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July 21, 2010

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Billingsley wins duel with Giants' Zito
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* Casey Blake homered and singled in an insurance run and Chad Billingsley outdueled Barry Zito on Wednesday night as the Dodgers beat the Giants to snap a six-game losing streak.
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Garcia's gem leads Cards to eighth straight
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* A strong pitching performance from Jaime Garcia and just enough offense from the Cardinals' biggest sluggers led to a 5-1 win Wednesday over the Phillies.
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* Padres tie it in ninth, Hundley wins it in 12
* Scherzer stops Tigers' seven-game skid
* Nats' bats back Strasburg's win over Reds
* Astros' Oswalt coveted; talks ongoing
* Former Yankees manager Houk dies at 90
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Alvarez powers Bucs past Brewers
* Kershaw, Torre, Schaefer suspended
* Mattingly's visit misinterpreted by umpires
* Fielder rumors as Trade Deadline nears
* Sandberg hopes to helm Cubs after Lou
* Gutierrez delivers in 11th for Mariners' win
* Bochy credits catching for spotting 'the visit'
* Curtis' homer brings 'thrill of a lifetime'
* Moyer to have elbow examined
* Mattingly's desire to manage hasn't changed
* Players, fans excited about Uecker's return
* Wakamatsu ejected in the ninth inning
* Pedro says he won't pitch in 2010
* Doumit taken to hospital for more tests
* Speculation around White Sox 'typical'
* Mets nearing deal with righty Cordero
* Lohse feels good after simulated game
* Bedard's recovery on hold
* Fans get kick out of Football at Fenway
* Red Sox's Lowrie contributes in '10 debut
* Meche pitches four scoreless in rehab start
* Nats' Zimmermann shines in rehab start

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July 22, 2010

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Marlins walk off after another Johnson gem
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* Emilio Bonifacio hit a leadoff triple and scored on Ronny Paulino's walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, lifting the Marlins to a 3-2 win over the Rockies in front of 29,102 on Thursday afternoon at Sun Life Stadium.
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Livan goes distance as Nats stifle Reds
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* Right-hander Livan Hernandez continued his solid work on the mound and helped the Nationals defeat the Reds, 7-1, on Thursday afternoon and split the four-game series.
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* In Arlington, Angels have much to prove
* Constant lineup tweaks paying off for Maddon
* Pagan breaks out of backup role
* Band of brothers: Pastime unites siblings
* Twins' rotation remains area of concern
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Art of making trades a process for Williams
* GM: Eckstein injury won't alter trade course
* Helton heads to Denver to strengthen legs
* Ordonez battling sore ankle
* Marlins give Hanley a day off to rest
* Sore ankle forces Lewis out of lineup
* Reds, Isringhausen agree to Minors deal
* Fantasy Rundown: Pedro powering up
* Hawk appreciative of Expos experience
* Former Yankees manager Houk dies at 90
* Astros' Oswalt coveted; talks ongoing
* Mattingly's visit misinterpreted by umpires
* Teammates get a laugh at Lowe's expense
* Fielder rumors as Trade Deadline nears
* Sandberg hopes to helm Cubs after Lou
* Bochy credits catching for spotting 'the visit'
* Curtis' homer brings 'thrill of a lifetime'
* Moyer to have elbow examined
* Mattingly's desire to manage hasn't changed
* Players, fans excited about Uecker's return
* Pedro says he won't pitch in 2010
* Doumit taken to hospital for more tests

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July 23, 2010

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Lee's first Rangers win extends West lead
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* Cliff Lee pitched into the ninth en route to his first victory with Texas as the Rangers beat the Angels, 3-2, to give the AL West leaders a six-game lead over the second-place Halos.
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Homer 599 puts A-Rod on history's doorstep
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* Alex Rodriguez is now just one home run shy of becoming the seventh member of baseball's 600-homer club after connecting for the 599th blast of his career in the seventh inning Thursday.
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* Baseball to begin HGH testing in Minors
* After Lackey's near no-no, Red Sox win in 13
* Jeter belts inside-the-park homer vs. Royals
* Three Orioles ejected in wild seventh inning
* Fantasy Rundown: Livan on a prayer
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Phils eyeing deals, get bad news on Moyer
* Oswalt eyes record despite trade rumors
* Angels acquire Callaspo from Royals
* Minaya reaffirms support for Manuel
* Ichiro robs Big Papi of big fly
* Big Z tosses scoreless frame for Iowa
* Phillies dismiss hitting coach Thompson
* Beckett's return fortifies Red Sox
* Giants' Cain continues mastery of D-backs
* Twins' Pavano silences Orioles in shutout
* Yankees icons give CC a lift against Royals
* Aided by Kemp, Kuroda shuts down Mets
* DeJesus out for series with thumb injury
* D-backs would need 'A-plus deal' for Haren
* Marlins' Johnson pitching like MLB's best
* Mets designate Nieve for assignment
* Gonzalez powers Braves back to top of NL
* Polanco decides 11-inning duel in St. Louis
* Gallardo strong in return as Brewers win
* Mets sign Cordero to Minors deal
* Concussion forces Doumit to DL
* All eyes tracking Baldelli's comeback attempt

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July 23, 2010

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Wilson dominates Halos, pads Texas' lead
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* Michael Young hit a solo homer in the first and C.J. Wilson hurled eight scoreless innings to lead the Rangers to a 1-0 win over the Angels on Friday.
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Figgins removed after altercation in dugout
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* During the break between the top and bottom of the fifth inning of Seattle's game vs. Boston, a scuffle broke out in the Mariners' dugout resulting in Chone Figgins being removed from the game.
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* Fifth-inning outburst delivers win for Doc
* Buehrle beats A's, Coliseum hex
* Davies hopes history doesn't repeat itself
* Johnson records D-backs' fourth cycle
* Bay's big hit breaks open win for Mets, Johan
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Beckett effective in return as Red Sox win
* Oswalt won't let money hold up trade
* Marlins survive wild ninth, walk off vs. Braves
* On rainy night, Yanks leave Royals all wet
* Bruce powers Reds to win over Astros
* 'Pen preserves victory in typical Friar fashion
* Mets' Manuel ejected for arguing in second
* Colletti: No deals imminent for Dodgers
* Hudson leaves Friday's game with injury
* Hart day-to-day after injuring right wrist
* A's, Suzuki agree to four-year deal
* Uecker happy to be back at ballpark
* Riggleman to manage Nats next season
* Scott's blast gives Guthrie, O's win
* Edmonds' homer caps Crew comeback
* Choo, Crowe sting Rays in rain-shortened win
* Homers back Wells as Cubs top Cards
* Pedroia walking better, getting antsy
* Orioles' Wigginton suspended three games
* Royals' DeJesus sidelined at least 10 weeks
* Treanor suffers sprained right knee
* Zambrano has work to do before returning

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July 24, 2010

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Sheets lands on DL with strained elbow
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* A strained right elbow has landed veteran right-hander Ben Sheets on the 15-day disabled list, the Athletics announced on Saturday.
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Lilly trade not imminent, say Cubs
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* There are reports that Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly could be dealt prior to his next start Tuesday against the Houston Astros, but Saturday was business as usual for the left-hander.
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* Terrific trio primed for Hall of Fame induction
* Ubaldo eager to face Phillies, their fans again
* Pettitte feeling good after game of catch
* Gammons: Good, bad and ugly of trades
* Mets hope adjustments pay off for Pelfrey
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Garcia seeks win No. 10 against A's
* D-backs president: Yanks in running for Haren
* O'Sullivan faces Yanks again, but with KC
* Gardner out of Yanks' lineup with acid reflux
* 'Hawk' recalls ugly beaning incident
* Swisher remains out with sore left Achilles
* Wakamatsu, Figgins argue, fracas ensues
* Latos well rested for comeback in Pittsburgh
* With Mitre starting, Yanks option Albaladejo
* Johnson records D-backs' fourth cycle
* Wilson dominates Halos, pads Texas' lead
* Fifth-inning outburst delivers win for Doc
* Bay's big hit breaks open win for Mets, Johan
* Buehrle beats A's, Coliseum hex
* Win or not, Beckett shows he's back
* Oswalt won't let money hold up trade
* Marlins survive wild ninth, walk off vs. Braves
* Bruce powers Reds to win over Astros
* Mets' Manuel ejected for arguing in second
* Colletti: No deals imminent for Dodgers
* Posada relishes 1,000th career RBI
* Hudson leaves Friday's game with injury

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July 24, 2010

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Magglio fractures ankle, out 6-8 weeks
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* Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez exited after the third inning of Saturday's game with a right ankle fracture. He is expected to be out six-to-eight weeks.
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Conrad's slam highlights Braves' big rally
* For the second straight night, the Braves rallied late in Florida. But Saturday, they went ahead to stay on Brooks Conrad's pinch-hit grand slam in an eight-run eighth in a 10-5 win.
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* Loney's first career walk-off homer lifts LA
* Giants' Velez struck by foul ball, hospitalized
* Red-hot Phillies hammer Ubaldo, Rockies
* Cueto cruises as Reds take over first place
* Terrific trio primed for Hall of Fame induction
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Halos' Santana quiets Texas' bats for important win
* Brewers win for Axford after blown save
* Rays rally as Price's 13th win ties for AL lead
* Young's four-hit night lifts Twins past O's
* Royals back Davies, hold off Yankees
* Cubs hold off Cards for series win
* Ellsbury nearing rehab game action
* Red Sox could get Martinez back Monday
* Oswalt rumors not affecting Astros
* Jays give Marcum enough to top Tigers
* Tigers' Guillen exits with right calf strain
* Sheets lands on DL with strained elbow
* A's cruise behind Cust's two jacks
* Maine has surgery, prepares for 2011
* 'Hawk' recalls ugly beaning incident
* Barajas day to day with oblique strain
* Morneau making slow, steady progress
* Lilly trade not imminent, say Cubs
* 'Walk-off Man' Murphy garnering attention
* Crawford needs one triple to reach 100
* Maddon, front office on same trade page
* Ethier takes a breather to regain footing

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July 25, 2010

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Angels acquire ace Haren from D-backs
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* In a move that can be seen as the counter to the Rangers' acquisition of Cliff Lee, the Angels have landed a top-shelf starter in Dan Haren, sending Joe Saunders, two other pitchers and a player to be named to the D-backs.
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Dawson, Herzog, Harvey inducted into Hall
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* Andre Dawson, Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey all took their place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday under cloudy and threatening skies behind the Clark Sports Center.
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* By George, Rangers build seven-game lead
* Lopez's long ball lifts Cards over Cubs in 11
* Posey's big day helps Giants sweep Snakes
* Martin's big hit preserves Kershaw's gem
* A-Rod OK after being hit by pitch
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Granderson powers Yanks past Royals
* Roundup: Rangers make statement vs. Halos
* Phils rally late after Happ's solid return
* A's Braden ends post-perfecto drought
* Miller's dream culminates with Frick Award
* Wandy's one-hit outing leads to shutout
* Expos fans come out to support Dawson
* Hearts on display during induction speeches
* Haren excited to come home to help Halos
* Haren deal adds intrigue for Halos, Rangers
* Arizona gets three pitchers for Haren
* D-backs ready to move forward sans Haren
* Marlins cap week by walking off on Braves
* Twins pound Orioles behind 19 hits
* Raburn to the rescue: Double wins nightcap
* Tigers have 'great interest' in Dunn
* Adrian crushes homer as Padres sweep
* Saunders again the hero as Mariners rally
* Overbay lifts Jays with homer in ninth
* McGehee finds power stroke in Crew's sweep
* Posey extends hitting streak to 18 games
* Red Sox likely to activate Victor on Monday

