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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Kimball called up for first stint in Majors  —  WASHINGTON — In order to help an overworked bullpen, the Nationals recalled reliever Cole Kimball from Triple-A Syracuse and designated right-hander Brian Broderick for assignment Saturday.  —  The Nats were using five relievers …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Desmond not in lineup, but feeling better  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond was not in the lineup Saturday after suffering a quadriceps injury the previous day.  However, Desmond said he feels much better and should be available to play Saturday off the bench.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Nationals Designate Brian Broderick For Assignment  —  The Nationals have designated Brian Broderick for assignment according to the team's Twitter feed.  The move clears a roster spot for Cole Kimball, who was called up from Triple-A.  —  Broderick, 24, was a Rule 5 Draft pick from the Cardinals this past offseason.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:   Desmond tweaks quad, likely to sit Saturday
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:   Zimmerman jogs for first time since injury
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:   Ankiel's recovery from wrist injury going slowly
Associated Press:
Rangers put Julio Borbon on DL  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have put center fielder Julio Borbon on the disabled list with an injured left hamstring.  —  The move Saturday leaves the Rangers with their opening-day outfield on the disabled list.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com and ESPN
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Associated Press:
Alexi Ogando Pitches Rangers Past Angels 4-1
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Braves' Jurrjens 5-0 after latest gem vs. Phillies  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Martin Prado homered and drove in three runs, Jair Jurrjens took a perfect game into the sixth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Saturday.  —  Jurrjens (5-0) beat the Phillies for the second time in a week …
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Associated Press:
Raul Ibanez, Phillies Edge Braves, 5-4
Discussion: The Good Phight and Talking Chop
Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Yankees are scary bad these days  —  Bombers follow Thursday horror show vs. Royals with a Friday the 13th loss to BoSox  —  NEW YORK — There are more directions in which to point the finger of blame for the latest New York Yankees defeat than there is movement on Bartolo Colon's fastball.
Discussion: Boston Globe
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Buchholz leads Red Sox over Yankees 5-4
Associated Press:
Anibal Sanchez, Mike Stanton lead Marlins over Nationals 1-0  —  WASHINGTON - Anibal Sanchez shut down Washington once again, allowing just three hits in eight innings, and Mike Stanton hit a long home run Saturday to lead the Florida Marlins over the Nationals 1-0.
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Associated Press:
Dobbs' Double Leads Marlins to Win Over Nats in 11
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Mets use the long-ball to rally past Astros in the 8th  —  HOUSTON — David Wright does not like taking days off.  —  After the way he came through Friday night, the New York Mets star had to admit an occasional rest is probably a good thing.  —  Wright homered for the first time since April 24 …
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Brian Erni / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Mets 6 Astros 4
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Reds activate RH Jose Arredondo, option RH Mike Leake  —  CINCINNATI — The Reds have activated right-handed reliever Jose Arredondo and optioned right-hander Mike Leake to Triple-A Louisville.  —  Cincinnati announced the moves Saturday before the second game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Associated Press:
Crisp Caught at Plate, White Sox Hold Off A's 4-3  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Coco Crisp was caught trying to score the tying run on a straight steal of home in the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox held off the Oakland Athletics 4-3 Friday night.  —  Omar Vizquel had an RBI double during …
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Associated Press:
Mariners claim reliever Gray on waivers from White Sox
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Slade Heathcott Ejected For Attacking Catcher (With Video) In Eventful Day  —  Before either team could record an out, an unusual benches-clearing brawl erupted in a game between Red Sox and Yankees affiliates, with Yankees outfielder Slade Heathcott in the middle of it all.
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day  —  The Padres and Rockies continue their series with Aaron Harang facing Jhoulys Chacin.  Harang owns the record of an ace but not the ERA.  His 4.07 ERA, however, is mostly due to two poor starts.  In the other five he pitched at least six innings, allowing two runs or less.
Discussion: Purple Row
New York Post:
But can Mets afford to deal Beltran to Yanks?  —  Mets on Twitter  —  Carlos Beltran, Yankee.  —  Can you imagine that, regardless of what side of the great New York baseball chasm you reside?  Well, certainly Beltran can, and could: within about 15 seconds of getting a seven-year …
Discussion: MetsBlog.com and Subway Squawkers
Associated Press:
Kershaw's 11 Ks Power Dodgers Past D'backs 4-3  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw allowed three hits over seven innings, Rod Barajas snapped a scoreless tie in the fifth with a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Friday night.
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Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Dodgers bring back INF Castro, option DeJesus
Associated Press:
Romero, Bautista Power Blue Jays Over Somber Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ricky Romero pitched 8 2-3 innings, Jose Bautista homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the somber Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Friday night.  —  The Twins learned earlier in the day that former star Harmon Killebrew …
 
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