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August 21, 2010

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Carpenter snaps Cards' skid with gem
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* Chris Carpenter provided a struggling offense with exactly what it needed Saturday night: 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, and as a result, the Cardinals won, 5-1, against the Giants.
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Strasburg to have MRI after early exit
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* Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Saturday's game against the Phillies with a strained flexor tendon in his right forearm. He will have an MRI exam on Sunday.
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* Scully to announce future plans on Sunday
* Lee serves up four jacks for first time in loss
* Lowrie atones for miscue, walks off in 11th
* Nunez's first MLB hit propels Yanks' win
* Rodriguez's blast pushes Rays past A's
* Cueto rocked in return as Reds' lead cut
* Calf strain forces A-Rod to disabled list
* Florida, Mexico advance to Ripken title tilt
* Games at a glance: Aug. 21
* Early homer barrage carries Dodgers
* Lights outage extends twin bill in KC
* Manny hitless in return to Dodgers' lineup
* Magglio could miss rest of season
* Howard singles, plates run in return from DL
* Little League offenses rev up
* Gorzelanny's gem snaps Cubs' streak
* Scherzer strikes out eight to stymie Tribe
* Braun's big sixth carries Brewers to win
* Ubaldo denied 18th win by Upton, D-backs
* White Sox recover in 10th to split twin bill
* Mets wash out Pirates in rain-shortened affair
* Helms, Ross help Marlins extend streak
* Nats hold on for win after Strasburg injured
* D-backs sign Hampton to Triple-A squad
* Angels' Bourjos comes up big in comeback
* Nolasco scratched with torn meniscus
* Stairs' pinch-hit blast sets MLB record
* Gonzalez pinch-hits on Saturday vs. D-backs

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August 22, 2010

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Piniella to step down after Sunday's game
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* Lou Piniella fully intended to finish the year with the Cubs, but his mother's health prompted him to retire early. Sunday's game against the Braves is Piniella's last as manager. He will take off the uniform for the last time to go home.
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Scully to return to Dodgers booth in 2011
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* Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully will return for a 62nd season at the microphone in 2011, the Dodgers announced on Sunday. Scully, 82, has been working on one-year contracts since 2009.
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* Garcia silences Giants as Cardinals roll
* Cano's six RBIs lead support for CC in rout
* Infante, Heyward provide muscle for Braves
* Strasburg plays catch, not out for season
* Padres roll to seven-win trip behind Garland
* Cubs unable to send off Piniella with win
* Verlander shows command over Tribe
* Duke outduels Santana behind long balls
* Respect for Piniella clear as Cubs bid farewell
* Quade to take reins for Cubs on Monday
* Royals win in 10th on Kendall's walk-off hit
* Pence powers Astros past Marlins
* A's activate Bailey from disabled list
* Girardi not lamenting A-Rod injury
* Cox's presence appropriate for Lou's last tilt
* Ozzie hopes to have career like Piniella
* Bochy salutes Piniella's great career
* Macha speaks of Piniella with respect
* Dodgers claim Barajas from Mets
* Francona may lean on Bard down stretch
* Betancourt's late-game heroics were historic
* Lowrie will get starts at first base in future
* Kotchman's streak ends with tough error
* Branyan's blast still making waves
* Slumping Hill gets day off vs. Red Sox
* Padres give Latos extra rest between starts
* Dodgers look to keep bats rolling vs. Reds
* Kirkman keeps his cool until after debut

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August 23, 2010

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Harden, Rangers fall two outs shy of no-no
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* In his first start off the DL, Rich Harden threw 6 2/3 no-hit innings, and two Rangers relievers kept it going before Neftali Feliz allowed a single in the ninth in Monday's 4-0 win over the Twins.
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Bautista turns on heat, jacks two for Jays
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* With tempers flaring in a tense ballgame that featured multiple ejections and a benches-clearing incident, the Blue Jays came out on top, using two home runs from Jose Bautista and a solid start from Brandon Morrow to down the Yankees, 3-2, Monday night at Rogers Centre.
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* Damon leaning toward staying in Detroit
* Pujols clubs homer No. 399 in Cards' rout
* Brewers to honor Selig with statue
* Rays pull even in East behind Shields
* Lackey's 10 strikeouts pace Red Sox
* Myers wins Philly homecoming after rally
* Strasburg headed back to disabled list
* Coleman helps Cubs cruise in Quade's debut
* Giants snap doldrums, rout Reds
* Seven-run sixth powers Tigers to victory
* Clutch Helton helps Rockies beat Braves
* Power Rankings: AL East beasts lead pack
* Braves' comeback unravels in eighth vs. Rox
* Hoffman resisted urge to hang it up
* Dodgers may opt to waive Manny
* After controversial call, Phils lose to Astros
* Volquez roughed up, Reds banged up in SF
* Busy Quade will wait to truly savor first win
* Showalter's impact on O's is undeniable
* Ross excited to join Giants, playoff hunt
* Byrd day-to-day after being hit by pitch
* White Sox get good news on Thornton, Putz
* Benches clear during Yankees-Jays tilt
* Trio of young hurlers excelling for D-backs
* CarGo's knee feeling better each day
* Escobar, Gaston ejected from tilt with Yanks
* Guillen still experiencing pain in bruised knee
* Cano, Longoria, Infante nab weekly honor