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July 26, 2010

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Garza flirting with history against Tigers
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* Matt Garza has a no-hitter against the Tigers through eight innings at Tropicana Field.
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Padres, Braves battle for top NL Power spot
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* Propelled by rookie slugger Buster Posey, the Giants made the biggest leap in MLB.com's weekly Power Rankings, jumping from 10th to seventh, while the Yanks stayed parked at No. 1.
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* Haren to make Angels debut tonight
* Big Z discusses 'moment of frustration'
* Leyland ejected in third inning at the Trop
* Prince's future to be decided by Saturday
* Phillies eye Oswalt with Haren off market
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Hall tweaks Veterans election procedure
* Home sweep home: Rising Phils roll Rox
* Oswalt not fickle about next destination
* Dodgers' Redman gets 100-game suspension
* X-rays negative after Rollins fouls ball off foot
* Mets place Barajas on 15-day disabled list
* Kershaw drops appeal, will serve suspension
* Guillen aims to resume running this week
* Dickey says injury to leg not serious
* Yanks tab Moseley over Mitre on Thursday
* Wren always looking to improve Braves
* Dodgers no strangers to Trade Deadline deals
* Deadline deal unlikely for White Sox
* Don't expect blockbuster moves from Seattle
* Wood to resume as closer after DL stay
* Bucs listening, but not 'motivated to move'
* At long last, 'Jesus' meets the 'J-Hey Kid'
* Trade-wise, Rays aggressive yet responsible
* DeJesus has successful thumb surgery
* Six Minor Leaguers suspended
* Congressional Award Foundation tabs Solomon

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July 27, 2010

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Strasburg scratched from start after warmups
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* Right-hander Stephen Strasburg was scratched from Tuesday's start against the Braves. Instead, Miguel Batista made the spot start. No reason was given as to why Strasburg was scratched.
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Street taken to hospital after hit by liner
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* Closer Huston Street was transported to a local hospital after being hit in the inner pelvic area by a line drive off the bat of teammate Ian Stewart during batting practice before Tuesday night's game against the Pirates at Coors Field.
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* Relief a hot commodity as Deadline looms
* Garza takes place in history, no-hits Tigers
* Stand Up Stadiums offers new ways to help
* Game Changers: The First-Year Player Draft
* Struggling McLouth sent down to Triple-A
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Mets' Manuel to serve one-game suspension
* Mattingly, Simmons among '10 AFL managers
* Meche likely headed for surgery
* Braves, Ross agree to two-year extension
* In Cooperstown, eggs with side of nostalgia
* Three trades to consider at Deadline
* Big Hurt rejoins White Sox as ambassador
* Fantasy Rundown: Matt the anti-bat
* Noble: No-no way, Mets still without no-hitter
* Trade rumors still swirling in Arizona
* Four Minor Leaguers suspended for PEDs
* Pujols takes swings on 'Late Show'

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July 27, 2010

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Cruz hits walk-off HR after Lee dominates
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* The Rangers walked off on the Athletics, 3-1, on Nelson Cruz's 10th-inning homer Tuesday at the Ballpark in Arlington.
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Heroic Batista boosts Strasburg-less Nats
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* Stephen Strasburg was scratched a few minutes before the game, but reliever Miguel Batista stepped up and struck out six in five scoreless innings as the Nationals blanked the Braves, 3-0.
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* Tomlin dominates Yankees in MLB debut
* Street diagnosed with abdominal contusion
* Phils top D-backs for sixth straight
* Strasburg scratched after warmups
* Phillies still in running for Oswalt
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Haren 'on track' to make next start
* Joyce's clutch double lifts Rays past Tigers
* Mets' bats awaken to power past Cards
* White Sox back Floyd, drub Mariners
* Bautista first to hit 30th homer in rout of O's
* Victorino exits with oblique injury
* Rays' Upton exits with ankle sprain
* Berkman's slam highlights Myers' gem
* Duke helps Pirates end road skid vs. Rox
* Day later, Garza reflects on historic no-hitter
* Francoeur decision looms as Deadline nears
* Vizquel: White Sox need to add at Deadline
* Marlins' Coghlan to get more opinions on knee
* D-backs' day-to-day with hip injury
* Garza-Young trade benefited both clubs
* Hart likely to remain with Brewers
* Podsednik attracting attention in trade talk
* Seattle's Lopez leaves with hamstring strain
* Saunders greets his new teammates
* Mets' Manuel 'surprised' by suspension
* Rollins says bruised foot feeling better
* Struggling McLouth sent down to Triple-A

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July 28, 2010

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Oswalt-to-Phillies reportedly in place
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* The Astros have a deal in place to trade right-hander Roy Oswalt to the Phillies if the ace pitcher agrees to waive his no-trade clause, Houston television station KRIV reported late Wednesday.
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Doc sews up complete-game win with ease
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* Roy Halladay hurled his eighth complete game, striking out nine as the Phillies won their seventh straight, 7-1, over Arizona. Domonic Brown had two hits and two RBIs in his MLB debut.
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* Without homering, A-Rod helps fuel rout
* Pujols rescues Cardinals in 13th inning
* Tigers acquire Peralta from Indians
* Dodgers deal for Podsednik, beef up outfield
* Cubs' Lee rejects deal to Angels
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Brown's debut with Phillies earns cheers
* Torres delivers in clutch for Giants
* Posey extends hitting streak to 21
* Strasburg won't throw for three or four days
* Heyward's steal, Hudson's gem propel Braves
* Ohlendorf OK after being hit in head with liner
* Marlins talking to Rangers about Cantu
* A's Sheets done for season with elbow tear
* White Sox bash, dash to victory
* Gwynn's savvy move sparks Padres' win
* A-Rod pleased with quality of at-bats
* Cahill's gem leads A's past Rangers
* Rays upend Tigers for fifth straight win
* Umpire exits Mariners-White Sox after foul tip
* Street expects to be able to pitch on Thursday
* Pineiro out 6-8 weeks with oblique strain
* Lilly remains a target for playoff contenders
* Haren doing fine, set to pitch Saturday night
* Miss Iowa issues challenge to Batista
* Zobrist leaves with lower back stiffness
* Giants' Wilson fined for orange cleats
* Roundup: What can Brown do? Help Doc

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July 29, 2010

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Oswalt goes to Phils for Happ, two prospects
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* Roy Oswalt is now a Phillie after the Astros acquired him for left-hander J.A. Happ, Minor League shortstop Jonathan Villar and Minor League outfielder Anthony Gose, who was then flipped to the Blue Jays for first-base prospect Brett Wallace.
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Padres acquire Tejada from Orioles
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* Baltimore infielder Miguel Tejada, a six-time All-Star, has been traded to the Padres for Minor League pitcher Wynn Pelzer.
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* Rangers get Cantu from Marlins for prospects
* Orioles hire Showalter to be next manager
* Shoulder stiffness forces Strasburg to DL
* Rox end slide as Jimenez claims No. 16
* Jays get Gose from Astros for Wallace
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Posey's hit streak ends in quiet loss
* Price rides Pena's production to No. 14
* Dickey dazzles as Mets shut out Cards
* Sanchez one-hits Giants to lead Marlins
* Rangers put Kinsler on DL with groin strain
* Grueling two-month stretch awaits Red Sox
* Olsen victorious in return to Nationals
* Escobar fitting in just fine with Blue Jays
* A-Rod files objection to Rangers' plan
* Mentors guiding Cubs' Castro as he progresses
* O'Sullivan happy to be in Royals blue
* Bay remains out of Mets' lineup
* Iwamura likely fine after Triple-A collision
* McCutchen day-to-day with stiff shoulder
* Ohlendorf optimistic about making next start
* Shapiro has no immediate plan to trade starters
* Kendrick taking cues from veterans

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July 30, 2010

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Yankees nearing deal for Berkman
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* The Yankees are closing in on acquiring Lance Berkman from the Astros to serve as their designated hitter for the final two months of the season, a source told MLB.com on Friday.
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Joyce powers Rays closer to Yankees
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* Matt Joyce hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth, giving the Rays their seventh straight win, 3-2, over the Yankees. The victory pulls Tampa Bay within one game of first-place New York.
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* Don't look away as Trade Deadline nears
* Heyward's Braves outlast Reds in extras
* 'Amped up' Oswalt struggles in Phillies debut
* Kearns heads to Yankees to boost bench
* MLB-record 11 straight hits power Rox in rout
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* New-look Lincecum holds down Dodgers
* The latest Trade Deadline buzz
* White Sox get Jackson amid speculation
* Capps closes door as Twins edge Mariners
* Tigers eke out win in Peralta's stellar debut
* Harrell debuts in White Sox win
* Ryan's walk-off returns Cards to first place
* Dominant Happ victorious in Astros debut
* Pending approval, Snyder set for Pittsburgh
* Lilly focused on pitching, not possible trade
* Still a Jay, Bautista's slam backs Marcum
* Rangers get Guzman; more deals possible
* Bonds keeping tabs on A-Rod's chase
* Nationals' Batista meets with Miss Iowa
* Hamilton exits after flare-up of knee tendinitis
* Galarraga hit by liner, bruises right ankle
* Big Z back in the 'pen after apology to team
* Possible Deadline deal not on Hawpe's mind
* Pirates entertaining offers for hurler Maholm
* Casilla awarded home run after review
* Prado's injured pinky to get a closer look
* Dunn not letting trade rumors get to him

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July 31, 2010

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Westbrook to Cards; Ludwick to Padres
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* A three-way deal was pulled off before Saturday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, as righty Jake Westbrook and cash was sent from the Indians to the Cardinals, outfielder Ryan Ludwick was dealt from the Cards to the Padres and Double-A righty Corey Kluber was sent from the Padres to the Tribe.
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Dodgers get Lilly, Theriot for DeWitt
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* The Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Ted Lilly, infielder Ryan Theriot and $2.5 million from the Cubs for second baseman Blake DeWitt and two prospects on Saturday.
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* White Sox among clubs trying to nab Manny
* Astros finalize Berkman deal with Yanks
* Don't look away as Trade Deadline nears
* The latest Trade Deadline buzz
* Tie for AL East lead on line at The Trop
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Padres land Ludwick from Cards at Deadline
* Cards add Westbrook, send Ludwick to Friars
* Braves' Prado out at least a week
* Rays complete trade for D-backs' Qualls
* Cubs send Lilly, Theriot to Dodgers
* Indians activate Wood from disabled list
* Pirates acquire Snyder from D-backs
* Dunn not letting trade rumors get to him
* 'Amped up' Oswalt struggles in Phillies debut
* Kearns heads to Yankees to boost bench
* Heyward's Braves outlast Reds in extras
* MLB-record 11 straight hits power Rox in rout
* New-look Lincecum holds down Dodgers
* Joyce powers Rays closer to Yankees
* Yankees acquire Berkman from Astros
* White Sox get Jackson amid speculation
* Capps closes door as Twins edge Mariners
* Tigers eke out win in Peralta's stellar debut
* Harrell debuts in White Sox win
* Ryan's walk-off returns Cards to first place
* Snyder sent to Pittsburgh for trio of players
* Dominant Happ victorious in Astros debut

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Flurry of Deadline deals shake up the game
Top contenders get stronger, while others build for the future




By John Schlegel / MLB.com

07/31/10 4:13 PM ET

The Padres gave notice they're on the offensive to take their turnaround all the way to October. The Astros officially turned the page on perhaps the greatest era of their history, dealing away two icons. The Rangers upped the ante in the AL West.

