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George A. King III / New York Post:
JOBA ON WAY TO SEE DR. ANDREWS — INJURED SHOULDER NEEDS SECOND LOOK — ARLINGTON, Texas — The road from the Carl Pavano Memorial MRI tube to Dr. James Andrews isn't a path a pitcher wants to travel. — Yet, at the Yankees' request, that is the one being taken by Joba Chamberlain …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Late surge not enough for Yankees — Pettitte ‘extremely disappointed’ after lasting just five innings — ARLINGTON — What the Yankees needed more than anything from Andy Pettitte on Tuesday was length. Pettitte had the unenviable task of following Joba Chamberlain, whose injury-shortened Monday outing lasted only 4 2/3 innings.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Kasten: Nats not likely to sign all picks — Front office probably will adhere to pre-ranked values — DENVER — Of the Nationals' top five picks in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, four of them — right-hander Aaron Crow, shortstop Daniel Espinosa, left-hander Graham Hicks and catcher Adrian Nieto — are unsigned.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Manny lifts spirits, inspires fear — Teammates enjoy scaring opposition with new acquisitions — ST. LOUIS — Dodgers reliever Brian Falkenborg has never faced Manny Ramirez or Albert Pujols. But he's been teammates with both. Having seen what Pujols means to the Cardinals …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Cardinals win on Ryan Ludwick's homer in 11th — Dodgers score four in the ninth to tie, sparked by Andruw Jones' homer, but it's not good enough. — ST. LOUIS — Over an 11-inning game that included two rain delays and required nearly 4 1/2 hours to complete, the Dodgers ran out of arms.
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Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Swisher's 14th-inning HR lifts ChiSox — CHICAGO (AP)—Nick Swisher figured he had the night off. The Chicago White Sox are glad he got in the game. — Swisher, who entered in the 11th to play first base, hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 14th and Chicago rallied …
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Associated Press:
Bay, Beckett lead Red Sox by Royals 8-2 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Jason Bay narrowly missed out on a home run against Kansas City on Tuesday night. — He was fine with a four-hit night and a Boston win, though. — Bay drove in two runs and scored twice, and Josh Beckett pitched effectively …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs sign Haren through 2012 — It's always nice to lock up great talent I hope there's money left for Brandon Webb's extension — Dan Haren knows he might have been able to hold out a little longer and get a contract even bigger than the four-year, $44.75 million deal he signed with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
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Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Storm too close for comfort for Astros — Some question decision to play with lightning in area — CHICAGO — Lance Berkman stood at first base Monday night watching the lightning storm that hovered over Wrigley Field, wondering why he was standing in harm's way for the sake of a baseball game.
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Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:
Dazzling debut leaves Angels dizzy — Baltimore's Aubrey Huff greets teammate Nick Markakis, who had just scored during a two-run first inning for the Orioles Tuesday at Angel Stadium. Baltimore defeated the Angels, 3-0. — Orioles rookie Chris Waters allows one hit over eight innings in his first major league start.
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Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Mets check in on Garcia — The Mets were heavily represented at today's open throwing session in Miami by free agent Freddy Garcia (pictured). The veteran right-hander, who is attempting a comeback from shoulder surgery, topped out at 87 mph and reportedly was sharp with...
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Jim Caple / ESPN:
The most overrated position in sports — When Jerome Holtzman, a legendary baseball writer and a good man, died two weeks ago, I hoped some closer would celebrate a save by pumping his fist, falling to his knees, pointing to the sky and shouting, “This one is for you, Jerome!”
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Joseph D'Hippolito / National Post:
Carter hopes to climb back to majors — FULLERTON, CALIF. — More than three decades after leaving his hometown to pursue a baseball career that led to the Hall of Fame, Gary Carter has returned to chase another major-league dream. — Carter, 54, manages the Orange County Flyers …
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Counting down to Shea finale by unis — A wide range of players donned Nos. 24 through 30 — NEW YORK — The games-to-go countdown sign on the outfield wall at Shea Stadium has created a lot of attention this season, especially for fans who associate uniform numbers with club history.
MLB.com:
Mariners recall OF Wladimir Balentien from Triple-A Tacoma — Mariners DH Jose Vidro designated for assignment — SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Lee Pelekoudas announced today that the Mariners have designated Jose Vidro for assignment.
Associated Press:
Webb earns major league-best 16th victory — PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Webb became the first 16-game winner in the majors, tossing a nine-hitter for his third complete game in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Rick Chandler / Deadspin:
Slip 'N Slide With The King — How can you have a giant, water-soaked tarp on the field during a rain delay at Wrigley and NOT expect a guy dressed as '70s Elvis to come running out to slide across it? It's just common sense. Have a good time filling out the paperwork on this one, security guy (video following the jump).
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Under The Knife — Dealing with Delays — I can't say enough good things about participating in Newberg Night, and I can't say enough bad things about flying on United, so let's start with the positives. Joe Sheehan and I were lucky enough to be the Opening Act for Jon Daniels' ninety-minute Q …
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Joe Sheehan / Baseball Prospectus:Prospectus Today — Jeter vs. Reyes — I got a great question …
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs activate closer Wood — Club says pitcher will return in middle relief role for now — CHICAGO — Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, but Lou Piniella maintained that the right-hander will be used in middle relief rather than immediately resume his role as the closer.
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