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David Villavicencio / MLB.com:
Espinosa picking up slack in the field — MIAMI — Danny Espinosa impressed the Nationals with his potent bat during a September callup last season, but the rookie second baseman is also turning heads with his glove. — The 24-year-old made several outstanding defensive plays in Saturday night's 5-2 win over the Marlins.
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David Villavicencio / MLB.com:
Hairston's versatility paying off for Nats — MIAMI — With a rash of injuries affecting several of his teammates, Jerry Hairston Jr. has played a key role for the Nationals this season. — The versatile veteran has been invaluable to manager Jim Riggleman.
David Villavicencio / MLB.com:
Nats embrace chance to honor mothers — Bats, shoes, Pudge's catching gear decked out in pink — MIAMI — Mother's Day is special for everyone in Major League Baseball, but it means a lot for several Nationals to be able to honor so many important women in their lives.
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 …
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
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.
Discussion:
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
Tim Sullivan / SignOnSanDiego.com:
It might be time for Padres to consider using bullpen as trade bait — The time has come for the Padres to consider rebalancing their portfolio. To reduce risk through diversification. To improve the bottom line by being less top-heavy. — To break up the bullpen and reinvest in a bat.
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Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Upton, Hudson lead Diamondbacks past Padres 6-0
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baseballmusings.com
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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Associated Press:
Liriano miss start after no-no … BOSTON (AP) — Minnesota left-hander Francisco Liriano will wait another day to follow up his no-hitter, having his next start pushed back because of flu symptoms and a sore throat. — Liriano threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night for the first this season in the majors.
Discussion:
Associated Press and Canadian Press
Fox Sports:
Twins' middle-infield needs persist — Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka likely will move from second base to shortstop after he returns from a fractured left tibia. But that doesn't mean he's the answer at the position for the Twins. — Nishioka told the Twins in spring training …
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Aviles' sac fly lifts Kansas City past Oakland 4-3 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Aviles' sacrifice fly scored Jarrod Dyson from third base Saturday night, lifting Kansas City past Oakland 4-3, the Royals' sixth walkoff win this season. — Billy Butler singled leading off the ninth against Brandon McCarthy …
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Athletics Nation
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