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August 24, 2010

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Comeback award candidacy is star's dilemma
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* Let's face it: Nobody wants to be a Comeback Player of the Year, at least not until he's already in position to do it.
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Harden, Rangers fall two outs shy of no-no
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* In his first start off the DL, Rich Harden threw 6 2/3 no-hit innings, and two Rangers relievers kept it going before Neftali Feliz allowed a single in the ninth in Monday's 4-0 win over the Twins.
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* Brewers to honor Selig with statue
* Bautista turns on heat, jacks Nos. 39 and 40
* Yanks to honor Steinbrenner in Monument Park
* Damon leaning toward staying in Detroit
* Pujols clubs homer No. 399 in Cards' rout
* Rays pull even in East behind Shields
* Lackey's 10 strikeouts pace Red Sox
* Games at a glance: Aug. 23
* Myers wins Philly homecoming after rally
* Strasburg headed back to disabled list
* Coleman helps Cubs cruise in Quade's debut
* Ryan views no-hit bid from new perspective
* Giants snap doldrums, rout Reds
* Soriano fans side on nine pitches for save
* Seven-run sixth powers Tigers to victory
* Clutch Helton helps Rockies beat Braves
* Braves' comeback unravels in eighth vs. Rox
* Dodgers may opt to waive Manny
* Replay helps turn Little League contest
* After controversial call, Phils lose to Astros
* Volquez roughed up, Reds banged up in SF
* Texas 'pen holds its own in face of history
* Busy Quade will wait to truly savor first win
* Showalter's impact on O's is undeniable
* Byrd day-to-day after being hit by pitch
* White Sox get good news on Thornton, Putz
* Benches clear during Yankees-Jays tilt
* Soto activated off DL; Hoffpauir called up

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August 24, 2010

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Brewers honor Selig with statue
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* The Brewers honored former club owner and current Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig with a bronze statue on the home plate plaza at Miller Park.
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Damon's decision: 'I'm not going'
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* Beloved by Red Sox Nation while he played with the Red Sox and vilified after leaving to sign with the Yankees, Johnny Damon has decided to remain with the Tigers after the Red Sox claimed him off waivers on Monday afternoon.
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* Strasburg placed back on disabled list
* Comeback award candidacy is star's dilemma
* Ryan views no-hit bid from new perspective
* 'Boss' to be honored in Monument Park
* Each victory means more for Rangers, Twins
* Cards put Reyes on DL; recall Salas
* Dierker: Ryan's retooled Rangers riding high
* Vazquez to 'pen for now; Nova up Sunday
* White Sox could make move for Manny
* Games at a glance: Aug. 23
* Two Minor Leaguers handed suspensions
* New Jersey, Panama pick up LLWS wins
* Texas 'pen holds its own in face of history
* Rose to attend Reds' celebration of hit No. 4,192
* Rockies aim to defend home turf vs. Braves
* After solid road trip, Friars return home
* Giants continue set vs. former skipper
* Scioscia tries to keep upper hand on Maddon
* Dodgers seek better results with Manny in tow

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August 25, 2010

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Rox rally from nine down to sweep Braves
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* The Rockies erased a nine-run deficit with a furious comeback that was capped by a two-out RBI single from Troy Tulowitzki as Colorado pulled off an incredible 12-10 victory against the Braves on Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field.
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Votto saves Reds in wild win over Giants
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* A seemingly smooth getaway day became a wild adventure for the Reds as they blew a nine-run lead but escaped with a 12-11 win in 12 innings over the Giants at AT&T Park on Wednesday.
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* J-Ham belts 30th blast as Vlad lifts Rangers
* Manny's perfect night paces Dodgers in win
* Selig honored with statue at Miller Park
* MLB nominated for two Sports Travel Awards
* Felix fans 1,000th in narrow nightcap win
* Wells cargo: Jays ride big night, drop Yanks
* Manny reportedly hits waiver wire
* Angels' offense comes alive behind Haren
* Cards miss opportunity in loss to Pirates
* Dempster's gem sets up shutout of Nats
* D-backs' Drew awarded homer after replay
* Beckett weathers storm to beat Mariners
* Spot starter Wakefield can't earn sweep
* Damon defends Detroit amid reaction
* Strasburg to undergo further forearm tests
* Phillips' injured hand has Reds concerned
* Hughes' brief outing not part of Yanks' plan
* Phillies unable to find key hits against Astros
* Ozzie, Williams: Oney's tweets a non-issue
* White Sox relievers Putz, Thornton to DL
* Morrison celebrates birthday with ailing dad
* Beltre, Francona tossed between innings
* Marlins back Sanabia's effort vs. Mets
* Kouz-control: Kevin powers A's past Tribe
* Matusz masterful as O's down White Sox
* Bloomquist delivers on promise in 12th
* With Dice-K's back sore, rotation shuffles
* Source: Five Dodgers hit waiver wire

