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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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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 105: Tigers at Red Sox
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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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Umpire tosses music intern in Daytona
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels to bide time in contract talks with Greinke — ARLINGTON — The Angels would like nothing more than to sign newly acquired starter Zack Greinke to a contract extension, rather than losing him to free agency over the offseason. But as of Wednesday, general manager Jerry Dipoto …
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels could pull off a triple play in awards season — With Mike Trout and Jered Weaver, Angels are on track for top individual honors. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Plenty can change between now and October, but as the Angels entered August they had players with the potential to win American League …
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J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Rangers Add Power By Calling Up Mike Olt — In a need of an offensive spark after a 9-14 July. the Rangers reached down to Double-A Frisco to call up power-hitting prospect Mike Olt. — Expected to be in uniform for tonight's game against the Angels, the righthanded-hitting Olt will need …
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Steve Silva / Boston Globe:
Derek Lowe would welcome a return to Red Sox — Derek Lowe is returning to his Fort Myers home for a “tune-up” and that's all he thinks he needs to get back on track after the Cleveland Indians designated him for assignment Wednesday. — He would love a return to the Red Sox.
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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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