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Roger Rubin / NY Daily News:
Red Sox DH David Ortiz blames media for being hit with pitch by Yankees' CC Sabathia, Beckett agrees — After David Ortiz was done taking out the Yankees in the three game series that concluded Friday morning, he turned his sights on the media. — The Red Sox slugger blamed the writers …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Red Sox wipe out Yankees — NEW YORK — The Red Sox waited three hours and 27 minutes for their game against the Yankees to start last night as passing thunderstorms soaked the Bronx. — But at a time when even the city that doesn't sleep was getting drowsy, the Sox discovered the energy to sweep their rivals away.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Ortiz rips media after being hit by a pitch — NEW YORK — David Ortiz had gone 696 plate appearances and 160 games without being hit by a pitch by the Yankees until tonight when CC Sabathia drilled him in the fourth inning. — That fact had been widely publicized in New York and by ESPN before the game.
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ESPN:
Ortiz to Girardi on bat flip: Take it like a man
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Boston Globe, Surviving Grady and Pinstripe Alley
Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
So far, Bombers are second-rate against rival Red Sox
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baseballmusings.com, Over the Monster, Boston Globe and Pinstripe Alley
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Hairston feeling better — SAN DIEGO — Third baseman Jerry Hairston Jr. didn't start on Thursday against the Padres because of lower back spasms, but was able to take batting practice and expects to play on Friday. — Hairston said he feels much better than he did the previous two days.
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Fielder's best year may earn big payday — MILWAUKEE, WISC. — Haven Fielder sat at a desktop computer in the Brewers' clubhouse Thursday afternoon, while his dad was busy preparing to play the Mets. Haven was smiling and chewing gum and sporting an impressive Mohawk haircut, as only a 5-year-old can.
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JSOnline
Sports Illustrated:
A's had to can Geren but not many other firings expected yet in '11 … When A's GM and part owner Billy Beane fired his very close friend Bob Geren as manager on Thursday, Beane was doing what was necessary for the organization. Geren had lost the clubhouse, according to people with A's ties who spoke anonymously on Thursday.
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MLB Rumors
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Associated Press:
Tulowitzki drives in four runs as Rockies rally past Dodgers — DENVER — Troy Tulowitzki drove in four runs, including a tying two-run single in Colorado's five-run seventh inning, and the Rockies rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 Thursday night. — Tulowitzki delivered …
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Purple Row, True Blue LA and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Throwing error in 11th helps Cubs beat Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — Geovany Soto hit a tying homer off Ryan Madson with one out in the ninth and Tyler Colvin scored from second on a throwing error in the 11th to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Thursday night.
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Associated Press:
Cueto shuts down Giants to help Reds win series opener — SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto pitched seven scoreless innings and Jonny Gomes had three hits and an RBI to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. — Cueto (3-2) allowed just four hits …
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Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Casilla's single in ninth lifts Twins to win over Rangers — MINNEAPOLIS — Alexi Casilla laced a single to left field to drive in the winning run with two outs in the ninth and lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on a windy, chilly Thursday night at Target Field.
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Twinkie Town and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Royals calling up 3B Mike Moustakas — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For three years Kansas City Royals fans have waited to see Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer, their heralded first-round picks of 2007 and '08, on the field together in Kauffman Stadium. — Now it's about to happen.
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Minor League Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Royals Review
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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Phillies Notebook: Don't expect Phillies to make a power move — If the Phillies are going to advance to their third World Series in 4 years, they just might have to do it in a manner that defies precedent. — Ruben Amaro Jr. expressed a strong belief yesterday that he will not be making …
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MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Jurrjens leads Braves to rare sweep of Marlins — MIAMI — Jair Jurrjens threw seven solid innings and drove in a run as the Atlanta Braves handed the Florida Marlins their eighth straight loss with a 3-2 win Thursday night. — Alex Gonzalez also drove in a run with a double as the Braves completed …
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Talking Chop and Fish Stripes
Alex Espinoza / Yuma Daily Sun:
Fielder hoping to mend relationship with son — Cecil Fielder was at the microphone to discuss the Cecil Fielder Elite World Series, an upcoming youth baseball tournament that will take place in Yuma, but the conversation eventually became personal. — The 47-year-old ex-Major League …
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HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Alex Avila, Justin Verlander lead Tigers past Mariners — DETROIT - Alex Avila hit two triples and Justin Verlander pitched eight strong innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Thursday night. — Verlander (7-3) struck out a season-best 10 while allowing one run on five hits.
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Lookout Landing and Bless You Boys
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Red Sox wait to hear on Dustin Pedroia — NEW YORK — Dustin Pedroia's appointment with Dr. Tom Gill was at 4:30 p.m. today. Terry Francona is waiting to hear the result. — Francona expressed confidence that Pedroia would be in the lineup tomorrow. But a few seconds later admitted …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
The possibilities for Dustin Pedroia and how that affects the Red Sox right now
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Over the Monster