Oh, and of course, the Yankees managed to get even better.


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Once again, the Trade Deadline provided the baseball season with a frenzy of activity in the middle of the building drama that is the stretch run to the playoffs. With the possibility of last-minute deals still in the mix, the sprinkles of the early trading season turned into a solid downpour, with several moves coming down in the final hours before the 4 p.m. ET deadline -- and some still could be announced if they were completed before that time.

What's already clear is that the Year of the Pitcher continued to dominate the scene, with arms like Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt, Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson and Jake Westbrook changing hands. And leaders weren't afraid to tell the pursuers they'd better step up to the plate if they want to keep up.

Teams that weren't big players a year ago at the Trade Deadline jumped right into the pool this year, with the Rangers picking up Lee, catcher Bengie Molina and versatile hitter Jorge Cantu, and the Padres acquiring a couple of bats to help Adrian Gonzalez -- infielder Miguel Tejada and outfielder Ryan Ludwick.

Considering the Padres were more than 20 games out and in fact pulled a move similar to what the Astros did -- dealing Jake Peavy, their homegrown ace, to the White Sox -- this switch to unmistakable buyers in 2010 might be as stunning as their place in the standings, and of course they go hand in hand.

"It's hard to remember the last time the Padres have added [to the roster] at this point," said outfielder Tony Gwynn, who grew up in San Diego following his Hall of Fame father's career before starting his own.

The Rangers, meanwhile, took an already exciting season and took it up a notch with their acquisitions, which also included infielder Cristian Guzman.

"I think we're all excited the team is doing what it can to improve us," third baseman Michael Young said. "Obviously Cliff and Bengie have already made a huge impact on this team. The other two guys, I've played against them. Both are good players and will be good additions to the team."

And, yes, the Yankees did manage to stick their pinstriped nose into the fray in a big way, picking up Kerry Wood and Lance Berkman. Berkman, like Oswalt, became an ex-Astro, and unlike Oswalt this wasn't something he really asked for, but something he felt resigned to accept.

"That's great, because we're a team that's all about winning, and [we'll take] anyone who can come in here and help us score more runs," said Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira.

The AL East certainly got a little tougher with the Yankees pulling in the Big Puma along with Austin Kearns, giving them 12 players who have hit 20 homers. The Rays managed to only pick up relief help, and the Red Sox wound up not doing a thing. But each division was touched by the action.

In the AL Central, the pursuing Twins picked up a closer in Matt Capps from the Nationals, while the White Sox bolstered their rotation by swapping the experienced youth of Edwin Jackson for rookie Dan Hudson. In the AL West, the Angels countered the Rangers' moves by acquiring Haren and infielder Alberto Callaspo.

The Phillies made the biggest splash in the NL East, grabbing Oswalt while dealing left-hander J.A. Happ. The Cardinals made the main addition in the NL Central, with the Reds standing pat, by getting Westbrook from the Indians for the rotation while spinning off Ludwick to the Padres in a three-team deal.

The Dodgers countered San Diego's big moves by acquiring left-handed starter Ted Lilly and reliever Octavio Dotel, while hot NL West pursuers and Wild Card leaders San Francisco received bullpen help from the Pirates in Javier Lopez.

Some big names remain where they were before the Deadline. Adam Dunn, a walking trade rumor the last few years, has not been moved out of Washington -- and with free agency looming, the Nationals apparently are willing to try to re-sign him, or to take the compensation Draft picks they'd receive if he left.

Manny Ramirez, on the disabled list currently and having missed almost half the season, also came into the picture late in the game, with the White Sox, Rays and Angels reportedly interested. But nothing came of that prior to the Deadline.

For all the buyers, the results will be felt in the days and weeks to come. For the sellers, those results will be felt in terms of years.

The Astros have Happ now, and his six shutout innings made for a dandy debut. And they've got Brett Wallace, who's starting Saturday night in Berkman's place. Those players are a few All-Star seasons and a trip to the World Series from being replacements for the icons who departed from Houston. But Happ has been one of the most sought-after young pitchers in the game the last couple of years, and Wallace has been the most traded top prospect the last couple of years -- first to the A's in the Matt Holliday trade last July, then to the Blue Jays as part of the Roy Halladay trade, and now as part of the Oswalt deal.

"Brett Wallace is a hitting machine," Astros general manager Ed Wade said. "No question about that. We've had our eye on him since the 2008 Draft. He was a first-round pick of the Cardinals at that point, and has been in some pretty big trades."

The D-backs, who dispatched two aces in Haren and Jackson, received six pitchers in return -- with young veteran lefty Joe Saunders, acquired in the Haren trade with the Angels, and rookie Hudson, acquired in the Jackson trade with the White Sox, joining the rotation right away. They also traded away catcher Chris Snyder and reliever Chad Qualls, with the four players dealt away taking close to $20 million off the books for next year.

"We're a last-place team and have been for two years," D-backs interim general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "So this is an opportunity to address our goals, which are to put a quality Major League club on the field, and we want to go out there and create more depth as we head into the offseason, and in order to do that we had to shift pieces in place."

That's what the Trade Deadline is all about, after all. Shifting pieces, changing uniforms, all amid a summer flurry of trades.

There could be more action in the coming weeks as teams place players on waivers, hoping they'll either clear so they can be traded, or that claims will start trade talks, or that someone might claim them and take a big contract off their hands.

Until then, this week's flurry of activity figures to warm up the playoff run for weeks to come.

John Schlegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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July 31, 2010

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Cano's blast punctuates Yanks' homer attack
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* Robinson Cano blasted a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning off Rafael Soriano, lifting the Yankees to a 5-4 victory over the Rays on Saturday at Tropicana Field.
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Gonzalez's walk-off homer completes cycle
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* Carlos Gonzalez hammered the first pitch of the ninth inning into the upper deck to win the game and complete the cycle in Colorado's 6-5 win over the Cubs on Saturday.
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* Flurry of Deadline deals shakes up game
* With Red Sox trailing, Papi produces walk-off
* Harden handles Halos in return from DL
* Slowey's gem pushes Twins' streak to seven
* After Deadline dust settles, Yanks deeper
* Trade Deadline: Buzz Blog | Complete coverage
* Cardinals fire on all cylinders, down Bucs
* Nolasco, Uggla stand out in win vs. Padres
* CarGo's cycle is sixth in Rockies' history
* Roundup: Yankees gain breathing room
* Westbrook to Cards; Ludwick to Padres
* Hanigan helps Reds cap wild July with win
* Burrell's big fly caps Giants' huge month
* Mets fly high over D-backs with walk-off sac
* Zimmerman starts fireworks as Nats walk off
* Dodgers get Lilly, Theriot for DeWitt
* A-Rod: 'It's probably going to take a while'
* White Sox among clubs who try to nab Manny
* Pitchers' movement highlights Deadline
* Cortisone shot to briefly sideline Mauer
* Morneau to take BP on the field on Sunday
* Hellickson to debut with Rays on Monday
* Royals give Yost two-year extension
* Braves land Farnsworth, Ankiel from KC
* Strasburg expects to throw in outfield Sunday
* Crawford speeds his way to 400th steal
* Cuban hurler Maya signs contract with Nats
* Berkman vetoed deal to join White Sox

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August 1, 2010

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Rays gain on Yanks with Shields' 11 K's
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* James Shields had perhaps his best outing of the season on Sunday, striking out 11 in 7 1/3 innings as the Rays beat the Yankees, 3-0.
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Liriano's gem awards Twins eighth straight
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* For only the fourth time this season, the Twins recorded a series sweep, finishing up the deed against the Mariners in Sunday's 4-0 win.
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* Howard exits early with sprained left ankle
* Gutsy Volquez, key error carry Reds
* A-Rod pinch-hits late, but strikes out
* Myers, Astros agree on contract extension
* Red Sox walk off on Tigers error in ninth
* Silva exits after four batters due to illness
* Strasburg reports no problems playing catch
* Wolf exits after taking liner off hand
* LaRoche, D-backs rout Mets behind Hudson
* Michaels' slam extends Astros' win streak
* Hamilton sits finale, may get shot in knee
* Ludwick arrives in San Diego with high hopes
* Westbrook ready to get going with Cards
* Ellsbury takes another step toward return
* Meche skips surgery for bullpen stint
* Kazmir set to throw simulated game
* Tribe begins new era with win over Jays
* Hart pushing for contract extension
* Zambrano still has eye on starting
* Cano's blast punctuates Yanks' homer attack
* Doumit ready to begin rehab assignment
* Prado's DL situation to be decided
* Chicago's Floyd loses perfecto in sixth
* CarGo's walk-off homer completes cycle
* DeWitt starts at second in finale vs. Rockies
* Flurry of Deadline deals shakes up game
* With Red Sox trailing, Papi produces walk-off
* Harden handles Halos in return from DL

