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Rob Bradford / Boston Herald:
Sox not on Gagne's list — Based on his words, it seems that Eric Gagne wouldn't have much hesitation about joining the Red Sox [team stats]. — "I think I could play here," said the Rangers closer before his team's series-opening game with the Red Sox at Fenway Park [map] last night.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Ellsbury debuts with Red Sox — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of first-round draft pick Jacoby Ellsbury from Triple-A Pawtucket and put him in the lineup for his major league debut in Saturday night's game against the Texas Rangers. — "This has been a lifelong dream …
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Rain Delay
Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox call up Ellsbury — The Red Sox have called up outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury from Triple-A Pawtucket for tonight's game against Texas. Ellsbury is in the lineup against the Rangers, will bat ninth, and will play center field. — To make room for Ellsbury, the Red Sox placed reliever Joel Pineiro …
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SOX & Dawgs
Alan Robinson / Associated Press:
Patterson goes to Canada for treatment — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander John Patterson, out for nearly two months with a slow-to-heal nerve injury in his right elbow, is seeking treatment on his own in Toronto that apparently isn't approved in the United States.
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The Griddle
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Acta Shifts Lineup to Spark Offense — In desperate need of reviving the National League's most moribund offense, Washington Nationals Manager Manny Acta moved shortstop Felipe Lopez — who began the year as the team's leadoff man and had been hitting second — to the seventh spot in the lineup.
Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Beltran has 2 HRs again, Mets beat Phils — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Beltran was rounding first when he looked up and saw Aaron Rowand climb the center-field fence trying to make a spectacular catch. — The way things are going for both teams, it's no surprise the ball hit off Rowand's glove and landed in the bullpen.
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Mets Today
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Paul Meyer / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates Notebook: Duffy likely candidate to go on DL — Center fielder Chris Duffy likely will be on the disabled list by today. — Duffy sustained a "significantly" sprained left ankle, according to manager Jim Tracy, while turning to chase down Alfredo Amezaga's gift triple in the eighth inning in Miami Thursday.
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The Parrot
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Alan Robinson / Associated Press:
Few fans leave in Pirates' protest — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Despite a much-publicized effort to display fan discontent during the Pittsburgh Pirates' 15th consecutive losing season, only a few thousand fans at most left their seats in protest following the third inning of Saturday night's game against Washington.
Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Sox' chances down to slim and slimmer — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Considering everything that had gone on with the White Sox over the last week — both on the field and off — Paul Konerko had every right in the world to break out the ''Dumb and Dumber'' quotes.
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Thomas Stinson / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Win streak grows to 4 as James wins 7th — Miami — It is a win streak. Even if it's against the dregs of the NL East, the Braves will not discount it. — Atlanta's longest win streak in nearly seven weeks reached four mighty games Friday night, the Florida Marlins collapsing …
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Talking Chop
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Johnson's problems persist — MIAMI GARDENS — Reserve infielder Jason Wood gave the Marlins what four of their pitchers could not Friday night - a perfect inning. — That's how bad it got for the Marlins in a 12-3 loss to Atlanta: They had to summon their top pinch-hitter to quiet the Braves.
Roch Kubatko / Baltimore Sun:
O's place Trachsel on DL … The Orioles placed Steve Trachsel on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained gluteus muscle and recalled left-handed reliever Kurt Birkins from Triple-A Norfolk. — Trachsel lasted only 1 2/3 innings last night, allowing hits to nine of the 12 batters …
Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Sheets extends win streak, Cubs don't — CHICAGO (AP) — The Brewers showed why they're in first and have been for most of the season. — Milwaukee bounced back quickly from a tough loss the day before, jumping on the Chicago Cubs early and not letting up Saturday in a 13-4 victory.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
Cano's woes reflect those of his team — NEW YORK — In a summer of unsolved mysteries in the Bronx, none have confounded the Yankees as much as Robinson Cano's 70-point drop-off from last year's batting average. Once upon a time, Cano was as flashy and gifted as Jose Reyes.
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