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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' Rupe looking good in long relief role — ARLINGTON - The Rangers called on Josh Rupe to replace Vicente Padilla on the mound Saturday night. Will they do the same for the 2007 season? — Rupe, once considered a leading candidate to land a spot in the 2006 rotation …
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Jim Reeves / Dallas Star-Telegram:
POSTCARDS FROM THE LEDGE — Rangers' Johns known for her love of baseball — She came to the Rangers when she was only 23 and survived five owners, seven general managers and a dozen different managers. Judy Johns was the single thread of continuity that ran through the Rangers' front office for 34 years.
Gil LeBreton / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Thanks? Give us victories — ARLINGTON - The Rangers will observe a merciful end to their home season with Fan Appreciation Day today. — Free caps. Free parking. A free Hyundai to one lucky ticket holder. — And all the third-place baseball that you can stand.
Kat O'Brien / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Francisco's velocity on the rise — ARLINGTON — Frank Francisco is finally beginning to feel as he did in 2004, when he was the Rangers' Rookie of the Year. He is nearly 17 months removed from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. Yet he has made significant strides …
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Nats concerned about Johnson, not loss — Johnson collides with Kearns trying to catch a popup in right — NEW YORK — The Nationals actually suffered two losses on Saturday afternoon at Shea Stadium, though the outcome of the game was far less important to Washington players.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:Johnson breaks leg in collision at Shea
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MLB.com:Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson suffers fractured femur in right leg
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Associated Press:
Pirates-Padres Preview — When the San Diego Padres leave Petco Field on Sunday following the end of their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates , they are hoping it isn't for the last time this season. — San Diego (82-72) has a 1 1/2-game lead in the NL West after Saturday's 2-1 win …
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Amanda Branam / MLB.com:
Hensley, Friars look to finish off Bucs — Pittsburgh (65-90) at San Diego (82-72), 1:05 p.m. PT — With eight games remaining in their regular season, the Padres have 82 wins. — San Diego didn't reach that number until the last day of the season in 2005, narrowly finishing the season above .500, despite taking the division.
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Chris Jenkins / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Like all great relievers, Smith wanted to start — Back then, and it wasn't all that long ago, nobody ever started off as a closer. Nobody began his professional baseball career with the plan - or desire - to become the all-time saves leader. — "The day the Chicago Cubs told …
Mark Polishuk / MLB.com:
Snyder starts as Sox aim to finish strong — Boston (83-72) at Toronto (81-73), 1:07 p.m. ET — The scouting report on Kyle Snyder is fairly simple. When his slow curveball is on, he can be dominating. When it isn't on, however, things rarely go well for the right-hander.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB.com:
Chacin eyes fourth win over Red Sox — Boston (83-72) at Toronto (81-73), 1:07 p.m. ET — Conventional wisdom dictates that to compete in the American League East, the Blue Jays have to play well against the Yankees and Red Sox. Toronto still has some work to do with New York …
Morning Call:
Shopping Place Ads Opinion Sitemap — | The Kid's last encounter with Florida ended in his worst second-half start that didn't include a cut finger. He couldn't command his pitches and couldn't match Dontrelle Willis' zeroes in the Miami heat and humidity, lasting only four innings in a 3-0 loss Sept. 10.
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Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
In the Driver's Seat — After a long uphill battle, the Phillies are in the lead for the National League wild card. Their 8-6 victory over the Florida Marlins yesterday coupled with the Dodgers' 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks last night put them a half game ahead for the playoff spot.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies err in salesmanship — Vinny Castilla was born on July 4, so he knows a little something about celebrations. Today, Castilla will start at third base at Coors Field, bathing in standing ovations during each at-bat as he waves goodbye to Rockies fans.
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Owen Perkins / MLB.com:
Notes: Morillo readies for debut — 22-year-old skips Triple-A en route to Major Leagues — DENVER — Add Juan Morillo to the list of Rockies making a quick jump from Double-A to the Majors — though Morillo's trip has the illusion of being even faster than most, thanks to a 100-mph fastball …
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John Ryan / Mercury News:
Still making Krazy waves — ESPN TO FOLLOW SJSU'S GEORGE — Krazy George is back in town. Krazy is happy. Happy with his brand-new hip. Happy with everything. — Except those lying, pompous asses at the University of Washington. — ``They've got a huge budget at the athletic program,'' Krazy said Thursday.
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