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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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R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Cardinals activate Isringhausen from DL — ST. LOUIS (AP)—Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen came to the ballpark on Saturday expecting to throw one final bullpen tuneup before coming off the 15-day disabled list next week. — Instead, he was activated.
Sports Illustrated:
Mets activate newly acquired outfielder Nixon — NEW YORK (AP) -Trot Nixon, acquired by the New York Mets in a trade the previous night with Arizona, arrived about 25 minutes before the scheduled first pitch Saturday night and was activated for the game against the Texas Rangers.
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Mark Hale / Mets Blog:
It's raining at Shea — The tarp is on the field and it is raining, so tonight's game between the Mets and Rangers won't be starting on time at Shea Stadium. But a few minutes ago, they made an announcement that the weather should be passing through here in about 30 minutes.
Discussion:
Mets Fever
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
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Mussina wins 10th for surging Yankees — HOUSTON (AP)—Mike Mussina never expected a run like this. — Mussina pitched six solid innings for his 10th win and the New York Yankees moved three games above .500 for the first time this season in an 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Discussion:
Bronx Banter
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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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny to have shoulder examined — After taking another loss today, he will return to Los Angeles on Sunday. “I knew I probably shouldn't have gone out there,” he said after a 12-7 loss to Detroit. — Brad Penny, who extended his winless streak to eight starts …
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
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 …
Discussion:
Bronx Liaison
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 …
Discussion:
6-4-2
Associated Press:
Georgia's ninth-inning rally stuns No. 1 Miami at CWS — OMAHA (AP) — Georgia scored four runs in the ninth inning — two on Miami closer Carlos Gutierrez's throwing error — and the Bulldogs came from behind to beat the top-seeded Hurricanes 7-4 in the College World Series on Saturday night.
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Baseball America
