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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Wilson says former teammates created bad chemistry for Texas Rangers — egrant@dallasnews.com — BALTIMORE - While praising the Rangers' clubhouse chemistry on a local radio show Thursday, outspoken closer C.J. Wilson said the improvement was attributed as much to subtraction as addition.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers' loss to Orioles has Padilla hurting — egrant@dallasnews.com — BALTIMORE - One game, three injuries to the starting rotation. — Even in the strange, twisted history of Texas Rangers pitching, this may be some kind of record. — By the time a 10-4 loss to Baltimore …
Thor Nystrom / MLB.com:
Tweaks, not a rebuild, on Tribe's mind — Cleveland (37-49) at Minnesota (48-38), Saturday, 7:10 p.m. ET — MINNEAPOLIS — One line of thinking says the Indians' roster moves Friday, including a parting of ways with former closer Joe Borowski, will be the first of many to dismantle a disappointing roster.
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Nomar Garciaparra has a happy return — Garciaparra has two doubles and no errors at shortstop in his first game since April 25. Andruw Jones strikes out four times. — SAN FRANCISCO — For at least a day, Nomar Garciaparra was the answer to the question the Dodgers will be asking themselves …
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Associated Press:
Jones, Nomar activated — LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back two key members of their lineup Friday, activating shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and center fielder Andruw Jones from the disabled list to start the opener of a weekend series in San Francisco.
Samantha Newman / MLB.com:
Damon hurt as ball sits on top of wall — Left fielder leaves after crashing into fence on Youkilis' triple — NEW YORK — It only took a split second. — In one moment during the top of the third inning, the Yankees saw their two-run lead over the Red Sox disappear.
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Phillies 3 Mets 2 — The Mets (42-44) lost to the Phillies (48-39) by the score of 3 to 2 in Philadelphia tonight. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — However, in case you missed it, know that Johan Santana looked great, but, for some bizarre reason …
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Victorino's single in 9th lifts Phils
Victorino's single in 9th lifts Phils
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Jim Street / MLB.com:
Bullpen declares independence at home — Bedard fans six over five frames; Ibanez swats homer No. 10 — SEATTLE — Whenever Erik Bedard starts a game these days, Mariners relievers know there is about a 99-plus-percent chance that some of them will see some action.
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R.B. Fallstrom / Associated Press:
Cubs' Zambrano wins in return from DL — ST. LOUIS (AP)—The return of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano trumped the soap opera setting of Jim Edmonds' homecoming and Albert Pujols' 300th home run. — Zambrano came off the 15-day disabled list from a shoulder strain with six spotless innings Friday night …
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Jeff Birnbaum / MLB.com:
Rox outslug Marlins in walk-off win — Season-high six homers drown Florida at Coors — DENVER — How 'bout those fireworks? — The Rockies scored in all but one inning and came back from a nine-run deficit to defeat the Marlins, 18-17, in front of 48,691 at Coors Field on Independence Day.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Reyes upset with Hernandez's remarks — Shortstop, broadcaster have words on Mets' charter flight — PHILADELPHIA — Remarks made by Keith Hernandez during the telecast of a Mets game on Sunday irritated Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to such a degree that the two argued during the team's charter flight …
Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Brewers still pursuing Sabathia — I just talked with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, who confirmed that he remains in pursuit of Cleveland left-hander C.C. Sabathia. But Melvin said he has no deal in place and his understanding is that the Indians are still entertaining offers from other clubs.
Mike Berardino / Sun-Sentinel:
Achy Uggla passes first test — DENVER - Dan Uggla missed his fifth straight game with a sprained left ankle Thursday, but the Marlins' second baseman was still encouraged. — Uggla did some light jogging during the afternoon at Coors Field and took some flips in the indoor batting cage.
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Carroll Rogers / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves demote Francoeur to Class AA Mississippi — ‘I do not agree with this,’ struggling outfielder says — The Braves have sent struggling right fielder Jeff Francoeur to AA Mississippi, and the homegrown talent is not happy about it. — “This has really put a damper on my relationship …
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