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August 25, 2010

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Triple threat: Pujols, Votto serious threats
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* Albert Pujols and Joey Votto are locked in a duel not only to be the favorite for NL Most Valuable Player honors, but also in the three hitting categories that comprise MLB's Triple Crown.
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Rox rally from nine down to sweep Braves
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* The Rockies erased a nine-run deficit with a furious comeback that was capped by a two-out RBI single from Troy Tulowitzki as Colorado pulled off an incredible 12-10 victory against the Braves on Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field.
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* Rangers' bullpen comes up big to down Twins
* 'Bounceability' is key to Lidge's success
* Selig honored with statue at Miller Park
* Manny's perfect night paces Dodgers in win
* Felix grinds way to nightcap win, 1,000th K
* MLB nominated for two Sports Travel Awards
* Votto saves Reds in wild win over Giants
* Games at a glance: Aug. 25
* Eckstein, Tejada help extend NL West lead
* Wells cargo: Cecil rides haul to win over NY
* Manny reportedly hits waiver wire
* Nationals to introduce Harper on Thursday
* Halladay's perfecto honored Thursday
* Despite early hiccups, Mets' Reyes thriving
* Cards miss opportunity in loss to Pirates
* Morrison celebrates birthday with ailing dad
* Castro's timely swing leads Cubs to sweep
* D-backs' Drew awarded homer after replay
* Two hours' notice not enough to take two
* Damon defends Detroit amid reaction
* Strasburg to undergo further forearm tests
* Phillips' injured hand has Reds concerned
* Hughes' brief outing not part of Yanks' plan
* Phillies handcuffed by Happ, Astros
* Ozzie, Williams: Oney's tweets a non-issue
* White Sox relievers Putz, Thornton to DL
* Marlins back Sanabia's effort vs. Mets
* Cahill handed early lead as A's thump Tribe

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August 26, 2010

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Wandy breaks out brooms in Philadelphia
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* The Astros finished off a four-game sweep of the defending NL champion Phillies with a 5-1 win Thursday, riding another solid outing by Wandy Rodriguez en route to their fifth consecutive win.
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Dodgers earn first sweep since June
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* With a 7-1 victory Thursday over the Brewers at Miller Park, the Dodgers completed the sweep, giving them three straight wins for the first time since Aug. 7-10.
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* Clubs set for September's youth movement
* Manny sits as trade reports swirl
* Triple Crown: Pujols, Votto serious threats
* Reds get an 'A' grade in handling adversity
* Jennie Finch ready for final softball tourney
* MLB nominated for two Sports Travel Awards
* Clemens to be arraigned Monday
* Cano becoming gold standard at second
* 'Ride-or-die situation' facing Boston
* Lee hopes to make Cox go out on top
* Rays know offspeed pitch is game-changer
* Historic broadcasts share anniversary
* 'Bounceability' is key to Lidge's success
* Howard, Utley still shaking off injury rust
* Phils honor Doc's perfecto with family tribute
* Sheppard family touched by fans' support
* Gomez playing it safe with new helmet
* Rondon undergoes Tommy John surgery
* Jeffress could see Majors in September
* Belisle chasing postseason glory
* Broxton impresses in eighth-inning role
* Halos' Rodriguez makes striking impression
* Bucs' Moss resurrecting career at Triple-A
* Bard's value to Mariners goes beyond stats

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August 27, 2010

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Strasburg likely headed for elbow surgery
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* Right-hander Stephen Strasburg has a significant tear in his ulnar collateral ligament and will likely require Tommy John surgery.
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Bruce's three jacks take down Cubs
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* Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats, and Chris Valaika hit his first career home run, as the Reds rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday.
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* White Sox mum on winning Manny claim
* Twins acquire reliever Fuentes from Angels
* How do 'Tommy John' starters bounce back?
* Pedroia realizes season is likely over
* Dice-K set for Thursday return
* Selig makes major gift to alma mater
* Lilly placed on waivers by Dodgers
* Contenders hope to have a Mr. September
* Bauman: Timing right for Manny to White Sox
* As Hamilton goes, so go the Rangers
* Former All-Star Hawpe 'excited' to join Rays
* Okajima, Varitek on the mend
* Reds place Leake on DL with shoulder fatigue
* Noble: Strasburg's injury a shame for baseball
* Bodley: Strasburg injury a painful blow
* Fuentes sent to Twins for player to be named
* Strasburg has Zimmermann's support
* Lerner optimistic of Strasburg's recovery
* Carpenter: Strasburg will bounce back
* JJ offers perspective on Tommy John surgery
* Cubs' Dempster gives his support to Strasburg
* Zambrano expected to rejoin Cubs on Saturday
* A's Sheets won't rule out pitching again
* Pettitte throws for first time in 10 days
* Yanks' Wood can empathize with Strasburg
* Miggy's 40th double makes Tigers history
* Brewers' Hawkins has season-ending surgery
* Bonderman scratched with sore ribcage

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August 27, 2010

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Bruce deals three jacks to pound Cubs
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* Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats, helping lift the Reds to a 7-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday.
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V-Mart swats pair as Red Sox sink Rays
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* Facing AL Cy Young Award candidate David Price in the opener of a critical three-game series, Victor Martinez belted a pair of solo homers to lift Jon Lester and Boston to a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday night at Tropicana Field.
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* Strasburg has torn ligament; surgery likely
* Phils overcome Lidge's misstep to win in 12
* Hardware helps White Sox hammer Yankees
* White Sox mum on winning Manny claim
* How do 'Tommy John' starters bounce back?
* Selig makes major gift to alma mater
* Hungry Cards end slide as Garcia wins 12th
* Marlins go back-to-back twice to beat Braves
* Dodgers riding high after Blake's grand slam
* Baker burns Mariners with strong outing
* D-backs' Enright gets better of Lincecum
* No Manny, no problem as Rangers top A's
* Recap: Aug. 27 games at a glance
* Twins acquire reliever Fuentes from Angels
* Manny out of Dodgers lineup due to matchup
* Colletti mum on White Sox claim on Manny
* Hill's single just right for Jays' walk-off win
* Bauman: For Girardi, move to Cubs not right
* Narveson, big rally power Brewers over Bucs
* Pelf gets glove love as Mets drop Astros
* Three three-run shots power Tribe past KC
* Clutch hits, defense back O's Bergesen
* Pedroia realizes season is likely over
* Selig: Pirates going in right direction
* Lilly placed on waivers by Dodgers
* Bauman: Timing right for Manny to White Sox
* Pettitte throws for first time in 10 days
* Reds place Leake on DL with shoulder fatigue

