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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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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Reds hit 3 HRs in 12-5 win for sweep of Indians — CINCINNATI—Brandon Phillips hit one of Cincinnati's three homers and drove in four more runs on Thursday afternoon, leading the ailing Reds to a 12-5 victory and their first three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians since 2008.
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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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Steve Kroner / San Francisco Chronicle:
Matt Cain throws perfect game as Giants win 10-0 — (06-14) 01:32 PDT — It took the Giants' franchise 130 years to have a perfect night. Matt Cain's evening will last forever. — Cain was perfect Wednesday night. The Giants' 27-year-old right-hander retired all 27 Houston hitters at AT&T Park.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Matt Cain's Place in History
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MLB:
Matt Cain throws perfect game, strikes out 14 as Giants drub Astros
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Source: Cubs' Dempster, Theo discuss trades … CHICAGO — Ryan Dempster and team president Theo Epstein met Wednesday to discuss potential trades for the Chicago Cubs pitcher, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. — Dempster is in the final season of a four-year, $44 million deal that pays him $14 million in 2012.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
A quick trade involving Ryan Dempster is said to be possible
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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, Bucs Dugout, MLB Daily Dish, Baseball Nation and Pirates Prospects
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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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Gary Jabara, O.C. communications magnate, in running for Padres — The San Diego Padres are looking for a new owner. — Gary Jabara, the founder of a Newport Beach wireless communications company, is the leader of one of three groups believed to remain in the running to buy the San Diego Padres.
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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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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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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies, Betancourt blow lead in ninth, lose seventh consecutive game
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Rowan Kavner / MLB.com:
Raburn back with big club as Smyly hits DL — CHICAGO — Pitcher Drew Smyly's blister on his left middle finger, at one time a day-to-day injury, landed him on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, as the Tigers recalled second baseman Ryan Raburn from Triple-A Toledo.
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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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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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