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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians RHP Roberto Hernandez receives U.S. visa; will serve three-week suspension — CLEVELAND, Ohio — Roberto Hernandez is back — The pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona is scheduled to arrive in Cleveland on Saturday night after receiving his visa from the U.S. Consulate in the Dominican Republic on Thursday.
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Associated Press:
Thome Homers Again as Orioles Beat Indians 3-1 — CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Thome's two-run homer in the seventh inning led the Baltimore Orioles to their fourth straight victory, a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. — Thome, who passed Sammy Sosa for seventh place …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Phillies and Cole Hamels ‘moving in the right direction’ — The Phillies and star lefthander Cole Hamels are said to be “moving in the right direction” in mega-contract talks, those familiar with the talks told CBSSports.com. — The Phillies' willingness to go to six years, first reported by CBSSports.com, was a key development.
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Associated Press:
Blanco's RBI bunt leads Giants over Phillies in 10 innings — PHILADELPHIA — Matt Cain and Cole Hamels matched each other with better performances at the plate than on the mound. — The two All-Star pitchers hit homers in the same inning, and Gregor Blanco drove in the tiebreaking run …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
White Sox acquire Brett Myers from Houston — According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the White Sox have acquired RHP Brett Myers from the Astros. — Myers is 0-4 with a 3.52 ERA in 35 games for the Houston Astros this season. He has given up 12 earned runs in 30.2 innings pitched, while walking six and striking out 20.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Sox acquire closer Myers from Astros
Sox acquire closer Myers from Astros
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Associated Press:
Bryce Harper returns as Nats split DH with Braves — WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper returned from an ankle injury to single and score as a pinch-hitter, and Roger Bernadina had a tiebreaking hit in the seventh inning as the Washington Nationals earned a split of the day-night doubleheader with a 5-2 victory Saturday night.
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Dodgers switch target to Matt Garza — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Chicago Cubs may end up getting the prospects they wanted for Ryan Dempster by trading a different pitcher. — Multiple sources confirmed on Saturday the Los Angeles Dodgers have shifted their focus to obtaining Cubs starter Matt Garza …
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Ludwick, Phillips HRs lead Reds over Brewers 6-2 — CINCINNATI—Ryan Ludwick and Brandon Phillips each hit two-run homers Saturday night, powering Cincinnati to a 6-2 victory over the fading Milwaukee Brewers that extended the Reds' surge without Joey Votto.
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Reds hit 3 HRs, beat Brewers 3-1 behind Bailey
Reds hit 3 HRs, beat Brewers 3-1 behind Bailey
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Associated Press:
Red Sox celebrate Jason Varitek's career as captain — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox [team stats] honored former captain Jason Varitek [stats] on Saturday night, praising the longtime catcher who was the heart of two World Series championship teams. — Varitek was given the home plate …
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
As Trade Deadline nears, Wren evaluates options — WASHINGTON — There is no doubt the Braves would like to add Brewers ace Zack Greinke or another top-flight starting pitcher before the July 31 Trade Deadline. But as this next week unfolds, general manager Frank Wren will also continue …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Johan Santana to the DL with ankle injury — The Mets have placed Johan Santana on the disabled list with an ankle injury. — Jeremy Hefner has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will take Santana's place on the active roster. — Santana injured his ankle in a start against the Cubs …
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Associated Press:
Uribe, Capuano Lead Dodgers to 8-5 Win Over Mets — NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Uribe broke out of a long slump with a homer and four RBIs, Chris Capuano pitched seven solid innings against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the staggering New York Mets 8-5 on Saturday.
