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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Notes: Rainout negates Pelfrey recall — Mets no longer need extra starter for Friday doubleheader — NEW YORK — Nothing like a little rain to wash away the Mets' problems. — The Mets had been prepared for some time to recall rookie starter Mike Pelfrey from Triple-A New Orleans …
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David Picker / New York Times:
Even Before Rain, Mets Would Rather Be in Philadelphia — Willie Randolph and the Mets were not happy that they were scheduled to play the finale of their four-game series with Cardinals last night. They would have preferred an afternoon game, so they could leisurely make their way to Philadelphia …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
No news not bad for Sox, Buehrle — Sides may agree on 4 years, $56 million — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Silence may be golden when it comes to negotiations between the White Sox and left-handed ace Mark Buehrle. — Sox assistant general manager Rick Hahn returned to Chicago Thurday …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Astros' Biggio gets 3,000th career hit — HOUSTON (AP) — Craig Biggio kissed his wife, hugged everyone in sight and dragged former teammate Jeff Bagwell out onto the field to soak in the celebration. — It was the perfect place for the Astros second baseman to get his 3,000th career hit.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yanks Take New Approach to Season — Jorge Posada's throw sailed into left field, a wild heave from an exhausted stalwart of the Yankees. Corey Patterson, who was trying to steal third base, trotted home with another run to put the Baltimore Orioles ahead by two in the seventh inning Thursday at Camden Yards.
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres tentatively acquire OF Milton Bradley — The Padres have tentatively acquired outfielder Milton Bradley from the Oakland Athletics. As part of the trade, the Padres will send a minor league pitcher to Oakland. Bradley, a switch-hitter, could join the Padres on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.
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Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Padres to acquire OF Bradley from A's — SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres agreed to acquire temperamental outfielder Milton Bradley from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night, the second time in just more than a week that the team decided to add a player with a history of blowups.
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Notes: McCarthy to start Monday — Right-hander will be activated from DL to face Red Sox — DETROIT — The Rangers are planning to bring Brandon McCarthy off the disabled list and pitch him on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. — McCarthy has made just one Major League start since …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers' bid for sweep derailed — Millwood pitching better; Kinsler sprains left ankle in loss — DETROIT — Roll call in the Rangers' locker room after a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon. — Ian Kinsler. Sprained left ankle. Crutches present at locker.
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Martin leads onslaught vs. Johnson — Dodgers hammer big lefty to move back into first place — PHOENIX — The Dodgers found a Cy Young Award winner they could beat Thursday, making Randy Johnson wish he had stayed on the disabled list a little longer. — After not scoring against Brandon Webb …
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Joe Kieser / MLB.com:
Thomas launches No. 500 at Metrodome — Blue Jays slugger hits three-run shot vs. Silva in first frame — MINNEAPOLIS — Seventeen years ago, Frank Thomas belted his first career home run off Twins pitcher Gary Wayne in Minnesota. Thursday afternoon at the Metrodome, the pitcher was different, but the result was the same.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Notes: Jones takes responsibility — Closer holds himself accountable for Tuesday's loss — DETROIT — The Tigers do not have a captain. The way Todd Jones sees it, their bullpen does, in a way. — While Jones' frustration was tempered Wednesday morning after Tuesday's loss, he still wasn't happy with how it unfolded.
Baltimore Sun:
Baseball fans bored with milestones … When Roger Clemens went for his 350th career victory on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, the ballpark was about two-thirds full and the excitement level for what could have been a rare piece of baseball history was not all that much greater …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals face a decision with Reyes — NEW YORK — After a week of games extended, games delayed and one game postponed, the Cardinals reach a weekend in which they won't have any chances to impede the inevitable. A decision looms. What to do with Anthony Reyes.
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