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9:15 AM ET, August 12, 2012

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Associated Press:
Braves Chase Santana Early in 9-3 Rout of Mets  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman had five RBIs in the first two innings and the Atlanta Braves battered Johan Santana in his return from the disabled list, routing the sluggish New York Mets 9-3 on Saturday night.
Discussion: Associated Press and MLB
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
NY Mets are going nowhere this season, should think about shutting down Johan Santana  —  So it's come to this: the Mets and their fans just need to hope none of their key hitters gets hurt while keeping an eye on next season.  —  Johan Santana is not helping the Mets this season …
Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Final Score: Braves 9 Mets 3
Discussion: New York Post and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Price Pitches Rays to 4-2 Victory at Minnesota  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — B.J. Upton hit two home runs, Matt Joyce also homered, and David Price earned his 15th victory as the Tampa Bay Rays stretched their winning streak to five by beating the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Saturday night.
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Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
Joyce has 4 RBIs for Rays in 12-6 win over Twins
Associated Press:
Pomeranz Has Short Outing in Rockies' Loss to SF  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drew Pomeranz went four innings in his third straight start and has yet to complete seven innings this season.  The rest of the Colorado starting rotation can share the blame, too.  —  Drew Pomeranz (1-7) …
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Marquis pitches two-hitter for Padres  —  PITTSBURGH—Jason Marquis took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday night before settling for a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Pirates 5-0 for their 11th straight win in Pittsburgh.  —  Travis Snider broke up the bid …
Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Yankees finalizing deal for 2-time All Star Lowe  —  TORONTO — The Yankees are in the process of finalizing a deal to acquire Derek Lowe to serve as a stopgap for their pitching staff while CC Sabathia is on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation.  —  The deal was confirmed via text message by Scott Boras, Lowe's agent.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Ludwick Doubles, Reds Beat Cubs 4-2  —  CHICAGO (AP) — With the season lost and the team slumping, the Chicago Cubs have to look ahead to happier times.  Travis Wood continues to show he might part of their turnaround.  —  Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run double in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds rallied …
Associated Press:
Ivan Nova snaps skid as Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-2  —  TORONTO — Ivan Nova snapped a five-start winless streak, Casey McGehee hit a three-run home run and the New York Yankees won their fourth straight game Saturday, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.  —  Derek Jeter had two hits …
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Richard Durrett / ESPN:
Rangers place Mike Napoli on DL  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli was placed on the disabled list with a strained left quad muscle prior to Saturday's game with the Detroit Tigers.  Triple-A catcher Luis Martinez was called up in his place.
Associated Press:
A's Rally Past White Sox  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Jonny Gomes homered to tie the game, and Brandon Inge hit a go-ahead single as the Oakland Athletics scored twice in the eighth inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Saturday night.  —  Oakland had a five-run third and led 5-2 …
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Gordon hits 2 HRs as Royals beat Orioles 7-3  —  BALTIMORE—Alex Gordon hit two of Kansas City's four home runs, Luis Mendoza took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 Saturday night after the start of the game was delayed by rain for more than three hours.
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