Top News:
Newsday:
Boss prefers Soriano over Abreu — When George Steinbrenner spoke Saturday about "a guy I prefer," reporters followed up with a question about Bobby Abreu, and the Yankees' principal owner spoke positively of the Phillies' outfielder. — But Abreu is not the player The Boss had in mind.
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Roger Rubin / NY Daily News:
Hitting on deck in Matsui rehab — We've all heard the names - Bobby Abreu, Reggie Sanders and Alfonso Soriano - as the Yankees seek to add an outfielder before the stretch run. — But there is a name, mentioned less often, that stands above the others. — Hideki Matsui would be the biggest addition the Bombers could make.
Associated Press:
Angels 7, Indians 5 — Box score — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joe Saunders pitched seven sharp innings in an emergency start for the ailing Kelvim Escobar and the Los Angeles Angels extended their longest winning streak of the season to eight games with a 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
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Bill Plaschke / Los Angeles Times:
They Fix It by Being Themselves — Two months ago, it felt like a steam room. — On Tuesday, it felt like a family room. — Players who once glared at each other were now sitting on huge couches next to each other, rumpled and crumb-streaked and joking.
John Hickey / Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Blown call, rain delay prolong Mariners' misery — Yankees win, get new life on disputed play — NEW YORK — The Mariners have had more than their share of extra-inning games lately — three times in five games since last week's All-Star Game. — Seattle has lost all three …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Strange Night Ends With One Swing — Johnny Damon, the Yankees' unlikely first baseman, spotted Melky Cabrera's helmet behind the joyous throng around home plate at 12:38 this morning. Cabrera had flung it to the sky, and Damon found it and spiked it to the grass. The celebration was on.
Discussion:
Bronx Banter
Sam Borden / NY Daily News:
Yanks' rally holds water — Storm back, sink M's after delay — The rain arrived in the ninth inning last night, dousing an overheated city and a collection of melted bats. — The timing couldn't have been better for the Yankees. Without that intense thunderstorm …
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Baseball Musings
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
One-hit wonder — Lester's superb 8 innings leads Sox shutout of KC — With starters becoming an endangered species — Tim Wakefield's cranky back putting him at least temporarily out of commission along with David Wells (balky knee), Matt Clement (sluggish shoulder), and Lenny DiNardo …
Discussion:
The House That Dewey Built
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Bernie Wilson / San Diego Union-Tribune:
The hits keep coming for Padres in 10-6 victory — SAN DIEGO - Mike Piazza homered for his 1,999th career hit, Mike Cameron hit a two-run shot and Adrian Gonzalez had three more hits to lead the Padres a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Baseball Musings
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Joe Roderick / Contra Costa Times:
Rain delay gives Loaiza fresh start and win against Orioles — BALTIMORE - The A's have come to expect rain delays at Camden Yards, but manager Ken Macha dreaded this one, particularly with a bullpen running on fumes. — After a one-hour, 27-minute break that halted play in the top of the third inning …
Baltimore Sun:
O's, Phils discuss swap … Hoping to bolster their offense at the non-waiver trade deadline for both the present and the near future, the Orioles have discussed sending starter Rodrigo Lopez to the Philadelphia Phillies for one of their two expensive outfielders, Bobby Abreu or Pat Burrell.
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
Jose, Mets still in stitches — CINCINNATI - Jose Reyes, who missed six straight starts with a cut left pinkie, quickly got tested with a pair of sharp double-play grounders in his return to the lineup last night. Reyes, mostly affected when catching balls, said Scott Hatteberg's second-inning shot stung …
Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Girardi expects Ramirez to build on power — MIAMI GARDENS - Rookie shortstop Hanley Ramirez is blossoming into one of baseball's rare commodities - a leadoff hitter with power. — Ramirez homered Tuesday for the third time in as many games, which gives him nine this season.
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FishStripes
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates Notebook: Rockies' Shealy in trade sights — The Pirates are one of five teams pursuing Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan Shealy through a trade. — Shealy, 26, spent the entire season with Class AAA Colorado Springs before being recalled Monday to participate in the current series.
sethspeaks.net:
Analysis of Two Young Guns — Good morning and welcome to SethSpeaks.net!! I hope that your stay here is enjoyable. If you do enjoy it, please, tell a friend!!! Thanks! OK, that was a little weird. The highlight of today's posting is another in my "Analysis" series as you will see below.
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Giants could be looking to deal — The Giants are interested in trading for Nationals second baseman Jose Vidro, according to two major-league sources. — The disclaimer: — A third source with knowledge of the Giants' intentions says Vidro hasn't been discussed.
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
King could be next reliever to hit road — Colorado interested in Red Sox's Seanez — Pittsburgh - Ray King spoke with David Cortes before the latter left. King told him to clear his head and welcome work in Triple-A Colorado Springs. But with the clubhouse door revolving, King wonders if he's next.