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August 2, 2010

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In debut, Hellickson vaults Rays into first
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* Jeremy Hellickson looked like the real deal in his first Major League start while leading the Rays to a 4-2 win over the Twins on Monday night and into a first-place tie in the AL East.
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Tribe's Santana injures left leg in collision
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* Catcher Carlos Santana will undergo an MRI on his left knee in Cleveland on Tuesday after he was involved in a violent collision at home plate in the Indians' 6-5 victory over the Red Sox on Monday at Fenway.
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* Wood's gem puts Reds back atop division
* Favorable matchups help Braves in win
* Blue Jays deny Yanks with historic fifth
* Howard seems increasingly likely to hit DL
* Sidelined Strasburg continues to progress
* Crew posts 26 hits, 18 runs in rout of Cubs
* Homers help Padres thump Dodgers
* Crew's Gomez gets CT scan after beaning
* A-Rod's homerless drought now hitless
* Cahill tosses three-hit shutout against Royals
* Kalish in middle of action since promotion
* Astros rally for sixth straight win
* Youkilis exits with jammed right thumb
* Gallardo returns to form in Brewers' romp
* Rays call up Johnson, option Hellickson
* Hart, Brewers make three-year commitment
* MLB's Manfred addresses Guillen comments
* Abdominal issues land Cameron on DL
* Broken finger lands Prado on 15-day DL
* Showalter brings winning track record to O's
* Morneau takes part in light workout
* Silva to be evaluated by cardiologist
* MRI negative, Wolf eyes next start
* Salazar relents, heads to disabled list
* Rays place Sonnanstine on 15-day DL
* Zobrist, Pena making progress
* Cards' Penny continues to play catch
* Roundup: Rookie pitchers shake up races

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August 3, 2010

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Injured thumb puts Youkilis on DL
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* Kevin Youkilis was placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday's game with the Indians, the latest Red Sox player to fall to the ranks of the injured.
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Phillies place Howard on disabled list
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* The Phillies were forced to place first baseman Ryan Howard on the disabled list on Tuesday with a moderate sprain in his left ankle.
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* Nationals expose Dunn to waivers
* Hunter making permanent move to right field
* Tribe sends Santana, Hafner to 15-day DL
* Lowell smacks two-run homer in first at-bat
* Reds' Cabrera lands on DL
* MLB teams up to award healthy play
* Right ankle surgery to end Freese's season
* Rangers to be put to auction Wednesday
* Showalter has first meeting with new squad
* White Sox bring big bats to opener in Detroit
* Ozzie defends remarks, OK with club response
* A's claim Larish, send him to Triple-A
* Doc back in Florida, where much has changed
* Reds' Votto still out with wrist sprain
* Slumping Glaus to sit out rest of series
* Manuel to keep Beltran ahead of Wright
* Johnson brings Rays another power bat
* Zobrist, Pena show signs of improvement
* Zambrano to be considered for rotation
* Inge eyes return from rehab
* Dodgers debut Lilly against Padres
* Coghlan's knee evaluated for timetable
* Damon's back feeling better
* Moore up, Johnson down for Mariners
* Sale's big league debut drawing near
* Braves' Schafer on DL at Double-A

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August 3, 2010

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Rays alone in first after two big blasts
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* B.J. Upton hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning as the Rays took over sole possession of first place in the AL East with a 6-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday night.
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Red Sox, Tribe benches clear in eighth
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* Whenever a pitch hits a batter or even comes inside, there's an unspoken code of intention between the two teams. Usually, it's very clear and trouble is averted, especially when it's clearly unintentional.
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* Doc revisits site of perfecto with winning gem
* Bucs' McCutchen day-to-day after pitch to head
* Victorious Lilly retires 20 straight in LA debut
* Slick Ricky: Romero two-hits Yankees
* Reynolds walks away after being hit in head
* Thumb injury puts Youk's season in doubt
* Strasburg in line to start next Tuesday
* Orioles take flight, win in Showalter's debut
* Hunter makes permanent move to right field
* Miles hurls scoreless inning for Cards
* Frenchy's blast boosts Mets, burns Braves
* Giants romp behind Sanchez's stellar start
* Beckett twirls gem as tempers flare
* Sanchez powers streaking Astros in rout
* Tigers' bats make noise in nightcap win
* Nationals expose Dunn to waivers
* Lowell comes off DL, homers in first at-bat
* Wild mixup at third leads to Geren's ejection
* Balester plunks second batter in the head
* Martin added to list of hurting Dodgers
* Brewers' Gomez has mild concussion
* Dodgers' Furcal day-to-day with back strain
* Ellsbury to return Wednesday vs. Tribe
* Phillies place Howard on disabled list
* Tribe sends Santana, Hafner to 15-day DL
* Rangers to be put to auction Wednesday
* Ozzie defends remarks, OK with club response
* Roundup: Upton puts Rays up top

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August 4, 2010

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A-Rod youngest in history to 600 homers
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* Three years to the day after Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th home run, he became the seventh player in Major League history to hit 600 homers in his career with a first-inning blast off Blue Jays starter Shaun Marcum.
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Cueto shines in rout over Bucs
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* Johnny Cueto recovered from a leadoff home run by Andrew McCutchen in the first inning to allow just two more hits and no more runs in the Reds' 9-4 win over the Pirates before 20,420 in the rubber match of this three-game series on Wednesday.
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* Aaron impressed by A-Rod's milestone
* Yanks snap out of funk along with A-Rod
* Cubs' Zambrano to return to rotation Monday
* Two months to go: Down to the nitty gritty
* Castrovince: Will A-Rod be last with 600?
* Hall of Famers weigh in on A-Rod
* Ellsbury to return Wednesday vs. Tribe
* McCutchen back in lineup after plunking
* Jays' Buck exits vs. Yanks with hand injury
* Rockies mull next step for Cook
* Dierker: Small markets, big challenges
* Cardinals place Motte on 15-day DL
* Collisions come with territory behind plate
* Harang throws successful bullpen session
* Noble: Celebrate good times -- with care
* Yanks won't skip Moseley against Boston
* Rays alone in first after two big blasts
* Red Sox, Tribe benches clear in eighth
* Reynolds walks away after being hit in head
* Victorious Lilly retires 20 straight in LA debut
* A-Rod misses out on team photo
* Slick Ricky: Romero two-hits Yankees
* Save boosts Hanrahan's confidence
* Jimenez looking to dominate Giants
* Doc revisits site of perfecto with winning gem
* Thumb injury puts Youk's season in doubt
* Strasburg in line to start next Tuesday
* Two Minor Leaguers suspended for PEDs

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August 5, 2010

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Red Sox lose Youkilis for rest of season
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* Kevin Youkilis will have surgery to repair a torn abductor muscle in his right thumb at the Cleveland Clinic on Friday and will be out for the rest of the 2010 season.
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Twins take advantage of Trop in catwalk win
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* With a little help from the Tropicana Field roof that gave Minnesota's outfielders fits all series, the Twins (61-48) overcame their blown six-run lead and beat the Rays (67-41), 8-6, before 29,210.
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* Kotsay delivers late, often to lift White Sox
* Peachy: Posey, Heyward clash in home state
* 'Stretch-run guns' may be kept holstered
* Deadline for signing Draftees nears
* Relief in form of Chapman waiting in wings
* Royals designate Guillen for assignment
* A-Rod's homers blaze trail across baseball
* Bautista has seized chance with Blue Jays
* Lilly's debut among best of Deadline movers
* Braun fighting through unfamiliar territory
* Mets' Thole not afraid of reinventing himself
* Surging Giants rediscover it's a team game
* Finishing on top uncommon for managers
* MLB doles out penalties to Indians, Red Sox
* Rangers go to Greenberg-Ryan in auction
* A-Rod youngest in history to 600 homers
* Guillen headed for rehab assignment
* Delgado could interest White Sox
* Danks keeping tabs on brother's game
* Twins' Rauch forced to sideline with blisters
* At 29, Crawford's numbers amongst greats
* Fantasy Rundown: Another catcher arrives
* Medlen's status in doubt after elbow injury
* Baseball strives to provide for Latino players
* Dodgers' Martin likely done for season
* Australian Baseball League making return
* Stadium employee grabs No. 600
* Cubs' Zambrano to return to rotation Monday

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August 5, 2010

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Foul call, then game, goes against Marlins
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* Carlos Ruiz belted a homer off Will Ohman in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Phillies to a controversial comeback win, 5-4, over the Marlins in front of 19,121 at Sun Life Stadium.
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Twins take advantage of Trop in catwalk win
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* Jason Kubel's popup in the ninth should have been the third out of a tied game. Instead, it hit the catwalk on Tropicana Field's roof, putting the Twins ahead in an 8-6 win over the Rays.
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* Padres blank Dodgers to pad NL West lead
* Beltre, Dice-K guide Red Sox over Tribe
* Birthday boy Hinske powers Braves
* Man dies after collapsing at Dodger Stadium
* Strasburg confident after simulated game
* Yanks-Red Sox marks start of crunch time
* Fantasy Rundown: Young McDonald
* With sale done, Rangers look to future
* Surprised Ethier plays inning at first base
* Red Sox lose Youkilis for rest of season
* Great Cesar's ghost: O's walk off for sweep
* Hunter eludes trouble as Rangers roll
* Red Sox eager to make statement in Bronx
* Dodgers uncertain if Martin needs surgery
* Pedroia inches closer to returning
* Denorfia hits Padres' third inside-the-parker
* Injury ends Tribe catcher Santana's season
* McDonald wins in impressive debut for Bucs
* Furcal feels better, but Manny still hurting
* Replacing Medlen, Minor to debut Monday
* Ryan says Washington will return in 2011
* Webb gives up on starting in '10, eyes 'pen
* Two days after beaning, Reynolds sits
* Royals designate Guillen for assignment
* Belisario resurfaces, throws simulated game
* Minaya's job with Mets seems secure for '11
* Kinsler still not cleared for live action
* MLB doles out penalties to Indians, Red Sox

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August 6, 2010

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Cards cruise behind Wainwright's two-hitter
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* Albert Pujols continued his hot hitting in the month of August and Adam Wainwright delivered another quality start Friday night, tossing a complete-game two-hitter as the Cardinals pounded the Marlins, 7-0.
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Jeter ties Ruth on all-time hits list
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* Derek Jeter lined a single to left field in the first inning off the Red Sox's Clay Buchholz on Friday night, tying him with Babe Ruth on baseball's all-time hits list with 2,873.
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* Arroyo cruises past Cubs for 12th win
* Weaver stellar as Halos win battle of aces
* Cecil, Overbay help Jays soar past Rays
* Red Sox give Delgado a look
* Lingering foot issue forces Rays' Pena to DL
* Pettitte feels fine after first bullpen session
* Morneau inching toward regular workouts
* Silva to undergo further diagnostic tests
* Ilitch: Leyland, Dombrowski will return in '11
* Mets won't rush Bay back from concussion
* Mauer getting break from catching duties
* Getting Mets on track Minaya's priority
* Baker, Reds working toward extension
* Maddon displeased with Trop's ground rules
* Return on target, Utley getting antsy
* Jays' Litsch out for season, set for surgery
* Okajima lands on DL with hamstring strain
* Concussion forces Brewers' Gomez to DL
* Guillen hasn't lost faith in Jenks
* Kazmir hopes to make up for lost time
* Twins' Hudson slated to return Sunday
* Controversial call sparks replay debate
* Park brings valuable experience to 'pen
* Indians add Brantley to roster, option Lewis
* Tracy calls meeting to discuss road woes
* Crew's Davis making little progress on DL
* Eckstein 'a little sore' after workout
* Padres' Young set for bullpen session

