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Chamberlain goes career-high 8 innings; Yanks error free for record 18th game — CLEVELAND — The midges didn't affect Joba Chamberlain in his first start in Cleveland — and neither did the Indians' hitters. — Chamberlain allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees set …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees set errorless mark — CLEVELAND - The Yankees established a major-league record with their 18th consecutive errorless game Monday night, surpassing the 2006 Red Sox for fielding excellence. — “It's quite an accomplishment,” Derek Jeter said. “A lot of people deserve credit, because that's a complete team effort.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 51: Yankees at Indians (updates with news of setbacks for Molina, Nady)
Game 51: Yankees at Indians (updates with news of setbacks for Molina, Nady)
Joel Sherman / Hardball:
3 UP: MATSUI, MANAGERIAL STUPIDITY, PUTZ
3 UP: MATSUI, MANAGERIAL STUPIDITY, PUTZ
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Matthew Leach / MLB.com:
Cards receive good news about Glaus — St. Louis plans to keep looking for options at third base — ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals received “encouraging” news regarding injured third baseman Troy Glaus on Monday, but not so encouraging that they won't actively pursue a player to fill in for him.
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John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Phillies beginning to pile up ASG votes — Ibanez joins Utley in starting slot; Pujols leading vote-getter — When Charlie Manuel fills out his National League lineup card for the All-Star Game next month, he might have more than one familiar name to write down.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves not pushing panic button — Pitching staff's work, NL East foes keeping race close — ATLANTA — Two months into the season, the Braves are still waiting for the arrival of pitching prospect Tommy Hanson and the solution to their outfield woes, which seemingly grow with every Jordan Schafer strikeout.
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks 3, Dodgers 2 — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Buckner threw six scoreless innings and rookie Josh Whitesell hit a two-run double, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. — The Dodgers threw five wild pitches …
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Howard, Utley hit consecutive HRs, power Phillies past Padres — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chase Utley and Ryan Howard hit consecutive home runs in the fifth inning and Philadelphia beat Adrian Gonzalez and the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Monday night, the Phillies' fourth straight win.
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Ramirez, Hermida help Marlins surge past Brewers — MIAMI (AP) — Hanley Ramirez and Jeremy Hermida had RBI singles in Florida's five-run sixth inning and the Marlins rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Monday night. — Jorge Cantu had two RBIs for Florida. Ramirez finished with three hits.
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Jimenez returns to site of crossroads — Colorado (20-30) at Houston (21-28), 6:05 p.m. MT — HOUSTON — Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez's easy smile almost never changes. It's there even when he's unsuccessful. But last April 20 in the visitors' clubhouse at Minute Maid Park, he scowled as he spat his words.
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Pirates rally with five runs in eighth to subdue Mets — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andy LaRoche had three RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in eighth inning to beat the New York Mets 8-5 on Monday night. — Adam LaRoche and Jack Wilson had three hits apiece for Pittsburgh …
ESPN:
Wang should get second chance — Since Chien Ming Wang's English is limited and he doesn't use a translator, he comes accross almost personality-less, like a pitching robot. — But Wang is human and that is part of the reason he deserves a second chance now that he looks like a reasonable facsimile of himself.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
YANKEES' WANG READY TO START, IF ...
YANKEES' WANG READY TO START, IF ...
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Inbox: Will Andrus' glove be recognized? — Fans ask about trades, road record, lack of walks and more — I know it's early, but Elvis Andrus is certainly making a case for Gold Glove consideration. How many rookies have ever won a Gold Glove? — An unofficial survey shows …
Gordon Edes / Yahoo! Sports:
Fortunes tied to disabled list — Buzz up! — CHICAGO - So, what to make of the impact injuries and attrition have had on the season's first two months? — Fans in Arizona and Cleveland would tell you that injuries have quashed hope, with their counterparts in Philadelphia …
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Cody Derespina / Newsday:
Wilson breaks nose in Ducks' victory over York — Manager Gary Carter attends to Preston Wilson(44) after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Dan Foli (16) in the top of the first inning. The Ducks defeated the York Revolution 8-2. (Photo by Joseph D. Sullivan, Newsday / May 31, 2009)
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Associated Press:
Doctor pleads guilty to giving 'roids to players — NEW YORK (AP) — A doctor accused of supplying professional baseball players with illegal performance-enhancing drugs pleaded guilty to two federal criminal charges Monday, according to a newspaper report.
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Joe Posnanski / Sports Illustrated:
The most hyped baseball prospect in years … Our topic this week is hype and Matt Wieters. You already know Baltimore called up the 23-year-old catcher last Friday — and he is probably the most hyped baseball call-up since, well, we spent some thinking about that. We came up with Bo Jackson.
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