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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies' Sunday losing streak reaches MLB-record 17 games — ST. LOUIS — The Rockies began the season as World Series contenders, believing earnestly they would make history. — This wasn't what they had in mind. In their one and only appearance on ESPN, the Rockies became the first modern team …
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Associated Press:
Pujols hits longest Busch Stadium homer, Cardinals beat Rockies — ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols hit the longest home run at six-year-old Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an injury to starter Edwin Jackson with stellar bullpen work in a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night.
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
Wait is starting to get heavy for Wakefield — SEATTLE - This is starting to feel like waiting for the completion of the Neponset Bridge project. Or like waiting for Shaq to rescue the Celtics in the playoffs. — The Wait for Wake has become the Weight.
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
Blasts from the past
Blasts from the past
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Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Expect A Manic Monday — Baseball begins the day of the signing deadline with 23 of the 33 first-round picks still negotiating rather than playing. Eleven of 27 supplemental first-rounders also haven't come to terms, and 98 of the 331 selections in the first 10 rounds have yet to turn pro.
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MLB Rumors and Over the Monster
Mark Hale / New York Post:
Posada loves Yankees fans, but would consider playing for a new team — Jorge Posada wearing anything but Yankees pinstripes? That would have seemed impossible a few months ago. — Not anymore. — Posada, a career-long Yankee who is celebrating his 20th year with the organization …
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Associated Press:
Tigers come up short in 8-5 loss to Orioles — BALTIMORE — It might be a while before Tigers manager Jim Leyland stops lamenting his kind-hearted decision to remove Victor Martinez in the ninth inning of a lopsided game. — Down by seven runs in the ninth, Detroit eventually got …
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Bless You Boys and Baseball Prospectus
John Manuel / Baseball America:
Phillies Sign Larry Greene For $1 Million — The Phillies have signed their top draft pick, agreeing to terms with supplemental first-rounder Larry Greene, the 39th overall selection in the draft. According to an industry source, Greene received a $1 million bonus, the first reported seven-figure bonus outside the first round.
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
A's lose eighth straight to first-place Rangers — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—Manager Bob Melvin is a bit perplexed by all of Oakland's ups and downs. — A strong road trip followed by a three-game sweep at home. Defensive blunders that cost his club games. A comeback that almost was against the reigning AL champions.
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Athletics Nation
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Phillies Agree to Terms with Bush — The Phillies have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with right-hander Dave Bush, according to a source. — The deal is pending a physical. — If Bush passes his physical he will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Philly.com and MLB Daily Dish
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Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
Phillies To Sign Dave Bush
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Gordon and Royals to discuss long-term deal after season — “Staying here?” he said. “Heck, yeah. I love it here. I love the guys here. I love being close to home. I love the fans. I love everything about this place.” — General manager Dayton Moore previously characterized …
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MLB Rumors
Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
After offering advice to Logan Morrison, Wes Helms gets released by Florida Marlins — Logan Morrison plans to consult the player's union to see if he has any grounds for a grievance against the Marlins for optioning him late Saturday to Class AAA New Orleans.
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Baseball Nation, Getting Blanked, Fish Stripes, MLB.com, HardballTalk, MLB Rumors and Sun-Sentinel
Associated Press:
Upton homers as Diamondbacks get past Mets — PHOENIX — Justin Upton homered and Paul Goldschmidt doubled twice to help the Arizona Diamondbacks edge the New York Mets 5-3 on Sunday afternoon for their sixth straight win. — Arizona starter Jason Marquis, acquired in a July 30 trade from Washington …
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Associated Press:
Morgan's Sacrifice Fly Lifts Brewers Over Pirates — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nyjer Morgan's game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-1 win over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates and a series sweep. — The Brewers have now won all eight games against the Pirates …
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