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Jorge Posada may be ready this week for rehab game — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada could play in an extended spring training game this week. — Posada, sidelined since straining his right hamstring while sliding during a May 4 game against Boston, took batting practice …
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Bruney headed back to DL — Yankees' set-up man Brian Bruney is headed back to the disabled list. — Bruney and the Yankees came to the decision after the reliever played catch this morning in Texas. Bruney, who is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA, was hoping to pitch in today's game against the Rangers.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 45: Yankees at Rangers — YANKEES (25-19) — Pitching: RHP Phil Hughes (2-2, 7.06). — RANGERS (26-17) — Kinsler 2B — Young 3B — Hamilton CF — Cruz RF — Blalock DH — Byrd LF — Davis 1B — Teagarden C — Andrus SS — Pitching: LHP Matt Harrison (4-3, 4.71).
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Headley's homer helps Padres win 10th straight — PHOENIX (AP) — Chase Headley hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning as San Diego rallied from a six-run deficit to win its 10th straight game, beating Arizona 9-7 on Monday. — GAME REPORT: Padres 9, Diamondbacks 7
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
CUBS IN BRIEF: Kouzmanoff might be a fit for Cubs — SAN DIEGO — So far, Mike Fontenot, Bobby Scales and Ryan Freel haven't been the answers to covering third base for the Cubs in the significant absence of Aramis Ramirez. — But could the other guy who played third during the Cubs' series over the weekend be a solution?
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers pound Rockies without hitting a home run — They only have three of their 19 hits go for extra bases, but two big innings offset shaky pitching performances by starter Eric Stults and reliever Jeff Weaver. — Reporting from Denver — The Dodgers continue to score runs and win games without Manny Ramirez.
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Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero activated, in lineup vs. Chicago White Sox — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels activated slugger Vladimir Guerrero from the disabled list on Monday and optioned outfielder Reggie Willits to Triple-A Salt Lake. — lastName
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Colorado Rockies recall righty Josh Fogg, designate Matt Belisle — DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have recalled right-hander Josh Fogg from Triple-A Colorado Springs and designated righty reliever Matt Belisle for assignment. — Fogg, recalled on Monday, signed a minor league contract on Feb. 2, 2009.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Inside the Colorado Rockies:
Fogg Rejoins Rockies — Right-hander Josh Fogg rejoined the Rockies big-league roster Monday, but instead of a starter, which he was in 2006-07, Fogg will be given a chance to fill the long relief void. — Right-hander Matt Belisle was designagted for assignment, giving the Rockies 10 days to deal with his contract situation.
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Thomas Boswell / Washington Post:
A Paul Bunyan In Their Midst — To understand what Adam Dunn's two home runs, one of them a grand slam, and his career-high six RBI, meant to him and his struggling Nationals yesterday in an 8-5 win over the Orioles, you have to go back five days. You have to revisit a moment typical …
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers call up veteran Catalanotto — Outfielder suits up for series opener against Cardinals — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers promoted Frank Catalanotto to the Majors on Monday, and the veteran arrived with one goal in mind. — “This is my 12th year in the Major Leagues and I haven't made it to the postseason,” said Catalanotto, 35.
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Backe on track to return to Astros — Final rehab start gives indication righty will soon be back — HOUSTON — Brandon Backe made his sixth and final rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, and although the results weren't as solid as his past starts, he has a good chance to rejoin …
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Orioles break out, extend Jays' skid to seven — BALTIMORE (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie allowed one run in seven innings, Aubrey Huff had two RBI and the Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-1 on Monday to extend the Blue Jays' losing streak to seven. — Brian Roberts had two hits and scored twice for the Orioles …
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Brewers emerge from pitchers' duel, trim Cards in 10th inning — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bill Hall snapped a 1-for-28 slump with a two-out, RBI single in the 10th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. — Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter took …
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Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox hang on for 6-5 win over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Jason Bay and Kevin Youkilis [stats] hit two-run doubles, and the Boston Red Sox [team stats] started a 10-game road trip with a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. — Jonathan Papelbon [stats] …
David Laurila / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Q and A: Andrew Friedman by David Laurila — Andrew Friedman … David Laurila: You did an interview with Baseball Prospectus in May 2006, not long after assuming your current position. What do you know now that you didn't know then? — Andrew Friedman: I feel …
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