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August 28, 2010

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Do-it-all Victorino leads Phils past Padres
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* Shane Victorino acknowledged Friday that his struggles against right-handed pitching had been on his mind. He took a step in the right direction on Saturday in the Phillies' 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
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Johnson haunts Red Sox, lifts Rays in 10
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* Incredibly, Dan Johnson did it again. The man who hit what many feel is the biggest home run in Rays history added to the legend Saturday night with a walk-off homer in the 10th to give the Rays a 3-2 win over the Red Sox at sold-out Tropicana Field.
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* CC wins 18th as Yanks thump White Sox
* Braves break out on Hudson's career night
* Blackburn back to old form in shutout
* Young relievers, homers lift Cubs' Wells
* As rotation wild card, Chacin shines for Rox
* Morrow's home dominance continues
* Braden bulldogs way to shutout of Texas
* Myers sets franchise mark in Astros victory
* Manny sits, but move unrelated to waiver talk
* Teixeira has bruised thumb, expects to play
* Cain caps Crew's comeback in extras
* Gammons: Rebuilding A's start with Cahill
* Reyes works out strained right oblique
* Tribe walks off on Cabrera's 10th-inning blast
* LA exec likely candidate for D-backs GM
* Sox hoping Okajima returns to '07-09 self
* New role, but same goal for lefty Fuentes
* Giants' Posey sits with mild forearm strain
* Mets promote top talent Mejia to Triple-A
* Molina, Rasmus may be back for finale
* Marlins issue statement on financial status
* Acta: Strasburg not a cautionary tale
* Reds move struggling Volquez to 'pen
* Berkman close, other Yanks progressing
* Big Z rejoins Cubs; Silva progressing
* Boston's Salty, Patterson making progress
* Burnett searching for answers to struggles
* Padres put Hairston Jr. on DL, recall Cabrera

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August 28, 2010

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Johnson haunts Red Sox, lifts Rays in 10
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* Incredibly, Dan Johnson did it again. The man who hit what many feel is the biggest home run in Rays history added to the legend Saturday night with a walk-off homer in the 10th to give the Rays a 3-2 win over the Red Sox at sold-out Tropicana Field.
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Braves break out on Hudson's career night
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* With their lead in the National League East in danger of falling to a single game, Tim Hudson and the Braves' bats made sure it didn't happen Saturday.
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* Do-it-all Victorino leads Phils past Padres
* CC wins 18th as Yanks thump White Sox
* Blackburn back to old form in shutout
* Recap: Aug. 28 games at a glance
* Set to let ball drop, Boston's Drew snags it
* Myers sets franchise mark in Astros victory
* As rotation wild card, Chacin shines for Rox
* Young relievers, homers lift Cubs' Wells
* Morrow's home dominance continues
* Braden bulldogs way to shutout of Texas
* Manny sits, but move unrelated to waiver talk
* Teixeira has bruised thumb, expects to play
* Marlins issue statement on financial status
* Cain's walk-off hit caps Crew rally in extras
* Gammons: Rebuilding A's start with Cahill
* Reyes works out strained right oblique
* Tribe walks off on Cabrera's 10th-inning blast
* LA exec likely candidate for D-backs GM
* Rays, Red Sox set for Sunday night spotlight
* JJ, Marlins continue playing catch-up in Atlanta
* Nova's early luster to be tested vs. White Sox
* Padres look to snap skid against the Phillies
* Lilly puts perfect Dodgers run on line vs. Rox
* Sox hoping Okajima returns to '07-09 self
* Fuentes makes immediate impact for Twins
* Giants' Posey sits with mild forearm strain
* Mets promote top talent Mejia to Triple-A
* Molina, Rasmus may be back for finale

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August 29, 2010

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Eighth-inning rally helps Reds to victory
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* Jay Bruce hit his 17th homer, and a two-run rally in the eighth lifted the Reds to a 7-5 victory over the Cubs on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series before 30,809 at Great American Ball Park.
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Hanley shaken up, leaves early
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* Hanley Ramirez was removed from the game in the top of the third inning on Sunday after feeling light headed on the field.
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* Manny on bench for fourth straight game
* Thumb forces Teixeira out vs. White Sox
* Feller, battling leukemia, back at ballpark
* Did mechanics cause Strasburg's injury?
* Healthy Cruz set to return, start Monday
* Rays, Red Sox set for Sunday night spotlight
* Nats follow Lannan to series win over Cards
* Angels' Napoli reportedly claimed on waivers
* Dickey helps own cause as Mets take finale
* Solid work from Chen as Royals top Tribe
* Tigers power past Jays to earn split
* Giants look for Posey to return Monday
* Padres' Young to pitch first game since May
* Callaspo thriving since switch to Angels
* Padres look to snap skid against the Phillies
* Pettitte throws again, happy with arm
* Denorfia late scratch with sore back
* O's aiming for season sweep of Angels
* Eckstein not missing a beat since return
* Andruw wants to play five more years
* Scioscia mum on prospect to be acquired
* Fisk offers White Sox stretch advice
* LaPorta day-to-day with left hip strain
* TV analyst Dibble won't make road trip
* Nats put Morgan-Anderson contact behind
* Donald's homer not enough for Tribe in loss
* Norris roughed up, ends string for Astros
* Fukudome goes from high to low in loss

