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10:40 PM ET, July 22, 2012

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Associated Press:
Rockies Fall to Padres 3-2  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies were done in by one of their former prospects and a lack of production from the middle of their lineup.  —  Everth Cabrera, who began his career in the Rockies organization, had two hits and twice beat throws to the plate …
Discussion: Purple Row and Associated Press
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Carlos Quentin and Padres closing in on an extension; will keep him in S.D. 3 years  —  Power-hitting outfielder Carlos Quentin and the Padres are on the verge of completing a extension which will keep him in San Diego and take him off the trade block, people familiar with the talks told CBSSports.com.
Associated Press:
Rollins Leads Phillies Over Giants 4-3 in 12
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Padres Sign Carlos Quentin
Discussion: Fox Sports and Bucs Dugout
Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Jeremy Hefner to start Wednesday, TBA for Thursday  —  Terry Collins told reporters this morning Jeremy Hefner will start against Stephen Strasburg in Wednesday's series finale against the Nationals.  —  Collins did not say who might start Thursday's series opener against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Mets recall Elvin Ramirez, Miguel Batista DFA'd
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Tim Smith / NY Daily News:
NY Mets are losing pitching arms at an alarming rate with Johan Santana the latest to go down
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Johnette Howard / ESPN:
No Santana, no Gee, no trade, please
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Cabrera hits 300th HR, Tigers finish sweep of White Sox  —  DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera homered twice, reaching the 300 mark for his career and helping the Detroit Tigers finish a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 6-4 victory Sunday.  —  Detroit wrapped up a 6-1 homestand …
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Fox Sports:
Sources: Nats' Jackson drops Boras  —  Washington Nationals right-hander Edwin Jackson is changing his representation, leaving Scott Boras for the Legacy Agency, according to major league sources.  —  Jackson, 28, signed a one-year, $11 million free-agent contract with the Nationals …
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Dodgers rally in 12th to sweep fading Mets, 8-3  —  NEW YORK—Pinch-hitter Matt Treanor had a two-run single in a five-run 12th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the fading New York Mets 8-3 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep.  —  The Dodgers blew a 3-1 lead after the sixth …
Discussion: ESPN, Yahoo! Sports and CBSSports.com
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Dodgers 8 Mets 3
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Julian Benbow / Boston Globe:
Final: Blue Jays 15, Red Sox 7  —  Searching for answers for how poorly his season's gone and certainly unable to find them after giving up the most runs he's allowed in his career this afternoon in the Red Sox's 15-7 loss to Toronto, Jon Lester walked slowly off the mound.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com and Full Count
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Associated Press:
Red Sox celebrate Jason Varitek's career as captain
T.J. Simers / Los Angeles Times:
Not being worth it is big deal to Vernon Wells  —  The Angels' $126-million man gets emotional when discussing the circumstances that will cost him his spot in the starting lineup when he returns from his rehab assignment for an injured thumb.  —  Vernon Wells has started a rehab assignment …
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus
Associated Press:
A's rally past Yankees 5-4 in 12 for 4-game sweep  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Seth Smith hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Coco Crisp [stats] singled home the winning run in the 12th and the surging Oakland Athletics rallied from four runs down to stun the New York Yankees 5-4 on Sunday and complete a four-game sweep.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports, ESPN and CBSSports.com
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers agree to deal with prospect Leal  —  CINCINNATI — The Brewers reached an agreement earlier this month with 16-year-old pitching prospect Yosmer Leal, a right-hander from Venezuela who still must pass a physical exam and Major League Baseball's age investigation.
Associated Press:
Zimmerman hits two HRs as Nationals top Braves  —  WASHINGTON — Ryan Zimmerman homered twice and drove in three runs, and Danny Espinosa and Roger Bernadina each had three hits and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 to split a four-game series between the top two teams in the NL East.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Associated Press
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Associated Press:
Bryce Harper returns as Nats split DH with Braves
Discussion: Talking Chop
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Yankees ask about Justin Upton, Victorino, Span but still looking for outfielder  —  The Phillies' Shane Victorino is one of a few outfielders the Yankees may be interested in acquiring.  (US Presswire)  —  In their search for an outfielder with Brett Gardner likely out for the year …
Associated Press:
Orioles beat Indians for fifth straight win  —  CLEVELAND — Zach Britton pitched six shutout innings, J.J. Hardy drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3 Sunday for their fifth straight win.  —  Britton (1-0) gave up four hits in his second start since being recalled from the minors.
Discussion: Camden Chat
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Associated Press:
Indians Lose to Old Friend Jim Thome
Discussion: Camden Chat and Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:
Lynn wins 12th as Cardinals whip Cubs to earn sweep  —  ST. LOUIS — Lance Lynn won his 12th game with six spotless innings, and Matt Holliday and Carlos Beltran homered on consecutive pitches to put the finishing touches on the St. Louis Cardinals' 7-0 victory Sunday that completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
Discussion: Associated Press and Yahoo! Sports
 
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Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
MLB trades may involve sticker shock
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Joe Capozzi / Palm Beach Post:
Hand injury to sideline Hanley Ramirez for several more games
Discussion: Getting Blanked and HardballTalk
FOXSportsArizona.com:
D-backs, Tigers have talked Drew-Peralta deal
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Ludwick, Phillips HRs lead Reds over Brewers 6-2
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Red Reporter
Associated Press:
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
As Trade Deadline nears, Wren evaluates options
Discussion: MLB Rumors
 

 
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