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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees' Hopes Are Going, Going ... The grand slam exploded like a gunshot Wednesday night, tearing out the guts of even the most naïve believers in the 2008 Yankees. — The eighth-inning bullet by Dustin Pedroia was like the opening scene of a documentary, many years from now …
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David Pinto / Baseball Musings:
Requiem for the Yankees — The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 11-3 tonight, pushing New York seven games back in the wild card standings and for all intents and purposes ending the chance of the Yankees making the playoffs. This isn't a good team playing poorly.
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New York Post:ALEX PERSONIFIES TEAM'S FAILURES
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Mike Lupica / NY Daily News:Lupica: Blame lands on A-Rod
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George A. King III / New York Post:YANKEES RUN INTO A-WAD OF TROUBLE
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Dejan Kovacevic / PBC Blog:
Union to file grievance regarding Alvarez; status of contract in dispute — The Major League Baseball Players Assocation today will file a grievance against the commissioner's office regarding the Pirates' signing of first-round draft pick Pedro Alvarez, according to two sources.
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Dejan Kovacevic / PBC Blog:
Boras challenges Pirates to ‘come clean’ — The one down below looks to be getting overwhelmed with comments, which will make it tough to load. So reload up here. — I will put updates here, too, but I can tell you now that actual reporting has taken up almost all of my time and probably will continue to do so through the evening.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves acquire prospect for Kotsay — Atlanta deals veteran for Boston outfielder it's had eye on — ATLANTA — During his time with the Braves, Mark Kotsay influenced the future of the organization. His presence provided a positive influence on the club's younger players …
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Mike Nichols / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Mets 6 Phillies 3 — The Mets (74-60) defeated the Phillies (73-60) tonight by the score of 6 to 3 in Citizen's Bank Park. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
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Kevin Horan / MLB.com:
Phils lose game, ground in NL East — Bullpen allows Mets to stage a comeback of their own — PHILADELPHIA — Anyone looking for a clear-cut National League East favorite to emerge from this week's Phillies-Mets games at Citizens Bank Park may have to wait a little longer.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Lincecum slows Rockies' push for playoffs — SAN FRANCISCO — The letter taunted them. Last weekend, Rockies season-ticket holders received postseason applications in the mail. — Playoffs? The team needed binoculars to see the division leaders. Playoffs?
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Technology worthy for instant replay — Video headquarters equipped for making clear, efficient calls — NEW YORK — The baseball, as it flew, cued everything around it into action. Careening toward a formerly quiet corner of Yankee Stadium, it first forced two Orioles outfielders to converge …
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Daulerio / Deadspin:
So, Yankee Stadium Takes This No Moving During “God Bless America"-Thing Rather Seriously — Remember a little more than a year ago when George Steinbrenner, inflated with patriotic fervor, imposed a laughable rule that instructed security officials to ban anyone from “excessive movement” …
Baseball America:
Arizona Fall League Rosters — Quick analysis of who has the most to prove this fall — Rosters for the Arizona Fall League have been announced. To get you ready for the Fall League, we've singled out some players who are using their trip as a last tune-up for the big leagues …
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves sign veteran Dessens — Hurler to add experience to young rotation for final month — ATLANTA — With four young pitchers in their starting rotation, the Braves have decided to add an older presence for the season's final month. — The Braves have agreed to terms with Elmer Dessens …
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Robert Falkoff / MLB.com:
Brewers' brooms doused in finale — Riske charged with three late runs as sweep slips away — ST. LOUIS — An RBI fielder's choice off the bat of Aaron Miles produced the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cardinals posted a 5-3 comeback victory over the Brewers on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium.
