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David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:
Increased Workload Benefiting Foulke — TORONTO — The results aside, Keith Foulke is encouraged with the way he's pitching. — "I'm starting to put it together a little bit more even though it seems like every time I go out there I give up runs," Foulke said.
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Foulke has a new attitude — TORONTO - He no longer is the closer and his knees are achy, but Keith Foulke yesterday sounded more calm, confident and content than he had been at any point in 2005. — Foulke's improved results on the mound lately have everything to do with being happier.
Chris Snow / Boston Globe:
Foulke isn't putting any knock on his knees — TORONTO — Keith Foulke, who pitched a clutch 1 2/3 innings Friday night, said there's one thing he wants to make clear. — ''The thing we have to make sure fans understand is [my knees are] not affecting my pitching," he said.
Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
A hair-raising incident: Papelbon takes wild walk on Mohawk trail — TORONTO - One of the stranger, and uglier, bets in Red Sox history was revealed yesterday inside the visitors clubhouse at Rogers Centre. — Prior to the Sox' 8-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, closer Jonathan Papelbon appeared …
Jan Hubbard / Dallas Star-Telegram:
It's a day to remember for Rangers rookie pitcher — ARLINGTON - At 10:30 Saturday night, John Rheinecker outlined his previous 23 hours, which made up one of the most unusual days in his life. — Friday, 11:30, Memphis: Waiting at Autozone Park in Memphis, where the Oklahoma RedHawks …
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Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Minor calf strain puts Shouse on shelf — Problems vs. lefties may buy him some rehab time in minors — ARLINGTON - The Rangers put left-handed reliever Brian Shouse on the disabled list with a left calf strain that was described as "minor." The move gave the Rangers the roster space …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue:
Class Is Now In Session — Pay attention, please. — If you walk six batters in a game, you are likely to lose. — If you draw four walks in a game and do not take advantage of them, you are also likely to lose. — It was those base-clogging walks that helped do the Cubs in today …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Clement looks to play stopper — Boston (11-7) at Toronto (9-7), 1:07 p.m. ET — The Red Sox, with Matt Clement on the mound, will try to salvage the final game of this three-game series against the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon. — Boston needs a victory to avoid getting swept for the first time in 2006.
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Denver Post:
Helton put on DL; illness remains mystery — Rockies' first baseman undergoing series of tests to determine cause of abdominal pain — One day after complaining of stomach pain, Todd Helton, the toughest player in Rockies history, landed on the 15-day disabled list with an undiagnosed illness.
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NY Daily News:
Unit losing inside edge — For a Yankee team that desperately needs Randy Johnson to pitch with dominance, his Tuesday night start in Toronto was obviously cause for concern. Johnson had never lost a game after being staked to a four-run lead, and yet what seemed most alarming …
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Tim Brown / Los Angeles Times:
Spirit Was Willing, Not Body — Two months ago, Darren Dreifort lugged a bucket of baseballs into his backyard and, just for fun, threw a couple of dozen pitches. — Not long after, he underwent knee surgery. — The procedure had been scheduled beforehand. — Seriously.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Beltran still on pine — Randolph holds out hope, but centerfielder is not close to returning — SAN DIEGO - Carlos Beltran and Mike Cameron, forever linked by that terrible collision last August at Petco Park, have recovered from those career-threatening facial injuries.
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NY Daily News:
Milledge a Triple threat — Mets Minor League Report — Norfolk interim manager Tony Tijerina recently summoned Lastings Milledge for a meeting, but the outfield prospect wasn't in trouble by any means. — "I sat down with him and the staff and told him how impressed I've been with his maturity …
Joe Roderick / Knight Ridder:
Crosby's injury is in odd spot but is not considered serious — Although shortstop Bobby Crosby's latest injury is in a difficult spot to treat, it doesn't appear to be cause for too much concern. — Crosby strained his right triceps muscle near the arm pit while hitting in Friday night's game …
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Jon Heyman / Newsday:
Marlins offered Dontrelle for Wright — The Marlins made a bombshell trade suggestion to the Mets within the past several weeks - Dontrelle Willis for David Wright - people familiar with the brief trade talk told Newsday. — If the straight-up swap of young stars was at all intriguing to the Mets, they didn't show it immediately.
Steve Buckley / Boston Herald:
With a Zen-like approach to his rehab, Red Sox outfielder Gabe Kaplet may just prove to be ...A faith healer — At the precise moment the Red Sox were celebrating their season-opening victory over the Texas Rangers on April 3 at Ameriquest Field, Gabe Kapler was back in Boston, serving as a guest analyst on NESN's postgame show.

