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Volquez throws one-hitter as Padres beat Astros — SAN DIEGO — Edinson Volquez threw a one-hitter — an infield single in the fourth inning — for the first complete game and shutout of his career as the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 1-0 on Thursday night.
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Seven to 10 teams seeking Headley, interest high for Street, Denorfia — If there is fire where there is smoke, Chase Headley could burst into flames any day now. — At least seven teams have expressed interest in acquiring the Padres third baseman before the July 31 trading deadline.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Padres going to try to re-sign Quentin, Street to multi-year deals — The Reds, Indians and Pirates are among the many teams to have inquired about the Padres' Carlos Quentin. (Getty Images) — The Padres are now planning to try to extend veteran stars Carlos Quentin and Huston Street …
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Griffin shuts down Yankees as A's win 4-3 — OAKLAND, Calif.—A.J. Griffin glanced into the visiting dugout and saw Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira among others. Oakland's rookie right-hander felt some nerves all right. — Then, Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run homer …
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Reggie Jackson Back in Uniform With Yankees — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Reggie Jackson rejoined the New York Yankees as special adviser Thursday and was in uniform for the opener of a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics after he made critical comments of slugger Alex Rodriguez and other former stars.
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Jayson Stark / MLB:
Stark: The 10 best (potentially) available starting pitchers — Cole Hamels, Zack Greinke and Matt Garza highlight the arms who could get dealt — The world is full of mysteries, and here's one of them: — It's supposed to be The Year of the Pitcher, right?
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Astros, Blue Jays Complete Ten-Player Trade — The Astros and Blue Jays have completed a ten-player trade, the teams announced. The Astros obtain seven players from Toronto: right-hander Francisco Cordero, outfielder Ben Francisco, minor leaguers Joe Musgrove, Asher Wojciechowski …
Associated Press:
Quintana Gets Another No-Decision, White Sox Lose — BOSTON (AP) — Eight-inning starts are becoming routine for rookie Jose Quintana. — So are no-decisions. — The Chicago White Sox left-hander watched another gem get spoiled Thursday night when closer Addison Reed surrendered a walk-off …
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Ross' 3-run HR in 9th wins it for Red Sox — BOSTON—Cody Ross' five-year old son stood behind him as he sat at a podium during a postgame interview session, triggering him to recall when he first started to enjoy hitting in the clutch. — “I've always wanted to be up in those situations since …
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Rockies, Royals Swap Guthrie, Sanchez — The Rockies and Royals have agreed to a trade that will send left-hander Jonathan Sanchez to Colorado for right-hander Jeremy Guthrie, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter). Both players have struggled in 2012 and are on track to hit free agency after the season.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Justin Germano; DFA Asencio — The Cubs have acquired Justin Germano from the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, according to a team press release. The veteran right-hander was designated for assignment by Boston earlier this week to make room for Jacoby Ellsbury's return from the disabled list.
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Hernandez, Montero lead Mariners past Royals, 6-1 — KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Felix Hernandez won his fourth straight decision, Jesus Montero homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Thursday. — Hernandez (8-5) is 4- with a 1.37 ERA …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Cubs Sign Juan Carlos Paniagua For $1.5 Million — Dominican righthander Juan Carlos Paniagua has parlayed a suspension into a bigger bonus for a second time, signing today with the Cubs for $1.5 million. — Like any international signing, Paniagua will still require a background investigation …
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