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6:35 AM ET, July 8, 2010

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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Dunn hammers hat trick of homers to lift Nats  —  Teammates want veteran slugger to remain with Washington  —  WASHINGTON — After Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn hit three home runs in a 7-6 victory over the Padres on Wednesday night at Nationals Park, third baseman Ryan Zimmerman …
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Associated Press:
Adam Dunn delivers three homers as Nationals pinch Padres  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Dunn (FSY) hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, powering the Washington Nationals past the San Diego Padres 7-6 Wednesday night.  —  Dunn hit a three-run shot in the first inning …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Fox Sports:
Time for D-Backs to slow down and think  —  Ken Rosenthal …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
White Sox “All Over” Adam Dunn
Discussion: DRaysBay
Mark Feinsand / Blogging The Bombers:
Sources: Cano pulls out of Home Run Derby  —  Robinson Cano won't have to worry about Home Run Derby hangover after all.  —  A source told the Daily News that the Yankees' All-Star second baseman has decided not to take part in the event next Monday.  —  The decision comes …
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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Source: Cano drops out of Derby
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Robinson Cano's decision to participate in Home Run Derby …
Discussion: Hardball Times
Associated Press:
Cano among first 6 picked for Home Run Derby
Discussion: ESPN and Yahoo! Sports
Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Swish, Youk neck-and-neck; Votto in front  —  AL Final Vote a real horse race as balloting enters final day  —  Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher regained his lead over Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis by less than a percentage point on Wednesday, setting the stage for another suspenseful ending …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Youkilis in need of surge in Final Vote
Discussion: Red Sox Monster
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Youkilis' right ankle injury appears minor
Discussion: Red Sox Monster and DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Peavy likely done for season with shoulder injury  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a detached muscle in the back of his right shoulder, an injury that will almost certainly end his season.
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Shoulder injury puts Peavy on disabled list  —  White Sox righty suffers detached latissimus dorsi muscle  —  CHICAGO — At the time of Tuesday night's solemn postgame interview, Jake Peavy did not want to go into great detail concerning the severity of his arm injury suffered during …
Discussion: South Side Sox
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers, Mariners discussing deal for Lee  —  ARLINGTON — Trade discussions between the Rangers and the Seattle Mariners appear to be heating up over pitcher Cliff Lee, according to industry sources.  —  There is nothing imminent, there are plenty of other teams still involved and Lee …
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Dallas Morning News:
Sherrington: Rangers need a pitcher, and some creative dealing to land one
Discussion: MLB.com and Lone Star Ball
Dan Mennella / MLB.com:
Sluggers launch season-high 47 homers  —  A first half marked by dominant pitching performances — to the extent that 2010 has been dubbed the second installment of the Year of the Pitcher — took a notable turn in favor of hitters on Wednesday.  —  Led by Adam Dunn's three blasts …
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
McCann, Prado powers Braves over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA—Brian McCann hit a go-ahead three-run double during a six-run sixth inning, Kris Medlen pitched neatly into the seventh and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Wednesday night.  —  Martin Prado had a pair …
Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Arroyo outpitches Niese, homers helps Reds win  —  NEW YORK—Bronson Arroyo outpitched Jonathon Niese in a crisp duel, and the Cincinnati Reds used two more long balls and a few fine plays in the field to beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Chris Heisey hit a tiebreaking shot …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Burnett finally wins again, Yankees sweep A's  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer to help A.J. Burnett win for the first time in more than five weeks, and the New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 6-2 victory Wednesday night.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Larry Lage / Associated Press:
Tigers sweep Orioles with 4-2 victory  —  DETROIT—Max Scherzer pitched seven solid innings and Danny Worth hit his first homer, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Wednesday night.  —  The AL Central-leading Tigers swept the three-game series.
Discussion: Camden Chat
 
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