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D-backs get Dunn from Reds for three prospects — The Arizona Diamondbacks added a big bat Monday in their attempt to hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race. — Arizona acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, who is tied for the major league lead with 32 home runs, for three prospects.
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Tyler Bassett / KTAR.com:
Diamondbacks acquire Adam Dunn from Reds — Sports 620 KTAR's John Gambadoro reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Adam Dunn from the Cincinnati Reds. — The Diamondbacks have Monday off, but start a NL West series in Colorado on Tuesday night. — Dunn is expected to start in right field.
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Reds send Dunn to Diamondbacks — Slugger hit 270 homers in eight seasons with Cincinnati — CINCINNATI — First Ken Griffey Jr. was traded to a contender. On Monday, the retooling Reds did likewise with left fielder Adam Dunn. — In the mode of shedding veterans lately …
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Associated Press:
Twins' Perkins, Nathan combine to shutout Yanks 4-0 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brand new papa Glen Perkins pitched eight outstanding innings and light-hitting Adam Everett hit a two-run homer, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 4-0 victory over the reeling New York Yankees on Monday night.
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Minnesota updates and lineup — Hello from the Metrodome. Made it to Minnesota with usual travel dramas, though none actually related to the flight. I'm telling you, I attract this stuff like honey attracts bees. We'll leave it at a police situation at LAX which involved a deportation …
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Canadian Press:
Blue Jays release Stewart — TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Shannon Stewart from the disabled list and released him outright on Monday. — Stewart, 34, a 1992 first-round draft choice of the Blue Jays, appeared in 52 games this season for Toronto …
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Richmond to 'pen as Jays recall Litsch — Odd-man-out Parrish optioned to Triple-A to make room — DETROIT— The Blue Jays ruffled a few feathers across Canada when they summoned Scott Richmond from the Minor Leagues and added him to their rotation last month.
Associated Press:
White Sox's Contreras has surgery on torn Achilles — CHICAGO — White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras had surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon on Monday and is expected to miss at least nine months. — Contreras left his start Saturday against the Boston Red Sox.
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Eric Allen / New York Jets:
EA: Jenn Sterger Set for ‘Sassy’ Jets Role — Allen is the senior managing editor of newyorkjets.com. He is in his seventh season with the Jets. — 08/11 — Jenn Sterger, a southern girl with flair, is taking her act to New York. In an effort to improve their gameday experience …
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Longoria on DL with fractured wrist — Rays struggle as injuries keep key players off the field — Just a day after losing two-time All-Star Carl Crawford the Rays were dealt another blow, as the team announced on Monday evening that All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria will be joining Crawford …
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Lucchino, Epstein headed for breakup in Boston? … One big part of the Red Sox championship teams has already moved from Boston to the Dodgers. Could another be on the way? — People in high places in baseball are starting to speculate about whether this could be the last season together …
Peter King / Sports Illustrated:
Peter King: Vick could play pro football in 2009 … SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Michael Huyghue, commissioner of the United Football League, rival to the NFL. Fancy seeing you here, at Carolina Panthers training camp. — “In the VIP section, no less,” he said, laughing, the other day …
Robert Falkoff / MLB.com:
Stewart nabs NL Rookie honors for July — Rockies third baseman impressive with glove, bat in short stint — Whether he was in the field or at the plate, Colorado third baseman Ian Stewart showed a flair for the spectacular in July. — Stewart's red-hot hitting and dazzling defense …
Roderick Boone / Newsday:
Mets' bullpen falters again — The Mets' bullpen blew another one. — Pedro Martinez pitched six steady innings and left with a four-run lead, but the team's shaky relief corps couldn't hold off the NL Central's cellar-dwelling Pirates, yielding six runs in the final three innings …
