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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Final: Red Sox 3, Rays 0 — Game over: Red Sox 3, Rays 0 — It will be overshadowed by the Stanley Cup Final, but Josh Beckett was sensational tonight in tossing one-hitter. His performance was certainly right there with recently great starts by Detroit's Justin Verlander, the Angels' Jered Weaver and Tampa Bay's James Shields.
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Brian Heyman / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees pregame: Top of the order — Brett Gardner had three hits and a walk in the leadoff spot last night with righty Alexi Ogando going for the Rangers. Joe Girardi has decisions to make at the top of the order now with Derek Jeter down. And he had Gardner on the bench and Nick Swisher …
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It's About The Money and River Avenue Blues
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Paul White / USA Today:
Injuries to Derek Jeter, Russell Martin squeeze Yankees
Injuries to Derek Jeter, Russell Martin squeeze Yankees
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Steven Miller / MLB.com:
Gorzelanny likely to return to Nats on Sunday — WASHINGTON — The Nationals optioned right-hander Yunesky Maya to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, a day after his fourth start in place of Tom Gorzelanny. The Nationals will likely activate Gorzelanny from the 15-day disabled list Sunday for his start.
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Steven Miller / MLB.com:
Nationals bolster 'pen by recalling Balester — WASHINGTON — Collin Balester was only one hole into the back nine Wednesday afternoon, trying to play a round of golf on Triple-A Syracuse's day off, and received the call: He would be returning to the Nationals for that night's game.
Associated Press:
Gee, 3 Mets Relievers Shut Out Braves, 4-0 — ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Gee combined with three relievers for a two-hit shutout, Angel Pagan hit a two-run homer and the surging New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Wednesday night. — Gee gave up one hit in four innings …
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MLB.com:
Twins want Nathan to go on rehab stint — MINNEAPOLIS — Right-hander Joe Nathan, on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 24 with a right flexor muscle strain, faced Joe Mauer and prospect Miguel Sano in live batting practice on Wednesday, and is scheduled to fly back to the Twin Cities on Thursday.
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Associated Press:
Pavano Pitches Twins Past Floyd, White Sox 4-1 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carl Pavano kept up his recent surge with a complete-game six-hitter for the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. — Pavano (4-5) walked three, struck out five and recorded six …
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Twinkie Town, South Side Sox, baseballmusings.com and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Ricky Romero solid, Jays hit 3 homers to top Orioles 4-1 — TORONTO - Ricky Romero allowed three hits in eight innings, Adam Lind, Yunel Escobar and Juan Rivera each hit home runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Wednesday night.
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Bluebird Banter, Camden Chat and Yahoo! Sports
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Prince Fielder would consider Cubs in free agency — Despite a rivalry with the Cubs that has at times seemed personal, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder said Tuesday he hasn't ruled out the Cubs as a possible destination if he reaches free agency this fall.
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Associated Press:
Bumgarner Strong, Giants Beat D-Backs Again 5-2 — PHOENIX (AP) — Madison Bumgarner went six innings and got enough run support for a change, helping him pitch the San Francisco Giants past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 Wednesday night. — Bill Hall singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth …
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Baseball Prospectus and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Paul, Walker Propel Pirates to 7-3 Win Over Astros — HOUSTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Xavier Paul doubled, then stayed in the game and hit a two-run homer and single Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates moved over .500 with a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros.
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Bucs Dugout and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Hernandez Throws 3-Hitter, Morse Homers Twice — WASHINGTON (AP) — Livan Hernandez pitched a three-hitter, Michael Morse homered twice and doubled, and the Washington Nationals routed the St. Louis Cardinals 10-0 Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank:
Florida Marlins call up Jose Lopez, who will start at second base tonight — The Marlins made a few roster moves after the first game of today's double-header: RHP Elih Villanueva was optioned back to Class AAA New Orleans after allowing eight runs in three innings in an 8-1 loss.
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Associated Press:
Slumping Indians beat Tigers with solid pitching, Cabrera's hits — DETROIT — Orlando Cabrera had three hits, including a go-ahead double in the fifth inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night. — Cleveland (36-30) pulled back ahead of Detroit …
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Let's Go Tribe, Bless You Boys and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Teixeira Homers Twice, Yankees Rout Texas 12-4 — NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira hit two-run homers from each side of the plate and the New York Yankees connected five times, romping past the Texas Rangers 12-4 Wednesday night. — Robinson Cano and youngsters Eduardo Nunez and Ramiro Pena homered …
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Hanley sits out day game after night game — Star shortstop expected to play in twin-bill nightcap — PHILADELPHIA — On Wednesday morning, before Game 1 of a split doubleheader, Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was taking his regular round of batting practice. The 27-year-old also fielded his share of grounders.
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank:
Florida Marlins targeting July 16 return date for Josh Johnson
Florida Marlins targeting July 16 return date for Josh Johnson
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MLB Daily Dish
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Scott Kazmir Likely To Be Released — “It appears the Angels will have no choice but to release” lefty Scott Kazmir, writes Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times. That would mean eating about $7MM in remaining salary, plus a $2.5MM buyout for 2012. — GM Tony Reagins was on hand …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Scott Kazmir has another bad minor league start, may be finished as an Angel
Scott Kazmir has another bad minor league start, may be finished as an Angel
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