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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Pitcher Greg Maddux to rejoin Dodgers — Dodgers reach agreement to acquire veteran right-hander, a future Hall of Famer with 353 career wins, in a trade with San Diego. He also pitched for the team in 2006. — The Dodgers today reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a deal …
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ESPN.com:
Report: Dodgers close to deal to acquire Maddux — The Dodgers addressed their offense for the stretch run by acquiring Manny Ramirez. Now it looks like they've done something about the pitching staff. — The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday night that the team had agreed to the terms …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers are bringing back Greg Maddux — Dodgers agree to trade with Padres that will return the future Hall of Famer to L.A., where he also pitched in 2006. — Greg Maddux is on his way back to Los Angeles to try to help the Dodgers make another push for the postseason.
Associated Press:
Maddux traded to Dodgers — Greg Maddux is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. — San Diego and Los Angeles agreed to a trade that puts the 353-game winner in a pennant race again, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because no announcement had been made.
Lisa Kennelly / New Jersey Online:
New York Yankees expect boost from Matsui — NEW YORK — With six weeks remaining and their postseason hopes in doubt, a trio of injured Yankees are on the cusp of returning, hoping to save the season. — The problem is, it might be too late. — Hideki Matsui will be activated …
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Lester, Bay lead BoSox by Orioles 6-3 — BALTIMORE (AP)—Before he came to the Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay didn't know much about Jon Lester. — Bay likes what he's seen. And, to be sure, the Red Sox are also pretty pleased about what they've witnessed thus far from their new left fielder.
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JR Radcliffe / MLB.com:
CC moves to 8-0 with Brewers — Lefty's complete game vs. Astros his 11th straight victory — MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers game notes said it best. It really is Carsten Charles in Charge. — Known in abbreviated terms to his friends, CC Sabathia continued his torrid success since joining …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels hope to beat the Rays and a hurricane — A lone bicyclist rides in the rain against the wind along Truman Avenue in Key West as the effects of Tropical Storm Fay are felt at the southern-most edge of Florida. The storm is not expected to make a direct hit on the Tamps Bay area …
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Geoff Baker / Mariners Blog:
Happy Jarrod Day — Yes, I know it doesn't have the same ring to it as Happy Felix Day, but at least every Jarrod Washburn start gives the Seattle blogosphere something new to ruminate about other than how its favorite team managed to lose that day's game. — Washburn has become perhaps …
Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Marlins' Paul Lo Duca out to prove success wasn't a fraud — SAN FRANCISCO — Catcher Paul Lo Duca has apologized several times for bad judgment since the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball cited evidence that he used human growth hormone. — But the taunts keep coming.
Mychael Urban / MLB.com:
A's victorious but lose Duchscherer — Right-hander leaves in third inning with right hip pain — MINNEAPOLIS — Highly respected veteran Mark Ellis set the tone with a home run on the first pitch of the game, five pitchers teamed up to keep a first-place team in check …
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Paul SF / YFSF:
Stifling Conditions — In a gamer the other night, SF asked the following question: … Your wish is my command. There's two ways I can think to figure something like this out. Take a look at the 10 best pitching performances against the Red Sox this season and compare them to the 10 best …
