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TSN.ca:
Jays' Morrow looks to get back on track in Yankees finale — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays will send Brandon Morrow to the mound looking for a series win over the New York Yankees in their Sunday finale. The Yankees will counter with Freddy Garcia.
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Globe and Mail:
Blue Jays better Yanks in rubber match — Adam Lind stroked two solo homers and starter Brandon Morrow was brilliant over eight innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 3-0 on Sunday. — It was a glorious afternoon for a late summer game and Lind gave the 34,657 fans …
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Bluebird Banter
John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Anthopoulos, Jays making huge gains
Anthopoulos, Jays making huge gains
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Associated Press, MLB Rumors and Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Tejada's four RBIs help Mets, slow Braves' wild-card bid — ATLANTA — Ruben Tejada had four RBIs, Lucas Duda homered off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning and the New York Mets slowed the Atlanta Braves' wild-card bid with a walk-filled 7-5 victory Sunday.
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baseballmusings.com and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Brewers ride early runs to easy win over Reds — CINCINNATI - Carlos Gomez and Prince Fielder each hit two-run homers in the first inning and Zack Greinke breezed through seven innings, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday for a series sweep.
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Yahoo! Sports
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Mike Silva / Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest:
Mets and Tim Byrdak Close to Extension — I have learned the Mets and Tim Byrdak are close to an extension for the 2012 season. — Byrdak was one of the value signings this past off season and he's turned out well. — He had big shoes to fill with the departure of Pedro Feliciano.
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MLB Rumors, Amazin' Avenue, MetsBlog.com and ESPN
Associated Press:
Myers Beats Cubs With Help From Video Review — CHICAGO (AP) — Brett Myers benefited from a reversed homer call to beat the Chicago Cubs again and Clint Barmes had a two-run single to help the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory Sunday. — With Chicago down by a run in the eighth and Starlin Castro on first …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Duncan, Indians Rally for 6-5 Win Over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sometimes earning a win comes down to having one good inning or taking advantage of one good opportunity. The Cleveland Indians proved that Sunday. — For six innings, the Indians had little answer for Minnesota starter Carl Pavano.
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Let's Go Tribe
Jim Armstrong / On the Rox:
Tracy to De La Rosa as he heads off for rehab: 'Don't try to speed it up' — Jorge De La Rosa left the Rockies today for what figures to be the longest offseason of his career. — De La Rosa, who underwent Tommy John surgery on June 3, will spend the offseason splitting time between …
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HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Royals pound White Sox for 7th straight win — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—The surging Kansas City Royals are giving their fans a glimpse of a brighter future. — Mike Moustakas(notes) hit his third home run in four games and Jeff Francoeur(notes) hit a three-run homer and the Royals beat …
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Associated Press:
Twins 1st Baseman Morneau Done for Season — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's Justin Morneau won't play again this season because of concussion symptoms and a cyst that needs to be surgically removed. — The Twins announced Sunday the first baseman will have the cyst removed from his left knee this week.
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Yahoo! Sports
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards making moves for 2012 — PHILADEPHIA • The Cardinals admit they have no idea whether or not they will be able to retain pending free agent first baseman Albert Pujols. They also recognize there will be ramifications regardless of outcome. — Rather than be held hostage …
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MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Rangers down M's 7-6, add ground over Angels — SEATTLE - The Texas Rangers haven't found themselves in many close games lately with only two this month being decided by less than four runs. — Texas manager Ron Washington expects that to change as the season winds down and the Rangers try …
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Lookout Landing
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Associated Press:
Aybar homers twice, Weaver strong as Angels beat Orioles — BALTIMORE — Erick Aybar went 4-for-4, homered twice and tied a franchise record by scoring five runs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Sunday to avert a three-game sweep.
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Camden Chat
Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
NY Mets' David Wright admits losing, long injury-plagued year have weighed heavily on him — ATLANTA - David Wright is standing in front of his locker, holding his cap, and fiddling with the brim. His voice is soft, and his eyes settle on the hat. On most days, he chooses to reveal nothing …
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ESPN, MetsBlog.com and New Jersey Online

