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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats' Marquis reacts unfavorably to early exit — BALTIMORE — Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis started Friday's 17-5 victory over the Orioles and didn't figure in the decision — and he showed his displeasure at being lifted after four innings. — Marquis was removed …
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Washington Post and Federal Baseball
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Rizzo discusses ump confrontation with Torre — BALTIMORE — Mike Rizzo said he spoke to Major League Baseball's vice president of on-field operation Joe Torre on Friday about the incident that occurred between the Nationals and umpires after Thursday's game against the Mets.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Next step of progress in sight for Zimmerman — BALTIMORE — Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the disabled list because of an abdominal strain, is expected to start baseball activities in Viera, Fla., by the end of the month, according to general manager Mike Rizzo.
Associated Press:
Johnson Hits 2-Run Homer as Astros Beat Blue Jays — TORONTO (AP) — Chris Johnson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night. — The Astros (16-29), owners of the worst record in baseball …
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The Crawfish Boxes and Yahoo! Sports
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Jays move Jesse Litsch to DL — Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jesse Litsch has landed on the 15-day disabled list. — The American League club announced just prior to Friday night's game against the Houston Astros that the right-handed pitcher is suffering from right shoulder impingement.
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Bluebird Banter and Batter's Box Interactive …
Associated Press:
Mitchell's Homer Lifts Dodgers to Win — CHICAGO (AP) — The matchup didn't seem favorable for the Los Angeles Dodgers. No. 9 hitter Russell Mitchell batting with two outs in the ninth against Chicago White Sox closer Sergio Santos, who hadn't given up a run or blown a save all season.
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South Side Sox and Associated Press
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Ramona Shelburne / ESPN:
MLB probes Dodgers' Ethier for obscene gesture
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NotGraphs Baseball, USA Today, Associated Press, The Big Lead, Yahoo! Sports and Dodgers Blog
Associated Press:
Dickey Buckles Yanks With Knuckler in 2-1 Mets Win — NEW YORK (AP) — R.A. Dickey regained command of his knuckleball and confounded the Yankees for six innings, Daniel Murphy homered and a youthful Mets lineup won the Subway Series opener 2-1 Friday night in front of a surprisingly lackluster New York crowd.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Sahadev Sharma / ESPN:
Bill Buckner ‘excited’ for return — Bill Buckner said he's excited to work Friday's Chicago Cubs-Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, providing color commentary in the Cubs' booth. — “[I don't come back to Fenway] very often,” Buckner said. “It'll be enjoyable, I'm excited about it.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, Boston Globe, Over the Monster and Yahoo! Sports
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Associated Press:
Walker Drives in 5 as Pirates Beat Tigers 10-1 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker homered and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night. — Walker's two-run double in the sixth off Detroit reliever Brayan Villarreal helped break open a tight game.
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Bucs Dugout and Bless You Boys
David Murphy / Philly.com:
Former Phillies scout sues team, alleges age discrimination — Former longtime Phillies scout Hank King has filed a federal age-discrimination lawsuit against the organization, alleging that it created an “intolerable” working environment and that the team ultimately fired him because of his age …
Associated Press:
Marlins beat Rays 5-3 — MIAMI — Logan Morrison hit a game-tying homer in the fourth inning and doubled in the Florida Marlins' two-run eighth to help them beat Tampa Bay 5-3 on Friday night. — Morrison scored Florida's final run from third on a sacrifice fly to the first baseman.
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DRaysBay and Associated Press
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Walkoff homer pushes Brewers to 7-6 win over Rockies in 14 innings — MILWAUKEE — When Jason Hammel hit Ryan Braun in the arm with a pitch in the fifth inning, the whole mood of Friday's game changed. — A palpable tension developed, infecting players and umpires.
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Brew Crew Ball and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Jeff Francis gets first win, Royals beats Cardinals 3-0 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jeff Francis threw 7 2-3 innings, outdueling Chris Carpenter and leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. — Francis (1-5), who had pitched well several times …
Associated Press:
Rookie's bunt RBI lifts Indians over Reds 5-4 — CLEVELAND — Rookie pinch-hitter Ezequiel Carrera bunted home Shin-Soo Choo from third base with two outs in the eighth inning, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night in the Ohio Showdown's series opener.
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Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
