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2:42 AM ET, August 14, 2011

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Associated Press:
Uggla pushes hitting streak to 33  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Uggla again took care of extending his hitting streak early in the game.  This time, it wasn't enough to spark another Atlanta win.  —  The latest entry in Uggla's improbable hitting streak was not enough as Starlin Castro …
Discussion: Talking Chop and Associated Press
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Cubs' Zambrano on disqualified list after blowup  —  ATLANTA — Carlos Zambrano has been placed on the disqualified list and will go 30 days without pay and without contact with his team, the Chicago Cubs announced Saturday.  —  Zambrano  —  “His actions last night were totally intolerable,” Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs in talks with Zambrano's agent
Chris Cox / MLB.com:
Zambrano empties locker, says he's retiring
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Zambrano ‘retires’ after dismal 10-4 loss
Matthew Pouliot / HardballTalk:
Carlos Zambrano says he's retired after giving up five homers
Discussion: DRaysBay and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Posada Hits Slam, Hughes Goes 6 as Yanks Top Rays  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge Posada hit a grand slam and drove in six runs in his first game since being benched six days ago, and Phil Hughes made his case to remain in the New York Yankees' rotation with six effective innings in a 9-2 victory Saturday …
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
Posada Gets to Leave Bench and Turn Back Clock
Discussion: River Avenue Blues
Associated Press:   Jeter Gives Batting Helmet, Gloves to Hall of Fame
Associated Press:
Blue Jays pound Jered Weaver, rout Angels 11-2  —  TORONTO - Jered Weaver wasn't going to sulk about one awful outing.  In fact, he even had a song ready for the occasion.  —  “Mama said there'll be days like this,” the Angels ace sang as he prepared to leave the clubhouse following a rare pounding.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and Halos Heaven
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Associated Press:
Paul Konerko, Tyler Flowers homer as ChiSox beat Royals 5-4  —  CHICAGO - Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer and Tyler Flowers added his first home run in the majors to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.  —  Konerko went deep in the third …
Discussion: Royals Review
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Youkilis is ‘still sore’ and remains out  —  SEATTLE — Marco Scutaro is in the lineup, his sore back feeling better.  The Sox will watch him closely in batting practice.  But Kevin Youkilis is still sidelined with his bad back.  —  “He's still sore,” Terry Francona said.  “We're going to stay away from him.”
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner
Associated Press:
Howard Powers Phillies Past Nats 11-3  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard homered and drove in four runs and Roy Oswalt pitched seven solid innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-3 victory over the mistake-prone Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Associated Press:
Lincecum goes 7, fans 10 as Giants top Marlins 3-0  —  MIAMI—Tim Lincecum allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings and Jeff Keppinger provided a first-inning solo home run to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Florida Marlins 3-0 on Saturday night.  —  Lincecum (11-9) walked three …
Associated Press:
Hanigan hits two of Reds' seven homers to hammer Padres  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Miguel Cairo and Ryan Hanigan each homered twice, and the Reds hit seven in all off starter Tim Stauffer and the Padres bullpen — matching a San Diego record — while powering their way to a 13-1 victory on Saturday night.
Associated Press:
Tigers Rally With 5 Runs in 6th to Top Orioles 6-5  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Miguel Cabrera homered in a five-run sixth inning that featured six consecutive two-out hits, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 Saturday night.  —  Detroit trailed 5- in the second …
Discussion: Associated Press
Associated Press:
Asdrubal Cabrera helps Indians top Twins 3-1  —  CLEVELAND—Asdrubal Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Josh Tomlin pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.  —  Cabrera connected in the third …
Associated Press:
Roberts' homer leads Diamondbacks past Mets; Pelfrey hurt  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Roberts hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks came from behind to win for the 33rd time this season with a 6-4 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night.  —  Daniel Hudson (12-8) allowed four runs …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:   Kennedy wins 15th game leading Diamondbacks to win over Mets
 
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