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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Mets 9 Padres 0 — The Mets (26-21) defeated the Padres (17-31) by the score of 9-0 at Citi Field today. — For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV. — The Least You Should Know: — Johan Santana started for the Mets and was brilliant, allowing four hits …
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Rick Freeman / NBCSports.com:
Santana throws first shutout in two years — NEW YORK (AP) - Johan Santana pitched a four-hitter for his first shutout since 2010 and the New York Mets backed him with three home runs in a 9-0 win over the San Diego Padres 9-0 Saturday. — Mike Nickeas hit New York's first grand slam of the season …
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Michael Vega / Boston Globe:
Bobby Valentine lashes out at Rays' ‘immature and out of control’ coaching staff — After Rays' manager Joe Maddon strongly criticized the Red Sox following Friday night's ninth-inning dust-up between both squads, posting a Tweet message in which he called out Bobby Valentine and his staff for being …
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Associated Press:
Matt Joyce's slam carries Rays past Red Sox, 7-4 — BOSTON - Matt Joyce hit his second grand slam in six games and Elliot Johnson had a two-run shot to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to their third straight win, 7-4 over the Boston Red Sox [team stats] on Friday night in a game that saw the benches empty in the ninth inning.
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
'Pen pals do their job — Bail out Jon Lester, but damage already done — + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email — With Jon Lester [stats]'s short, brutal outing, the Red Sox [team stats] bullpen certainly did its share in last night's 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Herrera in mix to take on leadoff role — LOS ANGELES — When Matt Kemp returns to center field and Tony Gwynn returns to the bench, Don Mattingly's leadoff dilemma returns, too. — The hope coming into the season was Dee Gordon would disrupt opposing pitchers with his running speed …
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Charles Odum / Associated Press:
Espinosa, Harper HRs lift Nats pats Braves, 8-4 — ATLANTA—Bryce Harper homered and Danny Espinosa added a three-run shot to help Washington strengthen its hold on first place in the NL East by beating the reeling Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday. — Stephen Strasburg (5-1) was not sharp but still won.
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Associated Press:
Konerko, Viciedo Lead White Sox Past Indians, 14-7 — CHICAGO (AP) — Dayan Viciedo homered in his third straight game, Paul Konerko had four hits, and the Chicago White Sox pounded Derek Lowe and the short-handed Cleveland Indians 14-7 Saturday for their eighth win in nine games.
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Francisco Liriano Moves Back Into Twins Rotation — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ready or not, Francisco Liriano is jumping back into the Minnesota Twins' beleaguered starting rotation. — Desperate for some stability in his starting five, manager Ron Gardenhire announced on Saturday that Liriano …
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Braves place Chipper Jones on DL with bruised leg — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have placed Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left leg and recalled catcher J.C. Boscan from Triple-A Gwinnett. — Boscan is starting Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals.
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Tom Green / MLB.com:
Marlins land outfielder Ruggiano from Astros — MIAMI — The Marlins acquired Minor League outfielder Justin Ruggiano from the Astros prior to Saturday's game against the Giants. — Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest announced the club acquired the outfielder in exchange …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' Ryan Dempster resolved to his fate as trade bait; skid hits 10 — Ryan Dempster (left) seems resolved to his fate as trade bait. He picked up the loss Friday despite giving up only one run in 7 1/3 innings. Gene J. Puskar~AP — PITTSBURGH — Nobody has to spell it out for Ryan Dempster.
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Associated Press:
Teixeira Delivers Big Hits Again as Yankees Win — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer and a solo shot among his career high-tying four hits to back CC Sabathia's sixth win of the year, and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
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