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Dodgers call up LHP Milton — PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Eric Milton is heading back to the big leagues after a nearly two-year absence. — The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of the veteran left-hander from Triple-A Albuquerque after their 5-3, 10-inning win over the Phillies on Thursday.
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Rich Hammond / Inside the Dodgers:
Milton up, McDonald down, Weaver out — The Dodgers have purchased the minor-league contract of Eric Milton, who will start Saturday's game in place of Jeff Weaver. James McDonald and his 6.75 ERA have been sent to Albuquerque. After being sent to the bullpen, McDonald allowed one earned run in five appearances (4 1/3 innings).
Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
The Sox like Dumb and Dumber, plus lineups — Welcome to Angels Stadium, where the mood is relaxed and a little lazy. It feels like a Sunday, which is one great aspect of weekday day baseball. Several Red Sox sat on clubhouse recliners and watched “Dumb and Dumber.”
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:Angels outlast Red Sox; Mathis' hit in the 12th wins it
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Troy Renck / All Things Rockies:
Rusch placed on waivers, Flores likely replacement — DENVER — Glendon Rusch is the first major casualty of the Rockies' disappointing start. According to multiple major league sources, the reliever was placed on waivers after Thursday's loss to the Houston Astros.
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Associated Press:
Sabathia earns win as Jeter, Matsui return to power Yankees past Blue Jays — TORONTO — Welcome back, Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui. — The two Yankees stars returned from nagging injuries and delivered key hits to lead CC Sabathia and New York past the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night.
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In Mo We Trust
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MLB.com:
Ump touches Ordonez; Leyland angered — Schrieber puts hand on Tiger's back during third-strike dispute — Tigers manager Jim Leyland was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Twins after home plate umpire Paul Schrieber put his hand on Magglio Ordonez's back in a seeming attempt …
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Sun-Sentinel:
Ex-Yankee Jim Leyritz hospitalized after suicide threat: police — Relative called Davie police for help; retired baseballer awaiting trial on DUI manslaughter charges — DAVIE - Jim Leyritz, the beleaguered ex- New York Yankee, was in Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines on Thursday …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yankees amend some stadium policies — Fans permitted access to certain field-level seats for BP — The Yankees have amended some of their Yankee Stadium operational policies, including permitting fans to access certain areas of the field level two hours before games.
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The LoHud Yankees Blog, River Avenue Blues, YanksBlog.com and It is about the money, stupid
Jayson Stark / MLB:
Rumblings and Grumblings — Disabled-list shenanigans? — Are teams bending the rules? Some DL transactions appear suspicious — ESPN.com — Dontrelle Willis made his dramatic return from the disabled list Wednesday night. And who among us wasn't happy to see him back in the big leagues?
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Putz out at least two days — SAN FRANCISCO — The Mets confirmed today that reliever J.J. Putz has a bone spur in his right (pitching) elbow and will be unavailable for at least the first two games of the San Francisco series that starts tonight. — Putz has been suffering from a noticeable drop …
Associated Press:
Davis' walk-off HR gives Rangers win over Seattle — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chris Davis hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. — The Rangers didn't score until …
MLB:
Source: Manny Ramirez will meet with Torre, teammates in Miami — Banned slugger Manny Ramirez will likely meet with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and the team on Friday when they visit the Florida Marlins, a source told ESPN. — It has not been determined when the meeting will occur, the source said.
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Greinke downplays his drawing power — Kansas City (18-17) vs. Baltimore (15-20), 7:10 p.m. CT — KANSAS CITY — Perhaps the anticipated sellout crowd for Friday night's game can be attributed to Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke. — Naw, says Greinke.
Ken Belson / Bats:
Yanks Alter Policy, Making B.P. More Fan-Friendly — For generations, die-hard fans have shown up early to games to watch batting practice and get an autograph. — So, fans at Yankee Stadium this season were dismayed to find out they could not go down to the field level before the game unless they had a ticket to sit there.
Bill Shaikin / Angels Unplugged:
Angels' Kendrick loses a home run, six days later — The Royals' Gil Meche did not mince words after last Friday's game at Angel Stadium, when reporters asked about giving up an inside-the-park home run to the Angels' Howie Kendrick. — “If you want to call it an inside-the-parker, go ahead,” Meche said.
