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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Proctor Revisits Past With New Perspective — MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There is no nameplate above the locker in the far corner of the Florida Marlins' clubhouse. Its tenant, Scott Proctor, is injured and out for the season. He is rarely here, but he dropped by this weekend to see his former team.
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Jon Weisman / Dodger Thoughts:
Buy low, sell high? Dodgers take 5-2 lead in fifth — Despite Juan Pierre getting thrown out stealing after leading off the top of the fifth inning with a single, the Dodgers still pounded Angels starter Jered Weaver for three runs in the inning to move ahead, 5-2.
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Jeff Weaver outpitches Jered
Jeff Weaver outpitches Jered
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Josh Beckett's gem wins arm duel at Fenway — Red Sox' ace brilliant in blanking of Braves — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email — As much as the sellout crowd at Fenway Park [map] loved seeing its old Red Sox [team stats] flame Derek Lowe back on the mound last night …
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Mark Bowman / Bowman's Blog:
Red Sox fans provide Lowe some love — Derek Lowe didn't know how he'd be received by the Red Sox fans tonight. But as he made his way toward the bullpen to warm up, they provided a nice ovation that proved they haven't forgotten the significant role he played during the 2004 postseason.
George A. King III / New York Post:
SOURCES: YANKEES SIGN DOMINICAN CATCHER GARY SANCHEZ FOR $2.5M — MIAMI — According to several connections in the Dominican Republic, the Yankees and catching prospect Gary Sanchez have agreed to a $2.5 million deal. — Sanchez, 16, isn't eligible to sign until July 2 …
Associated Press:
Orioles 6, Phillies 5 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Roberts hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth off fill-in closer Ryan Madson, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Saturday night. — Pinch-hitter Ryan Howard gave the Phillies a 5-3 lead with a three-run homer …
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Ben Collins / Boston Globe:
Sox take Matsuzaka out of rotation — Daisuke Matsuzaka will miss at least his next start in the rotation, and medical tests including a possible MRI will be performed on the struggling righthander's shoulder, Red Sox Manager Terry Francona said Saturday afternoon. — “We need to get him looked at physically,” said Francona.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Leyland takes exception to Boras' criticism — Skipper also says Ordonez could return to lineup Tuesday — DETROIT — While Tigers manager Jim Leyland took exception to agent Scott Boras' criticism on his move to sit Magglio Ordonez, he also put more of a definite time frame on how long Ordonez will be out of the lineup.
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Cashman made decision to sit A-Rod … MIAMI — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman ordered superstar third baseman Alex Rodriguez be rested here Friday and Saturday after a conference call of Yankee bosses, including team owner Hal Steinbrenner, medical personnel and Rodriguez himself, people familiar with the situation tell SI.com.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
O'Dowd puts Hawpe trade rumors to rest — Buyers or sellers? Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said Saturday it's too early to tell. — As for all of those national rumors that the Rockies would trade right fielder Brad Hawpe for the right price, O'Dowd dismissed them with a shake of his head.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Manny to begin Minors stint on Tuesday — Slugger agrees to start rehab for Triple-A Albuquerque — ANAHEIM — Suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez agreed to start a Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday night at Triple-A Albuquerque, Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced Saturday.
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Nathaniel Vinton / NY Daily News:
Ex-Rep. Davis happy about baseball's reform — Like many baseball fans, former Republican congressman Tom Davis wasn't too surprised this past week to learn that retired slugger Sammy Sosa had reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003.
Associated Press:
Carlos Pena's homer off Johan Santana lifts Rays over Mets 3-1 — NEW YORK — Carlos Pena hit a tiebreaking homer off Johan Santana in the seventh inning Saturday, sending James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays to a rainy 3-1 victory over the New York Mets. — Shields allowed three hits …
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Matt Gelb / New Jersey Online:
New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel worried about fatigue setting in for David Wright, Carlos Beltran … NEW YORK — Sure, it could be worse, Jerry Manuel acknowledged. — The Mets manager looks back at some of the tough losses the Mets have endured and he is upset thinking about what could have been.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Bush's struggles lead to loss — Brewers fall to Tigers, righty tagged for five runs — DETROIT — The Brewers may be forced to give Dave Bush a breather before his next start. — Five days after he allowed eight runs in 3 1/3 innings in Cleveland, Bush was battered for five more runs in just three innings in Detroit.
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Polls / Brew Beat:
Brewers tried, but didn't see Pedro pitch — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin confirmed a report that he sent a scout to watch free agent right-hander Pedro Martinez work out in the Dominican Republic on Friday. — The Brewers sent two scouts, in fact. But they never saw Pedro pitch.
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