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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Victorino wants to stay with Dodgers next year  —  LOS ANGELES — Shane Victorino has been in Los Angeles for only four games, but he's already hoping for a long future in Dodger blue.  —  Victorino has informed his agents that he would like to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the outfielder told ESPNLosAngeles.com.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Associated Press:
Ottavino, Rockies beat Dodgers 2-0
Alex Angert / MLB.com:
Dodgers designate Gwynn, recall Sands
Discussion: True Blue LA and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Weaver's four-hitter leads Angels past Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Jered Weaver pitched a four-hitter for his major-league leading 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Monday night to overtake the final spot in the crowded AL wild card standings.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Halos Heaven
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Ben Estes / MLB.com:
Despite off-day ahead, Santana to make next start  —  OAKLAND — Given his struggles this season, Ervin Santana seemed like a prime candidate to have his turn in the rotation skipped with an off-day coming up on Thursday.  —  But Angels manager Mike Scioscia indicated before Monday's game …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Tillman leads Orioles past Mariners 3-1  —  BALTIMORE—Chris Tillman took a three-hit shutout into the eighth inning to extend a run of successful starts by Baltimore pitchers, and the Orioles beat Jason Vargas and the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night.  —  Nick Markakis homered …
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Vargas excels, but Mariners lose to Orioles 3-1  —  BALTIMORE—Jason Vargas went the distance, kept the Baltimore Orioles scoreless after the second inning and didn't issue a walk.  —  Unfortunately, Chris Tillman was even better.  —  Tillman took a three-hit shutout into the eighth …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Yankees shut down Manny Banuelos  —  The New York Yankees' top pitching prospect, Manny Banuelos, will not pitch again this year after throwing in six games all season, the team's vice president of baseball operations Mark Newman told ESPN New York on Monday.  —  “He's not going to be back this season,” Newman said.
boston.stats.com:
Rangers-Red Sox Preview  —  (AP) — Ryan Dempster hopes his second start for the Texas Rangers goes a lot better than the first.  —  The right-hander looks to bounce back from a rough debut with his new team and help the AL West-leading Rangers avoid a third consecutive loss Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Discussion: Boston Globe and Associated Press
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Dan Duggan / Boston Herald:
Red-hot Adrian Gonzalez understands the deal
MLB.com:
Ortiz might get alternate treatment for Achilles
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Next contract should be lucrative for Lohse  —  ST. LOUIS — Kyle Lohse maintains that he's not thinking much beyond 2012, a season in which he believes he can help lead the Cardinals back to the postseason.  If he did, however, Lohse would certainly find himself to be among the most attractive free-agent pitchers.
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Mike Still / MLB.com:
Marcum makes major strides with simulated game
Discussion: HardballTalk
UTSanDiego.com:
Padres sold to group headed by O'Malley heirs, Fowler, Mickelson  —  It took longer than expected, but the sale of the Padres to a group headed by heirs of the former owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego business and civic leader Ron Fowler and professional golfer Phil Mickelson was completed Monday night.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Garza out indefinitely with stress reaction  —  Cubs starter Matt Garza is out indefinitely with stress reaction in the back of his elbow, but no decision has been yet about the rest of his season.  —  Obviously the season has 55 games remaining, so it would seem as though the Cubs …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Twins score 10 runs in second inning, rout Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Justin Morneau homered twice and drove in four runs, Joe Mauer had three RBIs and Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 14-3 victory over Cleveland on Monday night, the Indians' 10th straight loss.
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Firing Bobby Valentine won't fix the Red Sox  —  Let's say the Red Sox had decided last winter that they just weren't ready for Bobby Valentine as manager and hired Gene Lamont instead.  —  Do you really think they would be 10 games over .500 instead of one game under?  —  Because that's who the alternative was.
Discussion: Over the Monster
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John Tomase / Boston Herald:
Bobby Valentine never fit here, should go now
Discussion: Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Sheets solid as streaking Braves bump Phillies  —  Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Ben Sheets improves to 4-1 as Braves coast past Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Ben Sheets pitched …
Associated Press:
Sale pitches eight solid innings as White Sox beat Royals  —  CHICAGO — Paul Konerko and Gordon Beckham homered late, Chris Sale pitched eight solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Monday night.  —  Konerko tied it leading off the seventh and Beckham gave …
Discussion: Associated Press and Royals Review
 
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