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Giants sign LHP Madison Bumgarner through 2017 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Madison Bumgarner had no intentions of waiting for free agency. — The quiet left-hander with a loud fastball and a dominating presence on the mound has risen rapidly through the ranks for the San Francisco Giants.
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Halladay Outduels Lincecum, Philly Tops Giants 5-2 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Roy Halladay outlasted Tim Lincecum in a matchup of two-time Cy Young Award winners, leading the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Monday night. — Halladay (3-) struck out six …
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Giants Extend Madison Bumgarner
Giants Extend Madison Bumgarner
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Valentine: Youkilis not as much into the game — This is sure to cause some issues. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was on WHDH's Sports Xtra show Sunday night and said this about Kevin Youkilis: — “I don't think he's as physically or emotionally into the game as he has been in the past for some reason.
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Kevin Youkilis ‘surprised,’ ‘confused’
Kevin Youkilis ‘surprised,’ ‘confused’
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Valentine apologizes to Youkilis for criticism
Valentine apologizes to Youkilis for criticism
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John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Pedroia peeved over Bobby V's Youk comments
Pedroia peeved over Bobby V's Youk comments
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Gary Dzen / Boston Globe:
Youkilis ‘confused’ by Valentine remarks; manager apologizes
Youkilis ‘confused’ by Valentine remarks; manager apologizes
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UTSanDiego.com:
MLB: Umpire used improper mechanics — San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman, left, and manager Bud Black talk with umpire Dale Scott after Guzman hit into a controversial triple play by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, April 15, 2012.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Attention Dale Scott: Hands Up Means Foul Ball — Yesterday, the Dodgers and Padres played for the seventh time on the season. Just like they had done in five of the first six match-ups, the Dodgers ended up victorious. However, unlike the previous games, they got some significant assistance in coming out on top.
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Fox Sports:
What's the vibe in ChiSox clubhouse? — White Sox general manager Ken Williams doesn't want to compare his new manager, Robin Ventura, to his old one, Ozzie Guillen. No, Williams is moving forward, talking about the present, not the past. — A rival executive takes a less diplomatic view …
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Associated Press:
Morales' HR, Weaver's Ks Lead Angels Past Oakland — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kendrys Morales hit his first homer in nearly two years and drove in four runs, and Jered Weaver recorded his 1,000th career strikeout while pitching five-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 6- victory …
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Bay homers, robs one in return to lineup — ATLANTA — After the latest victim of a finger injury thrived in his first game back, Mets manager Terry Collins joked that the rest of his team was outside diving into bases, trying to jam their own fingers. — Like David Wright before him …
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Gee, Davis Lead Mets to 6-1 Win Over Braves — ATLANTA (AP) — Ike Davis hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Dillon Gee pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, leading the New York Mets to another victory over the Atlanta Braves, 6-1 Monday night. — The Mets snapped Atlanta's five …
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Associated Press:
Wieters hits 2 HRs to lead Orioles past White Sox — CHICAGO—Matt Wieters homered twice, including a 10th-inning grand slam, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a come-from-behind 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. — The White Sox took a 4-1 lead into the eighth …
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Associated Press:
Luebke Leads Padres to 7-1 Win Over Rockies — DENVER (AP) — Cory Luebke threw seven efficient innings and Chase Headley tied a team record with three doubles, helping the San Diego Padres snap a four-game skid with a 7-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
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Susan Slusser / Oakland Athletics:
A's want stadium issue on agenda for May owners' meetings — The Chronicle has learned that the A's plan to request that their stadium issue be placed onto the agenda for next month's owners meetings in New York. … A major-league source said the team is placing the stadium issue on the agenda …
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