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Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Yankees again without Mariano Rivera — CLEVELAND — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was unavailable for the second straight game due to lingering soreness in his right triceps. — “I feel better today but I think we're going to do another day off,” Rivera said about an hour …
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera unavailable in Monday's loss due to sore lower right triceps area
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera unavailable in Monday's loss due to sore lower right triceps area
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Jeter Is Back, but He's Not the Same
Jeter Is Back, but He's Not the Same
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Bill Shaikin / Dodgers Blog:
Dodgers' bankruptcy filing claims Bud Selig treats other teams with ‘velvet glove’ — In taking the Dodgers into Bankruptcy Court last week, owner Frank McCourt said baseball Commissioner Bud Selig had forced the move. The Dodgers and their attorneys now have asked the court …
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Josh Fisher / Dodger Divorce:
The information battle begins. — Barely a week after sending the Los Angeles Dodgers into bankruptcy, Frank McCourt has commenced with his effort to make baseball open its books. In a motion and supporting papers filed today in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware …
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Jeff Greer / Fish Tank:
Florida Marlins acquire Mike Cameron from the Red Sox — The Marlins acquired veteran outfielder Mike Cameron and cash from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for cash and a player to be named. — Cameron had been designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week after batting .149 in 33 appearances for Boston.
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Alex Speier / WEEI:
THE DANGERS OF THE DEEP END: LACKEY, THE SOX AND THE HIGH COST OF FREE AGENCY — It was Dec. 16, 2009, and though Fenway Park was in the process of being converted to an icebox to host the Bruins, baseball had reasserted itself in Boston for a day. The Red Sox were unveiling a pair of shiny new baubles in their new home park.
Evan Drellich / MLB.com:
Buchholz to visit back specialist this week
Buchholz to visit back specialist this week
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MLB.com:
Lilly won't blame tender elbow for struggles — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Ted Lilly, who had his start pushed back one day to Tuesday night because of a tender left elbow, won't use the discomfort as an excuse for losses in four of his last five decisions.
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Fox Sports:
Can Astros juggle new ownership, trades? — FOX Sports — For all the talk about the Dodgers and Mets, an ownership change for another franchise is more imminent — and more relevant to the trade activity that could occur at the July 31 non-waiver deadline.
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Tulowitzki undergoing treatment for thigh injury, won't rush return — Troy Tulowitzki eaves the game after being injured against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Monday. — Troy Tulowitzki knows better than to rush. His right quadriceps injury, while likely not season-threatening, still needs rest.
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Charles Odum / Associated Press:
Freeman hits 2 HRs, lifts Braves over Rockies 4-1
Freeman hits 2 HRs, lifts Braves over Rockies 4-1
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Polanco says pain won't keep him out of ASG — MIAMI — Placido Polanco's back has been an issue for some time, but he figures a couple more innings at the All-Star Game next Tuesday in Phoenix can't hurt. — Fans voted Polanco, 35, as the National League's starting third baseman.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
A trade proposal: Lackey for Zito — John Lackey is 32 and has approximately $53.38 million remaining on the final 3.5 years of his contract. — Barry Zito is 33 and has $55.25 million remaining on the final 3.5 years of his deal. — You see where I'm going with this? — Trade Lackey for Zito straight up.
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Fan journeying to all 30 ballparks on bicycle — Washington resident enjoying adventure of a lifetime — Darren O'Donnell, like any baseball fan worth his Cracker Jacks, is keeping score. — He knows that since his season began at Seattle's Safeco Field on April 8, he's among the league leaders in several categories, such as:
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards use same lineup (no Pujols yet) — Although first baseman Albert Pujols, on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left wrist, was activated this afternoon, he was not put in tonight's Cardinals' lineup by Tony La Russa. The manager thought Pujols should have one full-scale workout …
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs place Mateo on DL with elbow soreness — Carpenter recalled from Iowa; Ortiz also comes up from Triple-A — WASHINGTON — The Cubs placed right-hander Marcos Mateo on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow soreness and recalled Chris Carpenter from Triple-A Iowa.
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Associated Press:
HBO to broadcast documentary on Jeter's 3,000-hit chase — NEW YORK (AP) — HBO will broadcast a documentary about Derek Jeter's pursuit of career hit No. 3,000. — Major League Baseball Productions is following the Yankees captain for a one-hour special called “Derek Jeter 3K.”
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Checking In On Baseball's New Managers — There was an incredible amount of managerial turnover last year. Bobby Cox, Lou Piniella, Joe Torre and Cito Gaston walked away from the role on their own terms and other skippers were simply fired. Here's a midseason look at all 12 MLB managers …
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Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper promoted to Class AA Harrisburg by Washington Nationals — Timothy Jacobsen/AP - In moving Bryce Harper straight to Class AA Harrisburg, the Nationals want to give their phenom more of a challenge. It leaves him two steps from the major leagues.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Harper contributes in debut at Double-A
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.
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Colin Fly / Associated Press:
Brewers road woes don't end at home