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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
New Boss Wants to See Chamberlain Start (Now) — With the Yankees off to a 10-10 start, and two of their young starters struggling, the Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner said there was one thing in particular he would like to change: He wants Joba Chamberlain, the Yankees' hard-throwing setup man, to move into the rotation.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Minor pitching switch — The rotation this week: — Tuesday: Chien-Ming Wang — Wednesday: Mike Mussina — Thursday: Phil Hughes — Friday: Andy Pettitte — Saturday: Ian Kennedy — It's a just a minor adjustment as Kennedy gets an extra day of rest and Pettitte stays on his regular turn.
Andy Jasner / MLB.com:
Rollins placed on disabled list — Shortstop's ankle sprain lands him among injured for first time — PHILADELPHIA — Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is headed to the disabled list for the first time in his eight-year Major League career. — The Phillies announced before Sunday's finale …
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Joshua Robinson / New York Times:
Two Homers From Utley as Phillies Top the Mets — PHILADELPHIA — The announcement that Jimmy Rollins had been placed on the disabled list came as sweet relief to the Mets on Sunday. As Rollins tried to play through an ankle injury, he had spent the past two series looming as a threat off the bench and in the Mets' heads.
Philly.com:
Rollins Finally Lands on DL — The Phillies finally placed Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle. — The move seemed obvious. — In fact, it probably should have been made earlier. — Rollins said he felt his ankle has improved a little every day, but it clearly hasn't improved enough.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Rodriguez “sore,” could miss a few days — Alex Rodriguez left Camden Yards with his leg wrapped with a heat pad. It appears he will be out at least a few days. — “It's a little sore, a little tight,” he said. “I have some concern about it. Anytime you have any type of feeling like that you have some concern.”
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Huber's first homer propels Padres — Lefty Wolf earns victory, outdueling D-backs' Johnson — PHOENIX — Chances are Justin Huber won't romanticize tales of his first Major League home run when he gets around to returning to his native Australia, but not because he didn't think it was an important hit …
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Associated Press:
Wolf … PHOENIX (AP) - Justin Huber connected for his first career home run off Randy Johnson , helping the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday and snap a four-game losing streak. — That's probably bigger news in San Diego than in Huber's native Australia.
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Jays, Thomas mutually part ways — Designated hitter took exception to decrease in playing time — TORONTO — It was a situation that had potential to become an enormous distraction for the Blue Jays. Instead, the club found a way to come to an agreement with veteran Frank Thomas on a mutual parting of ways.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Notebook: Mulder thriving in Springfield — While Cardinals starter Braden Looper was wobbling here Sunday, prospective Cardinals starter Mark Mulder seemed to be thriving in Springfield. — Mulder, making his second start on a medical rehabilitation program as he continues his recovery …
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Moises Alou may return Friday — PHILADELPHIA - Moises Alou predicted he would return to the Mets by May 1. Looks like he may beat his own estimate. — Barring a setback, Alou appears poised to join the Mets on Friday, when they open a home series against the Braves.
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Nomo designated for assignment — Career may be over for Japanese hurler attempting comeback — OAKLAND — Hideo Nomo, a pitching legend from Japan, was designated for assignment on Sunday, and his career may be over. — The move was prompted by the recall of pitcher Luke Hochevar …
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Pete Kerzel / MLB.com:
Injury derails A-Rod's trip to Miami — Plans to visit expecting wife on hold due to strained right quad — BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez's plans to spend the Yankees' off-day on Monday in Miami with his pregnant wife, Cynthia, were put on hold after the Yankees' third baseman sustained …
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R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Molina help Giants break loose to beat Cardinals — ST. LOUIS (AP)—Now that Barry Bonds is long gone, San Francisco has a lineup that hardly scares anyone. Except maybe the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching staff, which has surrendered the Giants' three biggest offensive days.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Chipper exits after aggravating quad — Jones feels discomfort, doesn't rule out returning Monday — ATLANTA — Chipper Jones' right quadriceps muscle is bothering him again. But the Braves third baseman doesn't believe his sizzling bat will be put to rest for any extended period.
Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:
Angels' rally falls short, 4-2 — They load bases with two out in ninth inning, but Anderson strikes out looking in loss to Seattle. — As the Angels' offense continued to sputter in the latter innings Sunday afternoon, Torii Hunter made his way down to the batting cage below Angel Stadium.