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August 7, 2010

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Arencibia homers on first big league pitch
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* The baseball rocketed off the bat of Toronto's J.P. Arencibia, dropping into the Jays' bullpen beyond the wall. It was a memorable home run that marked the first of the young catcher's career.
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A-Rod hit by BP liner, scratched vs. Red Sox
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* Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was struck in the leg by a line drive during batting practice at Yankee Stadium before the Bombers' contest against the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
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* Stubbs the difference as Reds outlast Cubs
* Red Sox sign Delgado to Minors deal
* Crawford gets second straight day off
* Mets recall Tejada, Martinez; Cora cut
* Hudson, Cain enter clash on rolls
* Prior still hopes to return to Major Leagues
* Commanding lefties face off in Philly
* Pavano aiming for rebound vs. Indians
* Maddon stacks lineup with lefties
* Harang, Bailey closer to being ready
* Scuffling Colvin gets day out of lineup
* Lopez looks to limit long balls vs. Padres
* Fisher, not Chapman added to Cincy 'pen
* Overbay picking up steam at plate
* Bonderman going on short rest vs. the Angels
* Braden earns veteran status on A's staff
* Morrow willing to work with any catcher
* Giants need no hits to tie, beat Braves
* Stubbs gets chance to start against Cubs
* Mills auditions for spot in next year's rotation
* Bonds to stand trial in March
* Orioles flying high, try to keep Buck perfect
* Ichiro looking to stay hot vs. Royals
* After taking liner, Wolf faces Astros again
* Shields gets nod with first place in sight
* Kuroda, Dodgers seek turnaround vs. Nats
* De La Rosa hopes to start another win streak

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August 7, 2010

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Sabathia settles in, bats back Yanks' ace
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* CC Sabathia got the support he needed as Ramiro Pena filled in for the injured Alex Rodriguez by driving in a pair of runs and Curtis Granderson scored twice, helping the Yankees roll to a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
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Glaus' hit rewards Hudson's stellar outing
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* While Tim Hudson simply proved dominant during the 3-0 win the Braves claimed over the Giants on Saturday night at Turner Field, he watched Troy Glaus provide the reminder that assumptions can often prove to be worthless in the baseball world.
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* Pavano returns to winning ways against Tribe
* RBI World Series ready for national spotlight
* Jays' Arencibia homers twice in historic debut
* A-Rod sporting bruise after hit by BP liner
* Trio of Johan, Frankie, Frenchy delivers win
* Stubbs the difference as Reds outlast Cubs
* Dodgers walk off in 10th, gain in West
* Hoffman relishes chance at save No. 597
* Roundup: Aces shine in key matchups
* White Sox come back to end Orioles' run
* Angels put stamp on Kazmir's return with rout
* Hanley, Marlins walk off in 10, end slide
* No setbacks for Strasburg after 'pen session
* Red Sox sign Delgado to Minors deal
* Gonzalez, A's team to knock off Texas
* Worth the wait: Alvarez rescues Bucs
* A lot to celebrate: Sellout, walk-off, Gonzo
* Bloom: Webb, Young race clock to return
* Chen muzzles Mariners in Royals win
* Pettitte to throw another bullpen session
* Soto has mild ligament sprain in shoulder
* Niemann scratched with shoulder soreness
* Angels' Hunter given four-game suspension
* Bedard, Mariners optimistic after surgery
* Papi takes issue with Layne's strike zone
* Gonzo 'honored' as D-backs jersey retired
* Oates, Miller inducted into O's Hall of Fame
* Crew chief overturns McCutchen's homer

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August 8, 2010

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Beckett-Burnett set to duel in Bronx
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* A year and a day ago, a Josh Beckett-A.J. Burnett duel turned into an epic, the type of game that makes the Red Sox-Yankees series worth watching.
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Strong pitching concludes Mets-Phillies set
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* While it may be a tough feat for Mets righty R.A. Dickey to go toe-to-toe with Phillies ace Roy Halladay, he has been in quite a groove himself.
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* Wood can harvest Reds' first sweep since June
* RBI World Series ready for national spotlight
* Jays hope to ride power surge to sweep of Rays
* Sinkerballer Lowe opposes strikeout kid
* Padres trying to avoid rare sweep
* Pirates relieve Kerrigan, Varsho of duties
* Sabathia settles in, bats back Yanks' ace
* Glaus' hit rewards Hudson's stellar outing
* Pavano returns to winning ways against Tribe
* Jays' Arencibia homers twice in historic debut
* A-Rod sporting bruise after hit by BP liner
* Trio of Johan, Frankie, Frenchy delivers win
* Stubbs the difference as Reds outlast Cubs
* Dodgers walk off in 10th, move up in West
* Hoffman relishes chance at save No. 597
* Roundup: Aces shine in key matchups
* White Sox come back to end Orioles' run
* Angels put stamp on Kazmir's return with rout
* Hanley, Marlins walk off in 10, end slide
* No setbacks for Strasburg after 'pen session
* Red Sox sign Delgado to Minors deal
* Gonzalez, A's team to knock off Texas
* Worth the wait: Alvarez rescues Bucs
* A lot to celebrate: Sellout, walk-off, Gonzo
* Bloom: Webb, Young race clock to return
* Chen muzzles Mariners in Royals win
* Pettitte to throw another bullpen session
* Soto has mild ligament sprain in shoulder

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August 8, 2010

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Morrow racks up 17 K's, nearly no-hits Rays
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* The Year of the Pitcher almost included Brandon Morrow of the Blue Jays. On Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre, Morrow simply overpowered the Rays, coming within one out of a no-hitter in a 1-0 victory.
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Well-supported Doc fans 10 in win over Mets
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* The Phillies beat the New York Mets, 6-5, to take two games in the three-game series, which kicked off a stretch of 16 of 19 games at home.
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* Braves finish off big series win vs. Giants
* Rox overpower Bucs as Rogers steps up
* Dodgers part ways with veteran Anderson
* Duensing bounces back to topple Tribe
* Guthrie keeps White Sox guessing in win
* Tigers' timely hitting does trick vs. Halos
* Coghlan to have knee surgery Wednesday
* CarGo rides toward another cycle
* Rangers may skip Harden in next rotation turn
* Baker sticking with Cordero at closer
* RBI World Series ready for national spotlight
* Davis, Niemann to have shoulders examined
* Manuel confident that Beltran will connect
* Mauer gets first August start behind plate
* Padres trying to avoid rare sweep
* Coming off romp, Gallardo ready to work
* Injured LA reliever Weaver throws in 'pen
* Guerrero rests while trying to shake slump
* Manuel to find more time in lineup for Frenchy
* Phillips, Rolen rest; Cairo, Francisco in
* Pirates relieve Kerrigan, Varsho of duties
* Marquis makes way back to Nats' rotation
* Borbon gets back in the Rangers' lineup
* Pelfrey addressing arm-speed issues
* Izturis gets call at No. 4 spot in finale
* Mets start seven homegrown players
* Slowey won't make start vs. White Sox
* Short rest doesn't bother Bonderman

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August 9, 2010

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Schumaker, Carp inch Cards closer to Reds
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* St. Louis hung seven runs on rookie starter Mike Leake in the fourth inning, then watched as ace Chris Carpenter cruised to a 7-3 win over the Reds in Monday's opener of a pivotal three-game series.
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Price K's nine Tigers to win No. 15
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* David Price earned his 15th win of the season as the Rays defeated the Tigers, 6-3, on Monday night at Comerica Park.
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* Brilliant Lester, bullpen handcuff Yankees
* Mariners replace Wakamatsu with Brown
* Roberts' walk-off homer lifts Orioles
* Reds pick up Edmonds for playoff push
* Silva has successful cardiac procedure
* Power Rankings shakeup: 10 of 15 move
* Niemann, Davis 'good' after exams
* A's call up top prospect Carter, Larish
* Seattle players share blame with Wakamatsu
* Reds' Wood sent down -- just for now
* Feeling better, Burnett set to start Tuesday
* Hellickson poised to make Tuesday start
* Yankees know Red Sox aren't going away
* Hughes battles, but saddled with loss
* Searching for swing, Ellsbury runs wild
* Lohse to make another rehab start Tuesday
* Pettitte feels fine after simulated inning
* Troncoso optioned; Belisario likely to return
* Snider, Arencibia lead wave of youngsters
* Padres' catchers work well in tandem
* Pavano has risen above past struggles
* Reds excited to have Edmonds on board
* Cabrera's strained oblique feeling better
* Jenks available after resting sore back
* Padres to stream five games for area fans
* Beckham eyeing a Wednesday return
* Ransom clears waivers, heads to Triple-A
* Crew glad for Edmonds, sad to see him go

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August 9, 2010

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Schumaker, Carp inch Cards closer to Reds
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* Skip Schumaker's grand slam punctuated St. Louis' seven-run fourth inning as the Cardinals pulled within a game of the first-place Reds in the NL Central with a 7-3 win on Monday night.
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Brown rewarded by Mariners with first win
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* The Mariners turned the 10th triple play in franchise history and their first since 1995 as Daren Brown won his first game as a Major League manager, 3-1, over the A's on Monday.
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* Price K's nine Tigers to win No. 15
* Mariners go around horn for triple play
* Carp voices displeasure to Ryan over gaffe
* Burrell caps Giants' extra-innings victory
* Brilliant Lester, bullpen handcuff Yankees
* Bo is no beau as girlfriend is hit by foul ball
* Roberts' walk-off homer lifts Orioles
* Tied atop Central, Twins-Sox set to thrill
* Power Rankings shakeup: 10 of 15 move
* Konerko part of odd play during loss to O's
* Six-run seventh leads Astros past Braves
* Niemann, Davis 'good' after exams
* Silva has successful cardiac procedure
* Edmonds joins Reds in heat of Central battle
* Abreu triple shy of cycle in win vs. KC
* Hellickson pumped for Tuesday start
* Brown relishes chance to guide Mariners
* Seattle players share blame with Wakamatsu
* Feeling better, Burnett set to start Tuesday
* Reds' Wood sent down -- just for now
* D-backs rally to beat Brewers in extras
* A's call up top prospect Carter, Larish
* Yankees know Red Sox aren't going away
* Hughes battles, but saddled with loss
* Searching for swing, Ellsbury runs wild
* Pettitte feels fine after simulated inning
* Snider, Arencibia lead wave of youngsters
* Roundup: Cardinals, Rays gain ground

