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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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Gary Carter has multiple brain tumors — NEW YORK — Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter said doctors discovered four “very small” brain tumors after he had an MRI on Friday in Florida. — The 57-year-old Carter said he expects to learn more about his diagnosis when he is examined again Thursday at Duke Medical Center.
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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 …
Associated Press:
Cubs score eight runs in error-filled eighth to beat Red Sox — BOSTON - Reed Johnson hit a go-ahead, two-run double in an error-filled, eight-run eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs, wearing replica uniforms of their last series in Fenway Park in 1918, beat the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Saturday night.
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Garza will be skipped due to elbow tightness — BOSTON — Cubs right-hander Matt Garza was scratched from Sunday's start in the Interleague series finale against the Red Sox because of tightness in his right elbow. — Who will start on Sunday will depend on who is used out of the bullpen in Saturday's game.
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Associated Press:
Mather drives in 4 runs. as Braves get past Angels in 12th — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Joe Mather hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning with Atlanta down by four runs, and drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning double to lead the Braves to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Rockies designate Paulino for assignment after loss; Reynolds on the way — MILWAUKEE — The Felipe Paulino experiment ended with broken beakers and hearts. — The Rockies had hoped the hard-thrower could morph into an effective reliever. But his inability to command a fastball sabotaged …
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Associated Press:
Mariners, Pineda frustrate Padres — SAN DIEGO - Rookie Michael Pineda allowed only two hits while striking out nine in seven innings and Mike Wilson had two run-scoring hits to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 win Saturday night against the San Diego Padres, who continue to struggle at Petco Park.
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Associated Press:
Kelly Johnson's grand slam leads D-backs past Twins — PHOENIX — Kelly Johnson hit a grand slam off Matt Capps in a six-run eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory, their longest streak in two seasons.
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Associated Press:
Vazquez pitches 7 shutout innings to help Marlins beat Rays — MIAMI — Javier Vazquez pitched seven shutout innings in his best start of the season Saturday, and the Florida Marlins defeated cross-state rival Tampa Bay for the second day in a row, 5-3. — Vazquez (3-4) had made only one …
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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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