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Denver Post:
Rockies waiting for a decision on Jimenez — Ubaldo Jimenez is a Rockie — for now. But other teams are ready to snatch him up. — The Denver Post — SAN DIEGO — Ubaldo Jimenez never thought it would come to this. When he jogs onto the mound tonight at Petco Park, it could be for the last time as a Rockie.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Indians To Acquire Ubaldo Jimenez — 9:37pm: The deal is pending a physical for Jimenez, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer (on Twitter). — 8:29pm: Joe Gardner is also heading to Colorado in the deal, according to Renck (on Twitter).
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Jayson Stark / ESPN.com:
Sources: Ubaldo Jimenez might not start
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Red Sox, Yankees need to act like heavyweights
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Associated Press:
Gallardo strong, Fielder hits 475-foot homer in Brewers 6-2 victory over Astros — MILWAUKEE — Yovani Gallardo tossed seven effective innings and Prince Fielder hit a 475-foot home run to lead the surging Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
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ESPN:
Phillies acquire Hunter Pence
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JonPaulMorosi / mlbbuzz:
Now that Pence is gone from Astros, is Bourn next?
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Matthew Pouliot / HardballTalk:
Report: Astros told Hunter Pence last night he was being traded
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Associated Press:
Haren Shuts Down Tigers for Second Time in July — DETROIT (AP) — Dan Haren pitched a six-hitter for his second complete game against the Detroit Tigers in 25 days, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory Saturday. — Haren (11-6) walked one and struck out one.
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Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Tigers add Fister
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Active Nationals trade Marquis to D-backs — WASHINGTON — The Nationals made their second trade of the day, dealing right-hander Jason Marquis to the D-backs for infielder Zach Walters, MLB.com has confirmed. — Earlier in the day, the Nationals dealt Jerry Hairston Jr. to the Brewers for outfielder Erik Komatsu.
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Fox Sports:
D-backs reach agreement on Marquis — The Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a trade for Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis, major-league sources told FOXSports.com. — Class A infielder Zachary Walters will go to Washington in the deal, a source said. — Marquis was scheduled to pitch against the Mets tonight.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Koji Uehara For Davis, Hunter — 8:17pm: The Orioles announced the deal. — 4:50pm: The Rangers get $2MM, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (Twitter link). That will cover half of Uehara's 2012 salary. — 4:31pm: The Rangers are expected to get “significant” …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Mike Aviles — The Red Sox acquired infielder Mike Aviles from the Royals for infielder/outfielder Yamaico Navarro and reliever Kendal Volz, according to the Royals' official Twitter feed. — Aviles, 30, has struggled this year, getting demoted in June …
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Final: Red Sox 10, White Sox 2 — Game over: Red Sox 10, White Sox 2 — The Sox snap an eight-game losing streak against the Sox behind Lester (11-4) and an offense that scored four in the fifth inning and five in the ninth. Gonzalez was 3 for 4 with a home run. Scutaro had three RBIs.
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Associated Press:
LaPorta's HR in 9th Lifts Indians Over Royals 5-2 — CLEVELAND (AP) — Matt LaPorta's three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning gave Cleveland its 12th home win its last at-bat Saturday, 5-2 over the Kansas City Royals. — That wasn't the only drama.
Associated Press:
Howard goes deep and Phillies beat Pirates 7-4 — PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard had four hits, including a homer and two doubles, and three RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. — Hunter Pence had an RBI single in his debut …
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Globe and Mail:
Yankees score record 12 runs in first inning against O's — The New York Yankees have set a franchise record for runs in the first inning, scoring 12 times against Baltimore in the second game of a day-night doubleheader. — Nick Swisher homered and drove in three, following up his big game in the opener Saturday.
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Jerry Hairston Jr. — The Brewers acquired infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Nationals for Double-A outfielder Erik Komatsu today, the teams announced. — Hairston, 35, gives the Brewers additional depth at second base in the wake of Rickie Weeks' injury …
Associated Press:
Cardinals overcome early deficit to beat Cubs 13-5 — ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols and David Freese each homered and Ryan Theriot added four hits and three RBIs on Saturday to help the St. Louis Cardinals overcome a five-run deficit in a 13-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Alex Speier / WEEI:
TEAMS STILL ON BEDARD DESPITE BRUTAL START — Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard, in his first start since June 27, retired just four of the 11 batters he faced, permitting three hits and four walks while striking out two before leaving with his team trailing the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-0 …
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Scott Lauber / Clubhouse Insider:
Former Orioles executive on Erik Bedard: ‘Buyer beware’
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers prepared to trade Kuroda — LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers continue to work toward a deal to give Hiroki Kuroda a chance for postseason glory, general manager Ned Colletti said Friday. — “I want to do what's good for him, what he's comfortable with, if it can help us,” said Colletti.
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