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Nationals' Dunn hits 300th career home run
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7.4.2009 : 3:03 pm
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WASHINGTON -- Nationals slugger Adam Dunn hit his 300th career home run Saturday, ending Braves rookie Tommy Hanson's consecutive scoreless innings streak at 26 with the milestone blast.
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Yankees catcher Posada back in lineup
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7.4.2009 : 1:09 pm
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NEW YORK -- Yankees catcher Jorge Posada returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out with a sore left thumb.
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Ramirez hitless in return from suspension
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7.4.2009 : 4:23 am
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SAN DIEGO -- Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues. His bat might soon follow.
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Huff hits homer to lead Orioles past Angels 6-4
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7.4.2009 : 2:36 am
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- David Hernandez appears to be in the Baltimore Orioles' rotation for the long haul because of injuries. He shouldn't have to look over his shoulder for a while.
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Friday's Major League Linescores
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7.4.2009 : 2:27 am
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) and R.Chavez; A.Burnett, Coke (8), Hughes (8), Ma.Rivera (9) and Cervelli. W_A.Burnett 7-4. L_Tallet 5-6. Sv_Ma.Rivera (21). HRs_Toronto, V.Wells (8). New York, Cano (13), A.Rodriguez (14).
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Twins' Slowey placed on DL with strained wrist
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7.4.2009 : 2:09 am
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained wrist following his start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
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Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 rout of Astros
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7.4.2009 : 1:49 am
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Pablo Sandoval had a feeling back in spring training that the San Francisco Giants could have high-output offensive nights like this.
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AL Capsules
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7.4.2009 : 1:37 am
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Placido Polanco hit two extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving Detroit the lead for good in the 16th inning of an 11-9 victory over Minnesota on Friday night.
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NL Capsules
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7.4.2009 : 1:23 am
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SAN DIEGO -- Manny Ramirez returned from his 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy and he barely hit the ball out of the infield in Los Angeles' 6-3 victory over San Diego on Friday night.
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Pujols hits club-record 4th slam in Cards' 7-4 win
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7.4.2009 : 1:09 am
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CINCINNATI -- Albert Pujols appreciates history. He just doesn't let it overshadow what he considers important.
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Hamilton's return put on hold
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7.4.2009 : 12:37 am
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Josh Hamilton's return to the Texas Rangers has been put on hold.
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Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates
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7.4.2009 : 12:26 am
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SAN DIEGO -- Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could.
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Hunter, Rangers beat Rays 3-1
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7.4.2009 : 12:22 am
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tommy Hunter gave the ailing Texas Rangers rotation a much-needed lift Friday night.
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Cubs' Ramirez, Johnson make rehab starts
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7.4.2009 : 12:03 am
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GENEVA, Ill. -- Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disable list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder.
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Danks dominates Royals in Chicago's 5-0 win
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7.3.2009 : 11:46 pm
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chicago White Sox seem to be getting better swings at Zack Greinke every time they see him. Before a packed house Friday night, they finally beat him.
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Choo's seven RBIs lead Indians past Athletics 15-3
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7.3.2009 : 11:33 pm
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CLEVELAND -- Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute.
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Conrad's 3-run pinch homer gives Braves 9-8 win
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7.3.2009 : 11:15 pm
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WASHINGTON -- Brooks Conrad made quite a first impression, keeping the Atlanta Braves' winning streak and pursuit of the NL East lead in tact.
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Lopez sparkles for Phils in first outing since '07
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7.3.2009 : 10:49 pm
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PHILADELPHIA -- Rodrigo Lopez walked off the mound to a standing ovation from a sellout crowd in the home of the defending World Series champions.
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30 Home Runs Before All-Star Break
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7.3.2009 : 10:43 pm
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Mets LHP Perez makes Triple-A rehab start
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7.3.2009 : 9:59 pm
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- New York Mets left-hander Oliver Perez took another step toward returning from a right knee injury, allowing three runs in five-plus innings Friday night in a Triple-A rehabilitation start.
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Bases loaded walk gives Cubs win
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7.3.2009 : 8:22 pm
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CHICAGO -- Jake Fox's persistence and patience in drawing a game-winning, bases-loaded walk Friday should come as no surprise. He's a determined guy with big minor league numbers trying to find a permanent job with the Chicago Cubs.
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Ryan said it's still business as usual for Rangers
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7.3.2009 : 8:04 pm
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas team president Nolan Ryan said Friday that the club is not hamstrung by owner Tom Hicks' financial difficulties, a day after a report that Major League Baseball loaned millions to the team owner.
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Rockies' Torrealba eager for return to diamond
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7.3.2009 : 8:00 pm
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DENVER -- Yorvit Torrealba required only a few games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate.
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Quentin starting rehab assignment
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7.3.2009 : 7:34 pm
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chicago White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin, on the disabled list since May 29, will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Charlotte.
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Pirates' Doumit plays for 1st time since injury
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7.3.2009 : 6:36 pm
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DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit caught five innings of a Gulf Coast League game Friday, the first time he has played since breaking his right wrist April 19.
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Red Sox pitcher Dice-K's going to Florida
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7.3.2009 : 6:35 pm
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BOSTON -- Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will head to Florida on Monday to begin a spring training-like strengthening program that the Red Sox hope will get him back to the big leagues later this season.
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APNewsBreak: Target Field to open April 12
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7.3.2009 : 6:30 pm
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NEW YORK -- Target Field has a target date.
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Phillies designate Taschner for assignment
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7.3.2009 : 6:04 pm
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have purchased the contract of right-hander Rodrigo Lopez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and cleared a roster spot by designating reliever Jack Taschner for assignment.
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Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-2 for 8th win in 9 games
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7.3.2009 : 5:58 pm
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NEW YORK -- After he was knocked out in the third inning at Fenway Park in early June, A.J. Burnett vowed to improve.
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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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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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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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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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