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Yankees rally past Mariners for 5th straight win — Jose Molina hit a two-out RBI double to cap a four-run eighth inning, and the New York Yankees came back to beat the slumping Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Sunday for their season-best fifth straight victory. — The Yankees won consecutive series …
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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Madden: McLaren finds ruin in Rhodes — In the Yankee Stadium visiting manager's office, where Willie Randolph held forth just a week ago in the midst of similar crisis, the equally endangered John McLaren was a picture of despair and frustration Sunday as he discussed the misbegotten fortunes of his Seattle Mariners.
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:Jon Heyman: Seats warmer for McLaren, Randolph
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Kyle / Driveline Mechanics:
Pitcher Analysis: Clayton Kershaw — Clayton Kershaw, a 20-year old phenom in the Dodgers organization, is one of the top pitching prospects in the nation. Today (5/25), Kershaw made his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. Millions of Dodgers fans watched to see the kid touted …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Young LA lefty impresses Cards — LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw was a name on a page to the Cardinals early Sunday afternoon. Later in the day he was an indelible mark. — Just two months removed from celebrating his 20th birthday, Kershaw made his major-league debut a coming-out party …
Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Joba's next step could be Wednesday — Joba Chamberlain's next step on the road to the rotation “probably” will come Wednesday in Baltimore, manager Joe Girardi said. — Chamberlain threw 40 pitches Saturday in his second stretch-out outing and is set to ramp it up to 55.
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Kit Stier / MLB.com:
Posada set to start rehab stint in Florida — Veteran catcher hoping to return to Yankees by June 3 — NEW YORK — Jorge Posada is hoping his days of being stir-crazy are nearing an end. — The disabled Yankees catcher was scheduled to leave for Tampa, Fla., on Sunday …
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Associated Press:
Rangers win on Indians' error in 10th — CLEVELAND (AP)—Right-fielder Ben Francisco misplayed a simple single into a costly error in the 10th inning, enabling Jarrod Saltalamacchia to score from first base and give the Texas Rangers a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:Shaky plays costly as Texas Rangers lose to Indians, 5-2
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Andrew Seligman / Associated Press:
Quentin's second HR gives White Sox win — CHICAGO (AP)—Carlos Quentin doesn't want the attention. The way he's playing, he can't avoid it. — Quentin led off the ninth with his second homer off John Lackey, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep on Sunday night.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Mets mull minors stint for Heilman — DENVER - Aaron Heilman's struggles may land him in the minors. Mets officials have discussed demoting Heilman and replacing him with Triple-A closer Carlos Muniz, who had three scoreless appearances with the Mets in April, the Daily News has learned.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Dukes helps deliver victory for Nats — Right fielder walks, races home with game-winning run — WASHINGTON — Is Sunday the day right fielder Elijah Dukes turned the corner? The Nationals sure hope so. On this day, Dukes saved the Nationals from a complete disaster on the field.
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Charles Odum / Associated Press:
Byrnes' slam off Glavine powers Arizona — ATLANTA (AP)—A couple of fortunate bounces helped Eric Byrnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks. — Byrnes hit his first career grand slam off the top of the left-field wall, Chris Young's homer also skipped over the fence and the Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Sunday.
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Whither Julian? — OAKLAND, Calif. - Bartolo Colon is a good friend of Julian Tavarez. He said his old buddy wants to pitch for the Mets. At least that would his first preference, but there's no indication yet whether the Mets or any other team are willing to sign the free agent righty.
Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Rays manager Maddon calls for stat to measure runs prevented — Evan Longoria's talent at the plate was obvious Saturday, as he homered in his first two at-bats. But Longoria has been more impressive defensively, seemingly saving a run or logging an extra out almost every game.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Hurts just keep comin' for Rox — Matt Holliday strains a hamstring in the ninth inning; N.Y. has a field day against Jeff Francis. — The Denver Post — The Rockies are in a world of hurt — on the scoreboard, in the standings and in the training room.
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