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Associated Press:
Halladay, Phillies Beat Marlins — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Halladay's presence was a bigger obstacle for the Miami Marlins than Ozzie Guillen's absence. — Halladay threw seven sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies broke out of their offensive slump, beating the Marlins 7-1 …
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The Good Phight and Associated Press
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Ozzie Guillen talks to Marlins players — PHILADELPHIA — Suspended Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen spoke to his players before the clubhouse opened to reporters on Wednesday. — Guillen was expected to apologize to the team for saying he admired Fidel Castro, a comment that led …
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SI Tracking Blog and ESPN.com
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
Terry Francona wants no part of Fenway's celebration — Don't look for former manager Terry Francona at Fenway Park when the Red Sox celebrate the 100th anniversary of their beloved ballpark a week from Friday against the Yankees. Francona is still smarting from the way things ended between himself …
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Over the Monster, Baseball Nation, Red Sox Monster, HardballTalk and Dan Shaughnessy Watch
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Bautista isn't worried by slow start
Bautista isn't worried by slow start
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Bluebird Banter and Over the Monster
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Bard gets no help from his BABIP
Bard gets no help from his BABIP
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Baseball Nation, Over the Monster and MLB.com
Scott Lewis / Drunk Jays Fans:
Here's One Way to Taunt a Red Sox Fan
Here's One Way to Taunt a Red Sox Fan
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Boston Globe and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Jaso helps Mariners rally for 4-3 win over Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas—John Jaso had an RBI single with two outs in the ninth to cap a three-run rally off new Rangers closer Joe Nathan and give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending American League champions Wednesday night.
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Yahoo! Sports and Lookout Landing
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Associated Press:
Twins Pick Up 1st Win of Season, 6-5 Over Angels — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamey Carroll had his first two hits with Minnesota, including the go-ahead single in the seventh, and Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer to lift the Twins to their first victory of the season, 6-5 over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press, boston.stats.com and Twinkie Town
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Braves win second straight, 6-3, over Astros — HOUSTON—Jason Heyward homered and drove in two runs, David Ross hit a two-run double in his 2012 debut and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Wednesday night. — Ross, the backup catcher, drove in Chipper Jones and Dan Uggla …
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The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Votto's 4 Hits Help Reds Rally Past Cards 4-3 — CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto tied a career best with four hits and scored the go-ahead run on pinch-hitter Chris Heisey's ninth-inning single, capping a comeback from a three-run deficit and leading the Cincinnati Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday.
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baseballmusings.com
Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Indians To Sign Johnny Damon — The Indians will sign Johnny Damon, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (all Twitter links). The deal includes a full no-trade clause and allows Damon to opt-out on a specified date after Grady Sizemore returns. Sizemore is expected to miss 8-12 weeks due to back surgery.
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Baseball Nation and MLB Daily Dish
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
Pirates still engage in lost art of infield — LOS ANGELES — Early arriving media and maintenance crews saw the Pirates revive a lost practice at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday: Infield. — Clint Hurdle's Bucs are one of the very few Major League teams that still regularly take infield practice …
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True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Brewers Beat Cubs 2-1 on 2-Run Homer by Kottaras — CHICAGO (AP) — George Kottaras hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and Yovani Gallardo outdueled Ryan Dempster as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Wednesday for their third straight win in the four-game series.
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Brew Crew Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Marc Topkin / The Heater Feed:
Hellickson hit on head by ball, taken to hospital — UPDATE, 12:49: Obviously early to speculate, but Hellickson's next start is Saturday. And Maddon said he'd use Davis in relief today is needed. So that could mean a call-up if Hellickson can't go, though Cobb pitched Tuesday and Torres today.
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Yahoo! Sports, NESN.com and SI Tracking Blog
Associated Press:
Rays score four in ninth to stun Verlander, Tigers — DETROIT (AP) — Last week, the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to win against Mariano Rivera . — On Wednesday, they beat Justin Verlander - after the Detroit ace had looked untouchable for most of the afternoon. — “They are never going to give up,” Rays manager Joe Maddon said.
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DRaysBay
The Heater Feed:
Tony Tufano, victim in RHP Matt Bush DUI hit-and-run, released from hospital — Tony Tufano, 72, the victim in the Rays minor league RHP Matt Bush DUI hit-and-run crash, was released from the hospital today and is home, daughter in law Shannon Moore said. — Tufano is using a walker …
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HardballTalk