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11:40 AM ET, August 4, 2009

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 Top News: 
Chico Harlan / Washington Post:
Against All Odds, Nats Rally for a Win  —  Fangraphs.com is a Web site that specializes in seamhead mathematical analysis; it is the left hemisphere of a baseball nerd's brain.  During games, as innings roll, the site tabulates something called Win Expectancy, which is fairly self-explanatory.
USA Today:
Florida Marlins Team Report  —  INSIDE PITCH  —  The Marlins are hoping their two most recent wins showcased the way they'll play into October.  They got the wins with big hits by players not named Hanley Ramirez.  —  On Friday it was clutch hits by catcher John Baker and pinch-hitter Wes Helms.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs closer Kevin Gregg admits he has tired arm  —  Piniella says he'll try to give closer a few days of rest  —  CINCINNATI — If Cubs manager Lou Piniella knew Sunday what he knew on Monday, he probably wouldn't have used Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning of the finale of the Marlins series.
Associated Press:
Cubs win, lead Cards by percentage point in NL Central  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — If not for a rookie pitcher, the Chicago Cubs wouldn't be where they are today: First place by a percentage point.  —  Rookie right-hander Randy Wells (FSY) took a shutout into the eighth inning Monday night …
Associated Press:
Thomas, Tigers beat O's with ninth-inning homer  —  DETROIT (AP) — For 15 minutes Monday, the Baltimore Orioles made Justin Verlander (FSY) look like one of baseball's worst pitchers.  —  It didn't last.  —  The Detroit ace allowed five runs before getting his second out …
Discussion: Camden Chat and TigerBlog
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Associated Press:
Edinson Volquez, Cincinnati Reds pitcher, has Tommy John surgery  —  CINCINNATI — Reds right-hander Edinson Volquez is expected to miss the rest of this season and the first half of next year, too, after having reconstructive elbow surgery Monday, another major setback for fading Cincinnati.
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Sheffield showing he's still got game … Gary Sheffield just wanted a chance to prove himself correct.  The 40-year-old, nine-time All-Star came to the Mets after being released by the Tigers in April with a chip on his now-healthy shoulder.  —  “It's something I have always said …
Discussion: 24 Hours From Suicide
Associated Press:
A's score three in ninth to stun Rangers  —  OAKLAND (AP) — Rajai Davis has been the Oakland Athletics' top hitter since the All-Star break.  —  He came through for Oakland again with a pinch-hit two-run triple in the ninth inning to rally the A's past the Rangers 3-2 on Monday night.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Brewers hold off Dodgers rally for 6-5 win  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bases loaded.  Two outs in the ninth.  Baseball's career saves leader protecting a one-run lead against one of the best hitters of their generation.  —  The eager Dodger Stadium crowd all but expected Manny Ramirez to add to his Los Angeles lore.
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Aaron / AaronGleeman.com:
I Went to Washington and All I Got Was This Lousy Shortstop  —  Despite weeks of rumor-filled newspaper reports and speculation-fueled blog entries about all sorts of potential deals, as usual the trade deadline came and went Friday afternoon without the Twins making a significant move.
Associated Press:
Houston Astros' Roy Oswalt still hurting, will miss next start  —  HOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt will skip his next scheduled start because he still felt pain in his lower back after a bullpen session Monday.  —  Forced to leave his previous outing because of an irritated disk …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
The Heater:
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon considering changes in lineup  —  Rays manager Joe Maddon seemingly made all the right moves Monday.  —  He took advantage of the noon start to do something different with the lineup, with Jason Bartlett in leadoff spot, Willy Aybar at DH, and Michel Hernandez behind the plate.
Discussion: NESN.com, Rays Index and MVN
 
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