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August 10, 2010

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Strasburg returns to go Fishing in DC
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* Barring any setbacks, Nationals rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg will return to Washington's rotation on Tuesday against the Marlins.
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Tied atop Central, Twins-Sox set to thrill
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* Tuesday's series opener between the Twins and White Sox, with Freddy Garcia and Scott Baker taking the mound, starts a run of six meetings between the two clubs taking place over the next nine games.
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* Burnett returns in potential playoff preview
* Keystone a new cornerstone for power
* Something for nothing: 1-0 games on rise
* Teixeira could miss time for birth of child
* Back on track, Jimenez starts series with Mets
* Dodgers activate Belisario from restricted list
* Fantasy Rundown: Minor a major addition
* Kendrick, Phils out to continue winning ways
* Hoboken RBI softballers reach for the top
* Sharp Cueto tries to solve Cardinals
* Rays tab Hellickson for second start
* Romero hopes to keep up Jays' momentum
* Felix, Anderson meet for potential duel
* LeBlanc eyeing elusive win against Bucs
* Twins extend radio deal through 2012
* Pence aims to get new streak going
* Bullington ready for first start since 2008
* Garcia kicks off big series against Twins
* O's to face similar foe in Cleveland
* Brewers to restock before battling D-backs
* Bo is no beau as girlfriend is hit by foul ball
* Niemann, Davis 'good' after exams
* Silva has successful cardiac procedure
* Edmonds joins Reds in heat of Central battle
* Hellickson pumped for Tuesday start
* Brown relishes chance to guide Mariners
* Cubs lose Soto to DL, Lee on leave
* Seattle players share blame with Wakamatsu

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August 11, 2010

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Central of attention: Cards sweep Reds
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* That was certainly emphatic. The Cardinals closed out a convincing sweep with a 6-1 thumping of the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday afternoon.
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Shaky early, Verlander finishes finale strong
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* Justin Verlander needed 119 pitches to get through six innings, but he made them count, holding the Rays to one run, striking out seven and stranding seven in a 3-2 win Wednesday.
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* McCann's slam seals extras win for Braves
* Oswalt introduces himself to Philadelphia
* Lee up for task at hand against Yankees
* The hurt locker room: DL standings
* Braden dominant as A's prevail
* Castrovince: Buck, O's building relationship
* Twins eye series win over White Sox
* Reds, Cards await MLB's take on fracas
* Giants turn to Zito to gain ground
* Red Sox set to promote Saltalamacchia
* Willits gets rare start in center field
* Tribe's Soto looks to forge own identity
* Stretched-out Scherzer valuable to rotation
* Chipper feeling better, hoping for clean MRI
* Former Bucs pitcher, broadcaster King dies
* Indians recall Todd, option Huff
* Johnson moves into heart of lineup
* Fantasy Rundown: Jeremy spoke again
* Dodgers' top pick preparing for football
* Rays rework rotation with injury bug
* Lohse may get chance to start Sunday
* With clearance, Pedroia to return next week
* Morneau doesn't make trip to Chicago
* Kinsler's MRI reveals lingering inflammation
* Chipper to have MRI after injuring knee
* Braun unsure if wrist injury will linger
* Manny not running yet in Arizona
* Bay not close to rejoining Mets

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August 11, 2010

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Central of attention: Cards sweep Reds
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* That was certainly emphatic. The Cardinals closed out a convincing sweep with a 6-1 thumping of the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday afternoon.
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Shaky early, Verlander finishes finale strong
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* Justin Verlander needed 119 pitches to get through six innings, but he made them count, holding the Rays to one run, striking out seven and stranding seven in a 3-2 win Wednesday.
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* McCann's slam seals extras win for Braves
* Oswalt introduces himself to Philadelphia
* Lee up for task at hand against Yankees
* The hurt locker room: DL standings
* Braden dominant as A's prevail
* Castrovince: Buck, O's building relationship
* Twins eye series win over White Sox
* Reds, Cards await MLB's take on fracas
* Giants turn to Zito to gain ground
* Red Sox set to promote Saltalamacchia
* Willits gets rare start in center field
* Tribe's Soto looks to forge own identity
* Stretched-out Scherzer valuable to rotation
* Chipper feeling better, hoping for clean MRI
* Former Bucs pitcher, broadcaster King dies
* Indians recall Todd, option Huff
* Johnson moves into heart of lineup
* Fantasy Rundown: Jeremy spoke again
* Dodgers' top pick preparing for football
* Rays rework rotation with injury bug
* Lohse may get chance to start Sunday
* With clearance, Pedroia to return next week
* Morneau doesn't make trip to Chicago
* Kinsler's MRI reveals lingering inflammation
* Chipper to have MRI after injuring knee
* Braun unsure if wrist injury will linger
* Manny not running yet in Arizona
* Bay not close to rejoining Mets

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August 11, 2010

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Persistent Yankees rally vs. Lee, Rangers
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* Marcus Thames capped a three-hit performance with a run-scoring single off Alexi Ogando in the top of the ninth inning, helping lift the Yankees to a come-from-behind, 7-6 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday.
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White Sox bounce back, reclaim share of first
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* The White Sox pulled back into a tie for first place with the Minnesota Twins by virtue of a 6-1 victory on Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field.
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* In home debut, Oswalt nabs first 'W' for Phils
* Mets' Rodriguez charged with assault
* D-backs tie record with four straight HRs
* Central of attention: Cards sweep Reds
* Burrell's blast lifts Giants past Cubs
* Utley receives clearance to begin hitting
* Sale of Rangers nears final approval
* Twins trio dealing with injuries
* Hall, Sox have home run fun in routing Jays
* McCann's slam seals extras win for Braves
* Hairston Jr. provides punch in Correia's win
* Giants pick up infielder Fontenot from Cubs
* Teixeira expected to rejoin Yanks in KC
* Pedroia stays on track for Fenway return
* Morneau continues workouts at Target Field
* Phils' Gload strains groin legging out double
* Stanton breaks out, boosts Marlins in DC
* Hudson shines in D-backs' homerfest
* Mora slams Rockies to win over Mets
* Bergesen goes distance to dispatch Tribe
* Jeter passes Ott, moves to 38th on hits list
* Giants' Renteria goes on DL with biceps strain
* Reds, Cards await MLB's take on fracas
* Dodgers work to get Furcal's back stronger
* Chipper feeling better, hoping for clean MRI
* Coghlan undergoes season-ending surgery
* Former Bucs pitcher, broadcaster King dies
* Roundup: Yanks don't mess, beat Texas

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August 12, 2010

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Chipper out for the year with knee injury
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* A torn left ACL will sideline Chipper Jones for the remainder of this season, the Braves announced Thursday afternoon. No date has been set, but he'll have surgery in the near future, which will require about six months of recovery time.
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Cueto, Baker, La Russa hit with suspensions
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* Major League Baseball handed Reds starter Johnny Cueto a seven-game suspension and also suspended Reds manager Dusty Baker and Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa for two games each for their actions during Tuesday's on-field incident at Great American Ball Park.
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* Rodriguez charged, placed on restricted list
* Dominant Johan strikes out 10 in four-hitter
* Rangers purchase approved by MLB owners
* Top spot on the line for Twins, White Sox
* New stars emerge from seemingly nowhere
* Rays' Soriano exudes quiet confidence
* Wells starts to wrap up set with Giants
* Back in first, Cards must work to stay there
* Reds down, not out, after sweep
* Fantasy Rundown: Stanton tall
* Astros' Johnson getting used to success
* Cook working on consistency during rehab
* Niese's hamstring tightens up, but is fine
* A's Chavez not ready to call it a career
* Phillies taking care of business at home
* Moving Draft signing deadline a future topic
* In home debut, Oswalt nabs first 'W' for Phils
* Persistent Yankees rally vs. Lee, Rangers
* White Sox bounce back, reclaim share of first
* D-backs tie record with four straight HRs
* Central of attention: Cards sweep Reds
* Burrell's blast lifts Giants past Cubs
* Utley receives clearance to begin hitting
* Sale of Rangers nears final approval
* Twins trio dealing with injuries
* Hall, Sox have home run fun in routing Jays
* McCann's slam seals extras win for Braves
* Hairston Jr. provides punch in Correia's win

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August 12, 2010

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Torres' walk-off hit bolsters Burrell's day
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* After blowing a four-run lead Thursday, the Giants pulled out another nail-biter, as Andres Torres hit a pinch-hit single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Giants an 8-7 win over the Cubs at AT&T Park.
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Jays stun Red Sox with four-run ninth
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* The Blue Jays used a ninth-inning rally off closer Johnathan Paplebon to overcome a short outing from starter Brad Mills and defeat the Red Sox, 6-5, on Thursday afternoon.
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* Cueto, Baker, La Russa hit with suspensions
* K-Rod on restricted list; Mets vow support
* Braves GM saddened by Chipper's injury
* Dominant Johan strikes out 10 in four-hitter
* Rangers purchase approved by MLB owners
* Clubs help transition back to school
* Garland shines as Padres finish off sweep
* McGehee sets record in Brewers' win
* Pettitte's simulated start moved to Friday
* Foul-ball couple earn 15 more minutes of fame
* Teixeira back in fold after birth of child
* Howard takes another step forward
* Big Papi in rare company with 25th homer
* After rough July, Ichiro striving for 200 hits
* Salty impresses on both sides in first start
* Hal touched by Selig's toast for Boss
* Back in first, Cards must work to stay there
* Reds down, not out, after sweep
* Tigers' Cabrera dealing with pressure
* Bourjos' speed quickly impressing Angels
* Sore Aramis expects to return Friday
* Cox's patience key to division title streak
* Niese's hamstring tightens up, but is fine
* A's Chavez not ready to call it a career
* Positive signs for Weaver after session
* Purcey injures ankle covering first base
* Barajas begins rehab assignment in Minors
* Despite groin strain, no trip to DL for Gload

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August 13, 2010

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R.A.'s way: Dickey fires one-hitter at Phils
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* Coming off his worst start of the season, R.A. Dickey threw a one-hit shutout, and the Mets beat the Phillies, 1-0, on Friday night in Citi Field.
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Conrad's clout backs Hudson's gem
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* Brooks Conrad's seventh-inning homer off Hiroki Kuroda provided Tim Hudson all the support he needed while firing eight scoreless innings and helping the Braves claim a 1-0 win over the Dodgers.
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* Westbrook records first win as a Cardinal
* Pavano nets 15th win as Twins hold off A's
* Reds jump on Johnson, snap skid
* Chipper eying rehab, not retirement
* Giants add veteran bat Guillen from KC
* Extra rest prescribed for Pettitte after setback
* Morneau, Twins playing it safe
* Broxton demoted from closer role
* Pedroia to begin rehab assignment Saturday
* Carpenter addresses suspensions
* Kemp saga continues with coaches, agent
* Jenks day-to-day; DL remains option
* Cueto will not appeal suspension
* Utley in Florida to continue rehab
* McGehee has consecutive-hit streak snapped
* Ellsbury exits with pain in left side
* Replay makes Hessman's homer a triple
* Heyward, Stanton join select group
* Marlins, Uggla discussing extension
* Hunter battles stomach bug vs. Red Sox
* Minaya doesn't regret Rodriguez signing
* Niemann, Davis on track to return together
* Howard unlikely to be ready by Tuesday
* Manny news good; not so much for Furcal
* Concussion lands LaRue on disabled list
* Lohse returns to Cards' rotation on Sunday
* Strasburg throws issue-free bullpen session
* O's ensure Buck's era keeps soaring

