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Angels designate disgruntled DH Hillenbrand for assignment — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shea Hillenbrand wants out and the Los Angeles Angels are granting his wish. — The team told Hillenbrand after Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Kansas City that he will be designated for assignment Friday …
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Larry Santana / MLB.com:
Notes: Halos to cut ties with Hillenbrand — Disgruntled DH will be designated for assignment Friday — ANAHEIM — Moments after the final out of Wednesday's 1- loss to the Royals was recorded, the Angels announced that designated hitter Shea Hillenbrand was advised that he will be designated …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Frustrated Angels are swept by Royals — They are shut out despite getting 10 hits, and go 0 for 14 with runners in scoring position in the three-game series. — It can't be considered the low point of the season — that would be a six-game losing streak, in which the Angels scored six runs …
Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Royals cap sweep of Angels with 1-0 win — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kansas City manager Buddy Bell and his Los Angeles counterpart Mike Scioscia were both eager to turn the page after the Royals swept the Angels in three games. For different reasons, though.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Buehrle plays professor for Danks — Veteran knows how to limit pitch counts — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As many as a dozen scouts are scheduled to watch Mark Buehrle pitch Wednesday night for the White Sox in what will be a showcase start. — Rookie John Danks will be watching …
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Clemens records no Ks, loses to Orioles — BALTIMORE (AP) — This was one personal accomplishment that Roger Clemens really wanted, mostly because it would provide the New York Yankees with a lift they desperately needed. — It was a win-win situation. Clemens earns his 350th victory …
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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Sweep in Seattle — That's all, folks. — The Red Sox have been swept in their three-game set here in Seattle, with the final loss coming in 11 innings when Joel Pineiro allowed a double to Jose Lopez that scored Ichiro Suzuki from first base for the 2-1 score.
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Glavine's 297th win a rain-shortened one — NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Glavine earned his 297th win, pitching one-hit ball for six innings in a rain-shortened shutout to lead the New York Mets past the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night. — David Wright hit a two-run homer off winless Anthony Reyes …
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Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Zambrano helps Cubs win sixth straight — CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Zambrano praised his smaller teammate Mike Fontenot, while making a joke at the rookie's expense. That's how loose the Chicago Cubs are right now. — "I didn't know short men could hit the ball like that," …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Notes: Capuano throws simulated game — Lefty tosses about 75 pitches prior to Wednesday's contest — MILWAUKEE — Chris Capuano was happy with the results of his simulated game on Wednesday morning, and will be even happier when he rejoins the Brewers' rotation next Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Darren Heitner / I Want to be a Sports Agent:
2007 MLB Amateur Draft Signing Bonuses — Listen to this article (.mp3) — Justin Upton broke baseball barriers when he was selected #1 overall in 2005. He received a whopping $6.1 million signing bonus for placing his name on the dotted line [New high MLB signing bonus].
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Associated Press:
Howard becomes fastest player to hit 100 homers — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard hit his 100th career homer in his 325th game Wednesday night, becoming the fastest player to reach that total, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. — Howard's three-run shot off Cincinnati's Aaron Harang gave …
Roch Kubatko / Baltimore Sun:
MacPhail: It's Trembley's job for now … If Dave Trembley is looking to shed the interim tag from his managerial title with the Orioles, he'll apparently have more time to convince team officials that it's also in their best interest. — Andy MacPhail, the newly appointed president of baseball operations …
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