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Phil Sheridan / Philly.com:
Fans could sense trouble was on way — The worst thing - and there is stiff competition for that distinction - is that you can feel it coming. — The way cows somehow know an earthquake is imminent, Phillies fans know when the Big Foldo is about to commence. It's instinct. It's in your DNA.
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Jason Brummond / MLB.com:
Tavarez gives up slam to Twins in 12th — Schilling holds Minnesota to one run in eight innings — MINNEAPOILS — Curt Schilling threw one of his best games of the season, but he wasn't in contention for the win when he exited in the eighth on Tuesday. — And four innings later, the Red Sox weren't on the winning side, either.
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Duel ends not so grand: Twins slam Tavarez to stun Sox in 12th — MINNEAPOLIS - The pitchers' duel between Curt Schilling and Johan Santana last night was, for once, even better than advertised. — It was so great, it ended in a draw - one run apiece over eight innings for the aces - meaning the game came down to the bullpens.
Chris Snow / Boston Globe:
Grand funk — After Schilling shines, Tavarez gets slammed — MINNEAPOLIS — Last night's game, on paper, had the look of a pitching duel that comes along once or twice a season: Johan Santana (6-4, 3.16 ERA) vs. Curt Schilling (9-2, 3.81), the guy who won the 2004 Cy Young against the guy who placed second.
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Rockies Finish Fast vs. Nationals — O'Connor Allows 5 Runs in Sixth: Rockies 9, Nationals 2 — Several hours before his Washington Nationals hosted the Colorado Rockies last night at RFK Stadium, Manager Frank Robinson leaned back in a chair and explained why his club could shrug off …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Patterson's return delayed — Right-hander will start for Class A Potomac on Saturday — WASHINGTON — Right-hander John Patterson was hoping to be activated from the disabled list and pitch against the Yankees on Saturday, but after talking to general manager Jim Bowden …
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Patterson Will Get One More Rehab Start — Washington Nationals right-hander John Patterson, who hasn't pitched in the majors since April 21, will make one more rehabilitation start in the minors on Saturday for Class A Potomac, further delaying a return that has been put off time and again.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Gagne supplants Kent on disabled list — Closer's return date uncertain; second baseman hits lineup — SAN DIEGO — Eric Gagne replaced Jeff Kent on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. — Kent recovered in 15 days from a bruised hand and was back in the lineup on Tuesday night …
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USA Today:
Called up for relief, rookies make Dodgers a contender — LOS ANGELES — Too old, too brittle. — That was the knock on the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into a season that had them counting on major contributions from often-injured thirty-somethings. — First-year manager Grady Little is …
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Associated Press:
Enough is enough — D'backs designate struggling Ortiz for assignment — PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks decided Tuesday they would rather eat the remaining $22 million of Russ Ortiz' contract than keep him on their roster. — The club designated the struggling right-hander for assignment …
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Brian Charlton / Associated Press:
Judge issues warrant for Tigers' Young — Judge issues warrant for Tigers' Young — BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — An arrest warrant for Dmitri Young was issued Tuesday after the Detroit Tigers designated hitter failed to appear for a pretrial hearing on a domestic violence charge.
Greg Wagner / MLB.com:
Notes: Erstad's return a boost for Halos — Youngster Weaver knows return to Minors coming soon — ANAHEIM — The Angels defense received a boost on Monday when the club activated Darin Erstad from the 15-day disabled list. — Outfielder Tommy Murphy, who was hitting .243 with a home run …
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Karen Guregian / Boston Herald:
Away from game, Manny connects — MINNEAPOLIS — These days, not many people get up-close-and-personal time with Manny Ramirez, outside of his family, friends and teammates. That's simply how the Red Sox slugger prefers it. — A small glimpse inside his life yesterday morning, however …
Sports Illustrated:
Tigers against teams above .500 — Of course, the Tigers aren't alone in beating up on the bad teams. That's mainly how flags are won since, by definition, it's awfully hard to beat up on the good teams. But the Tigers are just more egregious about it this year than other teams.
Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Bartlett's back; Batista's out — The Twins gave their roster a jolt late Tuesday night, designating third baseman Tony Batista for assignment and promoting Jason Bartlett from Class AAA Rochester. — Bartlett will join the team tonight and replace Juan Castro as the team's starting shortstop.
Eric Mack / CBS SportsLine.com:
Power Rankings: Mets showing they have answers for everything — How well are things going for the Mets? Right now even bad news opens doors for more good. — The back end of the rotation struggles and hits the DL en masse. Enter Cubans Orlando Hernandez and Alay Soler, who worked a pair of complete games on the road last week.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Notes: Struggling staff's solution unclear — Saito assumes closer role; Minors could hold rotation's help — SAN DIEGO — General manager Ned Colletti said on Tuesday that he did not expect to immediately address the bullpen or starting rotation with a trade.
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