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Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero (pec tear) out at least a month — MINNEAPOLIS — Vladimir Guerrero has a torn muscle in his chest and will miss at least a month. — The Angels sent the slugger to Los Angeles on Friday to be examined by noted team orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum, who found Guerrero's pectoral tear.
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Associated Press:
Kubel caps cycle with grand slam, lifts Twins past Angels — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jason Kubel completed the ninth cycle in Twins history with a dramatic go-ahead grand slam to cap a seven-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting Minnesota past the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 on Friday night.
Mike DiGiovanna / Angels Unplugged:
Guerrero has torn pectoral muscle; will be out for at least a month — MINNEAPOLIS — Vladimir Guerrero was diagnosed today with a torn pectoral muscle in his chest, an injury that sent the Angels slugger to the disabled list and will sideline him for at least a month and probably longer.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yanks Laud Attendance, but Some Seats Sit Empty — The Yankees' announced attendance Friday was 45,101, or 93.4 percent of the sold-out crowd for the Yankee Stadium opener Thursday. Considering the usual drop-off for early-season games, the Yankees were encouraged.
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Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
New York Yankees call up Juan Miranda; Hideki Matsui out of lineup
New York Yankees call up Juan Miranda; Hideki Matsui out of lineup
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Mets' Sheffield hits 500th home run — Nine-time All-Star becomes 25th player in history to reach milestone — NEW YORK - Gary Sheffield hit his 500th home run Friday night to became the 25th player in major league history to reach the milestone, belting a drive to left off Milwaukee's Mitch Stetter leading off the seventh inning.
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Amy K. Nelson / MLB:
The events leading up to Nick Adenhart's death — A memorial was set up at the Fullerton intersection for those who were in the car with Nick Adenhart. — Editor's Note: The times listed below are exact in some cases and approximate in others, based on the recollections of those interviewed for this story.
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Amy K. Nelson / MLB:
Andrew Gallo family talks about Nick Adenhart crash: ‘He never meant to hurt anybody’ — FULLERTON, Calif. — Andrew Thomas Gallo, the man charged with killing Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others in a car accident April 9, is an alcoholic, his family told ESPN.com.
Tracy Ringolsby / Inside the Rockies:
Morillo Claimed by Twins — Juan Morillo will join the Minnesota Twins. — The Twins were 21st in line to put in a claim, and were the first team that was willing to put up the $20,000 to acquire the hard-throwing right-hander from the Rockies. — When a player is placed on waivers …
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Chico Harlan / Nationals Journal:
Nats, Zimmerman Closing In on Extension — The Washington Nationals are moving toward a 5-year, $45 million extension with third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, a source said. The deal is not yet finalized, but indications are that the contract could be announced within the next few days.
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's can't hold off Red Sox — Orioles suffer 10-8 loss after early seven-run cushion — BOSTON - The Orioles learned long ago that no lead is safe at Fenway Park, but they had plenty to feel good about at the end of the top of the second inning on Friday night.
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
After winning big game, St. Louis Cardinals' P.J. Walters on hot seat — He makes debut Friday against Chicago Cubs and Carlos Zambrano — It isn't quite like the “old” days when Matt Morris and Dusty Baker had a way of stirring things up, and it isn't like the middle of the summer when fans …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Fired-up Milton Bradley has 1st explosion, ejection with Cubs
Fired-up Milton Bradley has 1st explosion, ejection with Cubs
MLB:
Philadelphia Phillies honor broadcaster Harry Kalas with ceremony — PHILADELPHIA — Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas was honored by the Philadelphia Phillies in a moving ceremony before Friday night's game against San Diego. — Kalas died Monday in Washington after collapsing …
Jen Langosch / By Gosh, It's Langosch:
Andy Phillips traded to White Sox; Bucs acquire Michael Dubee — The Pirates made a swap of Minor Leaguers on Friday. The organization traded infielder/outfielder Andy Phillips to the White Sox in exchange for RHP Michael Dubee. — Dubee, 23, went 5-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 30 appearances …
Dan Connolly / Baltimore Sun:
Hundreds gather at Adenhart's memorial service — Father of late Angels pitcher gets standing ovation for his speech — WILLIAMSPORT - Catching his breath every few moments, Jim Adenhart explained to the hushed crowd that the greatest day of his life was when his 9-pound, 3-ounce baby boy was born.
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Will Carroll / Baseball Prospectus:
Teach Me Lessons — Alex Rodriguez... copy... paste. It would be easy to do that: to say that Gordon's injury is so equivalent to Alex Rodriguez's that I could go green and just recycle some of my words. Injuries are individualized, however, and no two people, not even two third basemen named Alex …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
New Stadium a launching pad? — There have been 34.5 innings played at the new Stadium and 17 home runs have been hit. — That's far too small a sample size to draw any conclusions from. But that does seem like a lot. Is the wind howling through those open concourses?