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Tom Wyrwich / Mariners Blog:
Mariners closer Brandon Morrow placed on DL (with lineups) — In case you were wondering why closer Brandon Morrow wasn't used in the top of the ninth last night — Morrow certainly was — the Mariners gave an answer today: Morrow has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24, with right biceps tendinitis.
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Baseball Said to Be Inquiring About Rodriguez Drug Use — Major League Baseball is investigating the accuracy of statements by Alex Rodriguez about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, according to people within baseball who were briefed on the matter. — Investigators have contacted several …
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Associated Press:
Victorino's bases-loaded walk helps Phillies top Mets in 10 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shane Victorino's bases-loaded walk off Sean Green with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday. — Green (-2) retired the first batter …
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Backup Treanor to miss rest of season — Surgery reveals right hip issue to be worse than thought — DETROIT — What was already expected to be a long injury for Tigers backup catcher Matt Treanor now will likely cost him the rest of the season. On Thursday, Treanor underwent successful surgery …
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles blow lead, fall to Blue Jays — Toronto 2B Hill ties game with HR in 10th, wins it with RBI single in 11th — TORONTO - The Orioles' frustrating losing streak lived to see another day, thanks to Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill. — Hill tied the game with a 10th …
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Jays would want a lot in Halladay deal … Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi identified his asking price if he were ever to consider trading star pitcher Roy Halladay in an interview today, and he pretty much summed it up in one word: Boatload. — The Jays are defying critics …
Jon Weisman / Dodger Thoughts:
Dodgers promote Brent Leach to replace Kuo — The Dodgers have called up AA Chattanooga reliever Brent Leach to replace disabled Hong-Chih Kuo in the bullpen, reports David Paschall of the Chatanooga Times Free Press. (Thanks to Dodger Thoughts reader Underdog for the alert.)
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies' Marquis quiets Giants 5-1 — SAN FRANCISCO — Hey, Jason Marquis, don't quit your day job. The Rockies would be lost without you. — Marquis, who rarely loses during daylight hours, confounded the Giants for nine innings in the Rockies' 5-1 victory.
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Associated Press:
Lilly fans 10; Theriot, Lee homer as Cubs drub Marlins — CHICAGO (AP) — Ted Lilly struck out 10 in eight strong innings and hit a two-run double, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday. — Ryan Theriot homered for the second consecutive …
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MackAveKurt / Bless You Boys:
That was (G)rand: Tigers 9, Indians 7 — More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP — “I do not believe what I just saw!!” Tigers light-hitting shortstop Adam Everett hits a grand slam in the fourth inning to give Detroit a 5-0 at the time. — Browse more photos »
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 24: Angels at Yankees (updates with comments from Cashman and rehab news from Tampa) — YANKEES (13-10) — Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (1-2, 4.73). — ANGELS (9-13) — Figgins DH — Matthews RF — Kendrick 2B — Hunter CF — Napoli C — Morales 1B — Rivera LF — Wood 3B
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Joe Posnanski:
Tip Sheet — OK, coming off the latest talk of pitch tipping and Alex Rodriguez, we're going to talk a little bit about cheating today — but, hey, we're not talking morality. Everyone has their own level of distaste for cheating and lying. Some think it's wrong all the time.
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Associated Press:
Martis, Dunn power Nationals past Cardinals — WASHINGTON (AP) — Shairon Martis pitched a five-hitter, Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday. — GAME REPORT: Nationals 6, Cardinals 1 — Dunn connected in the fifth …
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