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Tim Britton / MLB.com:
Jeter out of lineup with bruised heel — Injury sustained Friday; Pena moves from third to shortstop — NEW YORK — Shortstop Derek Jeter was a late scratch from the Yankees' starting lineup against the Mets on Saturday because of a bruised right heel. Jeter suffered the injury lunging for first base in Friday's 4-0 loss.
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Slumping Yanks continue hit charade
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
HOW MANNY RAMIREZ COULD HAVE RETURNED A CONQUERING HERO — It could have been a night remembered for Roger Clemens' surreal return to Fenway Park, one that found the former pitcher watching Friday night's game between the Dodgers and Red Sox from the first row of the Monster Seats.
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Associated Press:
Manny homers against Red Sox at Fenway Park — BOSTON—Manny Ramirez has homered against the Boston Red Sox in his second game back at Fenway Park. — The Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger hit a shot into the Green Monster seats in the sixth inning Saturday off knuckleballer Tim Wakefield.
TSN.ca:
PEAVY'S SHUTOUT LIFTS WHITE SOX OVER NATIONALS — Sports Network — Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Jake Peavy had his best outing in a Chicago White Sox uniform, as the right-hander tossed the fourth shutout of his career in a slim 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
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TWINS RALLY TO WIN WILD SLUGFEST AGAINST PHILLIES — Sports Network — Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Delmon Young drove in the go-ahead run during a three-run 11th inning, as Minnesota rallied from a pair of five-run deficits to top Philadelphia, 13-10, in the middle contest of a three …
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Utley's hot start answers health concerns
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Howard, Utley power Phillies past Twins
Howard, Utley power Phillies past Twins
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Sports Illustrated:
Phils call up C Sardinha, designate RHP Mathieson — PHILADELPHIA (AP) -The Philadelphia Phillies have called up catcher Dane Sardinha from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. — The 30-year-old Sardinha was hitting .254 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 38 games. To make room for Sardinha …
Kyle Maistri / MLB.com:
Reyes of old beginning to resurface — Mets' catalyst displays vintage form with pair of homers — NEW YORK — On May 21, the Mets were 20-23 after suffering a 2-1 loss to the Yankees, and Jose Reyes dropped his batting average to .211 and his on-base percentage to .258 after going 0-for-4.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Maine's future with Mets no clearer — Manuel intends to keep Takahashi in starting rotation — NEW YORK — John Maine may be rapidly returning to health, but his future remains more in doubt than ever. — Because of Hisanori Takahashi's recent pitching performances, the Mets …
Associated Press:
TCU trumps Florida State in College World Series debut — OMAHA (AP) — Undefeated freshman Matt Purke limited Florida State to four singles and one unearned run over seven innings and Omaha newcomer TCU scored five times in the first inning on its way to an 8-1 victory in the opening game of the College World Series on Saturday.
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WEAVER, ANGELS TROUNCE CUBS 12-0 AT WRIGLEY — The Sports Network — Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Howie Kendrick and Juan Rivera both knocked in three runs to back a strong start from Jered Weaver, as the Angels thumped the Chicago Cubs, 12-0, in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series at Wrigley Field.
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Dan Majors / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Out at the plate: Pirates dump outspoken pierogi — Frustrated fans pleading for something — anything — to be done to stop the Pirates' losing ways are likely to find little to cheer about in the baseball team's latest move. — They fired a pierogi. — Andrew Kurtz, 24, of New Brighton …
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions Special Edition: June 8-14 — John Manuel pinch-hitting for Matt Eddy with a special edition noting just Draft Picks Signed as well as Non-Drafted Free Agents who signed. Check out the Transactions Glossary for the key to deciphering the various inactive lists presented here.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Hammel stellar, resolve clear as Rockies shut out Brewers — Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha argues with first base umpire Larry Vanover over a changed call at first base as home plate umpire Mark Carlson, far left, and third base umpire Jeff Kellogg, far right, look on during …
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