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Canadian Press:
Blue Jays' Morrow whiffs 17 Rays in one-hit victory  —  TORONTO — Brandon Morrow came a foot short of throwing just the second no-hitter in Toronto Blue Jays history.  —  Evan Longoria spoiled the right-hander's bid for the sixth no-no in the majors this season with a ground ball …
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James Hall / MLB.com:
Davis, Niemann to have shoulders examined  —  TORONTO — Prior to Sunday's contest against the Blue Jays, Rays righties Jeff Niemann and Wade Davis were sent to Florida to be examined by the team's medical staff.  —  Both starters had been experiencing posterior right-shoulder soreness over the past couple days.
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Arencibia leads Jays' homer derby past Rays
TSN.ca:
Yankees host Red Sox in crucial AL East matchup on TSN2  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - Josh Beckett will try to build off one his best starts of the season and keep Boston in the playoff hunt, as the Red Sox resume a crucial four-game set with the New York Yankees tonight in the Bronx.
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Associated Press:
Sabathia shuts down Red Sox
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John Marshall / Associated Press:
Latos pitches Padres to 10-1 win over D-backs  —  PHOENIX—Mat Latos pitched six scoreless innings in a combined three-hitter, Jerry Hairston Jr. created havoc from the leadoff spot and the San Diego Padres beat Arizona 10-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep by the last-place Diamondbacks.
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Wilson breaks hand in home accident  —  SEATTLE — Mariners shortstop Jack Wilson has a broken bone in his throwing hand and is headed for the 15-day disabled list.  —  Wilson slipped in his bathroom following Saturday night's loss to the Royals and broke his fall with his right hand.
Dallas Morning News:
Q&A with Rangers CEO Chuck Greenberg: ‘We want to sign Cliff Lee’  —  Some questions and answers with prospective Rangers CEO Chuck Greenberg.  You can ask your questions in a chat 2 p.m. Monday at SportsDayDFW.com.  —  How much have you batted around how you will lock up the on-field personnel …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
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Fox Sports:
Rangers want Washington back for 2011  —  Ron Washington appreciates …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Ibanez leads Phillies to 6-5 win over Mets  —  PHILADELPHIA - Raul Ibanez sparked a five-run third inning with a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies pounded out a dozen hits to support Roy Halladay in a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Designate Garret Anderson For Assignment  —  The Dodgers have designated Garret Anderson for assignment according to the team's official Twitter feed.  The move frees up a roster spot for Jay Gibbons, who had his contract purchased from the team's Triple-A affiliate.
Associated Press:
O's notch fifth win in six games under Showalter  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — If the Baltimore Orioles had pitched this well earlier in the season, there would have been no need to hire Buck Showalter.  —  Jeremy Guthrie outdueled Mark Buehrle , and Baltimore beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 …
Tom Saladino / Associated Press:
Ross, Infante power Atlanta past San Francisco 6-3  —  ATLANTA—Derek Lowe pitched into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury and David Ross hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Sunday.  —  Lowe (11-9) was bothered by cramping in his right hamstring.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Talking Chop
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates fire coaches Kerrigan, Varsho  —  The Pirates this morning fired pitching coach Joe Kerrigan and bench coach Gary Varsho, moves initiated by manager John Russell and approved by general manager Neal Huntington.  —  “I made the call,” Russell said.  —  Kerrigan will be replaced …
Adam Kilgore / Nationals Journal:
Ross Detwiler to disabled list, Craig Stammen to bullpen  —  The Nationals cleared the way for the addition of Jason Marquis and Stephen Strasburg to their starting rotation by sending Ross Detwiler to the 15-day disabled list and Craig Stammen to the bullpen.
Associated Press:
Thome powers Twins past Indians 5-4  —  CLEVELAND - Jim Thome hit a two-run shot for career homer No. 578 and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Sunday.  —  Thome's drive against his former team during Minnesota's five-run fifth inning against David Huff (2-11) …
 
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