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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Alex Rodriguez no-shows rehab game Friday before rainout — A-Rod went AWOL — creating yet another tension point in the already-stressed relationship between the one-time star and the Yankees. — Following Alex Rodriguez's meeting in Tampa yesterday with Major League Baseball officials investigating …
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NY Daily News:
MLB may cut deal with Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to reduce his looming drug suspension: sources — According to the sources, a 150-game suspension might be the best that could be expected for Rodriguez, who is rehabbing from hip surgery with high Single-A Tampa and was chastised by the Yankees Saturday …
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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Source: A-Rod a no-show at rehab — The New York Yankees don't plan on disciplining Alex Rodriguez even though he failed to show up for a scheduled minor league rehab game on Friday, a source confirmed. The game in Tampa, Fla., was subsequently rained out.
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Canadian Press:
Phillies, White Sox split doubleheader — PHILADELPHIA — Michael Young hit an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, giving the Phillies a split of a day-night doubleheader Saturday. — John Mayberry Jr. hit a tying …
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Associated Press:
Pedroia's Hit Leads Red Sox Past A's, 4-2
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Matt Thornton
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Brian McTaggart / Tag's Lines:
Astros, Altuve agree to long-term contract extension — The Astros have agreed to a long-term contract extension with popular second baseman Jose Altuve, a source told MLB.com on Saturday. The deal marks the team's first significant contract commitment under general manager Jeff Luhnow.
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ESPN.com:
Low-budget Astros give Altuve 4-year deal — HOUSTON — The low-budget Astros have made an investment in their future, signing second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year contract through 2017. — Altuve's deal with Houston covers his arbitration-eligible years and includes club options for 2018 and 2019.
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Associated Press:
3 HRs Help D-Backs Top Brewers 5-4 — PHOENIX — Didi Gregorius hit one of three Arizona solo home runs and drove in the tying run during a three-run seventh inning and the Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday. — Miguel Montero and Jason Kubel also homered …
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Associated Press:
Lincecum Throws First No-Hitter as Giants Beat Padres — SAN DIEGO — Tim Lincecum pitched his first career no-hitter and the second in the majors in 11 days, a gem saved by a spectacular diving catch by right fielder Hunter Pence in the San Francisco Giants' 9-0 win over the last-place San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
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Canadian Press:
Marlins rally in ninth, need 10 innings to down Nationals — MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton homered leading off the ninth inning to tie it and Ed Lucas beat out double-play relay in the 10th to lift the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Rumors:
Giants Designate Chris Heston For Assignment — In a move designed to clear 40-man roster space for recently-signed outfielder Jeff Francoeur, the Giants have designated minor leaguer Chris Heston for assignment, tweets Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Associated Press:
Minor's Arm, Bat Lead Braves Over Reds 5-2 — ATLANTA — Mike Minor struggled early before recovering to throw seven strong innings, and also hit a go-ahead double that led the Atlanta Braves over Homer Bailey and the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday. — The Braves, who lost starting outfielders …
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Mets to activate Scott Atchison, option Jordany Valdespin — The Mets will activate RHP Scott Atchison in time for Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. — To make room on the active roster for Atchison, the Mets will option Jordany Valdespin to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Andrew Keh / New York Times:
Hefner Is Sharp Again, but Mets Fall in 11th — PITTSBURGH — Jeremy Hefner, a recently unearthed gem on the Mets roster, maintained his impressive form here on Friday night. And after starting the season as a fringe player and struggling to get his footing, Hefner will enter …
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