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12:20 AM ET, July 25, 2010

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Yankees' Pettitte hoping to be back soon  —  NEW YORK (AP)  —  Andy Pettitte has already been in Joe Girardi's ear, telling the Yankees manager at every turn that he feels fine and could be back soon, despite a left groin strain that the team expects to keep him out until mid-August.
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Sports Network / Toronto Sun:
Yankees activate Mitre  —  Bronx, NY - The New York Yankees have activated pitcher Sergio Mitre off the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals.  —  Mitre had been sidelined since early June with a strained right oblique muscle.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Yahoo! Sports
Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Texas Rangers put catcher Matt Treanor (knee) on disabled list, recall Taylor Teagarden  —  Treanor put on DL with knee injury  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Matt Treanor was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Sports Network / Toronto Sun:
Rangers seeking to stretch lead over Angels  —  The Texas Rangers will try to add to their lead in the American League West this evening when they continue their four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.  —  Texas owns a 5-2 edge thus far …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Lone Star Ball
Steven Wine / Associated Press:
Conrad's slam helps Braves beat Marlins 10-5  —  MIAMI—The Atlanta Braves enjoyed their best inning of the season by taking advantage of the Florida Marlins' mistakes, including the fat pitch Brooks Conrad hit for a grand slam.  —  Conrad's second pinch-hit grand slam of the year put …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Talking Chop
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Yanks won't include Joba in Haren deal … The Yankees have balked at including Joba Chamberlain in the proposed deal for Dan Haren, but talks are continuing with the Diamondbacks.  —  The likelihood of a deal took a hit when Arizona asked that the Yankees include Chamberlain and pay the full $33 remaining on Haren's deal.
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Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Johnson's cycle not enough, Giants top Arizona 7-4
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Tom Fornelli / Fanhouse MLB Blog:
Tigers' Magglio Ordonez Breaks Ankle, Out 6-8 Weeks  —  It suddenly looks as though the Tigers are now in the market for a bat to put in the middle of their lineup.  —  Not even a week after losing Brandon Inge to a broken bone in his left hand the Tigers have lost Magglio Ordonez for six to eight weeks with a fractured right ankle.
Alex DiFilippo / MLB.com:
Leyland shoots down recent trade rumors  —  DETROIT — The rumor mill has churned with speculations on who the Tigers may try to acquire as the Trade Deadline approaches.  —  Two popular names have been thrown around as possible additions to the Tigers' lineup.
Stuart Miller / New York Times:
Umpires' Signs: The Movie  —  A batter hits a grounder, hustles down the line and arrives at first base almost simultaneously with the ball.  How do the other players and the spectators know if the batter is out or safe?  —  Everyone looks to the umpire, who raises one fist or sweeps his arms from front to sides.
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Lilly trade not imminent, say Cubs  —  CHICAGO — There are reports that Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly could be dealt prior to his next start Tuesday against the Houston Astros, but Saturday was business as usual for the left-hander, who did his side session at Wrigley Field.
Discussion: LEEInks
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Sheets Headed To Disabled List  —  A's pitcher Ben Sheets has re-injured his elbow, forcing him to the disabled list, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.  The hurler also says that he “might be” out for the remainder of the season (link goes to Twitter).
Mike McCall / MLB.com:
Wakamatsu, Figgins argue, fracas ensues  —  Botched relay leads to second baseman being removed  —  SEATTLE — A confrontation between Chone Figgins and manager Don Wakamatsu started an altercation in the Mariners' dugout during their 2-1 loss to the Red Sox on Friday.
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Josh Beckett back at it  —  Allows run, five hits in return
TSN.ca:
Colvin, Castro hit homers as Cubs nip Cards  —  The Sports Network  —  Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Tyler Colvin and Starlin Castro homered to support six solid innings from Tom Gorzelanny, as Chicago turned away St. Louis, 6-5, in the middle meeting of a three-game set.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 98: Red Sox at Mariners  —  The Sox haven't won three in a row since June 26-29.  But they have a chance tonight.  Here are the lineups:  —  RED SOX (55-42)  —  TBA  —  Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (11-4, 2.81)  —  MARINERS (37-60)  —  TBA  —  Pitching: RHP David Pauley (0-2, 2.40)
Discussion: SOX & Dawgs
Alex Espinoza / MLB.com:
A's, Suzuki agree to four-year deal  —  Club locks up ‘outstanding leader’ through 2013  —  OAKLAND — The one they call “Zook” looks like he'll be staying around for a while.  —  On Friday, the Athletics announced they have signed catcher Kurt Suzuki to a four-year extension …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Suzuki signed to four-year, $16.25 million contract
 
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