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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
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 — CINCINNATI — Pick a moment. Any moment. Sunday's Twins game was about as good as baseball gets, unless you have a strange distaste for dramatic home runs, plays at the plate, 100-mile-per-hour fastballs and situations where good players do what they do best.
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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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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Kevin Youkilis changes Sox — Trade with Chicago ends emotional game — The nameplate above the corner locker at the far end of the Red Sox [team stats]' clubhouse was gone before the end of yesterday's game. — And now, so is Kevin Youkilis [stats]. — A trade that had become inevitable …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Kevin Youkilis traded to White Sox
Kevin Youkilis traded to White Sox
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Associated Press:
White Sox acquire Youkilis from Red Sox
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Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Kevin Youkilis
White Sox Acquire Kevin Youkilis
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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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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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Chris Jaffe / Hardball Times:
Price gouging in 2012 — It's no fun being frustrated. By definition, people don't like being frustrating. — Few things are more frustrating that the feeling like you're getting scammed and can't get around it. You can experience this many ways in life, and one of those ways comes when buying tickets.
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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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Fox Sports:
Angels score big with Frieri — The July 31 non-waiver deadline is still five weeks away. But it's quite possible that the best deal of the 2012 season already has been made. — I'm not talking about Sunday's trade of Kevin Youkilis from the Red Sox to the White Sox - though the White Sox …
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MLB Rumors
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' business brass seems to think selling Wrigley is more important than winning — Concerts and other non-baseball events at Wrigley have taken a toll on the turf — and the Cubs' reputation. Scott Stewart~Sun-Times — PHOENIX — Left fielder Alfonso Soriano sat slumped at his locker …
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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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The Good Phight
MLB.com:
Pirates promote Bryan Morris to Majors; Drew Sutton claimed off waivers — The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled right-handed relief pitcher Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis and claimed infielder Drew Sutton off waivers from Tampa Bay. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington.
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Greg Beacham / Associated Press:
Angels beat Dodgers to claim season Freeway Series — ANAHEIM, Calif.—Josh Lindblom had two outs with the bases empty and two strikes on Albert Pujols when everything fell apart. The slugger drew a walk after a 10-pitch at-bat, and the reliever soon gave up the tiebreaking run in another loss for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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