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1:30 AM ET, September 15, 2009

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Cjennings / Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Blog:
Guzman to NY, Claggett DFA, Kennedy to SWB  —  In a move that seemed to catch every player in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees clubhouse offguard, the New York Yankees called up speedy outfielder Freddy Guzman this morning.  To make room for Guzman on the 40-man roster …
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees add Guzman; Kennedy to Scranton  —  Here's a little breaking news via Chad Jennings:  —  The Yankees have promoted OF Freddy Guzman to the majors.  RHP Anthony Claggett was DFA'd to make room for him on the 40-man roster.  —  Guzman has played only 37 games in the majors, none since an eight-game cameo with Texas in 2007.
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Girardi gives Bruney yank despite ejection  —  Here's a window into how it works when a manager is ejected - when Joe Girardi, who was thrown out of Sunday's game in the fifth inning, was asked about Brian Bruney's rocky ninth inning of relief, Girardi perhaps let slip who was still calling …
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Jim Baumbach / Newsday:
Ump doesn't have vendetta against Yankees
Discussion: iYankees
Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News Blogs:
Blogging The Bombers  —  It's amazing all the points of view …
Associated Press:
Tigers capitalize on errors, rally to beat Blue Jays  —  DETROIT (AP) — Marco Scutaro's (FSY) second error of the game allowed Brandon Inge (FSY) to score from second base in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday night.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Associated Press:   Detroit Tigers' Leyland: Magglio Ordonez will reach plate incentive
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:
Ricky Romero's rookie star fading
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Holliday, bullpen help Cardinals sink Marlins  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Holliday (FSY) drove in three runs to top 100 RBIs for the third time in his career and the St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen rescued struggling Todd Wellemeyer (FSY) in an 11-6 victory over the Florida Marlins on Monday night.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and USA Today
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Associated Press:   St. Louis Cardinals' John Smoltz feels fine despite skipping Monday start
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
A healthy Hudson presents choices  —  Retaining veteran could pay off in future for Braves  —  ST. LOUIS — Tim Hudson will have to wait a few more months before regaining all of the arm strength that he possessed before undergoing Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery last year.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and Circling The Bases
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ESPN:
The overlooked stars of the season
Discussion: Chop-n-Change
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Scout says Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios is ‘a teaser’  —  One scout calls him tease, but Guillen backs struggling outfielder  —  Right fielder Alex Rios almost over runs Kevin Youklis' single in the first.  (Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / September 7, 2009)
Discussion: MLB Rumors
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Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Lincecum returning for Wild showdown
Discussion: Purple Row and MLB
Associated Press:
It's over!  Rays end 11-game skid, knock off Orioles  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Having finally rid themselves of an embarrassing losing streak that ended their playoff hopes, the Tampa Bay Rays can turn their attention toward concluding the season on a positive note.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Camden Chat
Chicagosports / Huddle Up:
Brian Urlacher out for the season with wrist injury  —  Brian Urlacher is out for the remainder of the Bears' season after dislocating his right wrist, the linebacker said Monday.  Lovie Smith will address Urlacher's status during his afternoon press conference Monday.
Associated Press:
Baltimore Orioles decide to shut down rookie hurler Brian Matusz  —  BALTIMORE — Pitcher Brian Matusz is being shut down by the Baltimore Orioles, who are wary of overextending the rookie left-hander in his first professional season.  —  “It's the right thing to do for Matusz and it's …
Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
The Rise Of Center Field  —  I don't know if you've noticed or not, but there are a lot of really good center fielders in baseball right now.  There is so much talent in center field that we could be seeing the dawning of the greatest group of talent to ever play the position at the same time.
Discussion: THE BOOK and Yawkey Way Academy
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Inbox: Where are Chico, Martis?  —  Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers Nats fans' questions  —  I recently read about the September callups for the Nationals.  I was shocked not to see Matt Chico's name on the list.  I really liked him in 2007 when he was the team's most consistent starting pitcher.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and DC Sports Plus
Curtis Granderson / Yahoo! Sports:
The Grandstand: Jim Riggleman wasn't entirely wrong  —  Jim Riggleman recently made a comment about how baseball isn't a physically taxing sport.  It drew a fair amount of attention, but he certainly isn't the only person who feels this way.  —  In fact, I can't say that I disagree with him.
Mike Garafolo / New Jersey Online:
MRI reveals NY Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks does not have Lisfranc joint injury in left foot … The Giants and first-round pick Hakeem Nicks received good news Monday, when an MRI exam revealed that the Lisfranc joint in the receiver's injured left foot was not damaged …
Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs have their way with also-rans like Cincinnati Reds  —  But against top teams, they struggle  —  Derrek Lee watches his home run in the seventh inning.  (Paul Beaty, Associated Press / September 13, 2009)  —  Today's lesson is about the theory of relativity, baseball-style.
David Gurian-Peck / MLB.com:
Pedro's gem gives Phils twin-bill sweep  —  Righty shows Cy Young form with eight scoreless frames  —  PHILADELPHIA — He had already thrown 128 pitches.  The potential tying run was on second base.  —  So when Pedro Martinez saw Phillies manager Charlie Manuel leave the dugout with two outs …
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