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Associated Press:
Cueto helps Reds beat Cubs 4-3  —  CHICAGO—Johnny Cueto threw 6 1-3 strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.  —  Cueto (2-0) allowed one earned run, scattering five hits.  He struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.78 for the season.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Marlon Byrd traded to Red Sox
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Chris Jaffe / Hardball Times:
The 10 greatest games in Tiger Stadium history  —  Last week, as I'm sure many of you know, Fenway Park celebrated its centennial anniversary.  It had a big celebration and media attention.  That's appropriate, as the park has lasted all this time.  However, while it's the only baseball stadium …
Discussion: HardballTalk and TigerBlog
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Astros avoid sweep with 12-0 win over Dodgers  —  HOUSTON—Jordan Schafer hit his first career grand slam on a shot that bounced off the glove of Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier, Wandy Rodriguez pitched three-hit ball through seven innings Sunday and the Houston Astros romped past Los Angeles 12-0.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
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Kemp homers again as Dodgers beat Astros 5-1
Gene Duffey / MLB.com:
Hairston not in lineup after three straight starts
Discussion: True Blue LA and Dodger Thoughts
Chris Jaffe / Hardball Times:
Ivan Rodriguez career highlights  —  It was recently announced that veteran catcher and current unsigned free agent Ivan Rodriguez intends to officially retire in Texas on Monday.  —  When a great player like Rodriguez retires, it's nice to look back over his career, what his highs and lows were …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Cuddyer Leads Rockies to 4-1 Win Over Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Cuddyer lined a two-run double in the eighth and Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven strong innings Sunday, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  The win put a damper on the celebration …
Steve Melewski:
Dontrelle Willis moved to the restricted list at Triple-A  —  The Orioles have placed left-hander Dontrelle Willis on the restricted list at Triple-A Norfolk.  He had been on the minor league seven-day disabled list with a left forearm strain, but was moved to the restricted list Friday.
Associated Press:
Parra's Grand Slam Helps Arizona End 5-Game Skid  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Gerardo Parra hit his first career grand slam to cap a five-run second inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.  —  Atlanta had won five in a row.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Showalter ejected for first time this season  —  ANAHEIM — Orioles manager Buck Showalter was ejected two outs into the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Angels for arguing balls and strikes.  Showalter was tossed immediately by home-plate umpire Angel Campos after coming onto …
Discussion: Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Rays keep Twins, Liriano in deep early funk … Associated Press  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Desmond Jennings had one of the Rays' team record four sacrifice flys and drove in three runs as Tampa Bay beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.  —  Jennings had a sacrifice fly during a two-run third …
Discussion: Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Lohse stifles Pirates as Cardinals remain hot … PITTSBURGH — Kyle Lohse scattered six hits while pitching into the eighth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Sunday.  —  David Freese had a two-run single for the Cardinals and Rafael Furcal had three hits …
Discussion: MLB.com and Viva El Birdos
Blair Kerkhoff / Boston Herald:
Royals suffer ninth straight loss  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Saturday night's 9-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays continued the Royals' dreadful spiral.  Eight games into the home stand without a victory and nine straight losses overall keeps the young season under a gloomy cloud.
Discussion: Royals Review
Star-Telegram / Foul Territory:
Sunday morning Rangers notes: MRI for Adrian Beltre  —  Third baseman Adrian Beltre will have an MRI on Monday after the Rangers return from their nine-game road to determine the severity of his strained left hamstring.  Beltre continues to believe that the injury is not serious and should keep him out only a matter of days.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Yankees post back-to-back 7-run innings, win 15-9  —  BOSTON (AP) New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi found little to get excited about after Mark Teixeira's solo homer in the sixth inning.  —  After all, the Yankees still trailed by eight runs.  —  “You're down 9-0 and Tex hits what looks like an innocent home run.
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Michael Vega / Boston Globe:
Final: Yankees 15, Red Sox 9
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
 
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