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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
MLB to review Oliver Perez's medical records after New York Mets place lefty on 15-day DL — Oliver Perez and the Mets have found a temporary solution to their impasse. The pitcher, who had refused a minor league assignment, was placed on the 15-day disabled list yesterday with patella tendinitis in his right knee.
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Thomas Kaplan / New York Times:
Mets 6, Marlins 1: Niese Helps Mets Win Seventh in a Row at Home — The Mets on Saturday witnessed a veteran being run out of town for being too hittable, and his young replacement, whom few on the Florida Marlins seemed able to hit. — Nothing could have been clearer at Citi Field …
Ian Begley / ESPN:
New York Mets place lefty Oliver Perez on disabled list
New York Mets place lefty Oliver Perez on disabled list
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox call up Reddick and send Hermida for tests on sore ribs — Josh Reddick is in the lineup playing centerfield and Kevin Youkilis is at third base while the team optioned right handed reliever Scott Atchison to Pawtucket to make room for Reddick. The young outfielder's stay might be brief …
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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Recap: Red Sox 8, Orioles 2 — Daniel Bard comes to rescue for Jon Lester — THE BIG PICTURE — BALTIMORE - It was a classic mismatch. The Orioles, winless since May 25 and still reeling from Friday's firing of manager Dave Trembley, were facing Red Sox [team stats] ace lefty Jon Lester …
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Ramirez, Colvin homer as Cubs break out — Third baseman registers three hits for first time this season — HOUSTON — Cubs manager Lou Piniella may have found the right combination. — Aramis Ramirez had three hits for the first time this year, including a solo homer and RBI single …
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James Hall / MLB.com:
Jays sign Wise to Minor League deal — TORONTO — It appears the Blue Jays abide by the old sports adage “You can never have enough depth,” as they signed outfielder Dewayne Wise to a Minor League contract prior to Saturday's affair with the Yankees. — Wise, who played with the White Sox …
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Associated Press:
Rasmus hits game-winner as Cardinals bounce Brewers in 11 — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Colby Rasmus (FSY) singled home the winning run in the 11th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. — Newly acquired Aaron Miles (FSY) …
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Sure, Tex is OK — with emphasis on K — Yankees first baseman fans five times in loss, says it's really not that big a deal — TORONTO — Mark Teixeira lived a nightmare, then he seemed to be in a dream world. — He had just struck out five times, dropped his average to .215 and acted as if nothing were wrong.
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Associated Press:
D-Train dominates Rockies in debut with D-backs — PHOENIX (AP) — Dontrelle Willis is back in the National League. He brought his command problems, his bat, and his relentless competitiveness with him. — The latter is a trait the Arizona Diamondbacks sorely can use.
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Globe and Mail:
Leake makes Reds' history — Rookie becomes first Cincinnati pitcher to go undefeated in 11 starts — Rookie Mike Leake allowed an unearned run over seven innings to remain unbeaten and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Saturday night.
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TSN.ca:
ANGELS ROLL ON WITH ROUT OF MARINERS — Sports Network — Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Ervin Santana allowed one run in six solid innings and Torii Hunter continued his torrid stretch with three hits and three RBI, as the Angels remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Seattle Mariners.
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Sports Network / Toronto Sun:
Cardinals sign Randy Winn — St. Louis, MO - The St. Louis Cardinals have signed outfielder Randy Winn, who was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees on May 28. — Winn, who will turn 36 on Wednesday, was in his first season with the Yankees and struggled at the plate.