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11:50 AM ET, May 12, 2012

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New York Post:
Seattle's GM on trade: ‘I feel bad’ for Yankees  —  Somehow, Jack Zduriencik said, he evaded detection at his Manhattan hotel yesterday.  Which is pretty impressive for the guy who ruined the Yankees' season.  —  No, no, not really.  First of all, maybe the Yankees can overcome …
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David Waldstein / New York Times:
In Heart of Mariners Lineup, a Reminder to the Yankees
Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
The Clemens prosecutors continue to bungle their case
Associated Press:
Capuano Improves to 5-0, Dodgers Beat Rockies 7-3  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Capuano won his fourth straight outing and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Andre Ethier, Mark Ellis and Juan Uribe to open a six-game lead in the NL West with a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Discussion: True Blue LA and Yahoo! Sports
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers sign Aaron Miles to a minor league contract  —  The Dodgers signed utility infielder Aaron Miles to a minor league deal on Friday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / April 30, 2011)  —  Aaron Miles is back.  —  The 35-year-old utilityman signed a minor league contract …
Discussion: MLB Rumors and Dodger Thoughts
Associated Press:
Braves Outlast Cardinals 9-7 in 12 Innings  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat St. Louis 9-7 on Friday night, ruining the Cardinals' celebration honoring former manager Tony La Russa.  —  Dan Uggla homered and Michael Bourn had three hits for the Braves.
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Steve Overbey / MLB.com:
Braves honored to part of La Russa's night
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
David O'Brien / Atlanta Braves:
This time, losing a series vs. Cubs no disgrace
Discussion: Getting Blanked and HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Pedroia, Buchholz Lead Red Sox Past Indians 7-5  —  BOSTON (AP) — Dustin Pedroia had three hits and three RBIs to back a solid outing by Clay Buchholz, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 Friday night to snap a three-game skid.  —  Will Middlebrooks hit …
Discussion: Boston Herald and Associated Press
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Alex Speier / WEEI:
ONE SEASON LATER, RED SOX HAVE YET TO FIX THEIR CLUBHOUSE CULTURE
Associated Press:
Hamilton Powers Texas Past Angels 10-3  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton hit two more home runs, Yu Darvish struck out seven and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 in a rain-interrupted game Friday night when C.J. Wilson faced only five batters against his old team.
Discussion: MLB and Yahoo! Sports
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Associated Press:
Dobbs Drives in Winner as Marlins Beat Mets 6-5  —  MIAMI (AP) — Greg Dobbs' single with two outs in the ninth inning scored Emilio Bonifacio from second base with the winning run Friday, and the Miami Marlins rallied to end the New York Mets' five-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory.
Associated Press:
A's Brandon Inge Pounds Former Tigers Team Again  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Inge hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the fourth time in five games, Josh Reddick homered twice and had a career-high five RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics pounded the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Friday night.
NBCSports.com:
Ruiz, Mayberry Jr. power Phillies past Padres  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Carlos Ruiz went 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs and John Mayberry Jr. homered and drove in three runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Hart lifts Brewers past Cubs in 13th inning  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Corey Hart, Brewers edge Cubs in 13 innings  —  MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart hit an RBI single in the 13th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Twins Overcome Bautista's 2 HRs to Beat Blue Jays  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Darin Mastroianni got his first major league hit and drove in three runs to help the Minnesota Twins overcome Jose Bautista's two homers in a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Corbin, Diamondbacks Beat Giants 5-1 to End Skid  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit his first home run since his initial at-bat of the season, rookie Patrick Corbin allowed three hits over seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a five-game losing streak by beating the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Friday night.
Discussion: Associated Press
 
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