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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.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers file for bankruptcy
Dodgers file for bankruptcy
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Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
The Dodgers file for bankruptcy
The Dodgers file for bankruptcy
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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.
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Indians promote Chisenhall from Triple-A
Indians promote Chisenhall from Triple-A
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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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Associated Press:
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
How the Nationals keep winning
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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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