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August 29, 2010

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Manny going to White Sox on waiver claim
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* The Dodgers will allow Manny Ramirez to be claimed off waivers Monday by the Chicago White Sox, who will pick up the remaining $4.3 million of his $20 million salary, according to baseball sources.
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Braves cap rally on reviewed walk-off homer
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* Matt Diaz tied the game with a two-run pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and Brian McCann won it, 7-6, over the Marlins on Sunday with a drive that just got over the right-field fence.
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* Reds rally to win, lead division by five
* Giants regroup to end three-game slide
* All-California final set in U-12 tourney
* Hamels helps Phils rebound with sweep
* Brewers' Hoffman notches save No. 599
* CarGo's two homers power Rockies to win
* Nova's first win a series-clincher for Yanks
* Johnson's blast reverberates for Rays
* Torre defends Manny after one-pitch ejection
* Rays' Hawpe takes BP with new team
* Gio up to task, keeping A's in race with win
* Livan will return to Nationals next season
* Lannan's deep start helps Nats take series
* Bauman: Signs point to Big Hurt in Hall
* Meek leaves after being hit with line drive
* French outduels Pavano to claim Seattle win vs. Twins
* Tigers notch confidence-building win
* Feller, battling leukemia, back at ballpark
* O's Guthrie shuts down Halos to seal sweep
* Did mechanics cause Strasburg's injury?
* Lilly's unbeaten Dodgers run comes to end
* Braun, Crew pound Pirates for series sweep
* Number retired, Big Hurt shows big heart
* Rays, Red Sox set for Sunday night spotlight
* Healthy Cruz set to return, start Monday
* Teixeira's bruised thumb has him day to day
* Hanley feels light headed, leaves early
* Red Sox claim Angels' Napoli off waivers

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August 30, 2010

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Pena's four RBIs keep Rays tied for first
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* The Rays scored early and held on as they took a 6-2 win over the Blue Jays on Monday night at Tropicana Field.
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Happ shuts out Cards on two hits
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* After suffering through the worst start of his career in his previous meeting vs. the Cardinals, Astros left-hander J.A. Happ had one of his best in Monday's 3-0 win.
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* In rout of A's, Yanks mar Cahill's surge
* Heyward's bat, legs spark Braves in rout
* Wilson spins gem as Rangers top Royals
* Reds ready to call up Chapman Tuesday
* Power Rankings: Yanks may get better yet
* MLB nominated for two Sports Travel Awards
* Williams says Manny will fit in with White Sox
* Cubs' ceremony brings Dawson 'home'
* Clemens pleads not guilty on six counts
* Marlins' Uggla day-to-day with right groin strain
* Williams: Don't count out the Red Sox
* White Sox applaud addition of Manny
* Postseason possibilities seemingly endless
* Braves' Lowe to throw Tuesday, test elbow
* Bautista, CarGo named Players of the Week
* Advice to Morneau: Take the time to recover
* Bodley: Clemens' tale a regrettable one
* Next bullpen session a test for Pettitte
* A-Rod unlikely to need rehab stint
* Edmonds mulls retirement after season
* Rays' Crawford youngest to unique milestone
* Marlins' Baker visits doctor to discuss options
* After testing thumb, Teixeira returns
* A's Anderson a go for Wednesday in Bronx
* Braves demote Martinez, recall Kawakami
* Thornton eyes weekend return to bullpen
* Texas sends Harden to 'pen; Holland to start
* Padres' Young to be on pitch count in Triple-A

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August 31, 2010

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Reds could get boost from Chapmania
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* After months of anticipation, Cuban sensation Aroldis Chapman is coming to The Show. The southpaw will be recalled before the Reds' game against the Brewers in Cincinnati Tuesday.
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Kuroda flirts with no-no in Dodgers' shutout
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* Hiroki Kuroda took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Dodgers blanked the Phillies, 3-0, on Monday to trim their deficit in the NL Wild Card race to 5 1/2 games.
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* Rockies pick up ground thanks to CarGo
* Pena's four RBIs keep Rays tied for first
* Bruce lifts Reds with walk-off hit in 10th
* In rout of A's, Yanks mar Cahill's surge
* MLB nominated for two Sports Travel Awards
* Recap: Aug. 30 at a glance | Day at the Races
* Happ shuts out Cards on two hits
* Fantasy Rundown: Rolling with Aroldis
* Wilson spins gem as Rangers top Royals
* McCourt trial begins in Los Angeles
* Heyward's bat, legs spark Braves in rout
* Bauman: Pitching again Braves' strength
* LeBlanc scuffles as Padres drop fifth straight
* Cubs rout Pirates to win Quade's home debut
* Lillibridge the surprise hero for White Sox
* Angels power out of funk in Seattle
* Zimmerman, Dunn power Nats through rain
* Saunders gets redemption in win over Padres
* In end, Dodgers didn't see Manny as fit in NL
* Beckham day-to-day with bruised hand
* Williams says Manny will fit in with White Sox
* Cubs' ceremony brings Dawson 'home'
* Clemens pleads not guilty on six counts
* Manny's era with White Sox begins in Cleveland
* White Sox applaud addition of Manny
* Braves' Lowe to throw Tuesday, test elbow
* LA debut with Dodgers 'special' for Barajas
* Next bullpen session a test for Pettitte

