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Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Pedroia incurs groin injury — With the wind whipping out to right field during early batting practice, Dustin Pedroia joked that if he were ever going to hit an opposite-field home run, this could be the night. But he barely had time to try. — Before the top of the fourth …
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Surviving Grady
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox call up Bard from Triple-A — Pitching prospect has contract purchased from Pawtucket — BOSTON — The day that everyone knew was coming at some point this season occurred Sunday, when Daniel Bard and his electric fastball arrived at Fenway Park.
John Harper / NY Daily News:
Harper: Joba gives Yanks an edge — BALTIMORE - I still don't care for Joba Chamberlain's occasional whirling, howl-to-the-moon celebrations, most recently last week against the Red Sox. But I love his attitude. Which is, if somebody like Aubrey Huff doesn't like his act, too freakin' bad.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Mocking Bird: Huff's antics pump up Joba in Yank win — BALTIMORE - Aubrey Huff delivered the first punch, but Joba Chamberlain got the decision. And now there already are rumblings of a rematch. — Huff not only greeted Chamberlain with a first-inning three-run homer Sunday …
Associated Press:
Chamberlain settles down as Damon's 3-run homer lifts Yanks — BALTIMORE — After Aubrey Huff had his fun at the expense of Joba Chamberlain, the New York Yankees got in the last word against the Baltimore Orioles. — Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning …
George A. King III / New York Post:JOBA TO PITCH WITH POPPED BLOOD VESSEL
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Replacement Level …
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Peavy has put trade talks behind him — San Diego (13-19) at Chicago (17-14), 5:05 p.m. PT — HOUSTON — Jake Peavy will be pitching at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday — only he'll be doing it in a Padres jersey and not that of the Cubs, a team he was rumored to be heading to over the offseason.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Baek injures elbow in Minors start — Padres right-hander returning to San Diego for tests — HOUSTON — Pitcher Cha Seung Baek, who was expected to rejoin the Padres this week after a Minor League rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Portland, will instead fly back to San Diego for tests after reporting pain in his right elbow.
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Closer Soria placed on disabled list — Hochevar recalled to start; Ponson headed to bullpen — ANAHEIM — The Royals placed closer Joakim Soria on the 15-day disabled list after Sunday's game because of lingering soreness in his right shoulder. — Pitcher Luke Hochevar was recalled …
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Baseball Crank
Erin Durkin / NY Daily News:
Bronx bargain to watch Yanks — Even the cheap seats are getting cheaper. — It's not just the top seats at the new Yankee Stadium that are selling poorly - tickets around the stadium are being resold online at prices well below face value, Crain's New York reports.
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Bronx Baseball Daily
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Berkman injury necessitates move — Houston (14-17) at Colorado (12-18), 7:40 p.m. CT — HOUSTON — The general belief regarding Lance Berkman is that he will not be sidelined long enough to justify going on the disabled list, but after he missed two games with a third to arrive the next day …
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Andrew Baggarly / Extra Baggs:
Giants closer Wilson upset after Dodgers' Blake mocks him — Just got back upstairs from the postgame clubhouse after the Giants' 13-inning victory. Everyone was weary but very happy to clinch a series and a winning road trip. But Brian Wilson was not. — A friend sent Wilson a photo …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Wang to start Tuesday in Scranton — Chien-Ming Wang will start Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton against Charlotte. He is cleared for 100 pitches. — If he pitches well, Wang could earn his return to the majors. Joe Girardi indicated that he is close. — Funny story from Johnny Damon after the game.
