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Associated Press:
Angels rock Sabathia, complete sweep of Yankees with 5-4 win — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Lackey pitched seven solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels knocked around CC Sabathia to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday. — GAME REPORT: Angels 5, Yankees 4
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Yankees skid into All-Star break as Angels sweep — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Three days ago, the All-Star break looked like an inconvenience, something that could only serve as a momentum-buster for one of baseball's hottest teams. — Three days later, few teams appear more in need of the time off.
Canadian Press:
JAYS CONCLUDE DISASTROUS ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS TO ORIOLES — BALTIMORE — Brad Bergesen took a shutout into the seventh inning, Brian Roberts had two RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-2 on Sunday to end a miserable road trip for the Blue Jays. — Oscar Salazar homered and Roberts …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs have interest in ex-Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan — If they sign lefty, Sean Marshall could return to rotation — Blue Jays catcher Michael Barrett congratulates closer B.J. Ryan after they beat the Twins. in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia / April 13, 2009)
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MLB Rumors
Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Pena headed to All-Star Game, Derby — Rays first baseman replaces Boston's Pedroia on roster — ST. PETERSBURG — Carlos Pena is going to the All-Star Game after all and will also join the American League's contingent in Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby.
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Ian / SOX & Dawgs:
Disco Denny — During last night's Boston Red Sox win over the Kansas City Royals, NESN commentators Don Orsillo and Dennis Eckersley recalled a story from Friday last night about Orsillo eating ice cream every night. — During that exchange, Orsillo said something about Eck being a Bee Gees fan …
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Red Sox Monster, Boston Globe, Keep Your Sox On, Cursed To First, Yahoo! Sports and Over the Monster
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Associated Press:
Mets put on rare offensive show in 9-7 win vs. Reds — NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sheffield had three RBIs and Daniel Murphy drove in two runs to key a rare robust offense, Mike Pelfrey pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Sunday.
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Jason Grodsky / MLB.com:
Astros option Paulino to Triple-A — Right-hander sent to work on controlling offspeed pitches — HOUSTON — The Astros optioned right-hander Felipe Paulino down to Triple-A Round Rock after Houston's 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. — Paulino allowed four runs over 2 1/3 innings of relief on Saturday.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
World a winner on soggy night in Futures game — ST. LOUIS — Rene Tosoni wonders whether any of his buddies were sober enough to see it, but he captured the MVP award Sunday night in the World Team's 7-5 victory against the USA at the All-Star Futures Game. — FANTASY WINDUP: Mauer's newfound power gets him into Derby
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Baseball America
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers can't let Roy Halladay get away — Some believe the right-hander, whom Toronto is willing to trade, would make the Dodgers a World Series winner. — Mannywood is nice. Bleacher Beach is cool. — The World Series is better. — That's why we're here. Now is the time.
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New York Post, Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness, MLB Rumors, Denver Post and LADodgerTalk.com
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TSN.ca:
WHITE SOX UNDONE THANKS TO CAREER DAY BY GOMEZ — The Sports Network — Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Carlos Gomez went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and knocked in a career-high five runs, as the Minnesota Twins cruised by the Chicago White Sox, 13-7, in the rubber match of a three-game set at the Metrodome.
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Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Ludwick's two homers power Cardinals to split with Cubs — CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Ludwick hit a pair of two-run homers, Adam Wainwright pitched eight strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged a split by beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader.
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
A. Reyes optioned to Buffalo — For the second time this week, the Mets optioned infielder Argenis Reyes to Buffalo after today's game. They did not announce a corresponding roster move, but it could be the promotion of newly signed Angel Berroa. A former Yankee who was added only Saturday …
Matt Ryan / We're the Team to Beat:
Apple Malfunctions at Citi Field — Just about everything has gone wrong this year, and now we can't even get the Citi Field apple to work. Apparently the Mets offense has been so bad that it is actually rusty from lack of use. After 8 consecutive games without a HR …
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
West sent down after another struggle — Marlins score only one vs. D-backs night after being blanked — PHOENIX — With rookie Sean West, the Marlins know they're going to endure some growing pains. — They did on Saturday night. — The 23-year-old West gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings …
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FishStripes
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