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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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 …
Keeli Garza / Foul Territory:
Rainout? — Granted, there's eight hours or so until the scheduled first pitch against Detroit, but current conditions and the forecast for the rest of the day would indicate that a rainout is looming. Obviously, there is no official word. — Here's why this game could be postponed quickly:
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