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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.
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Associated Press:
Cano's walk-off single lifts Yanks past Jays in 11th — NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Cano (FSY) hit a game-ending RBI single in the 11th inning, and the New York Yankees capped a successful homestand with a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. — Alex Rodriguez (FSY) …
Andy McCullough / New Jersey Online:NY Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain will skip next turn in the rotation
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Castro fired; Hardy sent down — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — The Brewers have fired pitching coach Bill Castro and replaced him with Class AAA Nashville pitching coach Chris Bosio. — In another drastic move, the Brewers have sent down shortstop J.J. Hardy and recalled Alcides Escobar from Nashville.
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Associated Press:
Beckett earns league-high 14th win as Bosox tame Tigers — BOSTON (AP) — The way Josh Beckett (FSY) has been going lately, he certainly didn't need all the offense the Boston Red Sox are providing the past few days. — Beckett pitched seven strong innings for his major league-high 14th win …
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BoSox's Youkilis, Tigers' Porcello suspended 5 games each — NEW YORK (AP) — Boston's Kevin Youkilis (FSY) and Detroit pitcher Rick Porcello (FSY) were suspended for five games each Wednesday and fined by Major League Baseball for their roles in a benches-clearing confrontation.
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Associated Press:
Pedro goes 5 innings in return — CHICAGO (AP) — Pedro Martinez pitched five innings and left with a big lead in his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. — The three-time Cy Young Award winner departed Wednesday night with the Phillies leading the Chicago Cubs 12-3.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Jeter exits early; X-rays on foot negative — Third-inning departure follows first-inning plunking in Bronx — NEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter left Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays after two innings with a right foot contusion, and X-rays were negative.
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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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MLB.com:
Rockies select contract of RHP Adam Eaton from Triple-A Colorado Springs — RHP Jhoulys Chacin optioned to Sky Sox — LHP Alan Embree transferred to 60-day disabled list — DENVER -The Colorado Rockies announced this afternoon that the club has selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Adam Eaton …
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Joe Posnanski:
Ricciardis — I don't want this sound rude ... but I have never understood Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi. I mean that sincerely. I just don't understand. I have friends all around the game who will tell me what a bright guy J.P. is, what a good baseball man he is …
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Adam Rubin / Surfing the Mets:
Breaking: Delgado rehab on hold — Carlos Delgado (left) suffered a strained right oblique muscle while rehabbing from hip surgery in Port St. Lucie, assistant GM John Ricco said. Delgado was examined in New York by doctor Struan Coleman on Wednesday. Ricco indicated that the strain was not believed to be overly severe.
David Waldstein / New York Times:
Safer Batting Helmet Draws Resistance From Some Players — Three weeks after absorbing the potentially deadly impact of a 93-mile-per-hour fastball on his batting helmet, Edgar Gonzalez still feels dizzy whenever he lies down. Because of the lingering effects of a concussion, Gonzalez …
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians grab Swindle from Rays — Acquired on waivers, lefty with third organization this year — CLEVELAND — Continuing their season-long search for pitching help in all corners of the baseball universe, the Indians made another waiver claim Wednesday.
Associated Press:
Powell powers A's with HR in 4th inning, to beat O's — BALTIMORE (AP) — Landon Powell (FSY) homered in Oakland's four-run fourth inning, and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Wednesday to win a third straight series for the first time since April 2008.
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Jays, Jenkins Agree On $1,359,000 — The Blue Jays and first-round pick Chad Jenkins have agreed to terms on a $1.359 million bonus. Jenkins becomes the 14th of the 32 first-rounders to sign, and just the third to exceed MLB's recommended bonus for his slot.
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Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Wright says knee ‘no big deal’ — PHOENIX — The Mets gasped briefly here today when David Wright doubled over in pain at second base in the ninth inning. — Wright was tended to briefly by trainer Ray Ramirez before the All-Star third baseman decided to stay in the game, which ended in a 6-4 Mets win over the Diamondbacks.
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 …
