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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1: Rodriguez Puts Quick End to Long Wait for No. 600 — On the outside, Alex Rodriguez could find humor in his home run drought. He poked fun at his inability to hit the elusive No. 600, advising fans and teammates to “get comfortable” because it was going to take a while …
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Associated Press:
Jays fall to A-Rod, Yankees — After all his struggles to hit his 600th home run, Alex Rodriguez reached the milestone with style. — A-Rod became the youngest player to attain the mighty mark, driving a pitch into Yankee Stadium's Monument Park in centre field exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer.
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Pinstripe Alley, Yahoo! Sports and TSN.ca
Tim Britton / MLB.com:
A-Rod youngest in history to 600 homers — Historic drive comes off Jays' Marcum after prolonged drought — NEW YORK — There was little doubt off the bat. — With 47,659 fans filling the seats, Derek Jeter on first base, two outs and a 2- count against Toronto's Shaun Marcum …
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lenNY's Yankees and LA Times Sports Blog
Associated Press:
Jays' John Buck to 15-day DL — NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays catcher John Buck will go on the 15-day disabled list Thursday after leaving a 5-1 loss to the New York Yankees with a cut right thumb, an injury sustained when hit by an Alex Rodriguez foul tip.
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baseballmusings.com and ESPN
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Alex Rodriguez misses New York Yankees team photo, has team …
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Pinstripe Alley
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Acquire Mike Sweeney — The Phillies acquired Mike Sweeney from Seattle for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to a Mariners press release. The 37-year-old has six homers and a .263/.327/.475 line for the Mariners this year.
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Associated Press:
Mike Sweeney dealt to Phillies — SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners have traded five-time All-Star hitter Mike Sweeney to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later or cash considerations. — The Phillies announced they had acquired Sweeney on Wednesday, a day after they put …
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Fox Sports:
Papelbon claimed on waivers by AL team — Fox Sports — If the Red Sox fall out of contention and become sellers, their list of trade candidates will not include closer Jonathan Papelbon. — Papelbon has been claimed on waivers by an American League team, according to a major-league source.
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MLB Rumors, Projo Sox Blog and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Jimenez wins 17th as Rockies top Giants — DENVER—Ubaldo Jimenez won his major league-leading 17th game, Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday. — Troy Tulowitzki also homered for the streaking Rockies …
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Yahoo! Sports and McCovey Chronicles
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Cabrera adjusting to increased pressure — DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera arrived at the Tigers' clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon to find a box filled with batting gloves waiting at his locker. With a nationally televised game Wednesday, the glove supplier apparently knew he'd be a high-profile player.
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Batter's Box Interactive …
Associated Press:
Mark Cuban's Texas Rangers bid higher than Nolan Ryan group's — FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas Rangers say a group of investors led by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has submitted the highest opening bid to buy the team at a rare and unusual auction. — Rangers attorney Martin Sosland …
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Reynolds walks away after being hit in head — Slugger exits, then returns to dugout after clean bill of health — PHOENIX — Mark Reynolds got a black eye for his birthday Tuesday night, but appeared to have no other ill effects after he was hit in the head by a pitch …
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Washington Post, Nationals Journal, The Nationals Enquirer and NATS INSIDER
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Associated Press:
Cubs beat Brewers 15-3 to snap skid — CHICAGO—Geovany Soto homered and had five RBIs, pinch-hitter Aramis Ramirez capped a six-run sixth inning with a three-run shot, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 15-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
Discussion:
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Pirates claim Resop, Park off waivers — PITTSBURGH — Looking for any way to improve a limping bullpen, the Pirates claimed right-handers Chris Resop and Chan Ho Park off waivers on Wednesday. Both will join the club to step into a relief role. — The Pirates expect Resop to arrive …
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Mike Petraglia / MLB.com:
Red Sox, Tribe benches clear in eighth — Two players hit by pitches, near misses on two others — BOSTON — Whenever a pitch hits a batter or even comes inside, there's an unspoken code of intention between the two teams. Usually, it's very clear and trouble is averted, especially when it's clearly unintentional.
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MLB.com:
Indians recall LHP David Huff & CA Lou Marson from AAA Columbus — Place DH Travis Hafner & CA Carlos Santana on the 15-Day DL — CLEVELAND, OH-Today the Cleveland Indians announced they have placed DH TRAVIS HAFNER (right shoulder inflammation) & CA CARLOS SANTANA (left knee sprain) on the 15-day disabled list.
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