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August 31, 2010

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Manny joins White Sox, not in starting lineup
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* Manny Ramirez landed in his old home to join his new team Tuesday afternoon. But he was not in the White Sox's initial lineup for the 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Indians at Progressive Field.
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Strasburg to have right elbow surgery Friday
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* After a thorough examination of his options, Nats rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg will have right elbow surgery Friday in Los Angeles.
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* Reds could get boost from Chapmania
* Rockies get Delcarmen from Red Sox
* Thames a seamless fit with A-Rod out
* Felix may be poised to solve Angels
* Reds option Volquez, place Nix on DL
* MLB nominated for two Sports Travel Awards
* Next bullpen session a test for Pettitte
* Bauman: Pitching again Braves' strength
* Leach: Manny, White Sox a good fit
* Braves' Lowe battling right elbow discomfort
* Mets prospect Mejia likely to start Saturday
* Mets' Pagan out with right wrist tendinitis
* Caray statue has a new home at Wrigley
* Marlins' Uggla sits out again with groin strain
* Crew's Cain has stiff neck from highlight catch
* Salty, Patterson to be activated Wednesday
* Braves prospect Freeman gets called up
* Rangers to activate Kinsler on Wednesday
* Tribe set to recall Carrasco from Columbus
* Andino, Reimold, Snyder among O's callups
* Padres looking to shake skid vs. D-backs
* A-Rod unlikely to need rehab stint

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September 1, 2010

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Speed of Ford delivers win for Lincecum
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* San Francisco began September with a 2-1 victory over the Rockies behind an eight-inning, one-run gem from Tim Lincecum, who outdueled Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez on Wednesday night at AT&T Park.
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Hanigan's blast backs Chapman's first win
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* Ryan Hanigan's three-run pinch-hit blast highlighted Cincinnati's six-run seventh inning as the Reds completed their three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers with a 6-1 win on Wednesday night.
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* Miami heat: Nats, Marlins get physical
* Oswalt flirts with no-no as Phils top Dodgers
* Burnett back to form; Yanks win fifth straight
* Rays' Price pleased with 'efficient' 16th win
* Konerko carries White Sox in Manny's debut
* New low prices for MLB.TV, At Bat mobile app
* Hanson, Braves cruise to fifth straight win
* Late long balls pick up Lester, Boston
* Latos' 10 K's wasted as skid runs to seven
* Pitching, Pence help Astros sweep Cards
* Fists, long balls fly in South Florida
* Bauman: Rotation gives Mets hope for future
* Bloom: Latos key for Padres now, in the future
* Depth comes in handy as Posada ejected
* Umpire hurt in Red Sox-Orioles game
* Great outfield defense helps Rangers to win
* Valencia rips walk-off to lift Twins in 10th
* Lee gets treatment on sore back in Arlington
* Busy Quade wins No. 6 as Cubs skipper
* Just called up, Allen grand as D-backs win
* Contenders gear up for September stretch run
* Giants have few breathers rest of the way
* Freeman thrust right into Braves' lineup
* KC's Kendall to have season-ending surgery
* Thornton, Putz to boost White Sox bullpen
* Caray statue rededicated near Cubs bleachers
* Damon: Manny can sway AL Central race
* Traveling Rays keep eye on Hurricane Earl

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September 1, 2010

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Miami heat: Nats, Marlins get physical
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* Fists flew and tempers flared during a wild bench-clearing incident during the sixth inning on Wednesday night at Sun Life Stadium. The incident was ignited after Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad threw behind the Nationals Nyjer Morgan.
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Only longevity separates Pujols, Votto
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* Taken on the merits of their 2010 seasons, very little separates Albert Pujols and Joey Votto, save for eight games in the standings.
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* With month to go, Cy Young races wide open
* Chapman dazzles in first Major League win
* Speed of Ford delivers win for Lincecum
* Rays' Price pleased with 'efficient' 16th win
* New low prices for MLB.TV, At Bat mobile app
* Recap: Sept. 1 at a glance | Day at the Races
* Lee gets treatment on sore back in Arlington
* Valencia rips walk-off to lift Twins in 10th
* Latos' 10 K's wasted as skid runs to seven
* Burnett back to form; Yanks win fifth straight
* Phils see big series with Braves down road
* Hanson, Braves cruise to fifth straight win
* Late long balls pick up gutsy Lester
* Hanigan's blast backs Chapman's first win
* Pitching, Pence help Astros sweep Cards
* Fists, long balls fly in South Florida
* Matsui homer helps Halos put away Mariners
* Busy Quade wins No. 6 as Cubs skipper
* Just called up, Allen grand as D-backs win
* Bauman: Rotation gives Mets hope for future
* Bloom: Latos key for Padres now, in the future
* Marlins' Nolasco to have surgery, season over
* Depth comes in handy as Posada ejected
* Umpire hurt in Red Sox-Orioles game
* Great outfield defense helps Rangers to win
* Contenders gear up for September stretch run
* Giants have few breathers rest of the way
* KC's Kendall to have season-ending surgery

