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David Aguilar / Associated Press:
Tigers' Verlander no-hits Brewers — DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched the first no-hitter in Comerica Park history, mixing 100 mph heat with crazy curveballs to lead the Detroit Tigers over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 Tuesday night. — Verlander struck out a career-high 12 and got …
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Billfer / The Detroit Tiger Weblog:
Verlander says no-no — I wish I could type up something poetic or dramatic or chuck full of literary goodness. I don't really have that in me, and I don't think I could muster it right now anyways. But watching this unfold was a thing of beauty. Justin Verlander was good in the first inning, and better in the 9th.
Abbie Vansickle / St. Petersburg Times:
Teen: Dukes got me pregnant … A 17-year-old foster girl living with a relative of Elijah Dukes told police the Devil Rays outfielder got her pregnant. — Detectives believe the sex was consensual and no crime was commited, but the incident has sparked a state investigation into the foster home.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Rowand isn't sure about return to Sox — PHILADELPHIA — With the White Sox's bullpen struggling to provide any semblance of relief, it remains to be seen whether the club will actually trade a reliever to Philadelphia in return for center fielder/cult hero Aaron Rowand. — Rowand can become a free agent next season.
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ESPN:
Phils' Garcia faces surgery — Getting Freddy Garcia looked like a steal, but now the Phillies might be left empty-handed. — The injured right-hander will see renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday for a second opinion on his ailing shoulder.
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Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Polanco a new leader on AL ballot — Second baseman surpasses Cano; race at catcher heats up — A new leader among second basemen. The catchers posse closing in on Pudge Rodriguez. And those doing the chasing in the division races leading the chase to San Francisco's AT&T Park.
MLB.com:
Former All-Star Reynolds joins MLB.com — NEW YORK — MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, announced today that it has hired former Major League All-Star second baseman Harold Reynolds as a broadcaster for MLB.com.
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Escobar's 14 K's not enough for Halos — Righty leaves game after six innings with no-decision — CINCINNATI — In an amazing display of power and control, Kelvim Escobar threw 116 pitches on Tuesday night, 78 for strikes, 14 for third strikes. — One bad delivery among 116 is a ratio Sandy Koufax would applaud.
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Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Notes: Berkman drops appeal — Astros slugger serving two-game ban beginning Tuesday — HOUSTON — Lance Berkman dropped his appeal and will serve his two-game suspension Tuesday and Wednesday while the Houston Astros play the Oakland Athletics. — Mark Loretta started at first base …
Todd Wills / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' Young is back in the swing — Young feels like himself again, and his numbers bear that out — twills@dallasnews.com — ARLINGTON - Michael Young says he feels like himself again. — The two-out game-winning hit off former Rangers closer Francisco Cordero of Milwaukee …
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Lone Star Ball
Doug Tucker / Associated Press:
Kansas City 8, St. Louis 1 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brian Bannister failed to make the club in March and now he's Kansas City's best pitcher. — He's the hottest, at least. The right-hander pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday night — stretching his shutout string to 17 in a row …
Dawn Klemish / MLB.com:
Notes: Manager has long-time nickname — Black reminisces about 'Pepe Negro' and Maddon — ST. PETERSBURG — A Spanish teacher named Bud Black, 'Pepe' way back in high school. It wasn't until a Spring Training trip to Hermosilla, Mexico, with Joe Maddon and the Angels, however, that he became known as 'Pepe Negro.'
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Gaslamp Ball
John Klima / MLB.com:
Notes: Ailing Burgos lands on DL — Pedro throws again in Florida; Mets sign nine Draft picks — LOS ANGELES — One day after announcing that right-hander Ambiorix Burgos would be shut down indefinitely at Triple-A New Orleans, the Mets took the next step and placed the right-hander …
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Losing My Sunday Thing — Someday, when I make my exit from doing this, I hope my column will just go black at the end, or like Tony told Bobby that I won't hear it when it comes. I've been thinking a lot about The Sopranos, the detail-filled ending, and losing shows either gone too long …
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Gary Smith / Sports Illustrated:
The Story of O — How did Omar Minaya, the major leagues' first Hispanic general manager, turn the Mets back into contenders? By welcoming one and all into his ever-expanding circle — Once upon a time, in a castle he had rebuilt from ruins, there lived the most fortunate of men.
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Ctrosecrans / Cincinnati Reds:
Hamilton Redlegs of Cincinnati vs. Halos 6.12 — Here's your transaction du jour: … How about that, from FSN Ohio: … And more from Butcher, these players have signed: … Lineup: — Hatteberg 3 — Phillips 4 — Griffey 9 — Dunn 7 — Encarnacion 5 — Hamilton 8
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:
Helton in Boston but as a visitor — Potential trade to Red Sox fell apart during offseason — BOSTON - Ever since the schedule came out, Todd Helton knew he would be playing in Fenway Park this week. He just wasn't sure whether he'd be playing for the home team or the visiting team.
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