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Ben Collins / Boston Globe:
Matsuzaka moved to DL — Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Sunday, and he hinted it could take months for the struggling righthander to recover. — “It's not going to be a two-week DL thing,” said Francona.
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Ben Collins / Boston Globe:
Sox take Matsuzaka out of rotation
Sox take Matsuzaka out of rotation
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Associated Press:
Marlins hold off Yankees as Sabathia leaves early with injury — MIAMI (AP) — Hanley Ramirez and Cody Ross homered, and the Florida Marlins held off a late rally to beat the struggling Yankees 6-5 Sunday after CC Sabathia left early with an injury. — The game was protested …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 69: Yankees at Marlins (updates with Sabathia leaving game with tight biceps)
Game 69: Yankees at Marlins (updates with Sabathia leaving game with tight biceps)
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Proctor cleans up elbow & lifestyle — Scott Proctor (r.) with manager Joe Torre in 2007. Proctor lives a tumultuous off-field life while in the Bronx, something he's remformed. — MIAMI - Scott Proctor never learned how to say no. — He never said no to his manager when he was asked …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Bush may be bumped from next start — Brewers to confer on rotation if righty doesn't pitch Thursday — DETROIT — The Brewers' starting pitcher for Thursday is “to be announced,” manager Ken Macha said, a strong indication that Dave Bush could be bumped from his scheduled start against the Twins to rest his fatigued right arm.
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Associated Press:
Nick Green's homer gives Red Sox 6-5 win over Braves — BOSTON — Nick Green homered just inside the right-field foul pole on the first pitch of the bottom of the ninth to give the Boston Red Sox [team stats] a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. — Facing Jeff Bennett …
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Daniel Barbarisi / Providence Journal:
Red Sox vs. Braves: With help from his ex-Atlanta teammates …
Red Sox vs. Braves: With help from his ex-Atlanta teammates …
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Associated Press:
Upton homers, drives in four for Rays in win over Mets — NEW YORK (AP) — B.J. Upton homered and matched a career high with four RBI, Carl Crawford drove in a pair of runs and the Tampa Bay Rays broke out of an offensive slumber with a 10-6 victory over the New York Mets on a soggy Sunday.
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Toni Ginnetti / Chicago Sun Times:
Randy Wells gets first win, Cubs beat Indians 6-2 — The sight of Randy Wells getting soaked with beer and shaving cream Sunday after his first major-league victory was a long time coming for the Cubs. — But as they completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 6-2 victory …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Angels aren't interested in Pedro Martinez, general manager says — Tony Reagins says the team won't pursue the pitcher for baseball reasons and not financial ones. Reports about recent workout might be a factor. — The Angels have “no interest” in pitcher Pedro Martinez, General Manager Tony Reagins said today.
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Jeff Weaver outpitches Jered — In rare battle of brothers, Dodgers come out on top and end Angels' winning streak. — It was the baseball equivalent of a big brother putting his little brother in a headlock and giving him a noogie. — A serious beat-down it wasn't …
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NY Daily News:
CC leaves early with biceps tightness — The Daily News will show you Yankee Stadium. Go on the field, into the clubhouse and see how the new stadium was built. — Sponsored by: — Today's Top Picks … Best Of NYDN.com
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Lopez does not want to leave desert — With D-backs struggling, veteran knows he could be moved — SEATTLE — Felipe Lopez is well aware that with the D-backs' fading playoff hopes, he could find himself on another team before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. — That does not mean he is looking to leave.
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Toni Ginnetti / Chicago Sun Times:
Guzman roster move brings up Hart — A stretch of 22 games plus back-to-back extra inning games has taken a toll on the Cubs bullpen, but it is a muscle injury to Angel Guzman prompting a roster move Sunday. — Guzman might have needed only a week to recuperate, but with rain outs costing …
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Associated Press:
Buehrle hurls seven scoreless, earns first ‘W’ in six starts — CINCINNATI (AP) — By now, National League hitters ought to know a little bit about Mark Buehrle. Judging by the Cincinnati Reds' swings, he's still mostly a mystery. — The left-hander pitched seven shutout innings …