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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's Rich Harden baffles Blue Jays in 2-0 win — Rich Harden was still in warm-up mode when Friday night's game began, or so it seemed when he made an error on Yunel Escobar's comebacker and then walked the next two batters to load the bases. — A bad situation to be in right out of the gates …
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Janie McCauley / Globe and Mail:
Harden and A's shut out Jays
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Associated Press:
Walker Gets 3 Hits, Pirates Beat Reds 5-3 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Charlie Morton gave a sheepish smile, and he fumbled through a stock answer. — Asked what his secret is against the Cincinnati Reds this season, Morton was keeping his lips sealed. — For the first time in four starts …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Andre Ethier held out of lineup against Rockies — The right fielder had the ingrown portion of a toenail removed Friday and sat out the opening of a three-game series at Colorado. — Andre Ethier, shown during a game in July, missed Friday's game due to a toe infection but is expected to play Saturday.
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NY Daily News:
Brian Cashman says he wants to remain with the Yankees as rumors swirl after Cubs fire GM Jim Hendry — MINNEAPOLIS - Brian Cashman says he has no intention to move to Chicago next year - or anywhere else, for that matter. — The Yankees' general manager shot down any connection between himself …
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Muskat Ramblings, HardballTalk and Sliding Into Home
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Adam McCalvy / Brew Beat:
Narveson passes test, in line to rejoin rotation — Brewers left-hander Chris Narveson passed a big test in the City Field bullpen on Saturday afternoon, putting him in line to return to the starting rotation for one of Monday's doubleheader games in Pittsburgh.
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Al's Ramblings
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Roenicke OK with no lefties in the bullpen — NEW YORK — No left-handers in the bullpen? No problem, says Brewers manager Ron Roenicke. — He remains all right with the Brewers' all-righty relief corps, and said there is a strong chance they will go without a lefty reliever until rosters expand Sept. 1.
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Brew Beat
Associated Press:
Garza, Ramirez Lead Cubs Over Cardinals 3-0 — CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Garza pitched seven sharp innings, Aramis Ramirez homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Saturday. — Garza (6-9) scattered five hits, struck out eight and won at Wrigley Field for the first time since June 27.
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cubs feed Cards another bitter pill
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Eye on Baseball
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Cole thrilled to join up-and-coming Pirates — Club introduces first-overall pick in ceremony at PNC Park — PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole had his moment in the spotlight on Saturday as he was introduced by the Pirates during a formal news conference at PNC Park.
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Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Fielder helps Brewers come back to beat Mets — NEW YORK — Prince Fielder hit a long home run early and a key single in the ninth inning Saturday, spoiling the Mets' chances of a win against former closer Francisco Rodriguez and giving the Milwaukee Brewers an 11-9 victory over New York.
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Allen Barra / Runnin' Scared:
The Case for A.J. Burnett? You Mean There Really Is One? — I was really surprised to check the stats an hour ago and find that the Yankees are second (to the Angels) in team ERA for the league, 3.57. (Boston is ninth at 3.89.) What's all the more surprising is that the Yankees' starting rotation …
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THE BOOK
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Will Jason Kipnis' injury force Tribe's hand on late trade? Indians Insider — DETROIT - Indians GM Chris Antonetti has been playing the waiver game this month, trying to find ways to improve the Indians in their attempt to win the AL Central. — It's been assumed he's been looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nats' Johnson could see Pudge return in 2012 — WASHINGTON — Nationals catcher Ivan Rodriguez, who is on the disabled list because of a right oblique strain, is still unable to hit, but doesn't have any problems throwing the baseball. Rodriguez was hoping to hit in the cage this weekend …
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Eye on Baseball and Nats Enquirer
Associated Press:
Canadian Martin homers twice, Yankees beat Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Phil Hughes allowed just two hits in 7 2-3 innings and Canada's Russell Martin hit two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. — Hughes (4-4) gave up one run …
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Maholm lands on DL for first time in career — PITTSBURGH — The Pirates announced during Friday's game against the Reds that they have placed left-hander Paul Maholm on the 15-day disabled list due to a left shoulder strain. The placement is retroactive to Aug. 18, meaning that Maholm …
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Bucs Dugout