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August 14, 2010

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Star starters take center stage for Cubs, Cards
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* St. Louis will hand the ball to star right-hander Chris Carpenter in Saturday's middle act at Busch Stadium, and Chicago will counter with veteran Carlos Zambrano.
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Giants look to break Padres' spell
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* The Padres are in first place, leading the division by 3 1/2 games. The Giants are in the second spot and making a charge. It's only August, but everyone knows there can only be one winner of the National League West crown.
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* Utley to begin rehab, may return next week
* Standings don't tell story in O's-Rays series
* Thanks to round-trip Cruz, Rangers sink Sox
* R.A.'s way: Dickey fires one-hitter at Phils
* Conrad's clout backs Hudson's gem
* Roundup: Padres, Rangers pad leads
* Pavano nets 15th win as Twins hold off A's
* Tulo's blast powers Rockies past Brewers
* South Korean Dae-ho homers in nine straight
* Westbrook records first win as a Cardinal
* Padres slip past Giants, extend West lead
* Women's baseball tourney marred by violence
* Chipper eying rehab, not retirement
* Umps sure call on Padres' protest was right
* Extra rest prescribed for Pettitte after setback
* Ribs hurting, Ellsbury heading to Boston
* Reds chase Marlins' Johnson with early runs
* Buehrle, big blasts rain on Tigers
* Broxton demoted from closer role
* Morneau, Twins playing it safe
* Pedroia to begin rehab assignment Saturday
* Howard hopeful for Tuesday return
* Carpenter addresses suspensions
* Kemp saga continues with coaches, agent
* Cueto will not appeal suspension
* McGehee has consecutive-hit streak snapped
* Giants add veteran bat Guillen from KC
* Replay makes Hessman's homer a triple

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August 15, 2010

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'Pen can't complete Slowey's no-hit bid
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* Kevin Slowey no-hit the A's through seven, but the 'pen took over and allowed the first hit of the game in the eighth on Sunday.
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Bailey returns to help Reds sweep Marlins
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* In a smooth return from nearly three months on the disabled list, Homer Bailey dealt six scoreless innings as the Reds earned a 2-0 win over the Marlins for a three-game series sweep.
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* Bullington tops Yanks for first career win
* Nats pick up Strasburg, take down D-backs
* Pujols hits 30th homer to extend own record
* Rays take series behind strong Hellickson
* Votto ejected for arguing strikes
* Galarraga, Avila scuffle in Tigers dugout
* Jurrjens, offense lead way in rout of Dodgers
* Umpire exits after being hit by backswing
* Back in swing of things, Phils aim to pound Pelf
* Rockies top pick Parker still unsigned
* D-backs unlikely to sign top Draft pick
* Lincecum summoned for big bout vs. Padres
* Harden to DL; Cruz to undergo MRI
* Chipper returns to Turner Field feeling strong
* Heyward sits with sore right knee
* Next test for Pettitte to come on Tuesday
* Indians jump on opening with seven-run rally
* Crew stands between Ubaldo and win 18
* Reds' negotiations with top pick progressing
* Tribe's Hafner belts slam in return from DL
* Cubs aim to spoil Lohse's return to Cards
* Rays working to sign two first-round picks
* Bailey tosses successful bullpen session
* Flipping out over Guillen's glove work
* Dodgers aim to build on much-needed win
* Roundup: Posey's dash gives Giants win
* Furcal nearing rehab assignment
* Felix gets call as Mariners look to sweep

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August 15, 2010

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Hellickson takes command over Orioles
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* Jeremy Hellickson held Baltimore to only one run on three hits over six innings, and the Rays went on to beat the Orioles, 3-2, before 29,654 in Tropicana Field on Sunday.
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Kendrick helps Phils tie for Wild Card lead
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* Behind 6 2/3 effective innings from Kyle Kendrick and an opportunistic offense, the Phillies captured the rubber game with the Mets with a 3-1 victory on Sunday night.
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* Slowey dominant as Twins top A's
* Reds back in first thanks to Bailey's effort
* Padres rough up Lincecum to take series
* Cubs survive scare, take series from Cards
* Bullington tops Yanks for first career win
* Nats pick up Strasburg, take down D-backs
* Rox's Ubaldo denied history, but Tulo walks off
* Tuesday return for Howard may be 'reach'
* Romero grabs 10th win to celebrate new deal
* Mets' Manuel: 'Now' is time to make run
* Decision on return of Utley 'day-to-day'
* Pujols hits 30th homer to extend own record
* Angels believe first-rounder Cowart will sign
* Tigers tussle, rally to take finale in Chicago
* Francoeur: Bay not type to just sit out
* Votto ejected for arguing strikes
* Uecker travels with Crew
* Jurrjens, offense lead way in rout of Dodgers
* Cubs remove Lee with lower back stiffness
* Berkman day to day after ankle injury
* Pedroia completes rehab, returns Tuesday
* Dodgers running out of time to sign top pick
* Umpire exits after being hit by backswing
* Meche likely to go on rehab assignment
* Rockies top pick Parker still unsigned
* D-backs unlikely to sign top Draft pick
* Harden to DL; Cruz to undergo MRI
* Chipper returns to Turner Field feeling strong

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August 16, 2010

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Nats, Harper agree right before midnight
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* The Nationals announced that they have agreed to terms with outfielder Bryce Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. The two parties had until Monday at midnight ET to get a deal done.
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Rays rally late to down Lee, Rangers
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* The Rays rallied for four runs against Rangers ace Cliff Lee in the bottom of the eighth to stun Texas, 6-4, on Monday night.
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* On Melky's walk-off, Braves top Dodgers
* Marcum flirts with no-hitter in gem vs. A's
* Scherzer, Raburn burn Yankees
* K-Rod injured, could be out for the year
* A-Rod day-to-day with tight left calf
* Deadline dash: Usual flurry of 11th-hour deals
* Team doctors to determine Utley's fate
* Takahashi closes Mets' win in Houston
* Grandal gets contract, spot on Reds' roster
* Pirates sign No. 2 overall pick Taillon
* Dodgers, first-rounder Lee come to terms
* Angels sign first-rounder Cowart
* Brewers' top pick Covey declines offer
* Young leaves game with neck stiffness
* Double-trouble: Correia's 10th propels Padres
* Jones drops perfect bunt for walk-off in extras
* McDonald, Bucs' bats filet the Fish
* Damon interested in staying with Tigers
* Rangers lose Cruz to DL with hammy strain
* Manny, Furcal to be reevaluated Tuesday
* Niemann, Davis throw bullpen sessions
* Cubs' Lee out for next few days with back woes
* Red Sox hope Pedroia's return fuels rally
* Nationals sign Solis, Cole before deadline
* Mariners sign second-rounder Littlewood
* Rangers ink picks Jackson, Grimm
* Rays sign sixth-round pick Hahn
* A's seal deals with early-round picks

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* Twins, White Sox prepare for key series
* Position changes lead to success for some
* Rays rally late to forge tie atop AL East
* Roundup: Rays, Braves rally late
* First-rounder Lee, Dodgers come to terms
* Marcum flirts with no-hitter in gem vs. A's
* On Melky's walk-off, Braves top Dodgers
* Crew pick declines deal after diabetes diagnosis
* Thumb injury expected to end K-Rod's season
* Draft picks procured as deadline dust settles
* Team doctors to determine Utley's fate
* A-Rod day-to-day with tight left calf
* Fantasy Rundown: Gotta have Takahashi
* Scherzer, Raburn burn Yankees
* Takahashi closes Mets' win for first save
* Grandal gets contract, spot on Reds' roster
* Pirates sign No. 2 overall pick Taillon
* Orioles sign No. 3 overall pick Machado
* Mets strike last-minute deal with top pick
* Angels sign first-rounder Cowart
* Marlins sign first-round pick Yelich
* Friars don't reach deal with first pick Whitson
* Young leaves game with neck stiffness
* Double-trouble: Correia, Tejada propel Padres
* Rangers lose Cruz to DL with hammy strain
* Ranaudo completes Red Sox Draft class
* Nationals sign Solis, Cole before deadline
* Mariners sign second-rounder Littlewood

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August 17, 2010

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Thomson, hit famous '51 playoff homer, dies
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* Bobby Thomson, who hit the most famous walk-off home run in history -- the "Shot Heard 'Round the World," which gave the New York Giants a come-from-behind victory over the arch-rival Brooklyn Dodgers in a playoff series to decide the 1951 National League pennant -- has died. He was 86.
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Oswalt, Zito meet in battle of playoff contenders
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* If Barry Zito is going to pitch the Giants past Roy Oswalt and the Phillies in a key battle of postseason contenders, he's going to have to stop giving up the long ball.
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* Twins, White Sox prepare for key series
* Phils get big boost with return of Utley
* Series a measuring stick for Rangers, Rays
* Position changes lead to success for some
* Roundup: Rays, Braves rally late
* Leach: Yanks, Rays neck-and-neck faves
* Nats, top pick Harper agree to five-year deal
* D-backs to get comp pick for FA-to-be Loux
* Marcum flirts with no-hitter in gem vs. A's
* First-rounder Lee, Dodgers come to terms
* Rays rally late to forge tie atop AL East
* On Melky's walk-off, Braves top Dodgers
* Crew pick declines deal after diabetes diagnosis
* Thumb injury expected to end K-Rod's season
* Draft picks procured as deadline dust settles
* Team doctors to determine Utley's fate
* Red Sox hope Pedroia's return fuels rally
* A-Rod day-to-day with tight left calf
* Fantasy Rundown: Gotta have Takahashi
* Scherzer, Raburn burn Yankees
* Takahashi closes Mets' win for first save
* Grandal gets contract, spot on Reds' roster
* Pirates sign No. 2 overall pick Taillon
* Orioles sign No. 3 overall pick Machado
* Mets strike last-minute deal with top pick
* Angels sign first-rounder Cowart
* Marlins sign first-round pick Yelich
* Friars don't reach deal with first pick Whitson

