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11:50 PM ET, July 4, 2011

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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks Rally to Top Brewers, 8-6  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bench coach Alan Trammell reminded manager Kirk Gibson and the rest of the Diamondbacks that just because Milwaukee led 6-1 on an unlikely grand slam by pitcher Shaun Marcum, the game was far from over.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Associated Press:
Carpenter paces Cardinals' 1-0 win over Reds  —  ST. LOUIS — Chris Carpenter outdueled Cincinnati Reds nemesis Johnny Cueto with eight scoreless innings, then watched from the dugout as pinch-hitter Mark Hamilton drove in the lone run with an infield hit for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 1-0 victory on Monday night.
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Associated Press:
Albert Pujols could return Tuesday
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
New York Post:
Alderson considers making Reyes substantial offer: source  —  Mets on Twitter  —  Sandy Alderson was pigeonholed early in his administration as a risk-averse executive who would strongly reject the idea of a mega-contract for any player, but specifically an injury-prone one such as Jose Reyes …
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Associated Press:
Blue Jays rough up Lackey, hang on for victory over Red Sox  —  BOSTON — Travis Snider had three doubles and drove in a pair of runs and Aaron Hill homered as the Toronto Blue Jays became the latest team to rough up John Lackey, beating the Boston Red Sox 9-7 on Monday.
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Joe McDonald / ESPN:
Red Sox's Buchholz to get 2nd opinion on back
Discussion: HardballTalk
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Final vote candidate Gordon out of lineup  —  CHICAGO — Royals left fielder Alex Gordon's chance to do some campaigning with his bat, arm and glove was hampered on Monday night by his left knee contusion.  —  Gordon, a candidate in the All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint, was out of the Royals' starting lineup.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Rosters unveiled for 82nd All-Star Game
Discussion: Royals Review
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Yankees Sign Miguel Andujar For $750,000  —  The Yankees have signed Dominican third baseman Miguel Andujar.  Update (5:15 pm): Andujar signed for for $750,000.  —  Andujar, a 16-year-old from San Cristobal who played in the Dominican Prospect League, was one of the top third basemen in Latin America with a well-rounded skill set.
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Blue Jays Sign Dawel Lugo For $1.3 Million
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Worley pitches Phillies past Marlins, then sent to minors  —  MIAMI — Pitching expectations for the Philadelphia Phillies are pretty high, which is why Vance Worley found himself heading back to the minors after he threw seven shutout innings Monday night.  —  Worley helped beat the Florida Marlins 1-0.
Discussion: The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Jeter back in lineup as quest for 3,000 resumes … CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is back from a calf injury that interrupted his quest for 3,000 career hits.  —  Jeter was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday.  He is batting first and playing shortstop …
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External / ESPN:
Jeter to return Monday
Discussion: Associated Press and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Brian Duensing, Danny Valencia lead Twins over Rays  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Duensing overcame a shaky start to throw a six-hitter and Danny Valencia homered among his three hits and had three RBIs to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-0 on Monday.
Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Jon Garland's season over?  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — There is a high likelihood that Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jon Garland, the veteran right-hander the team signed as a free agent last winter largely because he hadn't been on the disabled list in more than a decade, is done for the season …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Red Sox Sign Manuel Marcos For $800,000  —  The Red Sox have signed 16-year-old Dominican center fielder Manuel Marcos for $800,000.  —  Marcos, who trains with former scout Fred Ferreira, was one of the best athletes and defensive outfielders in Latin America.  He is a 6-foot, 175-pound lefthanded hitter.
Discussion: Full Count, NESN.com and MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Boos turn to cheers for Werth as Nationals top Cubs  —  WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth turned boos to cheers by scoring the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals snagged another one-run victory with a 5-4, Fourth of July matinee win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
Associated Press:
Pirates beat Astros 5-3, are three games over .500  —  PITTSBURGH—Rookie Alex Presley had three of Pittsburgh's 14 hits and the Pirates moved three games over .500 this late in the season for the first time in 12 years with a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros on Monday.
Tony Jackson / ESPN:
Dodgers option Dee Gordon  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers rookie shortstop Dee Gordon was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque before Monday night's game with the San Francisco Giants, a nod to the fact Gordon is such a highly valued prospect that club officials want him to play every day instead of coming off the bench.
Discussion: True Blue LA
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