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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.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox finalize deal with Cubs for Byrd
Red Sox finalize deal with Cubs for Byrd
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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 …
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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.
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Kemp homers again as Dodgers beat Astros 5-1
Kemp homers again as Dodgers beat Astros 5-1
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Gene Duffey / MLB.com:
Hairston not in lineup after three straight starts
Hairston not in lineup after three straight starts
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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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