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John Harper / NY Daily News:
Harper: CC shows he's a big winner — BOSTON - Strictly by the numbers, CC Sabathia's start didn't meet the standards for an ace vs. ace matchup. But then again, he did meet the only standard that really matters, outpitching the other ace, Josh Beckett, and beating the Red Sox Sunday night.
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Yahoo! Sports:
Damon's contribution typifies Yankees' surge — BOSTON - The bruise on his left knee, the result of a foul ball that ricocheted off his bat two nights earlier, had yet to complete its natural cycle of discoloration - fire-engine red, a touch of magenta, indigo blue. But because Johnny Damon
Sports Illustrated:
Sabathia … BOSTON(AP) Derek Jeter needed one pitch to reach a milestone and get the Yankees going again. — New York's leadoff batter hit the first pitch of the game for a homer, his 2,700th career hit, and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 Sunday night with five homers off Josh Beckett .
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees Celebrate Bad Day for Beckett — BOSTON — The Yankees have seen Josh Beckett at his best, and now they have seen him at his worst. In their final game at Fenway Park this season — until a possible playoff date, anyway — the Yankees stung their nemesis for five home runs Sunday night.
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Howie Rumberg / Yahoo! Sports:
Unassisted triple play ends Phils' win over Mets — Buzz up! — NEW YORK (AP)—It happened so fast, Eric Bruntlett — needed a few moments before he realized he had just ended a game with an unassisted triple play. — Bruntlett became the second player in major league history …
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Ian O'Connor / NorthJersey.com:
Pedro won't win one for Philly, either — NEW YORK — Long before an unassisted triple play undressed the Mets in an only-in-Flushing way, Jerry Manuel watched the winning pitcher from the losers' rail, surely wondering what might have been had he summoned Pedro Martinez in that final, fateful hour at Shea.
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Bondy: Oliver twists as Pedro enjoys the last laugh — Pedro Martinez strolled into the visitors' clubhouse, dropped his patterned man-bag into a neighboring locker, and wished everybody a good morning. Martinez was smiling that broad, mischievous smile that lately has given the distinct impression he is getting away with murder.
Mike Puma / New York Post:WILPON'S DECREE ENSURES MINAYA, MANUEL BACK IN '10
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John Schlegel / MLB.com:
Deal for Wagner hits potential roadblock — Red Sox, veteran closer must resolve issues, agent says — The Red Sox and Billy Wagner reportedly need to resolve some issues in order for the veteran reliever to waive his no-trade clause and clear the way for a deal with the Mets.
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Associated Press:
Roberts, Reimold lead Orioles past White Sox — CHICAGO — Brian Roberts had three hits, Nolan Reimold hit a two-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat Mark Buehrle and the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday. — Jason Berken (3-11) won just for the second time since May 26.
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Associated Press:
Smoltz dominates Padres in Cardinals debut — SAN DIEGO (AP) — John Smoltz (FSY) cleared his mind of all the bad things that happened to him with the Boston Red Sox, fixed his delivery and had a brilliant debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. — Smoltz struck out a season-high nine …
John Romano / St. Petersburg Times:
Time for Tampa Bay Rays to dress up for success — The Rays pose in their black Ring of Fire attire before leaving Tropicana Field for Toronto to begin a key seven-game road trip. — ST. PETERSBURG — The bus was parked outside, and the charter was waiting at the airport.
Nat Boyle / MLB Rumors:
Rockies To Sign Russ Ortiz — Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports the Rockies will announce the signing of veteran Russ Ortiz. Along with the signing of Jason Giambi, the Rockies have significantly increased their veteran presence for the stretch run. — Ortiz was released by the Astros …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Despite lowest payroll in major leagues, team architect Beinfest expects success Marlins' postseason chase not a shocker — Here's what you do: The next time someone calls the Marlins a surprise story, or talks of their surprise season, or marvels at how surprising it is for the smallest little payroll …
Bill Center / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Pads extend Eckstein deal before getting blanked — WHO'S HOT — Matt Holliday: Cardinals left fielder hits a three-run homer in the first, and now has nine home runs in his past 37 games. — WHO'S NOT — Kevin Correia: Padres starting pitcher is touched up for a three-run homer …
Craig Calcaterra / Hardball Times:
Hey SABR dudes: you're weenies — That's not me saying it, though. It's the WaPo's Gene Weingarten: … It kind of goes on like that for a while. You'd think with a two-week lead time between the reporting and publication that he'd have figured out that it's mostly the younger nerdy types …
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