
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Hank Blalock's second homer of the game, a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning, gave Texas a 9-7 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night and moved the Rangers within one-half game of the Angels in the AL West.
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Pirates release OF Craig Monroe
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7.1.2009 : 11:29 pm
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have released outfielder Craig Monroe, who was designated for assignment last month after not hustling during a June 16 loss to Minnesota.
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Cubs beat Pirates 4-1 behind Lee, Wells
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7.1.2009 : 11:11 pm
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PITTSBURGH -- No doubt the Cubs anticipated needing Randy Wells and Sam Fuld to win games for them as the All-Star break approached in early July. The Iowa Cubs, that is.
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White Sox sweep series from Indians
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7.1.2009 : 11:02 pm
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CLEVELAND -- Jose Contreras feels like a complete pitcher again. The command, the fastball, the bite on his nasty forkball, it's all as good as ever.
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A-Rod's homer lifts Pettitte, Yankees over Seattle
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7.1.2009 : 10:57 pm
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NEW YORK -- A little rest here and there has done wonders for Alex Rodriguez.
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Yankees OF Nady to have Tommy John surgery
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7.1.2009 : 10:42 pm
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NEW YORK -- Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow after re-injuring it during a minor league rehab game.
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Texas RF Cruz leaves game with stiff back
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7.1.2009 : 10:11 pm
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas right fielder Nelson Cruz has left the Rangers' game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the sixth inning because of a stiff lower back.
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Adrian Gonzalez in lineup for Padres
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7.1.2009 : 10:11 pm
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SAN DIEGO -- Adrian Gonzalez was in the starting lineup for the San Diego Padres a night after straining his right knee while sliding into third base.
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Pirates' Wilson sorry for harsh trade reaction
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7.1.2009 : 8:09 pm
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PITTSBURGH -- Shortstop Jack Wilson apologized to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for criticizing the team's latest trades, saying his frustration at losing three more teammates made it seem as if he were angry at his own club.
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Fracisco back in Rangers' closer role
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7.1.2009 : 7:41 pm
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Frank Francisco is back in the role he prefers: closer.
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Dodgers beat Rockies 1-0 on Furcal's pinch single
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7.1.2009 : 7:37 pm
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LOS ANGELES -- Manny Ramirez's suspension didn't slow down the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Manny being Manny means not having to say sorry
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7.1.2009 : 7:25 pm
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T Park care a lot about knowing the whole story.
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Cust, Giambi lead A's past Tigers
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7.1.2009 : 7:24 pm
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jason Giambi and Jack Cust know that if they both start hitting more consistently, it could do a lot for Oakland's chances heading into the second half.
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Mauer has 3 singles, leads Twins past Royals 5-1
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7.1.2009 : 7:02 pm
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Joe Mauer has enough hits to lead the major leagues in batting average. Soon, he'll have enough plate appearances.
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