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Hernandez joins injury crowd — Anderson Hernandez was scratched after experiencing back spasms as he bent for a grounder during batting practice yesterday. The second baseman joined Carlos Beltran (hamstring) and Cliff Floyd (rib cage) in the trainer's room.
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Boos say Victor's 10 minutes are up — Funny how one vintage Victor Zambrano start can seemingly derail the Mets' bandwagon faster than a blown tire. — Put it this way: judging by the vibe at Shea last night, you surely couldn't tell the Mets were off to the best start in their history.
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Zambrano battered by Braves — Right-hander gives up seven runs, three homers — NEW YORK — The weakest link in the Mets' pitching staff nonetheless had enough power to render Shea Stadium all but silent Tuesday night. Five innings of inadequate pitching by Victor Zambrano took the fans …
Associated Press:
Padres-Rockies Preview — Matt Holliday broke out of his slump and the Colorado Rockies stopped a two-game slide with one swing of the bat. — The third-year major leaguer will look to continue his game-winning form as the Rockies (8-6) meet the San Diego Padres in the series-deciding third game on Wednesday.
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Padres cap three-game set vs. Rockies — San Diego (5-8) at Colorado (8-6), 12:05 p.m. PT — With MLB.TV, the only place to watch the series finale, Chan Ho Park makes his second start of the season on Wednesday. It's Park's first start at Coors Field since 2001 when he was with the Dodgers.
Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:
'Old' Maddux ... new contract? — LOS ANGELES — Contract extensions have been a hot topic for the Cubs this season. So it wasn't surprising that when manager Dusty Baker was asked if the team would have to seriously assess re-signing Greg Maddux after the season, he chimed in with an earlier scenario.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs fall in bottom of 9th — LOS ANGELES — The Cubs-Dodgers rivalry is one of the most evenly matched in baseball history, dating back to their first meeting in Brooklyn in 1890. — Heading into Tuesday night's game at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers had won 1,003 games in the 116-year-old series to 1,002 for the Cubs.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Contreras key to 1-hit wonder — Goes 7 innings, gets help from 2 relievers; Konerko, Crede homer — Ken Williams admits he's a miserable person and rarely satisfied during the baseball season. — If Monday night's 9-0 victory over Kansas City didn't provide temporary relief …
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Guillen sore after taking BP — His left oblique still hurting, but he may play Wednesday — PHILADELPHIA — Outfielder Jose Guillen took three rounds of early batting practice on Tuesday afternoon and swung the bat freely, but he still felt some soreness in his left oblique …
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Thomas Heath / Washington Post:
Kasten Joins Lerner Family in Bid for Nats — Atlanta sports executive Stan Kasten has joined the family of Theodore "Ted" Lerner in a bid to purchase the Washington Nationals, sources said, boosting the Lerners' chances in what baseball insiders believe is a three-way race to buy the team for $450 million.
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MLB.com:
Freel: Enjoying the challenge — I enjoy being a utility player — a utility player who plays every day, for the most part. I think it's one of the toughest roles on a team, because you're playing different positions. It's all about preparation and being ready when you're called upon.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Vero Would Be 'Heartbroken' — As the Dodgers pursue the possibility of moving their spring home to Arizona, the city of Vero Beach, Fla., could face a future of Dodgertown without the Dodgers. — "We would certainly be heartbroken," Vero Beach City Manager James Gabbard said Tuesday.
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Bob Sherwin / MLB.com:
Hernandez fans nine in defeat — Mariners battle but can't get out of early hole — SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez was roughed up early by Texas on Tuesday night, but settled in a bit too late in the Mariners' 7-4 loss to the Rangers. — Hernandez, who threw 100 pitches in just five innings …
USA Today:
Cubs bear with Zambrano's temper … Cubs bear with Zambrano's temper, talent — In his last start before facing the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, Carlos Zambrano gave up two home runs, committed a balk and a throwing error and hit a batter in an 8-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Martinez may miss season — Rookie's elbow has ligament damage — What reliever Carlos Martinez thought would be nothing serious has turned into a possible season-ending injury. — According to a club official, Martinez's MRI Tuesday revealed significant damage to a ligament in his right elbow.
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