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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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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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Bluebird Banter and MLB Daily Dish
Tom Haudricourt / Boston Herald:
Brewers fall to homer-happy Blue Jays
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Brew Crew Ball, Bluebird Banter and Yahoo! Sports
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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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:
Ross returns as Podsednik heads to DL
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Boston Globe, MLB Daily Dish and Over the Monster
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Pedroia, Sox hope thumb injury isn't serious
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Over the Monster and Boston Globe
Associated Press:
Gee Pitches Shutout Ball Into 8th, Mets Beat O's — NEW YORK (AP) — Dillon Gee extended the Mets' shutout streak to 29 innings before Baltimore broke through late, and New York held off the Orioles 4-3 on a steamy Wednesday night for a three-game sweep. — The Mets nearly shut out the Orioles for the third straight day.
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Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Mets 4 Orioles 3 — The Mets (38-32) completed a three-game sweep of the Orioles (39-30) by the score of 4-3 in Citi Field tonight. — The Least You Should Know: … For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV. — Matthew Cerrone: In the long line of Mets closers before him …
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Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Strasburg Strikes Out 10 as Nationals Top Rays 3-2 — WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 to win a fast-ballers' duel with newbie Chris Archer, Joel Peralta managed to pitch without having his glove inspected, and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak Wednesday night …
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Mike Fiammetta / MLB.com:
Peralta ejected for having pine tar on glove
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Associated Press:
Twins Ride Willingham in 2-1 Win Over Pirates — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Willingham hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins scratched past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Wednesday night. — Willingham took a fastball from Jason Grilli (1-2) over the wall in left field …
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Will Graves / Associated Press:
Pirates drop Twins 7-2 for 3rd straight win
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Associated Press:
Helton's Error Helps Phillies Beat Rockies 7-6 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Todd Helton missed tagging first base to allow the winning run to score on Placido Polanco's grounder in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday night.
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The Good Phight, Phillies Nation and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Masterson Snuffs Reds in Indians' 8-1 Win — CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game this season and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians finished a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-1 victory Wednesday night.
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Rowan Kavner / MLB.com:
Beckham says slump belongs to entire team — CHICAGO — The White Sox are lacking one player to lean on during their three-game losing streak, according to second baseman Gordon Beckham. — Beckham said players like Paul Konerko and Adam Dunn could single-handedly push the White Sox to victories in weeks past.
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South Side Sox
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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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AZ Snake Pit
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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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River Avenue Blues, MLB Rumors and MLB Daily Dish
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.
