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Dallas Morning News:
Wilkerson's still swinging — Since his introductory press conference, Brad Wilkerson and I have shared a special bond. You might call it good, old-fashioned hate. — OK, hate might be a little strong, but he is, after all, a Florida Gator and I'm Johnny Georgia Bulldog. It creates a little tension.
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Lone Star Ball
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Kat O'Brien / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Kings of the two-out rally — SEATTLE — The Rangers have scored nearly half their runs (31 of 66, or 47 percent) with two outs. — There are two ways to look at that trend. One is, wow, lots of clutch hitting. The other is, why aren't they scoring earlier in innings?
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Matthews Jr. will take best shot — OF not prototypical leadoff hitter, but he's game to try — SEATTLE - Out of necessity, Gary Matthews Jr. gets another shot at the leadoff spot. This time, he may actually have a chance to hold on to it. — With Brad Wilkerson struggling and Ian Kinsler hurt …
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Wilkerson gets into swing in Rangers' 7-4 win — SEATTLE - A couple of hours before Tuesday's game at Safeco Field, Brad Wilkerson stood hunched over the railing of the visitors' dugout and suddenly became introspective. — "I'm learning something about my swing every day," he said.
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 …
NY Daily News:
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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Metsblog.com
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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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Ivy Chat
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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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Exile in Wrigleyville
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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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Oleanders and Morning Glories
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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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