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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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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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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Alex Rodriguez misses New York Yankees team photo, has team …
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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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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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Maury Brown / The Biz of Baseball:
TX Rangers Auction Update: Crane-Cuban Have Initial Highest Bid, Greenberg Says They Will Appeal — UPDATE (4:50pm CT): According to multiple sources, the $25 million by Crane and Cuban is a cash component that is being challenged by the Greenberg/Ryan group.
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Pelfrey, Mets' gloves have rough night — Starter unable to make it through fifth; four errors aid Braves — ATLANTA — For the Mets, this has become a matter of slow self-destruction. Few would argue that they rank among the most talented teams in the league. They do not.
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Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
New York Mets' underperforming, injured outfielder Jason Bay …
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Associated Press:
Brown helps banged up Phillies keep winning, dispatch Marlins — MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Domonic Brown (FSY) says he's starting to feel comfortable as a big leaguer and it's showing. — Brown drove in three runs, Kyle Kendrick (FSY) pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat …
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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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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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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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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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