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8:20 PM ET, July 24, 2010

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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.
Discussion: HardballTalk and AZ Snakepit
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Source: New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks not close on Dan Haren deal … The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks were “never close” to a deal for Dan Haren on Friday, despite widespread reports that the Yankees had separated themselves from the other bidders for Haren, a source familiar with the discussions told ESPN.com.
Fox Sports:
Yanks look like Haren front-runners
Fox Sports:
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: Yahoo! Sports and Pinstripe Alley
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: Lone Star Ball
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
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 (via Twitter).  The hurler also says that he “might be” out for the remainder of the season (link goes to Twitter).
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Oswalt holds the Cards  —  CHICAGO  • Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt confirmed Friday that he is willing to restructure his $16 million club option for the 2012 season to find the right situation with the right team.  —  “I'm going to find a way to get it done,” Oswalt told a gathering of Houston reporters.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and MetsBlog.com
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
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
Bailey Stephenson / MLB.com:
A's, Suzuki agree to four-year deal
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Jordan Schelling / MLB.com:
Hart removed after injuring right wrist  —  MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart's trade value may have taken a hit Friday, when the Brewers' right fielder injured his right wrist attempting to catch a fly ball in the third inning.  —  As Nationals second baseman Cristian Guzman drove a ball deep to right …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Associated Press:
Uecker back in the booth after heart surgery
Discussion: Associated Press
 
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