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11:45 AM ET, June 28, 2008

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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Swisher helps White Sox slam Cubs  —  First baseman's home run caps seven-run third inning  —  CHICAGO — The tale of Friday's 10-3 victory for the White Sox over the Cubs, breaking a six-game losing streak against their neighbors to the North, certainly could be told by examining nothing more than the third inning.
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Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Swisher's slam lifts White Sox over Cubs  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Nick Swisher's first look at Chicago's heated baseball rivalry came last weekend at Wrigley Field, where he enjoyed the frenetic atmosphere but not the results.  —  Over on the South Side, the experience was much more satisfying.
Discussion: Camden Chat and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Crisp suspension reduced  —  Major League Baseball reduced Coco Crisp's suspension from 7 games to 5.  —  The punishment, the result of Crisp charging the mound against Tampa Bay earlier this month at Fenway Park, is scheduled to begin tomorrow, which means Crisp would miss the final two games …
Discussion: The Heater, SOX1FAN and The Joy of Sox
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Associated Press:
Crisp's suspension reduced, will miss Rays series
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Jim Street / MLB.com:
Batista's health issues surprise Mariners  —  Right-hander complaining of pain in back and rib area  —  SAN DIEGO — If veteran pitcher Miguel Batista experiences any sort of physical discomfort, interim manager Jim Riggleman, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and the training staff would like to know about it.
Alan Robinson / Associated Press:
Longoria, Hinske HRs power Rays by Bucs  —  PITTSBURGH (AP)—Home runs to left field, home runs to right, line drives all over PNC Park.  The Tampa Bay Rays are fast developing not only into one of the majors' best young teams, but one of the best teams, period.
Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers' Gabbard not in control  —  ARLINGTON - The boos began four pitches into the fourth inning, after Chris Coste ripped a Kason Gabbard pitch into the left-field stands for a game-tying home run.  —  The frustrated fans would've been well within their rights to boo Gabbard in the third inning.
Roch Kubatko / Baltimore Sun:
Cabrera misses again in O's loss  —  2-run 7th foils pitcher, who's winless in June  —  WASHINGTON - Challenged to name a key to the game last night for starter Daniel Cabrera, Orioles manager Dave Trembley shifted his focus to the batter's box, never a comfortable spot for the Dominican pitcher.
Discussion: Associated Press
Ken Peters / Associated Press:
Park, Ethier lead Dodgers by Angels 6-0  —  LOS ANGELES (AP)—Chan Ho Park, back where he had the best years of his career, has been revitalized by his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  The 33-year-old Park struck out seven and scattered four hits over his six innings in the Dodgers' 6-0 victory over the Angels on Friday night.
Discussion: 6-4-2
On the Yankees beat:
Gameday Live 80: Yankees at Mets (Game 2)  —  Hey everyone!  The Yankees will be looking for a split after losing 15-6 to the Mets in the opener.  Carlos Delgado turned in a heck of a performance by belting two home runs and driving in nine runs.  Delgado's nine RBIs set a Met record …
Discussion: Mets Geek and Pinstripe Alley
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Trade deadline's top arms … C.C. Sabathia hasn't been the star of this season, but he appears very likely to become the star of this trading season.  No less than a dozen teams are believed interested in the Indians' talented and accomplished left-hander.
Associated Press:
Yankees send OF Matsui to DL with sore knee … NEW YORK (AP) — Hideki Matsui was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a sore left knee, leaving the New York Yankees without one of their key sluggers.  —  Matsui missed the Yankees' 15-6 loss to the New York Mets in the opener …
Associated Press:
Guess who's back?  Pads ink Tomko for third time  —  SAN DIEGO — Brett Tomko rejoined the San Diego Padres on Friday, six days after he was waived by the Kansas City Royals.  —  To make room, left-handed reliever Justin Hampson was optioned to Triple-A Portland.  —  This is Tomko's third stint with the Padres.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
 
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