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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Lowrie might be activated tomorrow — Jed Lowrie was expected in the Sox clubhouse here at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum shortly. While he will not be activated in time for tonight's game, according to manager Terry Francona, he's expected to take a roster spot tomorrow or in time for the Seattle series.
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Josh Dubow / Associated Press:
Matsuzaka leads Red Sox past Athletics 2-1
Joe Cowley / Inside the White Sox:
Sox have made pitch for Dunn - ball is in Rizzo's court — SEATTLE - When discussing the trade market on Monday, Ken Williams chose his words carefully, using phrases like, “We'll see how that develops,” and “... right now, I don't see anything materializing.” — It hasn't been from a lack of trying.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Hudson sharp for scouts as Sox snap skid
Hudson sharp for scouts as Sox snap skid
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Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Calf to sideline Manny at least three weeks — Dodgers put slugger on disabled list, activate Ausmus — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez was put on the disabled list for a third time this season Tuesday and is expected out at least three weeks with a strain in his right calf.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers place Ramirez on 15-day DL with strained calf — LOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is back on the disabled list for the third time this season. — The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger has a strained right calf and has been out since leaving Friday's game at St. Louis in the first inning with tightness in his calf.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
The Jake Westbrook Market — After undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2008, Indians righty Jake Westbrook is finally healthy again. It'd be reasonable for the last-place Tribe to move the veteran, so let's take a closer look. — Contract — Westbrook signed a three-year …
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Contact Us — Registration … The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Pirates starter Paul Maholm, an industry source outside the team said this afternoon. — There has been no indication from the Pirates that Maholm or any player is on the trading block, though they have acknowledged that they will listen to offers.
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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Philadelphia Phillies GM hints about acquiring starting pitcher — There were indications Tuesday the Phillies were working on a major deal to acquire a starting pitcher in an attempt to save a season that has veered in the wrong direction this month. — The Phillies will need a starting pitcher …
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Associated Press:
Philadelphia Phillies' Jamie Moyer leaves start with strained elbow — ST. LOUIS — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer strained his left elbow and was removed after one inning in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. — The 47-year-old Moyer is the oldest pitcher in the major leagues.
Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
Yankees GM on trade market: 'Right now, it's dead out there for us' — NEW YORK — Though he has engaged teams in conversations about potential deals, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Tuesday described the trade market as sparse in his team's areas of need.
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Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Cashman: “Limited options and high price tags”
Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Lou Piniella, former Yankees manager and player, will retire as manager of Cubs at end of season — Lou Piniella is retiring as manager of the Chicago Cubs effective at the end of the season, the Daily News has learned. — The 67-year-old Piniella, who led the Cubs to NL Central division titles …
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Nippert day-to-day after liner to head — DETROIT — Rangers pitcher Dustin Nippert is day-to-day after being hit on the right side of his head by a line drive that forced him to come out of Monday's game against the Tigers. He was taken to Henry Ford Hospital for a CAT scan that came back negative.
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Steve Henson / Yahoo! Sports:
Conte's products remain the word for Byrd — career year was rudely interrupted Sunday when twice he was plunked by pitches from Roy Halladay — . He gamely refrained from rubbing his thigh or shoulder, but afterward Byrd consulted with his trusted performance-improving supplement guru …
Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
Braves built to last, Padres aren't — On a springtime glance at the schedule, the matchup didn't look like much: Padres at Braves, over three weeknights in the middle of July. — But look at them now. — Tonight, the teams with the two best records in the National League will meet at Turner Field.
Brett LoGiurato / Sports Illustrated:
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