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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.
NY Daily News:
Reyes now off and walking — PHILADELPHIA - Jose Reyes surpassed his 2005 walk total last night. The extra time on base may help him break the team record for runs scored in a season, too. Reyes bunted for a single in his first at-bat, then doubled off the left-field wall two innings later.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers loss to Padres sparks changes — Top pitching prospect Billingsley promoted; Guzman demoted — SAN DIEGO — Jeff Kent was activated, Eric Gagne disabled, Chad Billingsley promoted, Joel Guzman demoted, Odalis Perez moved to the 'pen and Jae Seo injured on Tuesday night.
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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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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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Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:
Marmol to get another start; Santo in booth — Rookie Carlos Marmol's strong performance in his first major-league start Sunday will keep him in the Cubs' rotation for now, with left-hander Glendon Rusch getting skipped after Monday's day off. — Skipping Rusch will keep Greg Maddux …
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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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Mike Triplet / Chicago Tribune:
Prior comes up big — Strikes out 10 in Triple-A tune-up — NEW ORLEANS — Mark Prior said he definitely believes he can compete at the major-league level with the stuff he had Tuesday night in his latest rehab start. — Prior said he felt strong after an impressive 90-pitch outing …
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.
Los Angeles Times:
Signing Top Draft Pick Will Be Much Easier — There will be no lengthy holdout for the Angels' first-round pick this year. Hank Conger, the Huntington Beach High catcher who was the 25th overall pick in last week's draft, has agreed in principle to a bonus of about $1.35 million and is expected …
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.
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 …
Winter Olympics / Chicago Sun Times:
Miller back at Wrigley, but return is far off — Wade Miller's recovery from shoulder surgery is teaching him about patience as much as health. — Like Kerry Wood and Mark Prior, the former Houston Astros pitcher is going through the rehab process, an incremental journey that could take another step forward soon.
Chris De Luca / Chicago Sun Times:
Barrett's appeal to be made Friday — An arbitrator will hear Cubs catcher Michael Barrett's appeal of a 10-game suspension Friday morning at Wrigley Field, an official with the Major League Baseball Players Association said Tuesday. — The players association tentatively has scheduled appeals …
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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 …
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.