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Steve Dorsey / MLB.com:
Zimmermann fans side in historic style — MIAMI — The performance turned in by the Nationals' bullpen Friday night in a 3-2 win against the Marlins somewhat overshadowed a rarity turned in by starter Jordan Zimmermann. — Zimmermann needed only nine pitches to strike out the Marlins' Mike Stanton …
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Fish Stripes
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Steve Dorsey / MLB.com:
Nationals have several ninth-inning options — MIAMI — Drew Storen is the Nationals' closer, but Washington manager Jim Riggleman will not hesitate to bring on Tyler Clippard or Sean Burnett in the ninth inning if the situation calls for it. — Such was the case Friday night …
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Scutaro injured; Jose Iglesias ‘likely’ to be called up tomorrow — Marco Scutaro was pinch hit for in the eighth inning today and is dealing with an injury to his left rib cage. According to a report by Sports Illustrated's Melissa Segura on Twitter, the Red Sox are considering calling up 21-year-old Jose Iglesias tomorrow.
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Red Sox Beacon, Over the Monster and joy of sox
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Scutaro to DL; Iglesias on his way — A Major League source said last night that the Red Sox are “likely” to promote 21-year-old shortstop Jose Iglesias today to take the place of injured Marco Scutaro. — Scutaro, who was pinch-hit for in the eighth inning of the Red Sox' 4-0 victory against Minnesota …
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HardballTalk
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 34: Twins at Red Sox — Here are the lineups: — RED SOX (15-18) — Ellsbury CF — Pedroia 2B — Gonzalez 1B — Youkilis 3B — Ortiz DH — Drew RF — Lowrie SS — Crawford LF — Varitek C — Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-3, 4.33) — TWINS (12-19) — TBA
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Twinkie Town
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies lose in walkoff for third consecutive game, second to San Francisco Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — Panic is not appropriate. The Rockies are in first place. A knee-jerk reaction that tears an ACL sends the wrong message with five months left. Concern? That's a different animal.
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Purple Row
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Associated Press:
Choo's late hit helps Indians get past Weaver, Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Alex White pitched six gritty innings for his first major league win, Shin-Soo Choo doubled home the tying and go-ahead runs to snap an -for-18 drought since his arrest on DUI charges, and the Cleveland Indians beat Jered Weaver …
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Let's Go Tribe, Halos Heaven and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Morton, Pirates Beat Astros 6-1 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Charlie Morton took a shutout into the eighth inning, Lyle Overbay homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the fourth time in six games, 6-1 over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. — Morton (4-1) worked 7 2-3 innings …
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The Crawfish Boxes, Bucs Dugout and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Jeter sets record for most games at SS for 1 team — ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Jeter has set a major league record for the most games played at shortstop for one team. — Jeter played in his 2,303rd game at shortstop for the New York Yankees on Saturday night at Texas.
Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Quad strain lands Nelson Cruz on DL — ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained right quadriceps muscle. The move is retroactive to May 4. — “It's not fun,” Cruz said about being on the DL. “I want to play.
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Lone Star Ball and Baseball Time in Arlington
Associated Press:
Kyle Kendrick, 4 Phillies relievers shut down Braves — PHILADELPHIA - Fill-in starter Kyle Kendrick and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Ryan Howard homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 Saturday night. — Kendrick (2-2) allowed two hits, walked one and struck out three in five innings.
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The Good Phight and Associated Press
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Longoria, Upton lead Rays over Orioles 8-2 — BALTIMORE—Evan Longoria homered and drove in four runs, B.J. Upton hit a three-run drive and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 Saturday to tie a single-season club record with their seventh straight road win.
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DRaysBay and Camden Chat