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Melissa Segura / Sports Illustrated:
MLB nixes Yanks' signing after ID fraud … A top New York Yankees prospect is not who he claims to be, sources tell SI.com. Two weeks ago, the Yankees signed a shortstop purporting to be 16-year-old Damian Arredondo from the Dominican Republic to an $850,000 bonus.
John Perrotto / Baseball Prospectus:
Second-Half Prescriptions: NL by Baseball Prospectus — NL — Philadelphia Phillies: Their situation is similar to the Yankees'—they have a productive yet imperfect offense and a pitching staff that hasn't lived up to expectations. They can give the offense a very small goose by turning …
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Rockies sign Herges to minor league deal — DENVER — The Rockies are going back to their past for potential help in the future. They signed reliever Matt Herges to a minor-league deal, agent Danny Horwits told the The Denver Post tonight. — The 39-year-old will report to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Inside the Colorado Rockies:
Corpas Returns to Active Roster — The Rockies issued the following release Thursday: — The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club has reinstated right-handed pitcher Manuel Corpas from the 15-day disabled list. In a corresponding roster move, right-handed pitcher Matt Belisle was designated for assignment by the club.
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Betancourt, Gordon coming off DL — Pena designated for assignment; Maier optioned to Triple-A — KANSAS CITY — The Royals designated shortstop Tony Pena for assignment and optioned center fielder Mitch Maier to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. — The moves cleared roster space …
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MLB Daily Dish
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs sign reliever B.J. Ryan — Will rehab in Mesa, then go to Triple-A Iowa — WASHINGTON — The Cubs signed lefty reliever B.J. Ryan and will send him to their spring training facility in Mesa, Ariz. — Ryan, who was a closer for Toronto, will work out in Arizona and report to Triple-A Iowa.
Associated Press:
Angels win series opener against A's — Ervin Santana snaps a three-start losing streak and Kendry Morales delivers a two-run home run in the victory. — Ervin Santana ended a three-start losing streak, Kendry Morales hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics …
Sam Borden / SNY.tv:
Why the Yanks are in good shape — Struggles against top teams aside, Bombers look fine — When the Yankees open up the second half of the season on Friday, they'll do it with a three-game series against the American League Central-leading Tigers — a series that, judging by New York's …
Brooks / SPORTSbyBROOKS:
Matt Kemp: Likes His ESPYs Drunk, Dates Topless — More than one source tells me today that Matt Kemp of the Dodgers was an absolute trainwreck at the ESPYs last night. — Despite appearing upright on the red carpet for an interview with KSPN-AM's Mason & Ireland before the festivities …
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Sons of Steve Garvey
Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Towers Speaks About Possible Moves — Padres GM Kevin Towers spoke with Darren Smith of 1090 XX Sports Radio earlier today, touching on a variety of Padre related topics. You can download and listen to the interview by clicking here, but here's a roundup of the rumors...
Erik Boland / E-Boland and the Bombers:
Marte pitches in rehab game — Damaso Marte, on the DL since May 3 (retroactive to April 26) made his first rehab appearance today, throwing one inning against the GCL Pirates in Tampa. Marte allowed one run and two hits, throwing 12 pitches. Marte is scheduled to pitch again Saturday.
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River Avenue Blues
Associated Press:
Phils' Ibanez homers twice as Moyer masters Marlins again — MIAMI (AP) — The mismatches between Jamie Moyer and the Florida Marlins are becoming more one-sided. — Moyer allowed one hit in seven innings to continue his domination of Florida, Ryan Howard hit his 200th homer to sustain …
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Phillies Nation
Jon Weisman / Dodger Thoughts:
Moving on from the Manny Ramirez saga — More than three weeks ago, Manny Ramirez donned a minor-league baseball uniform in New Mexico and played in a game. Nearly two weeks ago, he put on a Dodger uniform and did the same thing in San Diego, and then New York, and then elsewhere.
Associated Press:
San Diego Padres ace Jake Peavy has protective boot removed from ankle — SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy had his right ankle removed from a protective boot Thursday and will begin a rehabilitation program. — Peavy — Peavy, who has been on the 15 …
