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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.
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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Tony Massarotti / Boston Globe:
Updates: Sox vs. Braves — SOX LEAD THRU EIGHT (6:35 p.m., END 8, SOX 1-0) — Manny Delcarmen and Justin Masterson have given the Red sox two scoreless innings of relief as we head to the bottom of the ninth with the Sox holding a 1-0 edge. Jonathan Papelbon will be on to close.
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Sean McAdam / Boston Herald:Red Sox get creative while Josh Beckett does his thing
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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
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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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yanks fear Nady's season may be over — Rehab assignment cut short; elbow surgery a possibility — NEW YORK — Xavier Nady's bid to avoid Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery and rejoin the Yankees may have ended, as the outfielder walked off the diamond during a rehab appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
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MLB.com:
Brewers prospect faces long suspension — Agent reports Jeffress will check into rehab program — MILWAUKEE — Former Brewers first-round Draft pick Jeremy Jeffress has tested positive for a banned substance for the second time and faces a 100-game suspension under Minor League Baseball's Joint Drug Treatment and Prevention Program.
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