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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Source: Padres claim Igawa off waivers — LIKE THIS STORY? — If the Yankees want to get rid of Kei Igawa, they have their chance. — The Padres, continuing in their attempt to upgrade their starting rotation, have claimed Igawa off waivers, major league sources told FOXSports.com.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Padres working on deal for Yankees lefty Igawa … The San Diego Padres came close to finishing a deal for Kei Igawa in mid-July. But they're taking another shot now, with the odds probably in the range of 50-50. — San Diego was awarded a waiver claim for Igawa, and now the Padres …
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Wagner, Mets tumble to Marlins — Billy blows second save, gets first loss — There was a rainy, gloomy feel to Shea in the early innings last night, as if the previous day's dispiriting loss to Atlanta hung in the air and left the Mets lackluster against a starter making his major league debut.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Notes: Dodgers activate Sweeney — Righty Houlton optioned to Triple-A to make room on roster — ST. LOUIS — Mark Sweeney joined the club ready for duty as the primary left-handed pinch-hitter, and the Dodgers made room for their acquisition from the Giants by optioning pitcher D.J. Houlton to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Marlins' Willis deals with trade rumors — Eariler this year, when the rumors that he would end up in the city started, Dontrelle Willis just shrugged them off with his trademark smile. It's nothing new to him. — "When I was a kid, I remember watching players like that …
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Ortiz gives it a shot — BALTIMORE — Red Sox DH David Ortiz, who was administered a cortisone shot in his inflamed left shoulder Wednesday, was back in the starting lineup Friday night against tough Orioles lefthander Erik Bedard. — The Red Sox lost, 6-5. — Ortiz said it was the second cortisone shot he's had.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Answer to Annual Question: No, Rivera Hasn't Lost His Edge — He has taken the mound for the Yankees 242 more times than any other pitcher in the team's history. He is 37 years old, a 13-year veteran who has pitched the equivalent of another season and a half in October.
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Catbird in the Nosebleed Seats
Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Yankees' young hurlers dominate Indians — CLEVELAND (AP) — Thrown into the middle of a heated playoff chase, the 21-year-olds pitched like they belonged. — The New York Yankees might not be aging so fast after all. — Phil Hughes dominated Cleveland for six innings …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Good news, bad news for bullpen — Wickman cleared to rejoin Braves; Dotel put on DL — Philadelphia — Only minutes after the Braves learned Friday that closer Bob Wickman's sore forearm wouldn't require a stint on the disabled list, they decided that reliever Octavio Dotel's sore shoulder would.
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Brennaman signs three-year extension — Hall of Fame broadcaster to stay with Reds through 2010 — CINCINNATI — A Reds institution spanning more than four decades, Hall of Fame radio voice Marty Brennaman has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2010 season.
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Izturis makes it easy for the Angels — His grand slam breaks open close game, and Escobar gets his 12th victory as Twins fall, 10-1. — Embarrassed by the table scraps they left Kelvim Escobar in his three previous starts, the Angels set out a veritable feast for the right-hander Friday night.
Andrew Seligman / Associated Press:
Chi White Sox 5, Seattle 3 — CHICAGO (AP) — When Josh Fields sees Bobby Jenks enter the game, the rookie gets so excited he fires the ball to the closer. Then, he watches in awe. — While Jenks made history, Fields opened a few eyes on Friday night. — Fields hit two homers …
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The Griddle
Associated Press:
Cust's 7 RBIs help A's past Tigers 16-10 — DETROIT (AP) — Jack Cust hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and the Oakland Athletics rallied after blowing a seven-run lead to beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 16-10 on Friday night. — Travis Buck had four hits, scored three times and drove in three runs for Oakland.
Associated Press:
Bonds' gear at Cooperstown — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Excited kids in baseball caps swarmed around the helmets from Barry Bonds' home run record at-bats that went on display here Friday, while other fans showed the same sort of ambivalence that has dogged the slugger's career.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats win behind Hanrahan's arm, bat — Rookie right-hander smacks key double, earns victory — SAN FRANCISCO — It's a story about two players. One could be sent down to the Minor Leagues as early as next week, while the other has a clear mind to play the game of baseball the right way.
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