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12:25 PM ET, June 26, 2011

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JonPaulMorosi / mlbbuzz:
Giants focused on catchers; Rangers' Torrealba on list  —  The Giants have scored the fewest runs in the majors this season.  They needed a balk to beat the Cleveland Indians, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon.  They could upgrade their lineup in any number of ways.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Herzog speaks out on Riggleman's exit, McKeon's return  —  Whitey Herzog succeeded Jack McKeon as manager of the Kansas City Royals in 1975 and gave Jim Riggleman his first big-league coaching job with the Cardinals in 1989.  McKeon and Riggleman have sort of passed in the night …
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Associated Press:
Chris Getz drives in go-ahead run for Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chris Getz drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 Saturday night, snapping a season-high six game losing streak.  —  Getz's bouncer was deflected …
Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Schedule means Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game  —  HOUSTON — RHP James Shields has pitched himself into position to make the American League All-Star team.  But the Rays' plans will leave him in a position where he won't be able to pitch in the July 12 game.
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Associated Press:
Upton homers again as Rays beat Astros
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
James Shields pitches sixth complete game as Tampa Bay Rays defeat Houston Astros 5-1
Discussion: DRaysBay and HardballTalk
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Chapman hurls perfect ninth in return from DL  —  BALTIMORE — Whatever was broken with Aroldis Chapman's pitching, it seemed to be fixed on Saturday night.  —  In his first game back since being activated from the disabled list, Chapman struck out the side in the ninth inning to close out a 10-5 Reds win over the Orioles.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Wood's return date from blister remains uncertain  —  KANSAS CITY — When Kerry Wood returned from a blister injury in 2008 and struggled during a stretch, manager Lou Piniella was asked if he was worried about his closer.  —  “You know, the amazing thing about managing a baseball team …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Trevor Cahill shuts down Phillies in A's 4-1 win  —  PHILADELPHIA — Trevor Cahill tossed three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Adam Rosales homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday night.  —  Cahill and Phillies starter Cole Hamels had a nice …
External / Associated Press:
Mets score 14 in rout … ARLINGTON, Texas — Maybe this was the confidence boost that rookie Lucas Duda and the New York Mets offense needed.  —  Duda, the Mets' minor league player of the year for 2010, matched a franchise record with three doubles while going 4-for-5 with four RBIs …
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External / ESPN:
Mets trying to bounce back vs. Rangers
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Verlander strikes out 14, Tigers blank Diamondbacks  —  DETROIT — Justin Verlander struck out a career-high 14 in his latest masterful performance, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 on Saturday night.  —  Verlander (10-3) allowed four hits over eight innings …
Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Ex-Met and current broadcaster Ron Darling happy to see gay marriage passed in New York  —  ARLINGTON - When Gov. Cuomo signed gay marriage into law late Friday night, he made New York the largest state yet, and sixth in the nation, to approve of same-sex unions - and achieved …
Associated Press:
Braves' Jurrjens becomes NL's 1st 10-game winner  —  SAN DIEGO - Jair Jurrjens pitched six strong innings to become the first 10-game winner in the NL and the Atlanta Braves had eight extra-base hits in a 10-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Pittsburgh Beats Wakefield, Red Sox 6-4  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lyle Overbay hit a 3-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Tim Wakefield's homecoming with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.  —  Jeff Karstens (5-4) pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Pirates tied …
Associated Press:
Trumbo, Wells homer in Angels win over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Tyler Chatwood pitched seven strong innings, fellow rookie Mark Trumbo homered and Vernon Wells added a three-run shot as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Dodgers 6-1 Saturday for their second straight win in the Freeway Series.
 
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