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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Sox, Peña walk on air — He's a hometown hero with winning HR in 10th — Such sweet relief, this atmosphere of giddiness that enveloped the Fens last night after the steady drumbeat of gloom and despair that has echoed throughout the ancient ballpark in recent days.
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Surviving Grady
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Notes: Papi might return on Tuesday — All-Star slugger could be cleared for return to Boston's lineup — BOSTON — As he walked down the first-base line and sauntered toward the home plate area, bat in hand, sweatband around his head, David Ortiz had a smile that seemed to light up Fenway Park.
Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
For a night, reliever was startling pitcher — This was new territory for him. — Starting? Julian Tavarez had done that before, though his 6 1/3-inning stint last night was his longest in four years, since he went seven innings for the Marlins against the Pirates at the end …
Christopher L. Gasper / Boston Globe:
Ortiz eager to return — Team could use his mood swing — The smile and the swing were unmistakably the same. They both belonged to David Ortiz and were on display yesterday, as he took batting practice for the first time since he was hospitalized for a second time because of heart palpitations.
Discussion:
Boston Sports Media Watch
NY Daily News:
Mets seek more views on Beltran bruise — Carlos Beltran could be back in the lineup today, but a return tomorrow is probably a more likely scenario. — Beltran had an MRI exam yesterday on the left knee he bruised Saturday making a game-saving catch in Houston.
Discussion:
Metsblog.com
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Notes: Martinez rejoins Mets — Ace will continue rehab, could start by mid-September — NEW YORK — Pedro Martinez rejoined the Mets on Monday, and though there is still no immediate timetable for his return to the mound, the team is pleased with the ace's progress and expects him back later this month.
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:Mets See a Flicker of Life From a Fallen Champion
Discussion:
Always Amazin'
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Church to stay on bench — Logan to start in center field for Nationals for rest of season — WASHINGTON — Since being recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on July 22, Ryan Church is hitting .284 (25-for-88) with four home runs and 16 RBIs. It looked like he would be the everyday …
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
It's a Breeze for Ortiz — Nats' Starter Takes No-Hit Bid Into the Ninth, Hits a Home Run: Nationals 4, Cardinals 1 — Some days, some events, some moments in baseball are so incongruous they can scarcely be explained. A slap hitter grabs hold of an unsuspecting fastball and drives it over the fence.
Steve Henson / Los Angeles Times:
LaRoche Probably Won't Get the Call — MILWAUKEE — All it took was sitting for several hours during the flight from L.A. and Chad Billingsley's next start was pushed back indefinitely. — As for Andy LaRoche's debut, that apparently will wait as well. — LaRoche, a prospect …
Discussion:
Dodger Thoughts
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Joe DiGiovanni / MLB.com:
Notes: Billingsley not yet ready to start — Dodgers unsure of Friday night starter against Mets at Shea — MILWAUKEE — It's still not known who will start Friday when the Dodgers play the Mets at Shea Stadium on Friday night, but it won't be Chad Billingsley.
Discussion:
6-4-2
Gerg Cote / Miami Herald:
Fans missing the magic — Amazement is best served suddenly. As a 100-meter dash is more exciting than a marathon, what impresses most easily in sports is what we can see happening right now — as in one frenetic night at the Orange Bowl, for a totally random example.
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Carlos Frias / Palm Beach Post:
Girardi will fit in birth of his daughter today — MIAMI GARDENS — When your wife is having your baby, priorities change, even for a major-league manager. — Joe Girardi will be with his wife, Kim, who is expecting their third child, when she is induced this morning.
Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Two Bulls stars begin audition — ST. PETERSBURG - Two more potential pieces of the Devil Rays' future arrive today with the promotions of catcher Shawn Riggans and reliever Juan Salas from Triple A. — Riggans, 26, hit .293 with 11 homers and 54 RBIs and was named the International …
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Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phils' bright future on display in victory — Utley belts walk-off homer; Howard, Hamels play key roles — PHILADELPHIA — Many of the 44,674 came to watch a future Hall of Famer. — As a bonus, they saw the Phillies' future perform wonders for the team's present.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
For Mussina, Two Weeks Off Is Just Right — Mike Mussina will take the mound for the Yankees on Tuesday in his first start since Aug. 20. Truth be told, Mussina has not really missed pitching. He has not even been bored by his time on the disabled list. — "I'm a pitcher," Mussina said.
Discussion:
Ben Maller's Sports …
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Loving it in La-La Land — Former Cub Maddux enthused to be part of Dodgers' playoff push — MILWAUKEE — Greg Maddux was sitting in the visiting clubhouse Monday when he saw a familiar face from his second tour with the Cubs. — "Quiet in here, isn't it?" he said. — Yes, it is.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Angels Squeak by the Orioles — Moreno gives full support to Stoneman and offense does just enough to win, 1-0, behind standout pitching of Weaver and bullpen. — In this era of democracy gone wild, fans can register their opinion with a call to a talk show, a vote in an online poll or a post on a message board.
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Ben Maller's Sports …
