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Gonzalez drives in three runs as Blue Jays beat Red Sox — TORONTO — Alex Gonzalez drove in three runs with a double and a home run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-5 on Saturday afternoon. — Shawn Camp (3-1) picked up the victory in relief as the Blue Jays ended …
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Dave Skretta / Associated Press:
Braves knock around Pelfrey, Mets in 4-0 win — NEW YORK—Tim Hudson pitched seven gritty innings before turning it over to one of the best bullpens in baseball, and Omar Infante's hot bat helped the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Saturday. — Infante, the Braves' jack …
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Reyes withdraws from All-Star Game — NEW YORK — New York Mets officials cleared shortstop Jose Reyes to continue playing through a right oblique injury. Saturday, Reyes couldn't continue. — Reyes departed in the seventh inning after fielding a grounder on the outfield grass and throwing …
Associated Press:
Rangers add Lee to roster for Saturday night debut — ARLINGTON, Texas—Newly acquired ace Cliff Lee has been added to the Rangers' 25-man roster and will make his Texas debut against the Baltimore Orioles. — The left-hander will start for the AL West-leading Rangers on Saturday night …
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Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Lopez slam, Hernandez pitching beats Yankees 4-1 — SEATTLE—Jose Lopez hit his second career grand slam off Joba Chamberlain in the eighth inning, and Felix Hernandez outlasted Javier Vazquez to lead the Seattle Mariners to a come-from-behind 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday night.
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Tim Booth / Associated Press:
Hughes wins 11th, Teixeira's 2 homers power Yanks
Hughes wins 11th, Teixeira's 2 homers power Yanks
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Dan Gelston / Associated Press:
Reds rookie almost perfect, Phillies win 1-0 in 11 — PHILADELPHIA—Reds rookie Travis Wood took a perfect game into the ninth inning before giving up Carlos Ruiz's leadoff double, and the Philadelphia Phillies stunned Cincinnati again by winning 1-0 Saturday night on Jimmy Rollins' RBI single in the 11th.
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TSN.ca:
Quentin goes deep twice in White Sox victory over Royals — The Sports Network — Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Carlos Quentin clubbed two home runs and Gavin Floyd pitched into the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox took a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals in the second of a three-game set.
MLB.com:
Indians promote CA/OF Chris Gimenez from AAA Columbus — CA Mike Redmond designated for assignment — The Cleveland Indians today announced they have purchased the contract of CA/OF CHRIS GIMENEZ from AAA Columbus. To make room on the Major League and 40-man roster, the Indians designated CA MIKE REDMOND for assignment.
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Garza, red hot Rays shut out Indians — The Sports Network — St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Matt Garza pitched six shutout innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-0 win over the Cleveland Indians in the third of four games at Tropicana Field. — Garza (10-5) yielded just one hit …
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Young's All-Star experience to include Derby — PHOENIX — Chris Young's All-Star experience just became a little more exciting, as the outfielder has been tabbed to participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby on Monday night at Angel Stadium. — Young joins National League participants Corey Hart …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeWitt on Pujols, Tony, trades and more — After approving last winter's eye-popping free-agent signings of left fielder Matt Holliday and starting pitcher Brad Penny, Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. believed his team fully capable of reaching the postseason for the eighth time in the last 11 years.
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards look to add to clubhouse mix — • The Cardinals' search for help before the deadline likely includes a starting pitcher and a middle infielder. — It will also take into account the impact a new player will have on a clubhouse perceived as professional but quiet, according to general manager John Mozeliak.
MLB.com:
Paul Konerko to replace Justin Morneau on A.L. All-Star roster — Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko has been named to replace Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins on the American League's active roster for the 81st All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced today.
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