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MLB.com:
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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Associated Press:
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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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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Associated Press:
Cueto records 14th win as Reds down Padres — Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Johnny Cueto, Todd Frazier help Reds to 20th win in last 23 games … CINCINNATI — Todd Frazier hit a two-run homer …
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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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Danny Wild / MiLB News Index:
Umpire tosses music intern in Daytona
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Cliff Lee On Waivers — The Phillies have placed Cliff Lee on waivers, Yahoo's Jeff Passan reports (on Twitter). The Phillies were expected to waive Lee this month, when waivers are revocable. Teams routinely place high-profile players on waivers in August to determine other teams' interest.
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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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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
NL Central Notes: Drew, Marte, Cardinals — The Reds have been nearly unbeatable since losing their top player to injury and now have the best record in baseball at 64-41. Here are today's NL Central links after another Reds win... - The Pirates considered and rejected a trade …
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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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