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Doug Padilla / ESPN:
Cubs put Dempster (tight lat) on disabled list — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs made a number of moves Monday, the most high-profile being the placement of pitcher Ryan Dempster on the 15-day disabled list. — Dempster's injury is being listed as right latissimus dorsi tightness and isn't expected …
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Daily Dish
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Associated Press:
Cubs place Dempster on DL due to tight lat — CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs may be hanging on to Ryan Dempster for a little longer than expected. They placed the right-hander on the 15-day disabled list Monday with tightness in his right lat muscle. — Dempster, who has been subject …
Associated Press:
White Sox Get Slugged 12-3 by Cubs
White Sox Get Slugged 12-3 by Cubs
Discussion:
Associated Press and South Side Sox
Fox Sports:
Youkilis trade talks gaining steam — The last days of Kevin Youkilis in a Boston Red Sox uniform may be approaching. — Trade dialogue surrounding the beleaguered Boston third baseman has intensified in the last 24 to 48 hours, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.
Discussion:
SI Tracking Blog, HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
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Washington Post:
Roger Clemens acquitted of all charges — Legendary pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty Monday of all charges in the government's perjury case against him. — Clemens faced one count of obstructing Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury.
Discussion:
Getting Blanked
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Joseph White / NBCSports.com:
CLEMENS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF LYING TO CONGRESS — Jury needs 10 hours to deliberate before acquitting ex-pitcher on all charges — Former pitcher Roger Clemens becomes emotional while talking to the media after he was found not guilty on 13 counts of perjury and obstruction charges Monday.
Discussion:
HardballTalk
John Marshall / Associated Press:
Mariners lose 7-1 to Diamondbacks — PHOENIX—Hector Noesi was superb his last outing, even if he ended up with a loss. — He never had much of a chance this time around. — Lacking the aggressive approach he had less than a week earlier, Noesi gave up the first three hits in Aaron Hill's cycle …
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
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Associated Press:
Hill's Cycle Sends D-Backs Past Seattle 7-1 — PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Hill hit a solo homer in the seventh inning to become the fifth Arizona player to hit for the cycle, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. — Hill hit a single in the first …
Associated Press:
Cain Gets Imperfect Win for Giants Over Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Cain followed up his perfect game by persevering through five difficult innings for another victory, and Brandon Crawford had an early two-run double among the San Francisco Giants' 13 hits in a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Discussion:
ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, McCovey Chronicles and Associated Press
Fox Sports:
Sources: Jays, Rockies talk Guthrie — The Rockies want to trade right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. The Blue Jays want to boost their injury-depleted rotation. — Such are the makings of a possible trade. — While no deal appears imminent, the teams have discussed an exchange that would send Guthrie …
Discussion:
Globe and Mail
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Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Jeremy Guthrie trade scenarios begin to percolate, starting with Toronto
Jeremy Guthrie trade scenarios begin to percolate, starting with Toronto
Discussion:
HardballTalk and SI Tracking Blog
Associated Press:
Mets' R.A. Dickey K's 13 in second one-hitter in row — NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey became the first major league pitcher in 24 years to throw consecutive one-hitters and Ike Davis hit a grand slam to lead the New York Mets past the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Monday night.
Discussion:
Associated Press, Camden Chat, Yahoo! Sports, BBTF's Baseball Primer … and Boston Herald
Associated Press:
Ramirez Homer Snaps Tie in Brewers Win Over Jays — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aramis Ramirez's liner down the left-field line was ruled a home run after umpires reversed a foul ball call using video replay in the seventh inning that snapped a tie and lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
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ESPN:
Reds-Indians Preview — Years of bottled-up frustration between Cleveland's Derek Lowe and Reds manager Dusty Baker spilled over last week in Cincinnati. — The two won't have to wait nearly as long to pick up where they left off. — As the Ohio Cup series resumes Monday night at Progressive Field …
Discussion:
Redleg Nation
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians' Derek Lowe gets another shot against Reds, Dusty Baker: Indians Insider
Cleveland Indians' Derek Lowe gets another shot against Reds, Dusty Baker: Indians Insider
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe, Red Reporter and Cincinnati Reds
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Murphy, Harrison lead Rangers to 2-1 win — SAN DIEGO—Left-hander Matt Harrison won his fifth straight decision and David Murphy's two-run single in the first inning held up as the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 Monday night for their fourth straight victory.
Discussion:
Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Arkansas ends South Carolina's 22-game tourney win streak — OMAHA, Neb. — Ryne Stanek and Barrett Astin combined on a four-hitter and Arkansas beat South Carolina 2-1 at the College World Series on Monday night, ending the Gamecocks' NCAA tournament record winning streak at 22 games.
Discussion:
Baseball America
