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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Morris accuses Buchholz of throwing spitballs — TORONTO — Jack Morris, a former World Series hero and a Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster, said Thursday that he watched video after Wednesday night's game between the Jays and Red Sox and came away convinced Boston pitcher Clay Buchholz is throwing a spitball.
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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
The truth about Clay Buchholz, spitballs and how pitchers get a grip — Clay Buchholz was accused of doctoring the baseball during his start against Toronto on Wednesday. — Thanks to accusations from Toronto broadcasters and former pitchers Dirk Hayhurst and Jack Morris …
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Sportsnet.ca:
Buchholz laughs off doctored ball speculation — TORONTO - Boston Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz dismissed the notion that he loaded the baseball against the Toronto Blue Jays, insisting a substance on his left forearm that he kept going to was rosin and nothing more.
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Associated Press:
Farrell miffed by allegations against Buchholz
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Red Sox were also thinking about acquiring Josh Johnson, Jose Reyes
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csnphilly.com:
From Stanton to Lee, not too early for Phils to think trades — The Phillies don't have to deal with Giancarlo Stanton in their current four-game series against the Miami Marlins, but that doesn't mean he isn't on the minds of club officials. — According to a major-league executive …
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Associated Press:
Kendrick Tosses 7 Strong, Phils Beat Marlins — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit solo homers to back Kyle Kendrick and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Thursday night. — Kendrick (3-1) allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings to earn …
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Fox Sports:
Interest in Padres' Headley will grow — CHICAGO — Chase Headley is the new kind of baseball free agent. — Technically, he won't be on the market until after the 2014 season. But he's effectively available now. — Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler told U-T San Diego this week …
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Headley won't negotiate extension during season — Padres third baseman flattered by team's position but doesn't want distraction — SAN DIEGO — Padres third baseman Chase Headley said on Thursday that he “loves playing in San Diego” and was flattered to hear that ownership wants to keep him here long-term.
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Padres prepared to reach record deal with Headley
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Adam McCalvy / Brew Beat:
With visa in hand, K-Rod ready to report — Reliever Francisco Rodriguez has secured his work visa and is expected to report to a Brewers Minor League affiliate next week to begin his comeback in earnest. — The Brewers brought back Rodriguez on a Minor League contract April 17 that gave …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Roy Oswalt signs minor-league deal with Rockies — Looking to add depth and options for the pitching rotation, the Rockies signed veteran Roy Oswalt to a minor-league deal on Thursday. — In 12 seasons, Oswalt is 163-96 with a 3.28 ERA in the major leagues. He is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA at Coors Field.
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Darren Rovell / ESPN:
Independent team to Cubs: We'll host you — On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said he would consider moving the team out of 99-year-old Wrigley Field if plans for renovations needed to generate revenues to compete were blocked. — On Thursday, an independent league baseball team …
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Associated Press:
Haren Throws 8 Sharp Innings, Nationals Top Braves — ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Haren pitched eight sharp innings, Denard Span hit a two-run double and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Thursday night. — The Nationals, who snapped a nine-game losing streak to Atlanta on Wednesday …
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Associated Press:
Westbrook, Cardinals Beat Brewers 6-5. — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Westbrook allowed one run over six innings for his 100th career win and the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Thursday night. — Westbrook (2-1), came in with a 0.98 ERA, best in the majors — it increased to 1.10.
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Joe Capozzi / Fish Tank blog:
Marlins LF Juan Pierre swipes his 600th career base, 14th all time — With a steal of third base in the first inning tonight in Philadelphia, Juan Pierre became the ninth-fastest player in baseball history to steal 600 career bases, according to STATS Inc. — Pierre's swipe came in his 1,907th career game.
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