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4:30 AM ET, July 1, 2010

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Joe McDonald / ESPN:
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (broken foot) was taking grounders  —  BOSTON — Just days after breaking his left foot on a foul ball, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was out on the infield at Fenway Park taking ground balls on his knees before Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Quinn Roberts / MLB.com:
Patterson makes Red Sox debut
Discussion: Boston Globe
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Pedroia — yes, Pedroia — is taking grounders
Discussion: The Joy of Sox
Fox Sports:
Sources: Giants, Rangers in Molina talks  —  Fox Sports  —  SAN FRANCISCO  —  The San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers are in serious talks about a trade that would send veteran catcher Bengie Molina to Texas, multiple sources told FOXSports.com.  —  San Francisco general manager Brian Sabean …
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Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Rangers make deal to acquire Giants' Molina
David McFadden / Associated Press:
Wright, Mets beat Marlins, avoid San Juan sweep  —  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—David Wright doubled twice and drove in two runs and the New York Mets salvaged the final game of their Caribbean trip, beating the Florida Marlins 6-5 Wednesday night.  —  Francisco Rodriguez got four outs for his 18th save in 21 chances.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and boston.stats.com
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins hope to return to Puerto Rico in 2011
TSN.ca:
ROOKIE LINCOLN, PIRATES SHUT DOWN CUBS  —  Sports Network  —  Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Brad Lincoln notched seven scoreless innings and Garrett Jones snapped a scoreless tie in the eighth with an RBI double as Pittsburgh topped the Chicago Cubs, 2-0, in the finale of a three-game set from Wrigley Field.
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Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Lincoln gets first win for Pirates
Discussion: boston.stats.com and Bucs Dugout
Jeffrey Flanagan / Fox Sports Kansas City:
Guillen open to staying, voices his frustrations  —  Royals outfielder Jose Guillen, whose name has been mentioned in trade rumors, wouldn't be opposed to staying in Kansas City and hinted that it might even happen if the Royals' suddenly catch fire.  —  “It all depends on what happens …
Noah Rosenstein / MLB.com:
Scott injures leg on go-ahead homer  —  He admits a trip to the DL is likely with left hamstring strain  —  BALTIMORE — Luke Scott is likely headed to the 15-day disabled list after leaving Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Athletics with a left hamstring strain.
Discussion: Britt's Bird Watch
Howard Ulman / Associated Press:
Garza sharp in Rays' 9-4 win over Red Sox  —  BOSTON—Matt Garza allowed six hits in seven innings and the struggling Tampa Bay Rays pulled away with six runs in the eighth inning to beat Boston 9-4 Wednesday night, ending the Red Sox's seven-game home winning streak.
Discussion: DRaysBay and Boston Globe
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Associated Press:
LAFFEY, INDIANS SHUT DOWN BLUE JAYS' BATS AGAIN IN WIN  —  CLEVELAND — Aaron Laffey enjoyed his first win in 10 months.  —  It isn't even close to being No. 1 on his thrill list for the week.  —  One day after the birth of his first son, Laffey (1-2) allowed one run over six-plus innings …
Boston Herald:
Brilliant gem for King Felix  —  Felix Hernandez followed Cliff Lee with a masterpiece of his own, pitching a two-hitter and striking out 11 as the Seattle Mariners secured their first road series win since April, beating the Yankees, 7-0 last night in New York.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Michael Cunningham / Atlanta Hawks:
Atlanta Hawks: All-in with max offer for Joe Johnson  —  When the Hawks meet with Joe Johnson in Los Angeles soon after the start of the free-agency negotiating period at 12:01 Thursday they are prepared to offer him a six-year contract for the maximum amount allowed, according to people with knowledge of their plans.
Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Bruce's HR sends Reds over Phillies 4-3  —  CINCINNATI—Jay Bruce hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning off Roy Halladay, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to yet another win in their final at-bat Wednesday, 4-3 over the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  Joey Votto also homered off Halladay (9-7) …
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Angels Interested In Hank Blalock  —  The Angels have some interest in Hank Blalock, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times.  Blalock, available since the Rays designated him for assignment yesterday, is not one of the Angels' preferred options this summer.
Discussion: LA Times Sports Blog
Charles Odum / Associated Press:
Jurrjens returns, Braves beat Nationals 4-1  —  ATLANTA—Jair Jurrjens gave up one run and had a run-scoring single in his first start in two months, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Jurrjens (1-3) gave up six hits and one run in five innings …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
 
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats' future most important at Deadline
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Twins topple Tigers 5-1, maintain AL Central lead
Discussion: Bless You Boys
TSN.ca:
SCOTT HAIRSTON, PADRES CRUSH ROCKIES TO AVOID SWEEP
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Joe Posnanski:
Gibson  —  Bob Gibson smiles hard.  It's about to happen again.
Andy Gardiner / USA Today:
Different approach helps South Carolina bring home first title
Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Montero, Nunez and Albaladejo named Triple-A all-stars
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
The many unexpected performers  —  Tigers' Brennan Boesch …
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Marcus Thames getting closer
MLB.com:
Despite sitting, Gardner ‘a lot better’
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Hughes Rules take toll as Phil rocked
Discussion: It's About The Money and Yankeeist
Greg Beacham / Associated Press:
Angels hold off Rangers 6-5 in Guerrero's return
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Sox hang on for 4-3 victory
Jordan Schelling / MLB.com:
Crew must alter rotation for Davis' return
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
 

 
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