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Boras has talks with Mets' Jose Reyes — Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is in demand — and not just by other clubs. — Scott Boras, the industry's most influential agent, is speaking with Reyes about becoming his representative, according to major league sources.
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Zambrano prefers to stay in Chicago — Right-hander Carlos Zambrano, while emphasizing that he wants to stay with the Cubs, said Friday that he would waive his no-trade clause if the team wanted to move him. — “If they come to me and want to trade me, obviously it's because they don't …
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
With N.Y. in town, let Z speculation begin
With N.Y. in town, let Z speculation begin
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Howard Megdal / MLB Rumors:
When Batting Champions Get Traded
Steve Krasner / ESPN:
Red Sox put Jed Lowrie on DL — BOSTON — Jed Lowrie was placed on the disabled list Friday because of a sore left shoulder, the result of a collision the Red Sox shortstop had with left fielder Carl Crawford in Detroit on May 29. — Lowrie had an MRI Friday, and while the exam did not show any …
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Dom Amore / Hartford Courant:
Yankees Edge Ahead In Q Poll
Yankees Edge Ahead In Q Poll
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Jerry Spar / Full Count:
Peter Gammons on M&M: Andrew Miller ‘either going to be a really good reliever or a fascinating starter’ — MLB Network and NESN analyst Peter Gammons made his weekly appearance on the Mut & Merloni show Friday to talk about the Red Sox. To hear the interview, go to the Mut & Merloni audio on demand page.
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Gammons: Yankees, Others Tampered With Miller
Gammons: Yankees, Others Tampered With Miller
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Divorce settlement heightens prospect of a McCourt-Selig showdown over Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Frank and Jamie McCourt reached a divorce settlement on Friday, one that requires Frank McCourt to win two crucial decisions to assure his continued ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Divorce settlement heightens prospect of a Frank McCourt-Bud Selig showdown over Dodgers
Divorce settlement heightens prospect of a Frank McCourt-Bud Selig showdown over Dodgers
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Frank and Jamie McCourt announce settlement in Dodgers divorce case
Frank and Jamie McCourt announce settlement in Dodgers divorce case
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Associated Press:
Braves place Hanson (shoulder) on 15-day DL — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Tommy Hanson on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with inflammation in his right shoulder. — Hanson — The Braves recalled right-hander Randall Delgado from Double-A Mississippi to start …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Ankiel to rest, no trip to disabled list planned — WASHINGTON — As of Friday the Nationals have no plans to put outfielder Rick Ankiel on the disabled list because of the injury to his ribcage. — Manager Jim Riggleman plans to rest Ankiel for the entire three-game series against the Orioles …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats to stick with position players hitting ninth
Scott Miller / CBSSports.com:
Oft-injured Twins have ‘limited’ options with Cuddyer — Michael Cuddyer has a limited no-trade clause in the way that the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner once had limited partners. — “There is nothing quite so limited as being a limited partner of George Steinbrenner's,” …
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Associated Press:
Valencia's 3-Run Homer Helps Twins Top Padres 6-5 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Valencia welcomed Joe Mauer back to Minnesota with a three-run home run in the first inning Friday, and the Twins held on to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 for their fifth straight win.
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Tom D'Angelo / Fish Tank:
Marlins option Chris Coghlan to Class AAA New Orleans, call up Dewayne Wise who gets the start in CF tonight — The Marlins have optioned 2009 rookie of the year Chris Coghlan to Class AAA New Orleans and selected outfielder Dewayne Wise from Class AAA New Orleans.
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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Davis pitches Cubs past Yankees 3-1 — CHICAGO—Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning in easily his best start of the season and the Chicago Cubs began a rare series against the New York Yankees with a 3-1 victory on Friday. — Aramis Ramirez hit a pair of RBI singles and made a couple nice plays …
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Associated Press:
Pineiro Wins 100th, Angels Hold Off Mets 4-3 — NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Bourjos hit a tiebreaking double and turned in a sensational catch to help Joel Pineiro nail down his 100th major league win at last in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
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Joe Kay / Globe and Mail:
Lind homer lifts Jays over Reds — Adam Lind homered for the fourth straight game on Friday night, hitting a tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that featured bothersome birds and a misplayed fly ball.
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Associated Press:
Rodriguez and Shoppach go deep, Rays beat Marlins — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sean Rodriguez and Kelly Shoppach homered, Wade Davis pitched six solid innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night. — Rodriguez finished with four RBIs.
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Jason Mastrodonato / MLB.com:
Fielder begins Interleague Play as DH — BOSTON — With the Brewers beginning a 15-game stretch of Interleague Play against the Red Sox on Friday night, Prince Fielder was the first to take a turn as the team's designated hitter. — Fielder has played in all 70 of Milwaukee's games this season …
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Morales to DL, Pagnozzi gets call — Morales sent to 60-day DL with right thumb fracture — DENVER — The Rockies placed backup catcher Jose Morales on the 60-day disabled list with a right thumb fracture and purchased the contract of Matt Pagnozzi from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.
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Associated Press:
Nelson, Gonzalez each homer as Rockies cruise past Tigers — DENVER — Chris Nelson hit his first major league home run during a six-run second inning and Carlos Gonzalez homered and doubled to drive in four runs, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 13-6 Friday night.
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