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Selig says tie not an option … NEW YORK — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig admitted he worried about Tuesday night's long-running All-Star Game dragging even deeper into extra innings, and the All-Star managers running out of pitchers. But Selig didn't worry that there might be a second tied All-Star game under his watch.
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Jeremy Cothran / New Jersey Online:
Mets Wright was willing (and ready) to pitch in the 16th inning … NEW YORK - Would you ever think to see David Wright racing out of the same bullpen where Mariano Rivera carved a Hall of Fame career? — Why not. There were already enough crazy things that happened last night at Yankee Stadium …
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ESPN.com:
Report: Papelbon says wife threatened at parade — Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon blamed the New York media for creating a firestorm that resulted in his pregnant wife being threatened on Tuesday. — MLB.com reported that during a red carpet parade for the All-Star Game that went …
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Uggla delivers a big stinker in National League's loss … NEW YORK — Success is a double-edged sword, as they say. The same high stakes that give an athlete a shot at big money and fame carry reciprocal consequences. Mess up big on that stage, and there's no place to hide. It's the ultimate meritocracy.
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
This All-Star Game almost didn't count … NEW YORK — It was an All-Star Game unlike any other. — That, of course, is because the first 78 All-Star Games actually ended. — Ah, but not this one. — It couldn't. It wouldn't. It almost didn't. — Midnight came and went.
Matthew Leach / MLB.com:
Drew snares All-Star MVP honors — Red Sox's right fielder goes 2-for-4 in 15-inning affair in Bronx — NEW YORK — Flags fly forever, and rings soothe all sorts of wounds. Now, add a nice trophy and a free SUV, and J.D. Drew has just about forgotten the first five months of his American League career.
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Mets' Citi Field likely to be 2013 All-Star site — With Yankee Stadium taking the national spotlight this week, the Mets can take solace in the fact that they'll be enjoying a similar platform five years from now - for their new home, Citi Field. — The Mets, who are bidding farewell …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Takashi Saito is out at least six weeks — Closer has a sprained ligament in his right elbow. — With leading hitter Rafael Furcal and opening day starter Brad Penny already on the disabled list, the Dodgers learned Tuesday that they will be without closer Takashi Saito until at least late August.
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Associated Press:
Injured Dodgers closer Saito out at least six weeks — CBSSports.com wire reports — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers closer Takashi Saito will be sidelined until at least late August with a sprained elbow ligament in his pitching arm. — Saito, 38, was diagnosed Tuesday by team physician Neal ElAttrache, who has ruled out surgery for now.
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NY Daily News:
Sources: Roger Clemens got HGH in mail from Kirk Radomski — Confessed drug supplier Kirk Radomski has provided documentary evidence to the government showing that he shipped drugs to the Texas home of Roger Clemens, who is under investigation for perjury after telling Congress he never used steroids or human growth hormone.
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Report: Receipts show HGH shipment to Clemens — Report: Evidence Exists Of HGH Shipments To Clemens — NEW YORK — Convicted steroid distributor Kirk Radomski handed over shipping receipts to federal investigators for a package of human growth hormone that he claims he sent to Roger Clemens' home …
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Matsui may opt for surgery to end year — Rehabilitation of Yankees outfielder's left knee interrupted — NEW YORK — Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui will cut short his rehabilitation and could be headed for season-ending surgery after experiencing more inflammation in his troublesome left knee.
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Mike Fast / Hardball Times:
Would you walk in the tying run? — On April 26, 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking alone through Utah's Blue John Canyon. Seven hours into his hike, while Ralston attempted a difficult traverse, a boulder fell, crushing his right forearm and pinning his hand underneath the large rock, trapping him.
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William C. Rhoden / New York Times:
Randolph Returns to Place He Never Left — Willie Randolph watched the All-Star Game on Tuesday as a guest of the Steinbrenner family. In a game whose attraction is its national reach, Randolph's presence provided local intrigue for an evening already laced with history and emotion.
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Sam Borden / The Journal News:
Steinbrenner deserves an ovation
Steinbrenner deserves an ovation
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