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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Yanks lose A-Rod, Girardi to ejections — Disputed third-strike call leads Foster to toss both from finale — NEW YORK — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and manager Joe Girardi were both ejected in the fifth inning of Sunday's 13-3 win over the Orioles, the result of a heated exchange with home-plate umpire Marty Foster.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
He said, he said — As is usually the case with these sorts of matters, there are two stories being told about Alex Rodriguez's ejection in the fifth inning. — First, a timeline: — Bottom of the fourth inning: A-Rod strikes out looking on a 2-2 pitch to end the inning, leaving the bases loaded.
Associated Press:
Matsui powers Yankees to 13-3 win over Orioles — NEW YORK - Hideki Matsui homered and drove in five runs, CC Sabathia became the AL's first 17-game winner and the New York Yankees avoided a three-game sweep against the last-place Baltimore Orioles with a 13-3 victory Sunday.
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
No truth to report of Halladay offer — Though the Toronto Sun reported that the Sox offered a package of six pitchers to the Blue Jays for Roy Halladay (Clay Buchholz, Justin Masterson, Daniel Bard, Michael Bowden, Felix Doubront, and Nick Hagadone), that report is apparently not correct.
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Associated Press:
Lilly, Lee lead Cubs over Reds, 5-2 — Ted Lilly pitched six scoreless innings and Derrek Lee homered and singled twice Sunday, helping the Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. — Andres Blanco had three hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who won the season series 10-5.
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John Perrotto / Baseball Prospectus:
On the Beat — Weekend Update — Though the Cubs are playing out the string in what has turned into a disappointing season, there is still intrigue surrounding a franchise that will now make it 101 consecutive seasons without a World Series title. That's because Tom Ricketts has agreed …
John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Sox complete turnaround — Seal Rays' fate with DH sweep — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio — It was only the start of August when the Tampa Bay Rays put the Red Sox [team stats]' season on the ropes. — Tampa Bay swept a two-game set at Tropicana Field …
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John Tomase / Boston Herald:Josh Beckett, Red Sox make short work of Rays
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Associated Press:
Seattle's Ichiro sets record with ninth straight 200-hit season — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki (FSY) has become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons. — The Seattle Mariners' right fielder set the mark with an infield single …
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Hoffman hopes to return to Brewers — All-time saves leader has enjoyed his first season in Milwaukee — PHOENIX — Trevor Hoffman has been comfortable in his first season with the Brewers, so comfortable that he'd like a return engagement in Milwaukee next year for what would be his 18th Major League season.
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Associated Press:
Laird, Inge help Tigers snap losing streak — DETROIT (AP) — Gerald Laird (FSY) and Brandon Inge (FSY) each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. — Rick Porcello (FSY) won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero (FSY).
John Henry / NESN.com:
Sometimes, Sports Really Are Just Fun and Games — I've been asked to write a blog for the New England Sports Network. This is my first blog. — As some of you know, this summer, I began Tweeting after Jack Welch convinced me that it could be entertaining and fun — for me, not for my readers!
Jim Street / MLB.com:
Mariners promote three from Triple-A — Pitcher Kahn released to make room on 40-man roster — ARLINGTON — The Mariners called in some reinforcements on Sunday, adding catcher Adam Moore, infielder Matt Tuiasosopo and left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson to the roster prior to the scheduled doubleheader against the Rangers.
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Mark Saxon / Orange County Register:
For Angels' Figgins, the attraction is mutual — The free agent-to-be acknowledges that he could flourish playing for Guillen and the White Sox. — Recommend — ANAHEIM - Chone Figgins' future boss might have been staring at him from the visiting dugout this weekend.
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