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ESPN.com:
Marlon Byrd banned 50 games — Outfielder Marlon Byrd, who admitted to working with the man whose center triggered a federal investigation of steroids use and distribution among athletes, has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. — The league announced on Monday that the free agent …
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Ben Goessling / ESPN:
Youkilis eager for fresh start with White Sox … MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Youkilis joined his new team in the visitors' clubhouse at Target Field on Monday afternoon, and it was immediately clear it was going to take some time for him to put his old team behind him.
Alex Prewitt / Boston Globe:
Live updates: Blue Jays at Red Sox — Top 7th: Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 5: Rain delay begins at 9:29 p.m. Tarp onto the field with two outs. — Before it did, feel free to insert here your favorite metaphor connecting the rain above Fenway and the Blue Jays pouring on the runs.
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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Kevin Youkilis changes Sox
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Iancteti / CBS New York:
Yankees Announce Lineup For 66th Old Timers' Day — NEW YORK (WFAN) - The New York Yankees have announced that nearly 50 former Yankees will attend the 66th annual Old Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 1st. The YES Network will air the ceremonies, which are scheduled to begin at 11:15 a.m. …
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MLB.com:
Yankees to hold 66th Old-Timers' Day on Sunday, July 1 — Nearly 50 former Yankees scheduled to attend — The New York Yankees today announced that nearly 50 former Yankees will be on hand at the 66th annual Old-Timers' Day on Sunday, July 1, at Yankee Stadium.
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Sliding Into Home
Associated Press:
Hochevar Stars for Royals in 8-0 Rout of Rays — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luke Hochevar tossed his second career shutout, Eric Hosmer homered and Yuniesky Betancourt drove in three runs to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-0 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
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Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Crasnick: Rays have revolving door at closer — In line to become eighth reliever to lead Tampa in saves over past eight seasons — Like most big league teams, the Tampa Bay Rays value velocity and command in their closer. A slow heart rate is preferable, and a short memory imperative.
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Kevin Goheen / MLB.com:
Capps likely headed to DL after setback — CINCINNATI — Twins reliever Matt Capps suffered a setback after Saturday's one-inning appearance against Cincinnati and is expected to be placed on the disabled list Monday. — Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony confirmed Sunday that the team …
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Joe Christensen / Boston Herald:
Josh Willingham drills 2-run HR to rally Twins past Reds
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Chelsea Janes / MLB.com:
Bass headed to DL with shoulder inflammation — SAN DIEGO — Another San Diego starter is headed to the disabled list. Right-hander Anthony Bass is the latest in a string of starters to hit the DL. Bass had been one of the more durable Padre arms prior to leaving his start against the Rangers Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres bullpen coach Akerfelds dies at 50
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Associated Press:
Rollins, Blanton lead Phillies over Pirates — PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton threw seven effective innings, Jimmy Rollins homered for the fourth time in five games and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Monday night. — Blanton (7-6) allowed three runs — two earned — and seven hits, striking out eight.
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The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Cano, Yankees bats back Kuroda, overpower Indians — NEW YORK — Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs to extend his recent tear, Hiroki Kuroda took a shutout into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 on Monday night.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Brian Schneider placed on disabled list — Brian Schneider became the 14th different Phillies player to hit the disabled list Monday. The backup catcher was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain suffered during a home-plate collision Sunday.
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Phillies Nation, MLB Daily Dish and The Good Phight
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holliday dumped on as Marlins take 1-0 lead — MIAMI • Marlins leadoff hitter Jose Reyes jabbed a line drive into the left-field corner and seemed to be triple-bound before a throw from left met him at the bag. — Matt Holliday just had to get through a shower first.
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MLB Rumors
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Rizzo to make long-awaited Cubs debut Tuesday — Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs' top prospect, will make his debut Tuesday night against the New York Mets, a source confirmed. — Rizzo was removed from Iowa's game in the fourth inning on Monday, and will fly to Chicago on Monday night.
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