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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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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 …
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers close to deal for Maddux — Trade would bring 353-game winner from the Padres — LOS ANGELES — Acquiring Greg Maddux for the stretch run two years ago worked so well for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, he's trying to do it again. — With Brad Penny back on the disabled list …
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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Associated Press:
Rays hope to play Tuesday's game as Fay nears — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels were holding out hope that their game scheduled for Tuesday night at Tropicana Field will not be postponed because of Tropical Storm Fay.
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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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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 …
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Jocketty shapes Reds' future — CINCINNATI — The man assigned a rival organization's heavy lifting worked the Cardinals clubhouse Sunday morning wearing a Tommy Bahama Hawaiian shirt and an easy smile. — Sporting the tropical doctor look, Walt Jocketty is doing just fine.
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Krysten Oliphant / MLB.com:
Cooper predicts sweep in Milwaukee — Houston (63-61) at Milwaukee (71-54), Monday, 7:05 p.m. CT — HOUSTON — Despite two ugly losses in the Astros' series against the D-backs, manager Cecil Cooper continues to challenge his team. — First, he said Houston would win 88 games to end the season …
Associated Press:
Schilling leaning toward retirement — BOSTON (AP)—Curt Schilling says he's leaning “very heavily” toward retirement and is waiting until spring training approaches to see if he wants to try to pitch again. — The Boston Red Sox right-hander, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on June 23 …
