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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Pavano returns to rotation on Saturday — Righty to take mound for Yankees for first time since April '07 — TORONTO — Their streak of 13 consecutive playoff appearances hanging in serious doubt, the Yankees are ready to accept help from any place they can find it.
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Bugs & Cranks
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Ed Price / New Jersey Online:
Pavano to pitch Saturday for Yankees — Carl Pavano has been informed he will start Saturday for the Yankees against the Baltimore Orioles, Pavano's agent Tom O'Connell said today. — Pavano last pitched in the majors on April 9, 2007. He has been out all year after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery on June 5, 2007.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
I've just been handed an urgent and horrifying news story. I need all of you, to stop what you're doing and listen. — According to his agent, Carl Pavano has been told he will start against the Orioles on Saturday. — God help us all. — UPDATE, 2:46 p.m.: “He worked extremely hard …
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Mets 5 Braves 4 — The Mets (71-57) defeated the Braves (56-72) by the score of 5 to 4, thanks to a walk-off RBI by Carlos Delgado, tonight. — The Phillies lost, with help from Nationals 2B Anderson Hernandez - yes, that Anderson Hernandez - meaning the Mets now lead the Phillies by two losses for first place.
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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Delgado's 5 hits help Mets sweep Braves — NEW YORK (AP)—Carlos Delgado was mobbed after his winning hit found the grass in left field Thursday night. As David Wright crossed the plate with an exuberant belly first slide, the New York Mets poured out of the dugout to celebrate in the Shea Stadium infield.
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The Musings and Prophecies …
Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Church could return to Mets on Friday — NEW YORK (AP)—Ryan Church could be back in the New York Mets' outfield for the opener of a four-game series against the Houston Astros on Friday night. — Church has been sidelined by post-concussion syndrome since he left a game on July 5 …
Associated Press:
Duchscherer, Gallagher latest A's to go on DL — SEATTLE — All-Star right-hander Justin Duchscherer went back on the disabled list Thursday because of a strained hip, the latest in an epidemic of injuries for the fallen Oakland Athletics. — Duchscherer was placed on the 15-day disabled list …
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Baseball Musings
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Jesse Baumgartner / MLB.com:
A's set unfortunate team record — Team has now used the DL 23 times during 2008 season — SEATTLE — The Athletics broke a team record Sunday, but not one that will bring any smiles. — By placing starting pitchers Justin Duchscherer and Sean Gallagher on the 15-day disabled list …
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Athletics Nation
New York Post:
HANK: MEDIA HATE THE YANKEES — 'THAT'S WHY I HAVE TO POINT OUT THE INJURIES' — Now it's the media's fault. — Hank Steinbrenner, who has gone out of his way to emphasize how much injuries have hurt the Yankees this season, told the new Sporting News magazine that he had to do it because …
Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Zambrano earns 13th win to lift Cubs — CHICAGO (AP)—Carlos Zambrano delivered a heated first-inning lecture to someone he knew would listen—himself. Upset after giving up a four-pitch walk to leadoff batter Chris Dickerson, Zambrano calmed down, regrouped and got out of the inning.
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A League of Her Own
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From Sun-Times / Associated Press:
Cracked molar, emotions can't stop Big Z, Cubs — Carlos Zambrano earned his 13th victory on the fourth try and also homered to lift the Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds — When Lou Piniella visited Zambrano in the seventh with two runners on, he was surprised to see what the problem was.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
MLB.com:
Blue Jays acquire Bautista — The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have acquired INF JOSE BAUTISTA from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later. — BAUTISTA, 27, is currently with Indianapolis (AAA) of the International League, having appeared in five games, hitting .300 (6-20) with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBI.
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Associated Press, PBC Blog, Bucs Dugout, MLB Rumors, Where have you gone … and Batter's Box Interactive …
Associated Press:
Lee wins 18th, Sizemore tallies 7 RBI to lead Indians sweep — CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee won his AL-best 18th victory and seventh straight decision, backed by Grady Sizemore's career-high seven RBI, as Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday. — GAME REPORT: Indians 10, Royals 3
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Tim Korte / Associated Press:
Arizona's Webb dominant in 19th win — PHOENIX (AP)—It was a career night all around for Brandon Webb—the most victories he's ever racked up in a season, plus the hardest shot he's ever absorbed in the majors. — Webb pitched seven shutout innings for his career-high …
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AZ Snakepit
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Talent in center could make Taveras the odd man out — LOS ANGELES — The Rockies' center field position sits at the epicenter of activity. Ryan Spilborghs is going out on a rehab assignment, Scott Podsednik is coming back Friday, Dexter Fowler is returning home soon from Beijing …
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Bottom9 Baseball
USA Today:
INSIDE PITCH — Ricky Nolasco gave the bullpen a rare night off Tuesday. — Nolasco threw the first complete game by a Marlins starter since Anibal Sanchez went eight innings in a 2-1 loss on Sept. 16, 2006. That snapped a major league record 301 straight games without a Marlins starter going the distance.
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