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September 2, 2010

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Damage in first too much for Hudson
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* Tim Hudson surrendered four hits during the two-run first inning that gave Johan Santana enough support to help the Mets claim a 4-2 win over the Braves on Thursday night at Turner Field.
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Baker exits game early with right elbow pain
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* Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday's contest against the Tigers with right elbow pain after pitching just two innings.
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* Liberty Bell: Utley's crack lets Phils break free
* Johan day-to-day, exits after five frames
* CarGo riding 10-game extra-base-hit streak
* Biceps causes Tigers' Cabrera to exit early
* CC allows just one hit, rolls to 19th victory
* Recap: Sept. 1 at a glance | Day at the Races
* Atchison's spotless relief carries Boston
* Marlins say business with Nats is finished
* Rockies' Tracy tossed for arguing vs. Phils
* Rox welcome Delcarmen for playoff push
* Contenders face varied roads to playoffs
* Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October
* Only longevity separates Pujols, Votto
* Morales' absence having profound effect
* Manny heading back to Fenway on Friday
* With month to go, Cy Young races wide open
* Pedroia refutes surgery report
* Varitek might be nearing rehab stint
* PETCO keeping hurlers happy, hitters hungry
* Pirates' Tabata trying to steal rookie spotlight
* Hudson, Pujols tops in NL for August
* Bautista, Buchholz garner August AL honors
* Matusz, Hudson nab Rookie of Month honors
* Cubs' Gorzelanny to miss next start
* Elusive big bat key to big Dodgers offseason
* Injuries continue to mount for Marlins
* Rays seem in good position for stretch run
* Phils see big series with Braves down road

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September 3, 2010

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Morgan gets eight games for melee
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* Major League Baseball handed down suspensions for Wednesday's on-field fracas between the Nationals and Marlins, and Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan received the longest -- eight games.
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Hendry, Sandberg discuss Cubs' job
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* Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, who met this past week with managerial candidate Ryne Sandberg, said there is no front-runner for the Cubs' job and he is still in the early stages of the interview process.
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* A-Rod remains on target for Sunday
* Labor of love: Exciting weekend on tap
* Contenders face varied roads to playoffs
* Cards looking to gain ground on Reds
* Twins, Rangers set for possible playoff preview
* Recap: Sept. 2 at a glance | Day at the Races
* Chasing playoff spot, Giants face rival
* A-Rod parts ways with agent Boras
* Dreams come to fruition after life in Minors
* With Gorzelanny out, Cubs adjust rotation
* Braves get heavy dose of division foes in stretch
* Berkman adjusting to platoon role
* Overbay, not concussed, returns
* Jays keep hobbled Escobar, Lewis out
* Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up
* Morales' absence having profound effect
* Rockies' Tracy tossed for arguing vs. Phils
* Elusive big bat key to big Dodgers offseason
* Injuries continue to mount for Marlins
* TWIB goes behind scenes at ballparks

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September 3, 2010

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Hamels' gem puts Phils one game out
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* Cole Hamels carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning against the Brewers and allowed just three hits in seven scoreless innings in Friday's 1-0 victory at Citizens Bank Park.
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Giambi delivers as Rockies top Padres
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* Jason Giambi homered and made a key defensive play to back Aaron Cook in Friday night's victory over the National League West-leading Padres.
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* Billingsley the difference in Dodgers' victory
* Yanks motor on to seventh straight win
* Cards hang on after fast start to gain ground
* Recap: Sept. 3 at a glance
* Manny apologetic about end of Boston tenure
* Strasburg undergoes successful surgery
* Braves can't pick up Kawakami in Florida
* Morgan shocked, upset by suspension
* A's pull away late to pick up Gio, shutout
* D-backs beat Astros to extend win streak
* Phillips returns to less-than-warm welcome
* Garza backs up his words as Rays top O's
* Cabrera sits, hopes to play Saturday vs. KC
* French denied no-hitter, but gem lifts Seattle
* Jones gets back into groove to help lift Bucs
* Rhymes main reason as Tigers win in 11
* Two big jacks make Cubs 7-3 under Quade
* Pedroia undergoes surgery, season over
* Test confirms Dodgers' Martin's hip healing well
* A's Chavez done for '10, ponders future
* Lincecum pays barber a visit
* Frank, Jamie McCourt testify on Friday
* Giants' Torres adjusts as pitchers change approach
* A-Rod remains on target for Sunday
* Hendry, Sandberg discuss Cubs' job
* Hamilton returns, but lower back stiffens up
* Tigers' Laird is late scratch with tight back
* Earl postpones series opener at Fenway

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September 4, 2010

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Thames' jack powers Yanks past Jays
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* Marcus Thames' two-run shot in the seventh inning gave the Yankees a 7-5 win over the Blue Jays in a see-saw battle on Saturday afternoon.
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Lee not expected to make next start
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* Rangers ace Cliff Lee is unlikely to make his start Tuesday against the Blue Jays because of continued soreness from a strained muscle on the right side of his lower back.
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* Perfect road trip continues for White Sox
* Stellar Big Z's strong rotation run continues
* Pettitte looks sharp in simulated game
* Johan throws, plays catch with no issues
* Putz expects to return to White Sox when eligible
* No setbacks for A-Rod after taking swings
* Giambi shows experiece pays off
* Padres tweak rotation for Dodgers series
* For Texas' Kinsler, time off helped ankle
* Twins take cautious approach, sit Valencia
* Jays to call up young arms soon
* Big Z owns third place on Cubs' K's list
* Lowell will play through rib fracture
* Pedroia expected to begin training this winter
* Recap: Sept. 3 at a glance | Day at the Races
* Manny apologetic about end of Boston tenure
* Starlin developing beyond expectations
* Hamels' gem puts Phils one game out
* Strasburg undergoes successful surgery
* Billingsley the difference in Dodgers' victory
* Morgan shocked, upset by suspension
* Giambi delivers as Rockies top Padres
* Braves can't pick up Kawakami in Florida
* Cards hang on after fast start to gain ground
* Yanks motor on to seventh straight win
* A's pull away late to pick up Gio, shutout
* D-backs beat Astros to extend win streak
* Phillips returns to less-than-warm welcome

