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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Gabbard claims first Major League win — Crisp's fourth-inning, two-out single drives in only run — BOSTON — In their fight to stay alive in the race for a postseason berth, the Red Sox continue to get stellar performances from unlikely sources. The latest was a gem put forth …
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The Baseball Desert
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Papelbon has fatigued shoulder — After rest, closer will begin strengthening program — BOSTON — The worst fears of the Red Sox and their passionate fans were put to rest on Tuesday night, when it was announced that there is nothing structurally wrong with the prized right shoulder of star rookie closer Jonathan Papelbon.
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BBTF's Baseball Primer …
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Trio of White Sox battling discomfort — Buehrle and Jenks sent to Chicago for exams; Dye sits — BOSTON — Even with the addition of five callups from Triple-A Charlotte since Friday, the White Sox found themselves a bit short-handed for the second game of a three-game series at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
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South Side Sox
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Dye dealing with back spasms — All-Star right fielder exits Monday's game, will sit on Tuesday — BOSTON — There's no telling where the White Sox would be this season without the presence of Jermaine Dye in the lineup. Probably not in a dogfight for the American League Wild Card playoff spot …
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South Side Sox
Jeff Passan / Yahoo! Sports:
Maris clan: Howard would be worthy of record — When Ryan Howard's picture flashed across the television screen, Randy Maris turned to his younger brother Rich with a puzzled look. — "Who's he?" Randy asked. — Rich had a quick answer: He might be the guy who breaks their father's home run record.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
A's claim Williams; no call-up angers Pie — One of the major miscalculations the Cubs made last winter was depending on Jerome Williams to make the rotation. — After a poor start in April and an inconsistent four months at Triple-A Iowa, the Williams saga ended Tuesday when Oakland claimed him on waivers.
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Amanda Branam / MLB.com:
Pads look to build on dramatic win — Colorado (63-74) at San Diego (71-66), 7:05 p.m. PT — The Padres have had trouble with Colorado all season, posting a 7-10 record against it. Tuesday's starter, Chris Young, however, has had no such trouble against the Rockies.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Jays must spend wisely after bumping payroll — Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers agrees with his general manager, J.P. Ricciardi, who doesn't think the team can make the post-season out of the American League East with a payroll of $70 million. — Rogers, the president of Canadian media titan …
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Mike Scarr / MLB.com:
Angels walk off with win in 10th — Kennedy comes through with a three-run homer — ANAHEIM — As Juan Rivera was temporarily placed on the shelf Tuesday afternoon, the Angels were once again sent on a search for an extra bat. — Though Rivera's strained left hand should heal within …
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6-4-2
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Daniel Brown / Mercury News:
The case for Jeter — In 1950, the last time a New York Yankees shortstop won the most valuable player award, Phil Rizzuto edged a deep and talented field despite lacking gaudy statistics. — Rizzuto got the nod because writers recognized his contributions that went beyond the box score.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Attendence, Cubs hit rock bottom — Smallest crowd of '06 sees Cubs fumble their way to cellar — Wrigley Field looked like a time warp Tuesday night as the Cubs fell into the basement of the National League Central with a 6-5 loss to Pittsburgh. — The announced crowd of 31,494 …
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Hicks: Rangers lack leadership, mental toughness — OAKLAND - Taking a page from the George Steinbrenner School of Management, in which any time is a good time to challenge players, Rangers owner Tom Hicks said Tuesday that his team has lacked mental toughness and leadership this season.
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Shoulder woes end Teahen's season — Young slugger will have surgery on torn right labrum Friday — KANSAS CITY — After the Royals' victory ended on Tuesday night, third baseman Mark Teahen was back on the field to film a commercial for next season. — And Royals fans won't see him play again until then.
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The Griddle
Ryan Crawford / MLB.com:
Notes: Investment in Nady paying off — Gorzelanny, Gonzalez expected back soon; Wilson available — CHICAGO — Just over a month into his time with the Pirates, Xavier Nady continues to draw praise from his manager. — "It's just a tremendous acquisition," Jim Tracy said Tuesday.
Chris Girandola / MLB.com:
Rainout washes away Tuesday's game — Teams will play traditional doubleheader on Wednesday — NEW YORK — A steady rain throughout the day forced the Mets to postpone Tuesday's game against the Braves. The Mets will make up the game with a traditional doubleheader scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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Betty's No Good Clothes Shop …
Baseball America:
Daily Dish: Sept. 5 — Today spells the end of our Daily Dish coverage, though we will be updating playoff information as it happens on a daily basis, both here and in our Baseball America Prospect Report if you want to check out how your favorite playoff-bound prospects perform from day-to-day.
