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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yanks aiming to keep .500 behind them — New York (36-33) at Houston (33-36), Sunday, 2:05 p.m. ET — HOUSTON — The Yankees spent the first 68 games of their season trying to get to three games over the .500 mark. Having finally accomplished it, they'd like to believe they've left the break-even mark behind for good.
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Bombers Beat
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Amanda Comak / MLB.com:
Hernandez caps wild win for Orioles — Catcher hits walk-off single in ninth after Salazar's homer ties it — BALTIMORE — If the Orioles have proved one thing this season, it's that no opponent's lead is safe — 19 of the team's 34 wins have been come-from-behind victories.
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Oriole Magic
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Rick Maese / Baltimore Sun:
Thus far, Trembley's job Manager of Year worthy — There's no early rush to the parking lot these days. You have to stick around the ballpark until the final out each night because there's just no telling what might happen. — Once upon a time, no lead was safe at Camden Yards.
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Seeking relief, Mets exploring deal for Fuentes — CHICAGO — With relievers Billy Wagner and Aaron Heilman struggling, the Mets have expressed interest in Rockies closer Brian Fuentes, according to two Major League Baseball sources. The Mets approached the Rockies last winter about acquiring Fuentes, offering up Heilman.
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Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Interest in Rockies' Fuentes, but deal not close — The Mets have shown interest in Rockies closer Brian Fuentes, though no deal is considered imminent. — An All-Star the last three years, Fuentes picked up his 10th save of the season Saturday night in Chicago, locking down the Rockies' 2-0 win and lowering his ERA to 2.28.
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MLB Rumors
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Byrd likely to play into doubleheader — Texas (34-35) at New York (32-34), Sunday, 12:10 p.m. CT — NEW YORK — Marlon Byrd, out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the Rangers' series with the Mets, could be back on the field on Sunday at Shea Stadium.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Gabbard in, Tejeda out for Rangers — Club recalls left-hander; designates righty for assignment — NEW YORK — The Rangers, believing Joaquin Benoit will be ready to pitch on Tuesday, have designed pitcher Robinson Tejeda for assignment to make room for Kason Gabbard.
Washington Post:
Hall of Fame Game Is Going, Going . . . Sometime late tomorrow afternoon one of the grandest of baseball traditions will end — and only the Cubs and Padres will be able to boast — or lament — that they played the final Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
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New Jersey Online:
Indians flounder, Sabathia is trade bait again — About a month and a half ago, The Star-Ledger reported that the Cleveland Indians had told their scouts to pay special attention to the farm systems of certain select teams (Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, some others) that would be likely …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Brad Penny can't shoulder load for Dodgers — Right-hander lasts only 32/3 innings of the Dodgers' 12-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers and will have an MRI exam to determine the source of pain. — DETROIT — Warming up in the bullpen at Comerica Park on Saturday, Brad Penny said he knew something was wrong with his right shoulder.
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Steve Serby / New York Post:
SERBY'S SUNDAY Q&A WITH... TOM SEAVER — The Post's Steve Serby chatted with the Hall of Fame right-hander, who 31 years ago today was traded to the Reds on arguably the most infamous day in Mets history. — Q: Were you heartened by angry Mets fan reaction to your June 15, 1977 blockbuster trade to the Reds?
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MetsBlog.com
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Indians coming to visit Dodgers; Angels head to Philadelphia — This might not be the last time Cleveland ace Sabathia pitches in Dodger Stadium. Angels will find their offensive style contrasts with the Phillies. — The week ahead — Dodgers: C.C. Sabathia is scheduled to pitch …
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New York Post
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Mussina beats Astros, nets 10th win — Yankees move to season-high three games above .500 — HOUSTON — Mike Mussina is used to looking at his wins totals and seeing double digits there every season. Yet no one could have predicted he'd throw a 10 up there so soon.
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iYankees
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Angels' offense is still stagnant — Mike Scioscia talks with team after latest unproductive effort against Braves. — Justin Speier walked three consecutive batters, with the last walk forcing home a run and sending him to the showers. As he crossed the foul line and approached the Angels' dugout …
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