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David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:
Sox See Duel Turn Cruel — Take Lead In 12th, Then Lose On Slam — MINNEAPOLIS — Johan Santana was piling up strikeouts at a rapid pace, using his dazzling array of pitches to baffle the Red Sox hitters. It almost seemed too easy, even though sweat was dripping down his face.
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
No relief for DL, as Foulke latest to join list
No relief for DL, as Foulke latest to join list
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Tom's bad location: Over the fences — PHILADELPHIA — Tom Glavine made his shortest outing of the season feel like the longest in last night's 9-7 win over the Phillies. He gave up four solo home runs, including two to Jimmy Rollins, and seemed to labor through every one of the 110 pitches that he needed for only 4 1/3 innings.
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Rolling Mets flatten Phils — Win 6th in row to open 7-1/2-game lead — PHILADELPHIA - The Mets may not play meaningful games in September this season, too. At this rate, the division crown is going to be theirs before the month arrives. — Billy Wagner, in his first appearance …
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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.
Kat O'Brien / Dallas Star-Telegram:
RANGERS NOTES — Daniels still patient on trade front — ARLINGTON - It's still a month-and-a-half before the July 31 trade deadline. But with the draft over, trade discussions do begin to heat up. — "Things are still in the feeling-out mode," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Teixeira working on glitch in swing — ARLINGTON - With an assist from hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo, Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira said he's identified the mechanical issue in his swing that has caused a significant drop in run production. — Now comes the tough part: fixing it.
Jan Hubbard / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Do Rangers melt in the heat? — ARLINGTON - When the Athletics recently visited Ameriquest Field, Frank Thomas was assessing the new and improved Rangers and finished his analysis by saying: — "But we'll see what happens in July. That's when the weather gets hot, and that's when they start falling off."
Associated Press:
Dodgers-Padres Preview — Brad Penny looks to win his sixth straight decision for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they continue a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday. — Penny (7-1, 2.34 ERA) is 5-0 with a 2.03 ERA over seven starts since his lone loss of the season at Arizona on May 1.
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Amanda Branam / MLB.com:
Thompson ready to take on Dodgers — Los Angeles (35-29) at San Diego (33-31), 7:05 p.m. PT — The Padres knew they could make up some ground in the National League West with a good three-game set against the Dodgers. — They got off to a good start in that effort on Tuesday winning, 9-1, against their neighbors to the north.
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 …
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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
Patterson Will Get One More Rehab Start
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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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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 …
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.
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 …
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Search continues for leadoff hitter — Devil Rays' Crawford among possibilities — Washington - The Rockies' problems start at the top. General manager Dan O'Dowd knew this past winter, this spring and this season that the leadoff spot could become an issue.
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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 …
Andrew Baggarly / insidebayarea.com:
Benitez has Giant issues to resolve Closer unhappy with negativity on team, comment by Miller — SAN FRANCISCO — Armando Benitez is unhappy with the Giants and fed up with what he perceives as excessive criticism from the club's broadcasters. — In an animated conversation with this newspaper …
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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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yanks' Youth Still Shines Amid Growing Power Shortage — As the Yankees approach the July 31 trading deadline, teams will surely ask for Chien-Ming Wang and Robinson Canó. They are young, inexpensive and productive — exactly the reasons the Yankees will not consider trading them.
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