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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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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]” …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 74: Yankees at Mets — YANKEES (41-32) — Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (5-4, 4.24). — METS (37-35) — Cora SS — A Reyes 2B — Wright 3B — Church RF — Sheffield LF — Murphy 1B — Reed CF — Schneider C — Redding RHP — Pitching: RHP Tim Redding (1-2, 6.08).
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Larry LaRue / Mariners Insider:
Adrian Beltre decides upon surgery: It's time — Gold Glove third baseman Adrian Beltre is in the lineup tonight against the Dodgers, but he won't play again until after undergoing surgery to remove bone chips from his left shoulder. — Just when hasn't been decided …
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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Associated Press:
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez scheduled to bat leadoff, DH for Class A Inland Empire 66ers — LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Manny Ramirez is scheduled to bat leadoff and be the designated hitter for the Class A Inland Empire 66ers as the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger continues his minor league rehab stint.
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 …
Associated Press:
Cardinals acquire versatile DeRosa from Indians … CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. — DeRosa, who the Indians acquired from the Chicago Cubs in a trade last offseason …
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.
Tony Massarotti / Boston Globe:
Updates: Sox vs. Braves — FINAL: SOX 1, BRAVES 0 — Jonathan Papelbon gives up a two-out double to Garret Anderson, but gets Casey Kotchman to ground out to second to end the game. Tim Wakefield improves to 10-3 after allowing three hits over six shutout innings.
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Sean McAdam / Boston Herald:
Red Sox get creative while Josh Beckett does his thing
Red Sox get creative while Josh Beckett does his thing
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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 …
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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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
Jason Grodsky / MLB.com:
Backe to be designated for assignment — Astros letting pitcher go to make room for Paulino on roster — HOUSTON — The Astros announced they will designate pitcher Brandon Backe for assignment to make room for Felipe Paulino to come off the disabled list on Saturday.
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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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