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1:55 AM ET, June 17, 2012

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Associated Press:
Scott Cousins' triple pushes Marlins by Rays in 15th … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Cousins hit a tiebreaking RBI triple in the 15th inning and the struggling Miami Marlins edged the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.  —  Former Ray Justin Ruggiano doubled with one out and raced home when Cousins …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and DRaysBay
Josh Liebeskind / MLB.com:
After two-year absence, Perez back in bigs  —  SEATTLE — Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik announced prior to Saturday's game with the Giants that the team had recalled veteran left-hander Oliver Perez from Triple-A Tacoma.  In a corresponding move, they optioned right-hander Steve Delabar to Tacoma.
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Jays scoot by Phils in 10th on last at-bat double  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Toronto's Rajai Davis sinks Philly with double in 10th inning … TORONTO — Rajai Davis drove home the winning run with a two-out drive in the 10th inning …
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Hafner to begin running next week  —  CLEVELAND — Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner is feeling good and doing everything in his power to return to the lineup as quickly as possible.  —  On Saturday, Hafner stood at his locker with a brace on his surgically repaired right knee, discussing his latest comeback attempt.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Indians Blank Pirates 2-0
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Braves RHP Beachy exits with sore right elbow  —  ATLANTA — Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy left Saturday night's game against Baltimore with right elbow soreness.  —  Beachy retired his first 11 batters and was leading the majors with a 1.89 ERA when he was pulled in the fourth inning.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Arkanasas Beats Kent State in 4-Hitter  —  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — DJ Baxendale and Brandon Moore combined on a four-hitter, Jake Wise homered for the first time since February and Arkansas defeated Kent State 8-1 on Saturday to spoil the Golden Flashes' first appearance in the College World Series.
Discussion: Baseball America
Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Reds 4 Mets 1  —  The Mets (35-31) lost to the Reds (37-27) by the score of 4-1 at Citi Field tonight.  —  The Least You Should Know: … For a full recap and box score, check out SNY's In-Game Live.  —  Michael Baron: The tone was set right from the beginning tonight.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Lance Pugmire / Los Angeles Times:
Joe Saunders says Angels are ‘almost like any other team now’  —  Arizona Diamondbacks starter Joe Saunders faces his former team, the Angels, on Saturday.  Being traded was painful, but he calls it ‘a blessing in disguise.’  —  Joe Saunders pitches against the Oakland Athletics during an interleague game at Chase Field in Arizona.
Discussion: Halos Heaven and MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Dodgers Rally for 7-6 Victory Against White Sox  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Loney scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch by Matt Thornton in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Friday night in the opener of an interleague series between division leaders.
Larry Lage / Associated Press:
Rockies top Tigers 12-4 with 8 runs in 10th inning  —  DETROIT—Wilin Rosario hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the 10th and the Colorado Rockies went on to score a franchise-record eight runs in an extra inning, beating the Detroit Tigers 12-4 on Friday night to snap a season-high, eight-game losing streak.
Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
Maldonado's homer sends Brewers past Twins 5-3  —  MINNEAPOLIS—Martin Maldonado's two-run, tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning off Matt Capps pushed the Milwaukee Brewers past the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Friday night, and John Axford bounced back from consecutive blown saves to preserve the lead.
Associated Press:
Moustakas' Throw Saves Royals' 3-2 Win Over Cards  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Moustakas cut down Tyler Greene at the plate to end the game, capping a wild ninth inning and preserving the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
 
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