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2:20 AM ET, July 23, 2010

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Associated Press:
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies survived another poor offensive showing, just a bit too late to reward Cole Hamels ‘ command performance in blazing heat.  —  Placido Polanco homered leading off the 11th inning as the Phillies ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ eight-game winning streak …
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Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Pitching remains Dodgers' priority
Discussion: MLB Rumors, MLB and SBNation.com
Jayson Stark / MLB:
Right-handers Roy Oswalt and Dan Haren top the list of available starting pitchers
Discussion: MLB Rumors and Arizona Republic
Fox Sports:
Source: Cardinals enter Oswalt fray
Discussion: SBNation.com
Paul Hagen / Philly.com:
Lidge would be happy to call Oswalt for Phillies
Discussion: Fanhouse MLB Blog
Fanhouse MLB Blog:
MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Oswalt Willing to Waive No-Trade Clause
MLB.com:
Astros' Oswalt coveted; talks ongoing
Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Angels Acquire Alberto Callaspo  —  Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star is reporting (via Twitter) that infielder Alberto Callaspo has been dealt from the Royals to the Angels in exchange for right-hander Sean O'Sullivan and minor league left-hander Will Smith.
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Associated Press:
Angels acquire 3B Alberto Callaspo from Royals  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels made a move to boost their offense on Thursday, acquiring infielder Alberto Callaspo from the Kansas City Royals for pitchers Sean O'Sullivan and Will Smith.  —  The Royals activated outfielder Rick Ankiel …
Discussion: Associated Press
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Red Sox at Mariners game updates  —  Middle of the 12th: Red Sox 6, Mariners 6  —  Olson retired the Sox in order.  Seattle pitching has set down 13 in a row.  Now Okajima will face Wilson, Ichiro and Figgins.  —  Top of the 12th: Red Sox 6, Mariners 6  —  I take it all back Hideki.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 96: Red Sox at Mariners
Joe McDonald / ESPN:   Red Sox need deadline spark
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Resist temptation to trade Beckham  —  (Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune / July 10, 2010)  —  In long run, Sox are stronger if they don't deal him for short-termers Dunn or Fielder  —  Go ahead and dream, White Sox fans, about your new meaning of Fielder's choice being whether Prince wants …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Breaking Sports:
Ozzie: Options ‘open now’ after Jenks' blown save
Associated Press:
Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez hits 599th home run  —  NEW YORK—Alex Rodriguez has hit his 599th career home run, leaving him one shy of becoming the seventh major league player to reach 600.  —  The New York Yankees slugger connected in the seventh inning Thursday night on an -2 pitch …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hits career home run No. 599
New York Post:
Manuel's job in jeopardy  —  Mets on Twitter  —  PHOENIX — The other day in San Francisco at AT&T Park the interview area for manager Jerry Manuel was moved to around the corner from the clubhouse.  —  When Manuel emerged from the clubhouse and saw that his usual spot near the door …
Discussion: New York Times, Hot Foot and LEEInks
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Jason Bay tries to find groove, create more offense for New York Mets …
Discussion: MetsBlog.com
John Marshall / Associated Press:
Matt Cain sharp, Giants beat Diamondbacks 3-0  —  PHOENIX—Matt Cain pitched eight sharp innings in a combined three-hitter and the San Francisco Giants took advantage of the tired Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-0 win Thursday night.  —  Andres Torres hit a solo homer off Rodrigo Lopez (5-9) …
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Baseball Using Minor Leagues for a Drug Test  —  Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that it would immediately expand its drug-testing program by drawing blood from minor league players to test for human growth hormone.  —  Olympic athletes have been subject to blood testing for many years …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Adam Berry / MLB.com:
Constant lineup tweaks paying off for Maddon  —  Rays' offense has second-greatest run differential in Majors  —  In an ideal world, Joe Maddon would walk into his office, take a look at his lineup card and fill in two names.  —  The Rays' manager would have seven spots set in stone each day …
Jeffrey Flanagan / Fox Sports Kansas City:
Podsednik says he'd like to stay in KC  —  The name of just about every Royal is being thrown around in trade rumors these days.  —  And as the team continues to slump, some of these rumors are bound to come true.  —  Jose Guillen knows this.  David DeJesus knows this.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Verlander, Cabrera help Tigers take down Blue Jays  —  DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera started a three-run eighth inning with an RBI double, and Justin Verlander settled down after a rocky start to go eight innings in the Detroit Tigers' 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
Associated Press:
Phillies pitcher Moyer, 47, headed for 15-day DL  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer is headed for the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury that forced him out of his last start after only one inning.  —  The 47-year-old left-hander was hurt Tuesday …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Marlins walk-off Rockies 3-2 to win series in Miami  —  MIAMI — A gentle morning breeze stirred the flags at Sun Life Stadium Thursday.  The grass was green, expectant.  The night's wicked storm was hours away.  Manager Jim Tracy, who has a place in Florida, sat back on the bench and enjoyed the moment.
 
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MLB.com:
Yankees recognize and honor the passing of Ralph Houk; wear armbands …
Discussion: New York Times
Tom Krasovic / Fanhouse MLB Blog:
Twelve Thoughts: Dodgers Ownership, Upton and Griffey, All-Star Bonuses
Discussion: SBNation.com and MLB Rumors
Jfay / Cincinnati Reds:
Reds, Baker to talk contract in August
Discussion: Fanhouse MLB Blog
Dallas Morning News:
MLB clears Mark Cuban to bid; judge reassures Rangers manager
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Thomas Lake / Sports Illustrated:
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