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Ray Parrillo / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes: Tired Howard gets a day off — WASHINGTON - Anchored as the cleanup hitter, Ryan Howard has seen a lot of lineup changes around him because of all the injuries that have hit the Phillies this season. — On Saturday, Howard saw things from the bench when manager Charlie Manuel decided …
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Associated Press:
Phillies' Howard leaves game with sprained ankle — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard left Sunday's game against Washington with a sprained left ankle. — Howard was injured as he scrambled back to second base after a throw from Nationals right fielder Michael Morse.
TSN.ca:
Phils edge Nats in extras — Sports Network — Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Placido Polanco went 3-for-6 with two runs batted in, including the go-ahead RBI base hit in the 11th inning, as the Philadelphia Phillies clipped the Washington Nationals, 6-4, in the finale of a three-game set.
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Fred Goodall / Associated Press:
Rays' Shields shuts down A-Rod and Yankees — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—James Shields worked into the eighth inning to outpitch CC Sabathia, prolong Alex Rodriguez's quest for his 600th homer and help Tampa Bay beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Sunday. — Carl Crawford and Kelly Shoppach drove …
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Jim Armstrong / Denver Post:
Rockies hold on to sweep Cubs, 8-7 — It's August, Rockies fans. Time for some quick math. — The Rockies held on to the Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to sweep the teams' three-game series and improve their record to 55-50. That's all well and good until you see the Rockie road that lies ahead.
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Associated Press:
Strasburg throws, reports no pain — WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg threw on Sunday for the first time since he was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 29, and everything went well. — Strasburg — The Washington Nationals' right-hander was scratched minutes before his scheduled start …
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Hairston's big hit lifts Padres over Marlins 5-4 — SAN DIEGO—Jerry Hairston Jr. hit a two-run double with two outs in the sixth inning to chase Florida ace Josh Johnson, and the San Diego Padres beat the Marlins 5-4 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. — Newly acquired Ryan Ludwick came …
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Associated Press:
Liriano dominates, surging Twins beat Seattle 4-0 — MINNEAPOLIS—Francisco Liriano matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Jason Kubel snapped out of a slump with a three-run double Sunday and the streaking Minnesota Twins beat the struggling Seattle Mariners 4-0 for the second consecutive day.
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Associated Press:
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen: Asian players treated better than Latinos — CHICAGO — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says Asian players are given privileges in the United States that Latinos are not afforded. — In his latest rant, the outspoken Guillen also says he's the …
Associated Press:
Rodriguez strikes out in PH role; manager says rest due for others … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is not in the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays, putting his chase of 600 home runs temporarily on hold. — The third baseman was inserted as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning …
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Cabrera, Donald homer, Indians beat Blue Jays 5-4 — (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Nathan Denette) — TORONTO—Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer, Jason Donald added a solo shot and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Sunday. — Major league home run leader Jose Bautista …
Azruavatar / Viva El Birdos:
Leveraging Future Surplus for Present Wins — This picture is totally unrelated to Ryan Ludwick or Jake Westbrook. I just think it is funny. — Browse more photos » — I know a lot of you aren't happy with this trade. I'm not here to tell you it's a blockbuster that John Mozeliak knocked out of the park.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Hart pushing for contract extension — HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Brett Myers parlayed his bounce-back season into a contract extension. Now that the trade talk has settled, Brewers outfielder Corey Hart would love to discuss being next. — Hart has been making public his desire to remain …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Prospect Kalish enjoys memorable debut — Red Sox outfielder collects hit in first at-bat, adds RBI single — BOSTON — The biggest acquisition the Red Sox made on Saturday's non-waiver Trade Deadline was courtesy of the farm system. Outfielder Ryan Kalish, touted for a while as one of …
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