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Cleveland Indians Top Chicago White Sox 7-3 — CHICAGO (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw six effective innings, Luis Valbuena homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Sunday. — Valbuena also singled twice and scored two runs as the Indians collected 14 hits.
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Hafner returns to Indians' lineup from DL — Slugger determined to avoid surgery on problematic right foot — CHICAGO — The Indians have their cleanup hitter back again. — On Sunday, Cleveland activated designated hitter Travis Hafner from the 15-day disabled list, following a bout with a right foot injury.
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White Sox RHP Peavy to miss rest of season — CHICAGO—White Sox starter Jake Peavy will not pitch again this season and the team hopes that rest will help the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner return to full strength next year. — Peavy had shoulder surgery on July 14, 2010, and struggled with fatigue at times this season.
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Pirates extend GM's contract — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates general manager Neal Huntington was given a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season on Sunday following a season for improvement for the chronically losing franchise. — The deal, announced Sunday, includes a team option for 2015.
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Luke Adams / MLB Rumors:
Pirates Extend Neal Huntington — The Pirates have extended GM Neal Huntington's contract through 2014, according to a team release. The three-year extension also includes a club option for 2015. — Huntington, 42, was hired by Pittsburgh in September 2007, and has added young talent …
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Padres Hold On for 7-6 Win Over Diamondbacks — PHOENIX (AP) — Nick Hundley homered and the San Diego Padres held on for a 7-6 victory Sunday that snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks' franchise-record home winning streak at 15 games. — Hundley, Jesus Guzman and James Darnell had two RBIs apiece …
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Wilson, Beltre Lead Rangers Past A's 8-1 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — C.J. Wilson scattered five hits over eight shutout innings, Adrian Beltre homered twice to reach 301 for his career and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat Oakland 8-1 on Sunday to eliminate the Athletics from playoff contention.
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Former pitcher Adam Loewen hits first HR for Blue Jays in win over Orioles — TORONTO - Converted pitcher Adam Loewen hit his first major league home run against his original team to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Sunday. — Jose Bautista drove in the tiebreaking run …
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Doug Fister, Tigers beat Twins 2-1 for 9th straight win — DETROIT - Doug Fister pitched seven scoreless innings in another terrific start for the Detroit Tigers, and Jose Valverde set a team record with his 43rd save in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
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Tony Lee / NESN.com:
Red Sox, Rays Flirting With Historic Collapse, Comeback — We know that a Boston Red Sox collapse or a Tampa Bay Rays comeback, however you want to put it, would be extremely notable. In fact, both would rank among the largest in baseball history, right up there with those you hear about from your father's father.
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Mets Denied Right to Wear Special Caps — NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball denied the New York Mets' request to wear baseball caps Sunday night honoring New York City emergency service departments for their game against the Chicago Cubs on the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Vazquez leads Marlins past Pirates 4-1 — PITTSBURGH—Javier Vazquez added to his last-season surge by pitching six scoreless innings Sunday, helping the Florida Marlins complete a season sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 4-1 victory. — Vazquez struck out seven …
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Drew Pomeranz sharp in debut, Rockies beat Reds 4-1 — DENVER - Prized prospect Drew Pomeranz threw five shutout innings in his major league debut and Ty Wigginton homered, helping the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. — Pomeranz (1-) was a key piece …
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