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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Associated Press:
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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