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Matt Cain throws perfect game, strikes out 14 as Giants drub Astros — SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants, striking out a career-high 14 and getting help from two spectacular catches to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Wednesday night.
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Cain, Giants join Dustin Johnson to hit golf balls — SAN FRANCISCO—As golfer Dustin Johnson crushed drives from home plate over the right-field wall and into San Francisco Bay, pitcher Matt Cain and manager Bruce Bochy glanced at each other before looking into the stands for approval from Giants general manager Brian Sabean.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Matt Cain's Place in History — Matt Cain just threw the 22nd perfect game in baseball history, which is of course an amazing accomplishment. But, through the way he dominated on the way to his perfect game, Cain actually joined an even more exclusive club - guys who have posted a Game Score above 100 in a nine inning game.
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Steve Kroner / San Francisco Chronicle:
Matt Cain throws perfect game as Giants win 10-0
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Let's Go Tribe
John Fay / Cincinnati Reds:
Baker fires back at Lowe with explosive accusations — Dusty Baker responded angrily to Cleveland starter Derek Lowe's postgame rant against him. Lowe said he didn't respect Baker over some incident a few years ago. — Here's what Baker said: — “He had some words for me.
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Jordan Bastian / Major League Bastian:
Derek Lowe has “zero respect” for Dusty Baker — Indians veteran Derek Lowe had some harsh words aimed at Reds manager Dusty Baker following Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Cincinnati. Lowe's expletive-filled postgame rant came after Mat Latos threw a fastball a little too far inside for the Tribe pitcher's liking.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
A quick trade involving Ryan Dempster is said to be possible — Chicago Cubs Vs Detroit Tigers. Cubs No.1 Tony Campana jumps away from being hit with the ball. Wednesday June 13, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times — Some rival executives consider the Cubs one of the few teams …
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Coghlan's struggles result in demotion to Minors — MIAMI — After finishing a rough 1-8 homestand, the Marlins decided to make a personnel change, as outfielder Chris Coghlan was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans following Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Red Sox at Marlins Park.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Final: Red Sox 10, Marlins 2
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Paul Casella / MLB.com:
Hurlers return to glory after being written off — Santana, Peavy, Zito, Capuano have rediscovered winning forms — These guys were supposed to be done. Whether because of injuries, age or simple ineffectiveness over the past few seasons, they were not only considered to be past their primes …
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Dejan Kovacevic / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates' Morton faces possible Tommy John surgery — The Pirates' Charlie Morton has had his elbow rehabilitation shut down amid concerns of a major injury, two sources have told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. — More word is expected later today. — General manager Neal Huntington declined …
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Where Have You Gone …, baseballmusings.com, MLB Daily Dish, Baseball Nation, Bucs Dugout and Pirates Prospects
Associated Press:
Inge Had Go-Ahead Double, Lifts A's Past Rockies — DENVER (AP) — Brandon Inge hit a go-ahead two-run double during a three-run ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 Wednesday night. — Todd Helton hit a grand slam and Michael Cuddyer had two homers …
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Athletics Nation
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies, Betancourt blow lead in ninth, lose seventh consecutive game
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Purple Row
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Ben Sheets Throws For Teams — Righty Ben Sheets threw for scouts today in Monroe, Louisiana, MLBTR has learned. Scouts from the Phillies, Braves, Yankees, and Angels were in attendance. — Sheets, 33, signed a one-year, $10MM deal with the Athletics in January 2010 despite missing …
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Associated Press:
Mets' Dickey Holds Rays to 1 Hit for 10th Win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — R.A. Dickey allowed only an infield single during his second career one-hitter and broke the New York Mets' record for consecutive scoreless innings in a 9-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
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MLB.com:
Joe Torre to manage Team USA in 2013 World Baseball Classic — Conference call scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. ET — DURHAM, N.C. — USA Baseball announced Thursday that Joe Torre has been named manager of Team USA for the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC).
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Ccolton / CBS New York:
Mets Exploring ‘Quiet’ Section At Citi Field For Families With Autistic Kids — NEW YORK (WFAN) - Yes, the Mets are exploring the possibility of selling tickets for a “quiet” section at Citi Field. — The Amazin's posed the question to their fans in an email survey Wednesday …
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New Jersey Online and HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Aybar, Callaspo homer to lead Angels over Dodgers — LOS ANGELES—Erick Aybar led off the ninth inning with his first home run of the season, Alberto Callaspo also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Dodgers 2-1 Wednesday night in the rubber game of the season's first Freeway Series.
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Dave Skretta / Associated Press:
Royals beat Brewers on bases-loaded walk in 11th — KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Mike Moustakas walked with the bases loaded in the 11th inning Wednesday night, giving the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. — Billy Butler singled to lead off the inning against Kameron Loe …
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Associated Press:
Thome Powers Hamels, Phillies Past Twins 9-8 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jim Thome drove in four runs against his former team, including a long homer to pad Philadelphia's lead, and the Phillies hung on for a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
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