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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Money ends Jones to Marlins talk — FOXSports.com, Updated 40 minutes ago — LIKE THIS STORY? — Barring an unexpected reversal, the Marlins' trade for Cubs outfielder Jacque Jones is not going to happen, FOXSports.com has learned. — The Marlins pursued Jones with the intention …
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Cubs trade falls through — MIAMI GARDENS — The Marlins hoped veteran outfielder Jacque Jones would be their answer in center field. But for now, it's rookie Brett Carroll. — A deal to send Jones to Florida from the Cubs in exchange for a minor-league player collapsed at the last minute Tuesday night.
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins acquire outfielder Jacque Jones, source says — MIAMI GARDENS - According to a National League source, the Marlins have acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs. — Full details of the deal have yet to emerge, but Jones, 31, likely is headed to Florida along with a trunk load of the Cubs' money.
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Danny Knobler / Detroit Tigers Insider:
Rodney heads to DL with tendinitis — DETROIT — Fernando Rodney went back on the disabled list today, and the Tigers are hoping that this time, he'll be able to come back fully healthy. — Rodney was on the DL a month ago with what was described as right biceps tendinitis.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers bullpen cannot maintain lead — Club blows lead and tie, 'pen allows nine runs for loss — DETROIT — The drama was thick. So, as it turned out, was the frustration. — While the Indians were rallying on the shores of Lake Erie, capped by a walk-off homer, the Tigers and Rangers traded rallies a few hours away.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Salty, Andruw break out for Braves — Teams keep calling the Braves to check on the availability of catching prospect Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Before much longer, they might stop taking those calls. — The strapping switch-hitter played first base and put on a power-hitting show Tuesday night …
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Fred Goodall / Associated Press:
Gonzalez, Thome help White Sox beat Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Andy Gonzalez and Jim Thome homered to back Jon Garland's strong pitching and lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Tuesday night. — Gonzalez, who had four hits and drove …
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Associated Press:
Brewers score nine in sixth, beat Astros — MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on a big break while the Houston Astros can't seem to catch one. — Johnny Estrada's grand slam highlighted a nine-run sixth inning and the Brewers rallied to beat the Houston Astros 11-5 on Tuesday night.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Gabbard gets the nod against Mariners — Boston (48-27) at Seattle (40-33), 10:05 p.m. ET — The last time Kason Gabbard started a game at Safeco Field, he was an anonymous figure, even to the most ardent Red Sox fans. That was July 22, 2006, and Gabbard was making his Major League debut.
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Charlie Nobles / MLB.com:
Willis solid but Marlins fall to Bucs — Left-hander allows three runs in seven innings — MIAMI — The Marlins can breathe a little easier now, despite Tuesday night's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. — Dontrelle Willis is fine. — After leaving his previous outing early with a tight forearm …
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Ruiz steals home, powers Phils over Reds — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Ruiz's surprise dash for home overshadowed his big night at the plate. — Ruiz drove in a career-best four runs and stole home to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds 11-4 on Tuesday.
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Associated Press:
Record seven 40-year-olds to start on Wednesday — PHILADELPHIA — It really will be old-timers' day in the major leagues on Wednesday, when a record seven pitchers in their 40s are scheduled to start. — The New York Yankees' Roger Clemens (44), Philadelphia's Jamie Moyer (44) …
Dan Connolly / Baltimore Sun:
Mazzone addresses Perlozzo firing … When Orioles pitching coach Leo Mazzone came here from Atlanta in October 2005, he had two goals: He wanted to win a World Series title with his best friend, manager Sam Perlozzo, and he wanted to retire as a Baltimore Oriole.
Mychael Urban / MLB.com:
Notes: Piazza working on throwing — Veteran already swinging bat, but needs more time for arm — CLEVELAND — Mike Piazza doesn't sound particularly thrilled with the progress he's making in his throwing program, and A's manager Bob Geren said Tuesday that Piazza, who has been on the …
Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Schoeneweis a Trivia Answer for Cards' Ryan — Whenever the Mets are playing at home and the number of innings creeps into double digits, Billy Wagner is overcome by an almost mystical feeling that they are going to win. Something about the crowd and the energy, he says.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Sheets changing mechanics? — Beat reporter Adam McCalvy answers Brewers fans' questions … I've noticed that Ben Sheets is walking more and striking out fewer batters this season. Did he change his mechanics? Is he not throwing as hard as a safety precaution? Or is it something else?
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