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Cubs land A's pitcher Harden in six-player trade — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia. — The Cubs will receive the right-handed Harden and righty Chad Gaudin …
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Cubs trade for Oakland's Harden — The Cubs answered the Brewers acquisition of CC Sabathia, picking up Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from Oakland on Tuesday for Sean Gallagher, Eric Patterson, Matt Murton and Josh Donaldson. — Lou Piniella said it was “a little bit of a surprise” …
MLB.com:
Cubs acquire right-handed pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from Oakland — Send pitcher Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton, infielder Eric Patterson and catcher Josh Donaldson to Athletics — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin …
David Pinto / Baseball Musings:
Harden a Cub — A huge trade goes down between the Cubs and the Athletics. Rich Harden goes to Chicago with Chad Gaudin for four players: … Wow. My first reaction is that the A's didn't get enough, but I'll have to explore that further. — Update: The Athletics obviously recognize Murton's ability to get on base.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 90: Rays at Yankees — YANKEES (47-42) — RAYS (55-33) — Andy Pettitte (9-6, 4.22) vs. the Tampa Bay hitters. — Scott Kazmir (7-3, 2.63) vs. the New York hiters. — Notes: The Yankees have split 10 games with the Rays. ... The Yanks are 3-4 on their homestand and 25-22 at home. ...
Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Jeter, Pettitte lead Yanks over Rays 5-0 — NEW YORK (AP)—Derek Jeter delivered with his bat and glove, backing a determined effort by Andy Pettitte that led the New York Yankees to a much-needed, 5-0 win over the Tampa Bays Rays on Tuesday night. — Jeter lined an early go-ahead double off …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:Hendry: 'Nothing's changed' in wake of CC trade
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Bob Klapisch / ESPN:
Starting Rivera in Midsummer Classic would be ultimate tribute — NEW YORK — In a world of crazy, outside-the-box thinking, here's one idea that has gained some traction in the Yankees' clubhouse lately: Why not give Mariano Rivera, this generation's greatest closer, a chance to be really appreciated at the All-Star Game?
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Joe Sheehan / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Today — Sabathia for LaPorta — Tonight in Milwaukee, Brewers fans will pack Miller Park for what they hope will be the start of a run that ends sometime in October. Despite some dalliances with the wild card in 2006 and 2007, the Brewers haven't been relevant …
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Katie Strang / Newsday:
Mets' Church on the DL again — For the second time this season, Mets outfielder Ryan Church was placed on the 15-day disabled list with head-related injuries. — After coming out of Saturday's game against Philadelphia with a migraine, Church, who went on the DL in June with post-concussion syndrome …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves sign right-hander Tavarez — Los Angeles — The Braves signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Julian Tavarez Tuesday to a contract through the remainder of the 2008 season. Tavarez is expected to be in Los Angeles in time for the Braves' game versus the Dodgers at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Farm better than expected? — Beat reporter Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions — The Mets have little at the Triple-A level, but I do see a decent number of good players on their Double-A team. The one who sticks out the most to me is left-handed pitcher Jonathon Niese.
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Records being set with 2008 Final Vote — Hart, Longoria lead the way midway through furious balloting — At the halfway point of the Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote, Milwaukee outfielder Corey Hart and Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria were holding slim leads while baseball fans …
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Larry Lage / Associated Press:
Cabrera's 2 HRs help Tigers rip Indians — DETROIT (AP)—Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs, Marcus Thames had one and Justin Verlander was dominant after a shaky start, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 9-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. — The surging Tigers (45-44) lead the majors with 21 wins since June 7.
MLB.com:
White Sox reinstate Paul Konerko from disabled list; Designate Pablo Ozuna for assignment — CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have returned Paul Konerko from his injury rehabilitation assignment to Class AAA Charlotte and have reinstated the first baseman from the 15-day disabled list.
Associated Press:
Webb wins league-leading 13th game as D'backs blank Nats — WASHINGTON (AP) — Brandon Webb earned his major league leading 13th win, pitching six scoreless innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. — GAME REPORT: Diamondbacks 2, Nationals 0
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Mets 7 Giants 0 — The Mets (46-44) defeated the Giants (39-51) by the score of 7 to 0 in Shea Stadium tonight. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — Mike Pelfrey escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning, striking out John Bowker to end the inning.
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