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Atchison to see Dr. Andrews about elbow — BOSTON — While righty reliever Scott Atchison sure seems to be headed toward Tommy John surgery, he won't decide for sure until he visits noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., on Monday. — “I'll go down there and see what he has to say …
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Cabrera and Fielder go back-to-back in Tigers' win over Sox — BOSTON — Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder homered on consecutive pitches to cap a five-run fifth inning Wednesday night, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep.
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Cherington keeps core intact at Trade Deadline — ‘Empowered to do something bold,’ first-year GM adds bullpen piece — BOSTON — Roughly a week ago, Red Sox president/CEO Larry Lucchino noted that general manager Ben Cherington was “empowered to do something bold” before Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.
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Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Craig Breslow answers when called — Never mind that Craig Breslow didn't arrive at Fenway Park [map] until an hour or so before the start of last night's game. By the time Prince Fielder stepped to the plate in the fifth inning, the lefty reliever was loose and ready to pitch.
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Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Why the boos for the injured Josh Beckett?
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
RED SOX, RANGERS TALKED BLOCKBUSTER
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Godwin Kelly / Daytona Beach News-Journal:
‘Three Blind Mice’ music miffs umpire at Daytona Cubs game — DAYTONA BEACH — The Daytona Cubs edged the Fort Myers Miracle 2-1 in a game high in emotion and drama Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. — “These guys play hard every night,” Cubs manager Brian Harper said. “It's a fun group.”
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Ludwick homers, drives in four in Reds' win over Padres — CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ryan Ludwick homered and drove in four runs for the second consecutive game, and the Cincinnati Reds kept rolling along with a 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.
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Marlins end Braves' seven-game winning streak — ATLANTA — Miami broke out for three runs in the first inning against Ben Sheets after scoring just three total in two losses to Atlanta, and the Marlins ended the Braves' seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night.
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Corbin, D-Backs relievers combine to two-hit Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Patrick Corbin was brimming with confidence as he began his third stint this season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, convinced that he belonged with the big club on a permanent basis. — His solid outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers only confirmed that notion.
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Associated Press:
Jimmy Rollins homers twice as Phillies sneak past Nationals … WASHINGTON — Jimmy Rollins hit two solo home runs, Nate Schierholtz connected in his Philadelphia debut, and the Phillies received a sharp pitching performance from Vance Worley in a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Cardinals' Holliday hammers slumping Rockies again — Matt Holliday flexed his muscles and the Rockies paid the price Wednesday night at rainy Coors Field. The Cardinals' slugger mashed two mammoth home runs and drove in five runs, leading St. Louis a 9-6 victory.
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Fox Sports:
Best trades that didn't happen — Sometimes the most interesting trades are the ones that don't happen. — Consider this fascinating change-of-scenery exchange that the Miami Marlins and New York Mets kicked around, according to major league sources: — Outfielder Jason Bay to the Marlins …
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