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Jonathan Papelbon: 'I wasn't even talking to' umpire Tony Randazzo — Jonathan Papelbon explained his point of view when arguing balls and strikes. (AP) — There are a lot of events that will get lost in the shuffle of a 14-inning game that features 16 different pitchers, 415 pitches and lasts five hours and 17 minutes.
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Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Varitek, Papelbon ejected in wild ninth inning — BOSTON — A comfortable Red Sox lead evaporated in the ninth inning of a 14-inning win Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park, and their self-control and patience with home-plate umpire Tony Randazzo disappeared along with it.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals place Slaten on DL, recall Stammen — PHOENIX — The Nationals placed left-hander Doug Slaten on the 15-day disabled list because of an elbow injury and recalled right-hander Craig Stammen from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. — While the velocity on his fastball never went down …
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Riggleman: Nats not hitting Upton on purpose — PHOENIX — The Nationals have hit D-backs outfielder Justin Upton with pitches three times during the four-game series. They hit Upton once on Thursday and two more times on Friday. After he was hit the second time on Friday, Upton was clearly upset.
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees' prospect Gary Sanchez sent back to Tampa due to ‘attitude problem’ with Charleston team — ANAHEIM - Hold off on those Cooperstown plans for Gary Sanchez. — The Yankees' 18-year-old catching prospect was told to leave the team's Low-A affiliate in Charleston …
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Mark Reynolds' grand-slam powers Orioles past Blue Jays — BALTIMORE - Mark Reynolds hit a grand slam and Jake Arrieta pitched six effective innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night. — With the Orioles trailing 3-1 in the sixth …
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Pirates hand Phillies 4th straight loss 6-3 — PITTSBURGH—Charlie Morton pitched seven solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent the Philadelphia Phillies to their fourth consecutive loss, 6-3 Saturday night. — Andrew McCutchen and Lyle Overbay each had three hits and Brandon Wood homered …
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Miguel Cabrera's homer lifts Tigers over White Sox — CHICAGO — Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, sending Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. — Austin Jackson opened the ninth …
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Derek Holland gets shutout as Rangers beat Indians 4-0 — CLEVELAND - Derek Holland tossed a five-hitter for his second career shutout and the Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Saturday night. — Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz each hit a two-run homer as Texas won for the seventh …
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Kemp hits slam, Dodgers beat Reds 11-8 in 11 — CINCINNATI—Matt Kemp couldn't believe the mid-afternoon heat during batting practice. — “After BP, I was like this,” he said, dropping his head as if he was about to pass out. “Whew!” — The heat won't be the lasting memory from his career game.
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Alvarez continues to progress toward return — PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez's stint on the disabled list could end as early as Sunday, though the third baseman remains at least days away from rejoining the big league club. — Alvarez, who is sidelined with a right quadriceps strain …
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Cubs' Garza to come off DL, make start Monday — ST. LOUIS — Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Garza will come off the DL and pitch against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday after throwing his second side session of the week on Friday. — “Everything went great with [Garza's side session and recovery],” manager Mike Quade said.
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