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August 17, 2010

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Thomson, hit famous '51 playoff homer, dies
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* Bobby Thomson, the "Flying Scot" whose swing delivered perhaps the most famous home run in Major League history with the "Shot Heard 'Round the World," passed away Monday at age 86.
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Mets place Frankie on disqualified list
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* The Mets placed Francisco Rodriguez on the disqualified list, giving them the option to convert his contract into a non-guaranteed one. Omar Minaya hopes to have the closer back in 2011.
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* Pedroia returns to lineup on 27th birthday
* To no one's surprise, Utley back early
* Jenks cleared after bullpen session
* Groin strain revealed by Pettitte's MRI
* Youkilis hopes to return if Sox reach playoffs
* Morneau 'doing his thing' in recovery
* Prado returns, penciled in at third
* Bradley undergoes right knee surgery
* Glove mix-up has Cervelli with Wright's stuff
* Twins' Hardy back in lineup at shortstop
* Meniscus injury sidelines Willingham
* Patterson lands on DL with strained neck
* Zimmerman: Signing Dunn next priority
* D-backs to get comp pick for FA-to-be Loux
* Reds designate Owings for assignment
* Concern mounts as Guillen sits out Tuesday
* O's glad to seal deal with Machado
* Rangers sign Cora to Minors deal
* Yanks make Lang's trip to Stadium special
* Eckstein earns peers' respect in recent poll
* Dream comes true for Draft pick Yelich
* Hochevar getting close to rejoining Royals
* Cards' Greene activated, heads to Triple-A
* Suppan day-to-day after pain-free session
* Rasmus gets three-day respite for right leg
* Tatum's MRI shows no damage

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August 18, 2010

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Heyward's walk-off follows Hudson's gem
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* Jason Heyward's walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning off Tyler Clippard gave the Braves a 3-2 win over the Nationals on Wednesday night at Turner Field.
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Epic comeback: 8 runs in last two innings
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* Chris Heisey scored Jim Edmonds with a suicide squeeze bunt in the ninth inning to snap a tie, and the Reds stormed back for an 11-7 win over the D-backs on Wednesday night.
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* Braves get Lee from Cubs for prospects
* Rollins helps Phils extend Wild Card lead
* Twins keep turning up the heat on White Sox
* Tigers, Yankees downplay hit-by-pitches
* Rockies topple Dodgers with 'wild' 10th
* Papelbon's 30th save makes history
* Mets respond to MLBPA grievance for K-Rod
* Roundup: Braves get Lee, then walk off
* Daring catch leaves CarGo banged up
* Fan falls at Fenway, goes to hospital
* Reds' Baker evaluating contract extension
* Davis gives Mets big lift against Astros
* Yanks outslug Tigers, remain tied atop East
* Shining Longoria, Rays sweep Rangers
* Nava continues heroics for Red Sox
* JJ returns to form as Marlins best Bucs
* Illness contributes to Wright's early exit
* Ellsbury's year likely over with broken rib
* Zim, Riggleman ejected from Nats' loss
* Ruling changes Ichiro's base hit to error
* Braves place Glaus on the 15-day DL
* Lee gets first Dodgers exposure
* Cubs part with consummate professional
* Cameron to have season-ending surgery
* Bruised knee lands Tigers' Guillen on DL
* Howard still has swelling in left ankle
* Manny hits Class A; Furcal still shelved
* Young trying to be patient as neck heals

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August 19, 2010

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Cards acquire third baseman Feliz
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* The Cardinals got some much-desired help at third base on Thursday, acquiring veteran Pedro Feliz from the Astros in exchange for Minor League pitcher David Carpenter.
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Berkman placed on DL; Nunez called up
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* With his sprained right ankle healing slower than anticipated and the Yankees short on the bench, Lance Berkman was placed on the disabled list on Thursday.
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* Cox happy to have chance to manage Lee
* Broken hand likely ends Gwynn's season
* New crop of second-gen talent on horizon
* Diabetic Brewers draftee suddenly faced choice
* A-Rod sits out for third straight game
* Report: Clemens to be indicted for perjury
* Reds' Baker evaluating contract extension
* Fuentes thrives while staying grounded
* Braves get Lee from Cubs for prospects
* Mets respond to MLBPA grievance for K-Rod
* Fantasy Rundown: Raking Rays
* Bucs land 16-year-old pitching prospect
* Papelbon's 30th save makes history
* Roundup: Braves get Lee, then walk off
* Tigers, Yankees downplay hit-by-pitches
* Twins top White Sox for sixth straight win
* Reds score eight in final two innings to rally
* Rollins helps Phils extend Wild Card lead
* Rockies use 'D' to take down Dodgers
* Daring catch leaves CarGo banged up
* Rockies part ways with Hawpe
* Shining Longoria, Rays sweep Rangers
* Nava continues heroics for Red Sox
* Fan falls at Fenway, goes to hospital
* Ellsbury's year likely over with broken rib
* Zim, Riggleman ejected from Nats' loss
* Showalter faces off vs. Rangers for first time
* Braves place Glaus on the 15-day DL

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August 20, 2010

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Shades of near-perfecto in Galarraga's win
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* Armando Galarraga went 4 2/3 innings before allowing a hit in his first start against the Indians since his near-perfecto on June 2. The righty ended up going seven scoreless in the Tigers' 6-0 win.
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Felix racks up 11 K's, shuts down Yankees
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* Right-hander Felix Hernandez finally got some run support -- especially from designated hitter Russell Branyan -- on Friday night and cruised to a 6-0 victory over the Yankees before 46,493 at Yankee Stadium.
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* Wilson's gem puts stop to Texas' slide
* Halladay, Phillies outlast Nationals
* Troublesome foot puts Pedroia back on DL
* Ankiel's last-minute heroics carry Braves
* Carter leads bats as Pelfrey grabs 12th win
* Marlins' Paulino suspended for positive PED test
* A-Rod's return to lineup short-lived Friday
* Sanchez shines with gem against Astros
* Manuel believes Bay likely done for season
* White Sox, Royals to play Saturday DH
* Emotional Torii mesmerized by Target Field
* Outfielders Ross, Hawpe on Giants' radar
* Twins' Punto back on DL with same injury
* Lee makes his Braves debut vs. friendly foe
* Gwynn undergoes hand surgery
* Magglio undergoes exam on fractured ankle
* Damon, Inge not worried about waivers
* Kinsler works out before Monday's MRI
* Harden set to return for Monday's start
* One day after trade, Feliz starts for Cards
* Giants' Uribe to get X-rays on left foot
* A's place Jackson on disabled list
* Aardsma feeling effects of hit to rib cage
* Brantley undergoes MRI after ankle injury
* Hawkins undergoes another MRI on shoulder
* Cards announcer to miss weekend series
* Rox designate Flores, recall Herrera
* Manuel discusses Gillies arrest

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August 20, 2010

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Reds end LA blues, win seventh straight
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* The curse of Chavez Ravine finally ended for the Reds, who snapped a four-year, 12-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
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Halladay wins sixth straight as Phils nip Nats
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* Roy Halladay won his sixth consecutive start, as the Phillies continued their dominance at home over the Nationals with a 1-0 win Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.
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* Felix racks up 11 K's, shuts down Yankees
* Late error costs Rays chance to catch Yanks
* Shades of near-perfecto in Galarraga's win
* Wilson's gem puts stop to Texas' slide
* Howard: Sunday return to Phils 'realistic'
* A-Rod's return to lineup short-lived
* Overbay's seven RBIs spark rout at Fenway
* Games at a glance: Aug. 20
* Bumgarner helps Giants move up in West
* Brian's song: Duensing deals Twins victory
* Padres' streak snapped as LeBlanc struggles
* Manuel backtracks, says Bay may return
* Troublesome foot puts Pedroia back on DL
* Manny's return appears imminent
* A's ballboy lands date with fan
* Outfielders Ross, Hawpe on Giants' radar
* Hellickson optioned to Class A after loss
* Twins' Punto back on DL with same injury
* Marlins' Paulino suspended for positive PED test
* Four teams left in Cal Ripken World Series
* Little League World Series kicks off
* Reds players voice support for Baker
* Despite sickness, Pelfrey grabs 12th win
* Johnson's double caps D-backs' comeback
* Emotional Torii mesmerized by Target Field
* Magglio undergoes exam on fractured ankle
* Setback has Furcal frustrated
* Cards announcer to miss weekend series

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August 21, 2010

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Nunez's first MLB knock propels Yanks' win
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* Eduardo Nunez's first Major League hit scored Austin Kearns with the go-ahead run in the seventh, and the Yankees beat the Mariners, 9-5, on Saturday.
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Strasburg makes first start vs. Phillies
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* Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg makes his first career appearance against the Phillies, as he faces Kyle Kendrick on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
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* Carpenter, Lincecum meet in battle of aces
* Branyan christens Stadium's upper deck
* Phils activate Howard from disabled list
* D-backs try to stop Ubaldo, Rox in tracks
* Girardi says A-Rod could miss Jays series
* Ailing Red Sox ask Dice-K to right ship vs. Jays
* Scioscia defends Haren after rough outing
* MRI on horizon for Kinsler, who feels 'great'
* Reds end LA blues, win seventh straight
* Halladay wins sixth straight as Phils nip Nats
* Felix's domination of Yanks has no comp
* Games at a glance: Aug. 20
* Late error costs Rays chance to catch Yanks
* Shades of near-perfecto in Galarraga's win
* Felix racks up 11 K's, shuts down Yankees
* Wilson's gem puts stop to Texas' slide
* A-Rod's return to lineup short-lived
* Overbay's seven RBIs spark rout at Fenway
* Bumgarner helps Giants move up in West
* Brian's song: Duensing deals Twins victory
* Padres' streak snapped as LeBlanc struggles
* Manuel backtracks, says Bay may return
* Troublesome foot puts Pedroia back on DL
* Manny's return appears imminent
* A's ballboy lands date with fan
* Outfielders Ross, Hawpe on Giants' radar
* Hellickson optioned to Class A after loss
* Twins' Punto back on DL with same injury

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Calf strain forces A-Rod to disabled list
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* Battling an aggravated left calf strain, third baseman Alex Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the Yankees' 9-5 win over the Mariners on Saturday.
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* Strasburg exits early with injury
* Carpenter snaps Cards' skid with gem
* Magglio could miss rest of season
* Lee serves up four jacks for first time in loss
* Manny back in lineup for Dodgers
* Florida, Mexico advance to Ripken title tilt
* Howard singles, plates run in return from DL
* Gorzelanny's gem snaps Cubs' streak
* Scherzer strikes out eight to stymie Tribe
* D-backs sign Hampton to Triple-A squad
* Nolasco could miss start with knee injury
* Angels' Bourjos comes up big in comeback
* Date for CarGo's return remains uncertain
* Frustrated Hart out with tight hamstring
* Branyan reaches new heights at Stadium
* Kotchman's record errorless streak ends
* Brown likely to stay in Majors for rest of year
* Morneau's return remains uncertain
* Nova to get callup, start for Yanks on Monday
* Rasmus hopes to return early next week
* Eckstein rejoins Friars after rehab stint
* Rizzo hopeful Wang, Flores will play in 2010
* La Russa puts pitcher back in nine spot
* Varitek encouraged by progress of foot
* Knee soreness forces Feldman from game
* Hawkins opts for right shoulder surgery
* After Bullpen 101, Hellickson could return
* Leyland sympathizes with Pittsburgh