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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Pettitte, Joba pitch Yankees to win — Sweep averted in Baltimore with a little help from Giambi — BALTIMORE — The bullpen gates swung open for the ninth inning, and Mariano Rivera coasted across the outfield, the same graceful gait the Yankees closer has showcased for years.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees pitching gets Joba done — BALTIMORE - Starting next week, there might be some new Joba Rules. — Joba Chamberlain made what was likely his final relief appearance Wednesday night, combining with Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera to lead the Yankees to a 4-2 win, salvaging the final game of the three-game set.
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The Bronx Stop
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's can't complete sweep — Team can't match Tuesday's magic in series finale vs. Yanks; Guthrie pays — Orioles veteran Kevin Millar reacts after striking out with two men on base to end the seventh inning against the Yankees. (Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr. / May 28, 2008)
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Camden Chat
Gregg Bell / Associated Press:
Bedard 2-hits Red Sox in 7, M's win 1-0 — SEATTLE (AP)—Fastballs that flew past Boston's flailing bats. Curves sharp enough to break the will of the Red Sox. Then, diving cut fastballs and tricky changeups. — So this is why Seattle traded five players to Baltimore for Erik Bedard.
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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Wakefield gets no help as Red Sox falter — SEATTLE - They have been one-hit and two-hit, lost in the ninth inning and the early innings. They have had good pitching performances and bad ones - from the same starter, in fact - and in the end, they have lost five of six games on this 10 …
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:
Rare Signs of Life Uncovered at Shea — Among the criticisms of the Mets in this inconsistent season is that they lack a reliable bullpen and that their hitters do not compete with tenacity when trailing in late innings. — Neither rap was valid Wednesday night after Fernando Tatis drove home …
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Associated Press:
Reds send slumping Patterson down to minors … CINCINNATI (AP) — Slumping Reds center fielder Corey Patterson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, with Cincinnati hoping he will work the kinks out of his swing. — Patterson pinch hit and flied out Tuesday night in a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh …
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Baseball Musings
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Associated Press:
Pedro almost as sharp as Price in Class A start — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets ace Pedro Martinez pitched six sharp innings in a Class A start Wednesday night, staying on track to return to the majors next week. — The three-time Cy Young winner strained his left hamstring …
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Galarraga, Thames lead Tigers by Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Armando Galarraga came within two outs of his first complete game and shutout in the majors, Marcus Thames hit two homers and the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Paul DePodesta / It Might Be Dangerous:
Baek for Wells — This is precisely why this forum exists! — I've gotten a number of questions/comments about this trade already, so I'll provide a quick view into our thinking. — Cha Seung Baek is a 6'4", 225 lb, 28-year old (turns 29 tomorrow) RHP from Pusan, Korea.
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Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Diamondbacks' Davis ripped in homecoming — PHOENIX (AP)—Doug Davis said the emotion didn't get to him Wednesday night. The San Francisco batters sure did. — Ray Durham drove in four runs with a solo homer and a three-run single and the Giants spoiled Davis' homecoming with an 11-3 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Display by Angels, City Hall is All-Star caliber — Team owner Arte Moreno and Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle sit side by side during announcement of the 2010 game being awarded to the club. — The Angels were for sale, and two of the bidders dropped by to check out the stadium, on the same day.
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The Biz of Baseball
Sean Brennan / NY Daily News:
Bullpen's Amazin' night adds to sense of relief — What a difference a couple of days - and a nearly unhittable bullpen - can make for the Mets. — Following Monday night's loss to the Marlins, all the talk was centered on Willie Randolph's future and whether the Mets were about to sink into the abyss.
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Archie Bunker's Army
Associated Press:
A's Big Hurt could be headed for DL with sore knee — OAKLAND, Calif. — Frank Thomas' tender right knee is so inflamed he figures he might be headed for the disabled list to let it calm down and fully heal. — The Oakland Athletics were discussing that after Wednesday night's …
Doug Tucker / Associated Press:
Twins' rally extends Royals' skid to 10 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—This one hit the Kansas City Royals like a sucker punch to the belly, and perhaps planted the seeds of an ugly clubhouse rebellion. — Craig Monroe's three-run homer with two out in the ninth capped a five-run rally …
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The Griddle
