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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 …
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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.
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.
MLB.com:
Indians sign RHP Jeff Weaver — The Cleveland Indians today signed RHP JEFF WEAVER to a free agent minor league contract. He will report to Triple-A Buffalo. — Weaver, 31, owns a career Major League record of 93-114 w/an ERA of 4.72 in 284 Major League appearances/267 starts (1714.2IP …
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 Phillies
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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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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins could be buyers at deadline — Catchers, bullpen help could be potential trade targets — DENVER — It's getting close to the time that the Marlins will decide if they want to sell or buy. — At the rate they've been going, they project to remain in the playoff hunt …
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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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.
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 …