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9:55 PM ET, June 19, 2010

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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.
Discussion: New York Times
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Post Game: Mets 4, Yankees 0
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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.
Discussion: ESPN, Yahoo! Sports and Boston Globe
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.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Jeff Seidel / MLB.com:
Strasburg sets record for K's to start career  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg set a Major League record for strikeouts in a pitcher's first three starts on Friday.  But that didn't mean a whole lot to him.  —  What meant more to the right-hander was the fact that the White Sox handed …
Discussion: The Big Lead
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Strasburg sets strikeout record in third start
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.
Discussion: New York Times
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.
Discussion: Baseball America
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 …
Discussion: The Good Phight
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 …
TSN.ca:
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.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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.
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies' Tulowitzki to miss several weeks with broken hand  —  The Rockies suffered a major blow Friday after X-rays revealed Troy Tulowitzki broke his left hand.  —  The shortstop, who was a candidate for his first All-Star game selection, will be out four to six weeks while the bone heals.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Purple Row
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Hammel stellar, resolve clear as Rockies shut out Brewers
Discussion: Purple Row
Fox Sports:
Rockies' Tulowitzki has broken wrist
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Utley's hot start answers health concerns  —  Second baseman denies statement that knee is injured  —  PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley said Friday he is a private person, so he probably would not admit if an injury affected his play.  —  Utley then said he is fine.  —  The Phillies said he is fine, too.
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Howard, Utley power Phillies past Twins
 
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Sports Illustrated:
Nationals should learn from history and leave Strasburg alone
Discussion: William World News
Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Ryan confirms Rangers' interest in Oswalt
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and HardballTalk
Nate Taylor / Boston Globe:
Drew's injury puts OF in pinch
Discussion: The Joy of Sox
Dallas Morning News:
Michael Young means more to the Rangers than many think
Gregg Bell / Associated Press:
Cliff Lee leads Mariners past Reds 1-0
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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George Henry / Associated Press:
Lowe has 2 RBIs, wins 3rd straight home start
Discussion: Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Inge helps Tigers beat Diamondbacks 7-5
Discussion: TigerBlog and AZ Snakepit
Associated Press:
Pirates' lose 12th straight, 4-3 to Indians
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe! and Yahoo! Sports
Larry Millson / MLB.com:
Molina brothers enjoy reunion
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Colletti looking to acquire arm for rotation
Discussion: True Blue LA
 

 
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