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Derek Jeter gets 3,000th hit — NEW YORK — Befitting his legendary clutch status, Derek Jeter hit a home run to become the first Yankee in team history with 3,000 career hits — and then he won the game. — Jeter capped a 5-for-5 day with the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Jeter Reaches Fabled 3,000, and It's a Blast — The Yankees have won 27 championships with a diverse collection of baseball's greatest players. From the groundbreaking power of Babe Ruth to the unmatched hitting streak of Joe DiMaggio to a trio of perfect-game pitchers, the Yankees' starry constellation outshines all others.
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NY Daily News:
Derek Jeter's 3,000 hit ball nabbed by Highland Mills resident Christian Lopez at Yankee Stadium — It was the perfect birthday present for a lifelong Yankees fan like Christian Lopez: The historic baseball drilled by Derek Jeter for his 3,000th hit. — And while Lopez was thrilled by the gift …
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Boggs: “I pretty much expected it - because he's Derek Jeter”
Boggs: “I pretty much expected it - because he's Derek Jeter”
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True Blue LA
Howard Ulman / Associated Press:
Lackey outstanding in 4-0 Red Sox win — BOSTON (AP)—Fans stood and cheered John Lackey(notes) only five days after another Fenway Park crowd booed Boston's struggling starter following his worst performance in a Red Sox uniform. — “It was nice,” he said with little emotion.
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Lackey rebounds from bad start in Red Sox win over Orioles — BOSTON — John Lackey rebounded from the worst start of his Red Sox career with 6 2-3 shutout innings and Boston extended its winning streak to five games with a 4-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
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Joe McDonald / ESPN:
Josh Beckett's All-Star decision looms — BOSTON — Less than 24 hours after being removed from Friday's game with a hyperextended left knee, Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett participated in his normal day-after routine Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. — The right-hander is scheduled …
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MLB.com:
Frankie becomes client of agent Boras — PHOENIX — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has switched agents from Paul Kinzer to Scott Boras, according to an industry source. — Rodriguez, who signed a three-year, $37 million free-agent contract prior to the 2009 season, will vest …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets 3B Wright, 1B Davis progressing in rehab
Mets 3B Wright, 1B Davis progressing in rehab
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Associated Press:
Pirates option Alvarez to Triple-A — PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates activated slugging third baseman Pedro Alvarez from the disabled list on Saturday and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. — Alvarez, the 2008 No. 2 overall draft pick who was in his first full major league season …
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Bucs Dugout
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Cardinals Rally to Beat Diamondbacks 7-6 — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols tied it in the eighth inning with his first home run since returning the disabled list and rookie pinch-hitter Tony Cruz hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth, capping the St. Louis Cardinals' comeback …
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AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Bruce's solo shot lifts Reds over Brewers in 10 — MILWAUKEE — Jay Bruce hit a solo homer to start the 10th inning and Cincinnati exploded for five runs to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Saturday night after the Reds met before the game to clear the air following more than a week of frustration.
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Associated Press:
Bautista powers Blue Jays past Indians 5-4 — CLEVELAND—Jose Bautista led off the 10th inning with his second homer of the game, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. — Bautista, who leads the majors with 31 homers …
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Associated Press:
Jimenez Gives Up 5 Hits in 8 Innings for 2-1 Win — WASHINGTON (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run in eight innings and Todd Helton homered, doubled and drove in both runs as the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night. — Jimenez (4-8) retired the first 13 batters …
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Associated Press:
Gonzalez, McCann Lead Braves Past Phillies in 11 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Gonzalez hit the go-ahead RBI single and Brian McCann added a two-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
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Ben Walker / Associated Press:
A-Rod has slight tear in knee, could miss a month — NEW YORK—New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a slight tear in the cartilage of his right knee and was deciding on the best course of action heading into the All-Star break. — Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed details of the injury at a press conference Saturday.
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Carroll Rogers / Atlanta Braves:
Braves place Jones on DL; he undergoes surgery - updated
Braves place Jones on DL; he undergoes surgery - updated
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The LoHud Yankees Blog, Baseball Nation and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
Matt Fortuna / MLB.com:
A-Rod has meniscus tear; surgery possible
DJ Bean / Full Count:
David Ortiz thinks Kevin Gregg is the one who should play the game right — Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz said Saturday that he does not “feel proud” of the eighth-inning altercation between the Sox and Orioles in Friday's 10-3 Boston win. After hitting a fly ball …
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Over the Monster
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Mike Petraglia / Full Count:
Nick Markakis calls David Ortiz swinging 3-0 ‘a little bush league’
Nick Markakis calls David Ortiz swinging 3-0 ‘a little bush league’
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Associated Press:
Hunter homers twice, drives in five at Angels beat Mariners — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Torii Hunter drove in a season-high five runs with a pair of homers, Mark Trumbo also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Saturday night to tie the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West.
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