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Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Against all odds, McGowan makes it back to pitch for Jays — The Jays' bullpen gate swung open and even before the familiar figure of Dustin McGowan could step through, the applause had started. — The knowledgeable Rogers Centre clearly appreciated what the 29-year-old right-hander …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Makeup game — After shutout, Red Sox erupt against Blue Jays — TORONTO - The Red Sox arrived at Rogers Centre for last night's game against the Blue Jays with the third-best record in baseball, multiple candidates for Most Valuable Player, and a firm grip on their seventh playoff berth in the last nine seasons.
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Jays' Rajai Davis done for the season
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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Drabek to join Blue Jays' bullpen Wednesday
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ESPN:
Josh Beckett likely to miss start — Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the team was still waiting for the results of an exam on Josh Beckett's injured right ankle, but he did indicate that the right-hander will likely miss his next start. — Beckett, who was flown back to Boston …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Red Sox suffer an extra hit
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David Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
The Juice: Brett Lawrie jumps off top rope, elbows Red Sox in 11
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Associated Press:
O's-Yankees Starts at 11:08 P.m. After Rain Delay — NEW YORK (AP) — The rain came to Yankee Stadium in droves. The fans? Not so much. — About 1,000 spectators were in the stands Tuesday night when the game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees started at 11:08 p.m. after a rain delay of 4 hours, 3 minutes.
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David Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Yankee Stadium all wet on proper replay angle for Cervelli homer — Orioles at Yankee Stadium, disputed home run, Baltimore comes out on the short end. This rings a 15-year-old bell. — Does anyone know the whereabouts of Jeffrey Maier and Tony Tarasco in the wee hours Wednesday morning?
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Associated Press:
Rested Lohse Leads Cardinals Past Brewers 4-2 — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kyle Lohse threw six scoreless innings on eight days' rest and the St. Louis Cardinals got home runs from Jon Jay and Matt Holliday in the third inning, slicing just a bit into the Milwaukee Brewers' formidable NL Central lead with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night.
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Bochy unsure of Zito's future role — SAN DIEGO — Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Tuesday that Barry Zito's role with the Giants beyond this season appeared uncertain. In other words, the left-hander whose seven-year, $126 million contract runs through 2013 isn't guaranteed to remain a starting pitcher.
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Associated Press:
Worley, Ibanez Lead Phillies Past Braves — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rookie Vance Worley pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on a rain-soaked Tuesday night to extend their lead in the NL East to 9 1-2 games. — The major league-leading Phillies won …
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Associated Press:
Peavy, Rios Lift White Sox Over Twins 3-0 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Peavy struck out a season-high nine and Alex Rios homered to help the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. — Peavy (7-7) allowed four hits and walked two in 6 1-3 innings …
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Associated Press:
Porcello strong as AL Central leading Tigers whip Indians — CLEVELAND — Victor Martinez drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 10-1 Tuesday night to drop the Indians 8 1/2 games back in the AL Central. — Rick Porcello (13-8) was staked to an 8- lead after the top …
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Associated Press:
Myers Helps Astros Beat Pirates 4-1 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brett Myers pitched into the eighth inning to earn his first win in 2½ months and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Tuesday night. — Myers (4-13) allowed one run and four hits over 7 2-3 innings at soggy …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Strasburg tosses five scoreless in return — WASHINGTON — Right-hander Stephen Strasburg didn't miss a beat on Tuesday night. After more than a year of rehabbing his surgically repaired elbow, Strasburg pitched the way he always has — like the ace of the Nationals.
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Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
After 12 long months, Stephen Strasburg is back at Nats Park
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Mike Fast / Baseball Prospectus:
Home Plate Umpire Positioning — We have known for several years that right-handed and left-handed batters do not see the same strike zone in the major leagues. The strike zone for left-handed batters shifts about two inches toward the outside. This observation goes back at least …
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