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Blue Jays open important four-game set with Red Sox — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays' recent play has catapulted them back into the American League East race. The red-hot Jays can make an even bigger impact on Thursday when they play the first of four straight games …
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Lackey Sharp as Red Sox Beat Rockies 5-3 — BOSTON — John Lackey struck out a season-high 12 over seven strong innings and Daniel Nava drove in two runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory Wednesday and a sweep of the two-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Myers to use off day to find apartment, clothes — ST. PETERSBURG — Rookie OF Wil Myers can definitely use today's off day. — To find a place to live, to buy some new clothes, just to catch his breath after an 11-day whirlwind that started with him being pulled from Triple …
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Stanton trade not in immediate plans — No, the Miami Marlins do not intend to trade right fielder Giancarlo Stanton. At least not before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. — Owner Jeffrey Loria is adamant about wanting to build around Stanton, according to major league sources.
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Canadian Press:
Barnes drives in go-ahead run as Astros top Cardinlas — HOUSTON — Erik Bedard pitched six effective innings and the Houston Astros used a four-run fourth inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday night. — Bedard (3-3) allowed seven hits and walked one, but limited St. Louis to three runs.
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Cardinals remain part of Pujols — DETROIT — The more Albert Pujols talked about St. Louis, the more he smiled. — Next Tuesday at Anaheim, Pujols will play against the Cardinals for the first time — in the regular season, in spring training, in anything other than an intrasquad game.
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csnphilly.com:
Yankees could be trade fit for Phillies — SAN DIEGO — News that New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira needs season-ending surgery to repair a right wrist injury could ultimately be felt in the Phillies' clubhouse. — The Phillies have struggled to reach the .500 mark all season …
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Braves likely to seek additional help for 'pen — Success of Walden, Avilan as setup men has helped offset key injuries — KANSAS CITY — It appeared the Braves might be in trouble when Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters both underwent Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in May.
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Canadian Press:
Kazmir throws six hitless innings and Indians beat Orioles — BALTIMORE — Scott Kazmir took a no-hitter into the seventh, and the Cleveland Indians scored two ninth-inning runs off Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson to pull out a 4-3 victory Wednesday night.
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Joe Smith / Tampa Bay Times:
Price: I'm ready to come back — Ace lefthander David Price said he's ready to rejoin the Rays rotation. — Price, out since mid-May with a left triceps strain, said it's up to the the team when he'll come off the disabled list. But Price made a pretty strong argument …
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Associated Press:
Zimmermann Quiets D-Backs in Nationals' 3-2 Win — WASHINGTON — Jordan Zimmermann dominated after a shaky start and rookie Anthony Rendon had his third three-hit performance as the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
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Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com:
Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy likely needs Tommy John surgery — The Orioles hoped that Dylan Bundy would pitch for them in the big leagues this season. — Now there's a real chance that he won't even make it there next season. — Bundy is visiting Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday …
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Camden Chat, Minor League Ball and Lone Star Ball
Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Futures Game rosters full of fresh faces in 2013 — Forty of 50 participants new; Fans can vote for Futures Finalists — The Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game is now a mainstay of All-Star Weekend festivities, about to take place for the 15th time. That doesn't mean it can't use a fresh coat of paint every year.
