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Associated Press:
Jake Peavy pitches White Sox to sweep of crosstown Cubs … CHICAGO — Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Adam Dunn hit his 14th homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the crosstown Cubs 6-0 Sunday to complete the weekend sweep. — Gordon Beckham and Tyler Flowers …
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Ventura: Hudson likely to fill in for Morel at 3rd — CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox third baseman Brent Morel is likely headed to the disabled list due to a bulging disk in his back and will be replaced by soon-to-be acquired Orlando Hudson, manager Robin Ventura said Sunday.
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baseballmusings.com and Associated Press
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Source: Sox set to sign Orlando Hudson
Source: Sox set to sign Orlando Hudson
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Josh Johnson wins second straight as Marlins beat Indians — CLEVELAND — Josh Johnson twice worked out of jams to earn his second straight win and help the Miami Marlins win an interleague series with Cleveland by beating the Indians 5-3 Sunday. — Johnson (2-3) allowed one run and five hits …
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Perez calls for more support from Tribe fans
Perez calls for more support from Tribe fans
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Let's Go Tribe and Getting Blanked
Associated Press:
Lucroy, Greinke help Brewers rout Twins 16-4 — MILWAUKEE—Jonathan Lucroy homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs, Zack Greinke pitched six strong innings to improve to 14-0 at Miller Park, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 16-4 on Sunday.
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MLB.com:
Brewers discuss moving Hart to first base — MILWAUKEE — Brewers manager Ron Roenicke and other club officials continued to mull Sunday whether right fielder Corey Hart could be a permanent replacement at first base for the injured Mat Gamel. — Hart was drafted as a first baseman …
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Brew Crew Ball and Brew Beat
Associated Press:
Braves' Hudson Pitches Another Gem Against Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tim Hudson scattered four hits over 7 2-3 innings, David Ross homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Sunday. — Hudson (3-1), who is 8-1 overall against the Rays, retired nine in a row …
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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Fuld to sit in on Sunday's game broadcast
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — The Reds and Yankees play the rubber game of their series as Johnny Cueto faces CC Sabathia Sunday. Cueto makes his sixth start on the road out of nine, where he's posting a 2.16 ERA. Overall, Johnny's doing a great job of stopping the running game, as both attempts against him resulted in caught stealings.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Associated Press:
Johnny Cueto's arm, Ryan Ludwick's bat lift Reds over Yankees — NEW YORK — Johnny Cueto pitched effectively into the eighth inning, Ryan Ludwick delivered two big hits and the Cincinnati Reds closed out their extended visit to New York by beating the Yankees 5-2 Sunday.
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Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports and Boston Herald
Willie Bans / MLB.com:
Lincecum bowled over in home-plate collision — SAN FRANCISCO — Giants starter Tim Lincecum was in a home-plate collision with Oakland's Collin Cowgill sliding headfirst in the fourth inning on Sunday, then left the game after finishing the frame. — The Giants did not immediately announce any injury for their star right-hander.
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Associated Press:
Josh Beckett sharp again as Red Sox rip Phillies … PHILADELPHIA — Josh Beckett pitched 7 2/3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a three-run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. — Mike Aviles also homered and drove in two runs for Boston …
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baseballmusings.com
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Associated Press:
Lewis Shuts Down Astros, Has 2 RBI to Lift Rangers — HOUSTON (AP) — Colby Lewis allowed four hits in eight-plus innings and drove in two runs, and the Texas Rangers took a five-run lead in the first inning before coasting to a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Astros hit 3 homers to outlast Rangers 6-5
Astros hit 3 homers to outlast Rangers 6-5
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The Crawfish Boxes and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
A's place Brandon McCarthy on DL with sore shoulder — SAN FRANCISCO — The Oakland Athletics have placed right-hander Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder in the latest injury setback to the franchise's opening day starter. — The A's recalled right-hander Jim Miller …
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