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2:10 AM ET, August 23, 2008

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Joe McDonald / Providence Journal:
Breaking news: Drew has herniated disc in back  —  TORONTO — The Red Sox received an unpleasant surprise Friday afternoon when they learned outfielder J.D. Drew is suffering from a herniated disc in his back.  —  Drew has suffered from chronic back pain throughout his career and had a flareup …
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
News, notes and lineups  —  TORONTO - J.D. Drew is currently at a local hospital undergoing an MRI on his back.  —  Drew was originally in the Sox lineup, but his back, according to Sox manager Terry Francona, has gotten progressively worse as the day progressed.
Discussion: YFSF
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves ink Lopez to Minor League deal  —  Veteran right-handed pitcher coming off elbow surgery  —  ST. LOUIS — After watching him complete a bullpen session on Friday, the Braves opted to take a gamble on Rodrigo Lopez and his surgically repaired right elbow.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and Talking Chop
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Santana, Mets continue surge  —  Johan Santana again answered the call for Mets starting pitchers to go deep into games - even if it was opponent Roy Oswalt who received credit for the complete game.  —  Santana contributed seven scoreless innings while tossing a career-high 121 pitches.
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Nats GM in trouble, Rox on the block, pitchers who'll get paid … Embattled Nationals general manager Jim Bowden still appears to have the support of his bosses, who blame others for problems that have beset Bowden and the club in recent days, according to people who have spoken to the leadership of the last-place club.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers ponder September callups  —  With club in contention, prospects could provide depth  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers are already weighing options for Sept. 1 callups, but discussions won't intensify for at least a week, and general manager Doug Melvin would not tip his hand on Friday.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Doug Tucker / Associated Press:
Hosmer hits titanic homers in batting practice  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After limping home from a 1-8 road trip, the punchless Kansas City Royals stepped onto the field at Kauffman Stadium and caught a glimpse of what they're so desperately lacking.  —  Time after time, 18-year-old Eric …
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres give Hayhurst a shot vs. Giants  —  Minor Leaguer has ‘continued to impress,’ will debut Saturday  —  SAN FRANCISCO — In the eyes of Padres general manager Kevin Towers, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst, who will make his Major League debut Saturday, has gone from non-prospect to, at the very least, a suspect.
Michael Schwartz / MLB.com:
Bowa happy to be back in Philadelphia  —  Dodgers third-base coach: 'I'll be remembered as a Phillie'  —  PHILADELPHIA — Dodgers third-base coach Larry Bowa has spent time with eight Major League organizations during his career, but as Los Angeles began a four-game series in Philadelphia on Friday night …
Nick Zaccardi / MLB.com:
Cubs won't take struggling Nats lightly  —  Chicago (78-49) vs. Washington (45-83), Friday, 1:20 p.m. CT  —  CHICAGO — For the Cubs, the playoff chase is heating up.  September is on the horizon, and October is coming into focus.  For their opponents, April can't come fast enough.
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Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Cracked tooth can't stop Zambrano; Cubs beat Reds
Discussion: RosenBlog and FanHouse
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright returns  —  Righthander Adam Wainwright makes his first big-league appearance in 2 ½ months tonight when he opposes the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium.  Wainwright has been out with a ruptured pulley in his right middle finger.  —  “It's not realistic for him to be the Wainwright …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Steve Kornacki / MLive.com:
DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL  —  Tigers move Nate Robertson to bullpen  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nate Robertson is going to the bullpen to find his slider, and attempt to regain the form that made him an effective starter.  Detroit manager Jim Leyland announced the move prior to Friday night's game.
Clark Spencer / MiamiHerald.com:
Marlins' Ramirez not sure when he can return … SAN FRANCISCO — Hanley Ramirez tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep Wednesday night because he was worried.  —  The reason?  —  “I knew right away I couldn't play [Thursday],” Ramirez said Thursday, one day after injuring his right thumb while stealing second base.
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Jays obtain insurance in Bautista  —  The Jays yesterday obtained third baseman Jose Bautista from the Pirates for a player to be named later.  The club claimed Bautista on waivers, then negotiated with the Bucs for a suitable minor-leaguer to be sent back later.
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Nate Silver / Baseball Prospectus:
The Ultimate Fantasy Draft (Part 2)  —  This is Part 2 of yesterday's Lies, Damned Lies: The Ultimate Fantasy Draft, which included players ranked from number 26 through 50, as well as honorable mentions.  —  Welcome, ladies and gents, to the third annual Baseball Prospectus Ultimate Fantasy Draft.
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