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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Reds' Arroyo is gambling on supplements, despite risk — ST. LOUIS — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo reaches into his locker, pulls down a clear cellophane bag and slowly opens it. — He shakes out the contents like a kid on Halloween night. There are different-colored pills …
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Bronson Arroyo of Cincinnati Reds flouting MLB, union guidance on supplements — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who last month admitted to using a now-banned supplement earlier in his career, says he uses a number of over-the-counter supplements not on Major League Baseball's approved list, according to a USA Today report.
Chad Finn / Boston Globe:
Epstein on trade deadline, Ortiz, and more — A few of Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein's more candid comments during his conversation with the hosts of WEEI's “The Dale and Holley” show this afternoon: — On whether this is the most hectic stretch he's ever been through during his time as Red Sox GM:
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Chico Harlan / Washington Post:
Strasburg Negotiations Likely Will Go Down to the Wire — Until next Monday night, a figurative countdown clock lords over the day-to-day operations of the Washington Nationals, reminding all involved of the days, hours and minutes remaining to sign No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations — $15M, $20M, $25M ... ? — ESPN.com — It's a story that's been stuck in time for two shockingly quiet months. — But not for long. — In a week, we might find Stephen Strasburg standing at a podium with a smile on his face …
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Victorino files police report in Chicago … CHICAGO — Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino has filed a report with the Chicago Police Department over Wednesday's beer-throwing incident at Wrigley Field. — “A report for simple battery has been generated …
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Andy Martino / Philly.com:
Money didn't affect Moyer decision, source says — CHICAGO - Yes, Jamie Moyer's contract is laden with incentives based on innings pitched and starts accumulated. — But no, the team was not in any way influenced by money when it decided to bump Moyer out of the starting rotation …
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Tim Marchman / Sports Illustrated:
Curb your enthusiasm over Pedro … CHICAGO — Pedro Martinez has now been a spot artist for as long as he was a master with the three best pitches and the most precise command in baseball. Most of that time he's been fading or faded, injured more often than not. By his own account, the last time he felt good was 2001.
ESPN.com:
Source: John Smoltz refuses option to minor leagues … John Smoltz, designated for assignment by the Red Sox after his meltdown against the Yankees last week, has refused an option to the minor leagues, a source told ESPN's Peter Gammons. — The next step is Boston's: The Red Sox can trade him …
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Florida Marlins:Florida Marlins among the teams interested in John Smoltz
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Bart Hubbuch / New York Post:
DELGADO, WRIGHT INJURIES OVERSHADOW RARE METS ‘W’ — METS 6 D'BACKS 4 — PHOENIX — A brief bit of light at the end of this Western trip yesterday quickly was snuffed out by more injury darkness for the snake-bitten Mets. — HUBBUCH ON TWITTER — Despite averting a sweep …
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Brewers claim Davis off waivers … Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis was claimed off waivers by the Brewers within the last day, sources said. The teams have 48 hours from the time of the claim to work out a trade. — The Brewers were one team known to have shown interest in Davis …
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Fox News:
Kate Hudson Gets Cold Shoulder From Fellow Yankee Girlfriend Minka Kelly — She made it past third base with Alex Rodriguez, but Kate Hudson isn't getting a warm reception at the plate from Minka Kelly, longtime squeeze of Yankee captain Derek Jeter. — At home games in The Bronx …
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Kevin Devaney Jr / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Postgame notes: Walkoff win tempered by injury news — This is Josh (not Kevin, like it says) checking in with a TON of news from the clubhouse. — For starters, the Yankees recorded their 11th walkoff win this season when Robinson Cano drove home Alex Rodriguez from second.
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Royals, Dwyer Agree To $1.5 Million — The Royals and Clemson lefthander Chris Dwyer have agreed to terms on a $1.5 million bonus. That's a record for the fourth round, eclipsing the $1.3 million the Yankees gave Brad Suttle in 2007. It's also well over MLB's $240,300 recommendation for Dwyer's slot (122nd overall).
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Troy Renck / Denver Post:
Ubaldo powers Rockies in win — This the kind of night that kills skepticism. The kind of night that gives a real impression. — Wednesday, the Rockies rolled up their sleeves and methodically slugged the Pirates into submission in an 8-0 victory. — By the first inning …
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Ben Collins / Boston Globe:
Remy on road to recovery — NESN analyst visits Fenway — Jerry Remy (left) acknowledges the cheers of the Fenway crowd during his visit to the booth. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) — Jerry Remy was back at Fenway yesterday weaving stories, just as he had done for NESN until he had to stop in April …
Associated Press:
Griffey's game-winning pinch hit sends M's over Chisox in 14 — SEATTLE (AP) — Never in Mariners history had one run taken so long — and felt so good. — Pinch-hitter Ken Griffey Jr. lined a single off the right-field wall with two outs in the bottom of the 14th to give the Mariners …