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September 4, 2010

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Giants' late lumber cuts West gap to two
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* Relying exclusively on power, the Giants belted four home runs, including Juan Uribe's go-ahead clout in the ninth inning, to escape with a 5-4 victory Saturday night over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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* The White Sox swept an undermanned Red Sox team on Saturday at Fenway Park, grabbing 3-1 victories in both the afternoon affair and the nightcap, to move back to within 3 1/2 games of Twins.
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* Seventh-inning rally does trick for Phillies
* Jurrjens outshines JJ as Braves edge Fish
* Bullpen up to challenge as Thames homers
* Recap: Sept. 4 at a glance
* Thome, Tolbert power Twins past Rangers
* Rockies deal Padres their ninth straight loss
* Wood homers, leads Reds to big win
* Rangers' Lee unlikely to make next start
* Orioles use well-balanced attack to top Rays
* Showalter 64th to win 900 games as manager
* Sandoval rests with hip issue; Renteria starts
* Tribe's early push helps Talbot end drought
* Werth mum on free agency
* Pudge paces Nats' 15-hit attack in rout
* White Sox silence Fenway crowd in Game 1
* Pettitte looks sharp in simulated game
* Johan throws, plays catch with no issues
* Big Z, Cubs enjoying renaissance
* Putz expects to return to White Sox when eligible
* Phils keep focus on winning division
* No setbacks for A-Rod after taking swings
* Cabrera back in Tigers' lineup
* Olsen moved to Nats' bullpen; Maya to start
* A's Cahill works out of jams for 15th win
* Pulled oblique ends year for Bucs' Clement
* Tigers' Rhymes riding 12-game hitting streak
* Thome ties, passes McGwire on homer list
* Giambi shows experience pays off

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September 5, 2010

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Sanchez's gem puts NL West lead in reach
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* Jonathan Sanchez fanned nine over seven innings and Juan Uribe went deep as the Giants moved within one game of the NL West lead with a win over the Dodgers on Sunday.
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Carp, Holliday lift Cards, who have work left
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* Matt Holliday cranked a three-run homer off of Homer Bailey, sending the Chris Carpenter-led Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the Reds at Busch Stadium on Sunday.
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* Rockies aid playoff climb by sweeping Padres
* Unusual play helps Twins sweep Rangers
* Recap: Sept. 5 games at a glance
* Improbable rally lifts White Sox in Boston
* Hamilton to miss time with bruised ribcage
* Cousins' first hit lifts Marlins vs. Braves in 10
* Torre removes Broxton from save situations
* Rasmus' trade request report causes a stir
* A-Rod contributes with bat in first game back
* Rangers scratch Lee from Tuesday's start
* Long ball burdens Hughes as Yanks cooled
* D-backs' Reynolds leaves with swollen hand
* Texas' rally stopped by disputed call in loss
* Four homers not enough for Rays against O's
* Felix dominates as Mariners blank Tribe
* Kendrick's struggles continue as Phils fall
* Rookies guide Mets to blowout of Cubs
* Bullpen session, then rehab start for Pettitte
* Johan better, but won't make Tuesday start
* Cubs' Silva feels great, ready to go Tuesday
* Texas' Andrus out with hamstring tightness
* Girardi: 'No plans' to skip Vazquez's start
* Tribe's Acta ejected for arguing call at second
* Brewers' Fielder launches historic homer
* Showalter set to make Bronx return with O's
* Early lead gives Astros confidence in win
* Davies, KC pitching deliver blow to Tigers
* Marquis puts end to Nats' road woes

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September 6, 2010

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Three homers power Jays past Rangers
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* Toronto scored five runs in the third inning Monday on the way to a 7-2 victory over Texas before a crowd of 17,559 at Rogers Centre.
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Replay overturns Inge's tiebreaking homer
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* What would've been a go-ahead home run for the Tigers instead became Brandon Inge's second shot overturned against the White Sox this season, keeping Detroit and Chicago tied heading into the ninth inning Monday afternoon at Comerica Park.
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* Labor Day ushers in frantic stretch run
* Padres look to end tailspin
* Reds phenom Chapman faces Coors altitude
* Recovering Reyes takes batting practice
* Outlook grim for Edmonds to return to Reds
* Aramis sits, receives treatment on quad
* Niemann looks for strong outing at Fenway
* La Russa reiterates no problems with Rasmus
* Reds' Cordero has mojo back for stretch run
* Konerko expected to return Tuesday
* Hamilton starts to feel better after crash
* Gomez sets plan to reclaim a starting job
* Pettitte clears final hurdle before rehab start
* Recap: Sept. 5 at a glance | Day at the Races
* Danks' next start will be on short rest
* Rockies' Daley, Francis throw final rehab outings
* Escobar returns to Jays' lineup; Lewis out
* McLouth's bat earns him lineup spot
* Lowe excited to return to mound
* Rockies glad to be home for critical stretch
* Braves set to call up pitchers
* Giants look to continue climb vs. D-backs
* Fielder finally pads RBI total with blast
* Cubs give Castro a couple days off
* Rangers' Kinsler makes start at leadoff
* Uehara, Gonzalez outings encouraging to O's
* O's Jones raring to go, potentially Tuesday
* Brewers plan on additional callups