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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Milton Bradley uncomfortable with his fit on Chicago Cubs — Before latest incident, he was looking for clubhouse camaraderie — Milton Bradley had one bright moment, a nice sliding catch of a Chris Getz line drive in the 5th. (Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / June 26, 2009)
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
CUBS IN BRIEF: DeRosa is indeed on team's radar — No, the Cubs aren't looking to replace Milton Bradley — not yet. But sources confirmed Friday that the team had conversations with the Cleveland Indians about Mark DeRosa earlier this month when the Indians were shopping the versatile ex-Cub.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Lou: Enough's enough — Fed up with Milton Bradley's me-first attitude that has spilled over into tantrums and distractions less than three months into the season, manager Lou Piniella had it out with the $30 million right fielder in the middle of the game Friday against the White Sox — calling him out before sending him home.
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6-4-2
Chicagosports / Hardball:
Milton Bradley, Lou Piniella detail confrontation — The Cubs say the Milton Bradley-Lou Piniella incident is over and it's time to move on. — Milton Bradley spoke to Cubs beat reporters before Saturday's game and confirmed that manager Lou Piniella called him a “piece of [expletive]” …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Piniella banishes Bradley after tantrum — Cubs skipper tired of antics, but will start slugger Saturday — CHICAGO — Cubs manager Lou Piniella had enough of Milton Bradley's antics on Friday. — Piniella told the outfielder to take off his uniform and sent him home during …
Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Sabathia stymies error-prone Mets — New York Yankees v New York Mets (Getty Images / June 26, 2009) — The Yankees had Kate Hudson cheering for them Friday night at Citi Field. The Mets had Mr. Met. — The differences between the two teams, for one night at least, were as stark as a beautiful …
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External / ESPN.com:
Phils pour it on vs. Jays behind Happ, Werth — TORONTO — J.A. Happ pitched a five-hit shutout, Jayson Werth homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 Saturday. — In the first complete game of his career, Happ (5-) struck out four and didn't walk a batter …
Dejan Kovacevic / PBC Blog:
Nationals pursuing Morgan in trade — Washington is pursuing a trade for Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan, according to two sources late last night, including one source inside the Nationals' baseball operations. — The teams began discussing this eight days ago, and a Washington proposal …
George A. King III / New York Post:
YANKEES' NADY DONE FOR SEASON — NEEDS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY — The Post has learned Xavier Nady's season is over and next year is in question, too. — According to several teammates, the Yankees outfielder told them late Thursday night that his right elbow requires Tommy John surgery …
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Kameel Stanley / St. Petersburg Times:
Fan says Phillies pitcher assaulted him over steroids remark — ST. PETERSBURG - A New Port Richey man says he was assaulted by a Philadelphia Phillies player following Thursday's game against the Rays. — Robert Eaton, a 25-year-old father of two, said Phillies pitcher J.C. Romero grabbed …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
A few things ... A few items on a nice Saturday before heading over to the ballpark: — • Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe reports via Twitter that Mike Lowell might get an injection in his hip. Like A-Rod, he's still having problems. That Lowell's surgery was in October …
JSOnline:
Jeffress gets 100-game suspension — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Right-hander Jeremy Jeffress, rated by many as the top pitching prospect in the Brewers' farm system, has drawn a 100-game suspension for testing positive for a second time for a “substance of abuse.”
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Al's Ramblings
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Marc Topkin / The Heater:
Rays send down Sonnanstine, add Kazmir, Bradford — The Rays sent RHP Andy Sonnanstine to Triple-A and designated Winston Abreu for assignment to make room on their roster. Scott Kazmir will start on Saturday. Jeff Niemann will be bumped back to Monday. The Rays had to clear space for Kazmir and RHP Chad Bradford to be activated.
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Orange County Register:
Transcript: Driver accused in pitcher's death told passenger ‘run’ — Grand jury testimony reveals details of deadly crash from witnesses. — Recommend — SANTA ANA - The man accused of drunken driving in the crash that killed Angel pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others ordered …
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SPORTSbyBROOKS
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees seeking input from fans — This is interesting. Hal Steinbrenner has sent out an e-mail to selected season-ticket holders inviting them to critique the new Stadium and their experience to team officials in person. — They want the feedback so much that they're willing to bribe the fans to participate
Tristan H. Cockcroft / ESPN:
Shea It Isn't — Citi Field is costing the New York Mets — and their opponents — home runs in 2009 — In order to hit a homer at Citi Field, you have to hit the ball a country mile. — Or at least that's what David Wright's fantasy owners might have you believe.
Dallas Morning News:
No superstar for Texas Rangers makes role players more valuable — ARLINGTON - When the players cast their All-Star votes this weekend, forgive them if they don't give your first-place Rangers much consideration. — Question: If you had to name an MVP of a surprising first half, who would you pick?
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Lone Star Ball
Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
Could Rockies closer Huston Street be fitted for a new set of pinstripes? … NEW YORK — The Yankees may want to keep an eye turned toward the Rockies, because of Colorado stumbles, right-handed reliever Huston Street may become available again. If that's so, don't be surprised to see the Yankees come knocking.
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Sliding Into Home
