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2:00 AM ET, July 4, 2013

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Associated Press:
Ramirez has 4 hits in Dodgers' victory; Puig suffers bruised hip  —  DENVER — Hanley Ramirez had four hits, including a solo homer in the ninth, to help the Los Angeles Dodgers hold off the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Wednesday night in a game outfielder Yasiel Puig left early with a bruised left hip after a leaping catch at the wall.
Discussion: True Blue LA and MLB
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies could be looking to acquire a starting pitcher
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Rumors
Canadian Press:
Nolasco sharp, Ruggiano homers as Marlins beat Braves  —  ATLANTA — Ricky Nolasco tossed seven strong innings amid persistent trade rumours, Justin Ruggiano hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Wednesday night.  —  Marlins manager Mike Redmond …
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Joe Frisaro / The Fish Pond:
Nolasco rumors picking up steam  —  ATLANTA — Everything is lined up for Ricky Nolasco to start for the Marlins against the Braves at Turner Field on Wednesday night.  —  Still, those plans could easily change.  —  The Marlins have been actively shopping Nolasco, and a deal could possibly get done prior to first pitch.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Evan Grant / Texas Rangers Blog:
Texas Rangers sign Manny Ramirez to minor league contract  —  How desperate are the Texas Rangers to add some hitting?  —  Apparently desperate enough to visit Mannywood.  —  The club on Wednesday agreed to a deal with 41-year-old Manny Ramirez on a minor league deal.
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Diamondbacks and Brewers have been talking about possible trades involving Milwaukee veteran right-handed starter Yovani Gallardo, and one of the Arizona names that's surfaced in discussions is top pitching prospect Tyler Skaggs.  —  The Diamondbacks and Brewers would seem to match …
Andrew Wharton / Metsblog:
Final: D-Backs 5 Mets 3  —  The Least You Should Know...  The first pitch was delayed two hours due to rain.  —  Matt Harvey started for the Mets, and he was phenomenal through the first five innings.  However, Cody Ross hit a three-run home run in the sixth, and after being sent …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Canadian Press:
Choo hits RBI single in 11th to lift Reds over reeling Giants  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Shin-Soo Choo's two-out single in the 11th inning drove in Todd Frazier from second base, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Alvarez hits three-run homer, Pirates beat Phillies  —  PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke ran his personal winning streak to eight games, Pedro Alvarez hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates hung on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Wednesday night.  —  Locke (8-1) was scored upon …
Associated Press:
CC Sabathia wins 200th career game; Yankees edge Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — CC Sabathia won his 200th career game to stretch his winning streak over Minnesota to nearly six years, and Robinson Cano hit a tying two-run double to spark the New York Yankees in a 3-2 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Twinkie Town
ESPN:
The takeover: Jay-Z jabs at Boras on album  —  Jay-Z took one client from Scott Boras.  Now he's taking it to Boras in song.  —  The veteran Brooklyn rapper, who recently began work as a sports agent with his Roc Nation Sports, took a shot at Boras in a song off his upcoming new album.
Discussion: HardballTalk and Pinstriped Bible
Associated Press:
Lohse, Brewers Quiet Nationals Bats Again, Win 4-1  —  WASHINGTON — Kyle Lohse tossed eight sharp innings on short rest and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday, shutting down Bryce Harper and Co. for the second night in a row.
Associated Press:
Max Scherzer Wins Again, Tigers Beat Blue Jays 6-2  —  TORONTO — Max Scherzer worked into the seventh inning to become the first pitcher in 27 years to get off to a 13-0 start, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
Discussion: CBSSports.com, Bless You Boys and MLB
 
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Tom Ley / Deadspin:
Minor Leaguer Hits Walk-Off Single, His Team Loses Game
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Sox skid ends, but trade talk won't
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
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