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If present for No. 756, Selig won't celebrate record — MILWAUKEE — Bud Selig might be in attendance when Barry Bonds breaks Henry Aaron's all-time home run record, but the baseball commissioner will not move from his seat to participate in any on-field celebration, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
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Paul Elias / Associated Press:
Bonds ex-mistress to discuss relationship, appear nude in Playboy — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds' former mistress, at the center of the government's perjury investigation of the slugger, said Monday she will discuss the couple's relationship in the November issue of Playboy magazine.
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
With Homestand Looming, Bonds Takes Day Off — For Barry Bonds, the San Francisco Giants' seven-game road trip to the heart of the Midwest ended Sunday afternoon the same way it began, with Bonds on the bench — a respite from the quest to break Hank Aaron's all-time home run record …
Barry Svrluga / Nationals Journal:
Belliard signs with Nats! — The Nationals have signed infielder Ronnie Belliard to a two-year extension beyond this season. — I don't have terms yet, but will get them pronto. TERMS UPDATE: A major leauge source with knowledge of the deal says it's a two-year, $3.5 million contract.
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Howard Fendrich / Associated Press:
Nats' Belliard agrees to 2-year deal — WASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Ronnie Belliard and the Washington Nationals agreed Monday to a $3.5 million, two-year contract extension through the 2009 season, a veteran building block for a club trying to improve. — "They have a good thing going here …
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We've Got Heart
Arnie Stapleton / Associated Press:
Mourning coaches and players wonder about safety — They've all been hit, anybody who coaches the bases, and Mike Coolbaugh's death after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base box was a sobering reminder of what a dangerous job it is.
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Ben DuBose / MLB.com:
Astros stunned by Coolbaugh's death — Ex-Minor League third baseman had impact on current players — HOUSTON — While the stunning death of Tulsa Drillers hitting coach Mike Coolbaugh from a line drive to his head on Sunday left the entire baseball world in shock, the news hit especially hard in the Astros' clubhouse.
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The Astros Dugout
Globe and Mail:
Ricciardi finds himself shooting down trade rumours — TORONTO — With plans to be neither buyers nor sellers as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Blue Jays still found themselves caught up in the rumour mill Monday. — General manager J.P. Ricciardi shot …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Notes: Tejeda demoted to Triple-A — Rheinecker recalled to start in Tuesday's doubleheader — ARLINGTON — Robinson Tejeda has been sent to Triple-A Oklahoma and his return might not be anytime soon. — Tejeda was optioned on Monday to make to room for pitcher John Rheinecker …
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers should offer a package deal — egrant@dallasnews.com — ARLINGTON - If the Rangers want to get the maximum value for some of their tradable commodities, it may make the most sense to package them in a bigger deal. — Almost every contending club is interested in a Rangers reliever.
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers call up power-hitting Hessman — Corner infielder, 29, leads International League in homers — The Tigers purchased the contract of infielder Mike Hessman on Monday, giving the International League's leading slugger his first Major League stint since 2004.
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MLB.com:
A's Reinstate Street from Disabled List; Designate Keilty For Assignment — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A's today reinstated right-handed pitcher Huston Street from the 15-day disabled list and designated outfielder Bobby Kielty for assignment. — Street was placed on the DL retroactive …
Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Harang goes 10, Reds top Brewers in 12 — CINCINNATI (AP) — Aaron Harang knew his grandfather would have wanted it this way. — Harang returned from his grandfather's funeral and pitched 10 innings Monday night, setting up the Cincinnati Reds' 2-1, 12-inning victory over the Milwaukee Brewers …
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Blue-Collar Baseball
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Surgery is set for Carpenter — ATLANTA — Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will undergo elbow ligament replacement surgery Tuesday by team orthopedic surgeon Dr. George Paletta, general manager Walt Jocketty said Sunday. — The decision to have the surgery was made by Carpenter …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ex-Brown pitched against Babe Ruth — Rolland Mays "Lena" Stiles, the oldest living former major-league baseball player, died Sunday morning in his sleep at the age of 100 at Bethesda Southgate nursing home in St. Louis. — Mr. Stiles compiled a 9-14 record while pitching for the St. Louis Browns in 1930 …
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