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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' Matthews hopes for All-Star call — ARLINGTON - Gary Matthews Jr. won't find out if he's an All-Star for the first time in his career until this evening, but he earned an All-Star's ovation Saturday. — With the Rangers down 5-, Matthews went at least three feet above …
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Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Next option for Rangers' Bauer might be DL — ARLINGTON - Right-handed reliever Rick Bauer could be headed to the disabled list today. — Bauer underwent a hemorrhoid procedure Friday as doctors treated an infected area. Manager Buck Showalter said Bauer is in pain and putting him on the 15 …
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
D.C. Reeves / MLB.com:
Notes: Daniels not in dealing mood — Rangers GM wants to see how current team performs — ARLINGTON — Despite the frustration that follows a five-game losing streak, general manager Jon Daniels isn't changing his mindset as far as making moves prior to the July 31 trade deadline.
Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Fans pelt field after Pierzynski homer — Fans pelt field after Pierzynski homer — CHICAGO (AP) — With the Cubs so close to winning, fans littered Wrigley Field with plastic bottles, cups, and other debris Saturday after A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-out, ninth-inning homer to send the White Sox to an 8-6 victory.
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Associated Press:
White Sox rally in ninth inning to beat Cubs — CHICAGO (AP) - This time, A.J. Pierzynski landed the big hit. — Pierzynski's three-run homer off closer Ryan Dempster capped a two-out rally in the ninth and lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Chicago Cubs 8-6 Saturday.
dailysouthtown.com:
Cubs' dish missing the shake 'n Bake — In the ongoing excuse-a-thon that your 2006 Cubs season has been, I never thought Dusty Baker would top "We don't have a left-handed batting-practice pitcher." — I was wrong. Just like I was wrong about retaining Baker. It's time for a new direction.
Mike Kiley / Chicago Sun Times:Baker's idea for getting over goat: Magic comeback
Discussion:
Cubbiepalooza &mdash …
David Heuschkel / Hartford Courant:
Flawless Fielding Can't Extend Win Streak — MIAMI — The Red Sox made history Friday night, setting a major league record for consecutive games without committing an error. It's 17 and counting. — "Shhhhhhhhhhh," David Ortiz said, holding his index finger to his mouth. "Let's not talk about it."
Discussion:
The Joy of Sox
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Jim Salisbury / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes — TORONTO - Could David Dellucci be headed back to the Texas Rangers? — Texas had a scout at last night's Phillies-Blue Jays game, and two major-league sources say the Rangers have tried to reacquire the outfielder, who was traded to the Phillies for pitcher Robinson Tejeda on April 1.
Discussion:
Balls, Sticks, & Stuff
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Jim Salisbury / Philly.com:Ow, Canada! Phillies lose big to Blue Jays
Discussion:
Balls, Sticks, & Stuff
Associated Press:
Giants-Padres Preview — The San Francisco Giants were one inning away from moving into a first-place tie in the NL West Friday night. The San Diego Padres , though, were not ready to share the top spot just yet. — After rallying to victory in the series opener, the Padres look to increase …
Discussion:
Ducksnorts
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Amanda Branam / MLB.com:
Padres set to play two vs. Giants — San Francisco (40-39) at San Diego (42-37), 12:05 p.m. PT — The Padres and the Giants play two Saturday, the first day-night split in PETCO Park history. — While the physical and mental strain of a doubleheader looms, the bullpen will be rested for the long Saturday ahead.
Discussion:
Ducksnorts
Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Devil Rays Overwhelm The Nationals — As demoralizing as Thursday night's sweep-concluding loss to the Toronto Blue Jays was, last night's defeat may have been more devastating for the Washington Nationals. At least in the wee hours of Friday morning, when the Nationals' team plane touched down …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Wakefield set to face Moehler — Boston (48-29) at Florida (35-41), 6:05 p.m. ET — The Red Sox will try to do what any top-notch team does a day after seeing a double-digit winning streak end — try to start another one. — After seeing their first 12-game winning streak in 11 seasons snapped …
Discussion:
The Joy of Sox
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yanks Leave Mets Guessing — It was nothing against Ron Villone, a left-handed reliever who has pitched very well this season. But his presence should have revived the Mets last night at Yankee Stadium. — Villone was a gift from the heavens, which produced a 63-minute rain delay in the fourth inning.
Discussion:
Bronx Banter
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Notes: No timetable for Gagne's return — Venerable closer's return from nerve injury still uncertain — ANAHEIM — Eric Gagne and the Dodgers might not be on the same page about some aspects of his latest rehabilitation, but they both agree that he's not ready to pitch.
Dex / Gaslamp Ball:
Padres slowly forming superarmy of GMs — Paul DePodesta has been hired on as assistant to Sandy Alderson. Our front office now looks like an All-Star Team of new school baseball management. Sandy Alderson, Kevin Towers, Grady Fuson and now Paul Depodesta.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Notes: New battery set to debut — Hendrickson and Hall get the call on Saturday vs. Angels — ANAHEIM — The new battery of left-handed starter Mark Hendrickson and catcher Toby Hall will start Saturday's game against the Angels, but after that, their roles will take different paths.
Discussion:
Inside the Dodgers
