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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Riggleman happy with consistent Storen — BALTIMORE — Entering Saturday's action, closer Drew Storen has been one of the team's best pitchers, converting all nine of his save opportunities. He also has a 21-inning scoreless streak, the longest active streak in the Major Leagues.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Werth outstanding during Interleague Play — BALTIMORE — Over the past two years, Jayson Werth has been almost unstoppable against American League pitching, hitting .320 with 12 home runs and 29 RBIs. — That was evident on Friday, when he hit two home runs and drove in four runs against the Orioles.
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Morse accepts reduced role with Nationals — BALTIMORE — Outfielder Michael Morse made quite an impression during Spring Training, hitting .364 with nine home runs and 18 RBIs. — Manager Jim Riggleman announced in mid-March that Morse would be the Opening Day left fielder …
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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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Rizzo discusses ump confrontation with Torre
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Next step of progress in sight for Zimmerman
Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
New York Mets Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter diagnosed with small tumors on his brain — Mets Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has been diagnosed with four small tumors on his brain and will be going to Duke University Hospital for surgery in the next day or so, the Daily News has learned.
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New York Post:
Yankees' lineup needs shake up — Joe Girardi is not Earl Weaver. The Yankees can't just sit around and wait for the three-run homer. Shake it up, Joe. — The Yankees' offensive woes were once again exposed last night, in the first game of the Subway Series.
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Marc Carig / New Jersey Online:
Yankees pitcher Pedro Feliciano turns to plasma therapy — NEW YORK — Pedro Feliciano still intends to make good on his promise to strike out former Mets teammate Ike Davis in a Subway Series game. And to make it happen, the injured lefty reliever has turned to platelet-rich plasma therapy …
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Pinstripe Alley, NY Daily News and River Avenue Blues
Canadian Press:
TORONTO — Yunel Escobar hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh and Jose Bautista hit two home runs for four RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Saturday. — The Blue Jays came back from a 4- disadvantage as the Astros built a lead led by three runs batted …
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Jays move Jesse Litsch to DL
Jays move Jesse Litsch to DL
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Bluebird Banter and Batter's Box Interactive …
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks release veteran Russell Branyan — To make room on the roster for right-hander Micah Owings, who will start Saturday's game against the Twins, the Diamondbacks released veteran first baseman Russell Branyan. — The move leaves Juan Miranda as the primary starter at first, with Xavier Nady the backup.
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Associated Press:
Holliday homers, Westbrook strong as Cards beat Royals — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Westbrook pitched eight shutout innings and Matt Holliday broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the eighth, lifting St. Louis to a 3-0 win over Kansas City on a bright, breezy Saturday afternoon.
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Matthew Pouliot / HardballTalk:
Marlins ace Josh Johnson goes on DL with shoulder inflammation — Josh Johnson, the NL's co-leader in ERA through nine starts, was placed on the disabled list Saturday because of right shoulder inflammation. — It looks like a recurrence of the problem that shut him down at the end of last season.
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Indians place White on DL, recall Judy — CLEVELAND — The Indians placed Alex White on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, one day after the rookie right-hander injured the middle finger on his throwing hand. — White was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Saturday to determine the specifics of his ailment.
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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 …