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6:20 PM ET, July 23, 2011

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Bill Pennington / New York Times:
Kei Igawa: The Lost Yankee  —  TRENTON — In the middle of a bright Manhattan summer afternoon, the Yankees' $46 million pitcher steps from his fashionable East Side apartment building and slips into a waiting Lexus for a chauffeured ride to the ballpark.  —  But the car does not turn north for the five-mile drive to Yankee Stadium.
Associated Press:
Wells wins for first time since April  —  CHICAGO—Randy Wells pitched six strong innings to earn his first win since April 4 and Geovany Soto added a solo shot and an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-1 victory over the major league-worst Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Jo-Jo Reyes For Assignment  —  The Blue Jays have designated Jo-Jo Reyes for assignment according to the team (on Twitter).  The move frees up a roster spot for Wil Ledezma, who was called up from Triple-A.  —  Reyes, 26, posted a 5.40 ERA in 110 innings across 20 starts this season.
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Associated Press:
Nelson Cruz slugs Rangers to rout of Blue Jays  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Nelson Cruz broke out of an extended slump with a career-high eight RBIs and Colby Lewis took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his 10th victory as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Friday night.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Talking Chop
Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank:
Florida Marlins option Chris Volstad to Class AAA New Orleans  —  Chris Volstad was already on a short lease before he took the mound last night.  But he did nothing in his performance Friday to help himself.  —  An hour ago he was optioned to Class AAA New Orleans.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Matsui homers; A's end 11-game skid vs. Yanks  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Hideki Matsui homered against his former team, Rich Harden earned his second win of the season and the Oakland Athletics snapped an 11-game losing streak to the New York Yankees with a 4-3 victory Saturday.
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Mark Teixeira, Swisher power Yankees over A's  —  NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira hit a grand slam and Nick Swisher had a three-run drive in a nine-run third inning and the New York Yankees ambushed the Oakland Athletics early for a 17-7 victory in the searing heat Friday night.
Discussion: Athletics Nation and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Orioles Scott done for season with torn labrum  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles left fielder Luke Scott will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury that severely limited his effectiveness at the plate.  —  Scott has a torn labrum in his right arm.
Discussion: Associated Press
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Don't rule out Rangers for Beltran  —  The Mets and Rangers have ramped up scouting each other, and Texas remains very much in play in the pursuit of Carlos Beltran, according to a major league source.  —  While the Rangers have a scout watching Beltran in Miami, who is expected to continue …
Associated Press:
Red Sox extend Mariners' skid to 13  —  BOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury [stats] continued his July power surge with his seventh home run of the month and John Lackey picked up his third consecutive win as the Boston Red Sox [team stats] extended Seattle's losing streak to 13 with a 7-4 win over the tumbling Mariners on Friday night.
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Jon Paul Morosi / mlbbuzz:
Sources: Red Sox, Royals have discussed Francoeur
Discussion: Boston Globe, NESN.com and Full Count
Associated Press:
Lannan solid on mound, and with bat as Nationals beat Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — John Lannan hit his first major league home run and Jerry Hairston Jr. broke the game open with a ninth-inning grand slam to help the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 on Friday night.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
David Wright leads Mets past Marlins 7-6  —  MIAMI — David Wright came off the disabled list swinging, and his two RBI doubles Friday helped the New York Mets beat the Florida Marlins 7-6.  —  The five-time All-Star was activated before the game after being sidelined for two months with a back injury.
MLB.com:
Brewers' Morgan suspends Giants fandom  —  SAN FRANCISCO — It's all business this weekend for Brewers center fielder Nyjer Morgan, but nine months ago he was just another giddy Giants fan celebrating San Francisco's World Series win.  —  Morgan was born in San Francisco and makes his offseason home in nearby San Jose.
Aaron Gleeman / HardballTalk:
After two years off and numerous setbacks, Brandon Webb needs another shoulder surgery  —  Brandon Webb hasn't pitched in the majors since Opening Day of 2009, undergoing shoulder surgery that August and experiencing multiple setbacks on the road to recovery.
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Richard Durrett / ESPN:   Brandon Webb to undergo surgery
 
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