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Jon Paul Morosi / mlbbuzz:
Yankees, Giants, Blue Jays scouting Rodriguez — With the non-waiver trade deadline less than six weeks away, the cavalcade of scouting stars is underway. — Tuesday night in Houston, sources say representatives for the Yankees, Giants and Blue Jays were in attendance …
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Tom Haudricourt / Boston Herald:
Brewers fall to homer-happy Blue Jays — MILWAUKEE — From a young starting pitcher making his major-league debut to one of the top closers in the league, the Milwaukee Brewers had no luck keeping the Toronto Blue Jays in the ballpark. — Not satisfied with hitting four home runs off Tyler Thornburg …
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Jeremy Warnemuende / MLB.com:
Blue Jays balancing bullpen, claim Pauley — MILWAUKEE — Along with the changes to the starting rotation, including the addition of Wednesday starter Joel Carreno, Blue Jays manager John Farrell has had to be creative with his bullpen. That includes a more set schedule for his relievers.
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Associated Press:
Gallardo helps Brewers push past Blue Jays — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Brewers dispatch Blue Jays as HRs back Yovani Gallardo — MILWAUKEE — Yovani Gallardo pitched into the seventh inning, Ryan Braun hit one of Milwaukee's four homers …
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Roger Schlueter / MLB.com:
MLB Notebook: Blue Jays flexing muscle — In 2010, the Blue Jays — led by Jose Bautista and his Major League-leading 54 home runs — compiled a total of 257 homers to tie the 1996 Orioles for the third-most in history. — That Toronto club, which fell seven home runs shy of matching …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
BORAS: NO TALKS OF MULTI-YEAR ELLSBURY DEAL — Scott Boras — who is in town to announce the signing of his client and Red Sox first-round pick Devin Marrero — told WEEI.com Wednesday that he has had no discussions with Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington regarding a multi-year extension for outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox agree to terms with top pick Marrero — BOSTON — The Red Sox have secured the services of their first selection in this year's First-Year Player Draft, signing shortstop Deven Marrero on Wednesday. — The Arizona State product received a $2.05 million signing bonus that was $300,000 …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Ross returns as Podsednik heads to DL — BOSTON — The game of musical chairs that has been Boston's outfield this season continued on Tuesday, when Cody Ross was activated and Scott Podsednik was placed on the 15-day disabled list. — Ross, who was a key contributor for the Red Sox earlier in the season …
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Pedroia, Sox hope thumb injury isn't serious — BOSTON — Considering all that Dustin Pedroia means to the Red Sox, it is concerning whenever he leaves a game with an injury. — But after Tuesday night's 7-5 win against the Marlins, Pedroia was hopeful he didn't suffer a significant setback …
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Associated Press:
D-backs crank 6 HRs, edge Mariners in slugfest — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Diamondbacks tie franchise record with 6 home runs, beat Mariners — PHOENIX — Ryan Roberts hit an inside-the-park home run, Justin Upton ended a long drought …
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David O'Brien / Boston Herald:
Braves snap Yankees' winning streak — NEW YORK — On a night when the retiring third baseman had an error that cost a run and the veteran pitcher labored through five innings, it was youth that served a 4-3 win for the Braves against the sizzling Yankees. — Rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons drove …
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Associated Press:
Braves hold on, end Yankees' 10-game win streak
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Zach Berman / New York Times:
Braves Rally Last, Ending Yankees Winning Streak at 10
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Mike Fiammetta / MLB.com:
Peralta ejected for having pine tar on glove — WASHINGTON — Rays reliever Joel Peralta was ejected prior to the bottom of the eighth inning of Tuesday night's 5-4 win over the Nationals for having pine tar on his glove. — Nationals manager Davey Johnson asked crew chief Tim Tschida …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Yankees Agree To Sign Cuban Lefty Omar Luis For $4 Million — The Yankees have agreed to sign Cuban lefthander Omar Luis to a minor league contract with a $4 million bonus. — Luis, 19, has a five-pitch mix, stands out for his pitchability and scouts have lauded him for his competitiveness on the international circuit.
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Troy Tulowitzki injury needs surgery; likely out 8 weeks, Rockies say — PHILADELPHIA — Troy Tulowitzki finally knows what's wrong with his leg, but that relief is muted by the potential eight-week absence he faces following arthroscopic surgery on his left groin.
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Brett, Bernie to manage in Futures Game — You can't have a Futures Game without paying tribute to the past. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that it will have two highly accomplished former players — Hall of Famer George Brett and former Yankees star Bernie Williams …
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