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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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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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Associated Press:
Verlander nabs 1st win in month to lead Tigers — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Justin Verlander nabs first win in a month as Tigers cap road trip — CHICAGO — Justin Verlander pitched eight solid innings for his first win in a month …
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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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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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Matt Cain throws perfect game, strikes out 14 as Giants drub Astros
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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
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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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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Cardinals Agree To Sign Carson Kelly — The Cardinals have agreed to sign second-round pick Carson Kelly to a $1.6MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of Baseball America (Twitter link). Kelly's bonus is almost triple the recommended $574.3K bonus for the 86th overall pick and, as Callis notes …
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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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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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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Amid trade rumors, Dempster talks with Epstein
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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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