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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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Joey Nowak / MLB.com:
Byrd suspended 50 games for positive test
Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Kevin Youkilis changes Sox
Kevin Youkilis changes Sox
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Associated Press:
Homer-happy Blue Jays beat Red Sox 9-6 — BOSTON—Jose Bautista, Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia hit two-run homers Monday night to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-6 victory over Boston despite two home runs by David Ortiz that tied him for the most multihomer games in Red Sox history.
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Alex Prewitt / Boston Globe:
Final: Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 6 — Final: Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 6: Janssen strikes out Kalish, Punto and Nava, all swinging, to end the game with his eighth save of the season. — The Jays get to Doubront (8-4) early and often, surviving two Papi homers and a nearly 2-hour-long rain delay to take the series opener.
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Quentin leads Padres to 8-7 win over Astros — HOUSTON—Carlos Quentin hit an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift the San Diego Padres to an 8-7 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. — Chase Headley walked with one out and stole second before Quentin drove him in with a drive to right-center against Brandon Lyon (0-2).
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres bullpen coach Akerfelds dies at 50
Padres bullpen coach Akerfelds dies at 50
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Associated Press:
Marlins Blow Late Lead, Lose to Cardinals in 10 — MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins have had a number of losses in June, 17 to be exact. The latest one might be the toughest. — The Marlins led 6-1 in the eighth inning before Heath Bell coughed up four runs in the ninth to the St. Louis Cardinals …
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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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Associated Press:
Reds' Mat Latos strikes out 13 Brewers in CG win … CINCINNATI — Mat Latos fanned a personal-best 13 batters in his second career complete game and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Monday night. — The NL Central leaders won for only the second time in seven games.
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Kevin Goheen / MLB.com:
Capps likely headed to DL after setback
Capps likely headed to DL after setback
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Joe Christensen / Boston Herald:
Josh Willingham drills 2-run HR to rally Twins past Reds
Josh Willingham drills 2-run HR to rally Twins past Reds
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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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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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Associated Press:
Cabrera Has 3 RBIs for Tigers in 8-2 Win at Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, Rick Porcello struck out seven in six solid innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 Monday night. — After their first 12 batters …
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies defeat Washington Nationals as Jeff Francis pitches well — Who's afraid of big, bad Coors Field? — Clearly not Washington Nationals whiz kid Stephen Strasburg. The 23-year-old right-hander wasn't as dominant as usual, but he clearly wasn't intimidated by Coors Field's nasty reputation.
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Associated Press:
Milone gets eighth win in A's shutout of Mariners — SEATTLE — Tommy Milone became the first Oakland Athletics rookie to earn eight wins before the All-Star break by beating the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Monday night. — Milone (8-5) allowed seven hits, struck out five and didn't walk anyone in his second straight superb outing.
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Athletics Nation
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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