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10:05 AM ET, June 28, 2011

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Associated Press:
Matt Kemp Powers Dodgers to 15-0 Rout of Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Kemp had four hits, including his NL-leading 22nd home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a little fun after a tough day by routing the skidding Minnesota Twins 15-0 Monday night.  —  Chad Billingsley cruised …
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What's next for troubled Dodgers?  —  Rick Horrow breaks down the Dodgers' woes  —  The Dodgers need to sell - in a way that has nothing to do with Frank McCourt.  —  Yes, the iconic franchise devolved to a new low on Monday, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
PR Newswire:
Los Angeles Dodgers File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Discussion: ESPN and HardballTalk
Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Cabrera's HR in 9th lifts Indians over D-backs 5-4  —  PHOENIX—Orlando Cabrera homered off closer J.J. Putz with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, snapping the Indians' three-game skid.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Indians promote Chisenhall from Triple-A
Associated Press:
Freeman's Homer Leads Braves Over Mariners 3-1  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Freddie Freeman saw first-pitch fastballs in his first two at-bats Monday night.  —  He guessed right that Seattle starter Erik Bedard was going to throw him a third.  —  “I didn't want to let another one go by …
JSOnline:
Braddock and Gamel summoned; Mitre is out  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  The Brewers just announced they have recalled 1B Mat Gamel and LHP Zach Braddock from Class AAA Nashville and reliever Sergio Mitre was designated for assignment.  —  The Brewers cleared one roster spot …
Associated Press:
Gomes Homers in Reds' 5-0 Win Over Tampa Bay  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jonny Gomes had an outstanding homecoming.  —  Gomes hit a towering homer, Mike Leake pitched six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night.
Discussion: DRaysBay and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Peralta hits tiebreaking triple, Tigers beat Blue Jays  —  DETROIT — Jhonny Peralta hit a tiebreaking triple in the eighth inning and Victor Martinez drove in two runs, leading the Detroit Tigers past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Monday night.  —  Max Scherzer struck out nine …
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Angels Spoil Davey Johnson's Debut as Nats Manager  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Maicer Izturis hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington 4-3 on Monday night, spoiling Davey Johnson's debut as Nationals manager.  —  Sean Burnett (3-4) …
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Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
How the Nationals keep winning
Ebenezer Samuel / NY Daily News:
Cecil Fielder thinks Mets could have chance at signing son Prince Fielder when he hits free agency  —  Could Prince Fielder be a Met next year?  His father, Cecil, seems to think it could happen.  —  They say they are losing money off the field and they're struggling to contend on it …
Discussion: MetsBlog.com
Eric Olson / Globe and Mail:
Gamecocks take Game 1 at College World Series  —  Christian Walker, cleared to play with a broken wrist a half-hour before the game, scored from first base on two throwing errors in the 11th inning and defending champion South Carolina beat Florida 2-1 in Game 1 of the College World Series final Monday night.
Discussion: Baseball America
Associated Press:
Ludwick Hits 2-Run Homer, Padres Beat Royals 4-3  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer, Mat Latos won for the first time in four starts and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Monday night.  —  The Padres, coming off consecutive series victories against Boston and Atlanta, have won five of six.
Discussion: Royals Review and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Pena, Ramirez each homer twice to lead Cubs past Rockies  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez each homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.  —  Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the first, doubled and scored in the fifth and homered again to lead off the seventh.
 
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