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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Soriano disses Harper as Nationals' woes continue — SAN FRANCISCO - Misplaced pitches. Punishing walls. Unyielding lockers. All sorts of factors are conspiring against the Washington Nationals, who are finding new ways to turn big preseason expectations into sheer mediocrity.
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Nationals Journal, Federal Baseball, The Strike Zone and HardballTalk
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Associated Press:
Nationals outlast Giants in 10 innings, avoid sweep — SAN FRANCISCO — Ian Desmond singled in Bryce Harper in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game series sweep. — Harper hit his 12th homer in the sixth and sparked the winning rally with a one-out double.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com, Federal Baseball and MLB
Fox Sports:
Francona at peace in Boston return — His new team is in first place. His old team is in second place. Terry Francona doesn't want to be a story Thursday when they meet in Boston. He knows that is unrealistic. — As he returns to Fenway Park for the first time as manager of the Cleveland Indians …
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MLB Rumors and NESN.com
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Associated Press:
Terry Francona set for Fenway return — CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. — He's going back to Boston. — For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed Fenway Park to face the Red Sox …
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Boston Globe
Fox Sports:
Don Mattingly vents about Dodgers — Don Mattingly expresses his frustrations with the Dodgers and having his ‘hands tied.’ — Shocker: The Los Angeles Dodgers are disintegrating into a dysfunctional mess. — Manager Don Mattingly benched right fielder Andre Ethier …
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Los Angeles Times and True Blue LA
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Don Mattingly, wanting Dodgers to be tougher, benches Andre Ethier — Andre Ethier was benched for today's game against Milwaukee. (Todd Kirkland / Associated Press) — MILWAUKEE - Manager Don Mattingly benched Andre Ethier for the Dodgers' series finale at Miller Park on Wednesday …
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FanGraphs Baseball and ESPN
Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Source: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox haven't talked contract extension — CHICAGO - According to a major league source, the Red Sox and Jacoby Ellsbury's agent, Scott Boras, have not engaged in talks regarding a possible extension for the outfielder. Ellsbury will be eligible to become a free agent at the conclusion of this season.
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MLB Rumors and NESN.com
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Doug Padilla / ESPN:
Chris Sale to miss Wednesday start
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Boston Globe, Over the Monster, Associated Press, South Side Sox and baseballmusings.com
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Cardinals' Jaime Garcia will have shoulder surgery, out until 2014 — St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jaime Garcia will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, sources close to the situation told CBSSports.com — Dr. James Andrews recommended the surgery, confirming the original diagnosis of a small tear in his labrum.
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Viva El Birdos, Baseball News Source, MLB Daily Dish and baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Bautista Powers Blue Jays Past Rays 4-3 — TORONTO — Jose Bautista homered twice and drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning single, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. — Bautista went 4 for 4 with a walk and four RBIs.
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Bluebird Banter and CBSSports.com
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Associated Press:
Gattis, Braves hand Twins 8th straight loss — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Evan Gattis belts grand slam as Braves rout Twins — ATLANTA — Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered …
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Twinkie Town, Talking Chop and CBSSports.com
Associated Press:
D-Backs shut down Adam Eaton — PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have ended Adam Eaton's rehabilitation stint in the minors after the young outfielder felt soreness in his injured elbow. — Eaton had been a designated hitter in the minors for the past few weeks but began playing the outfield last weekend.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Fox Sports:
Sources: O's calling up Gausman — The Baltimore Orioles hope this year's high-profile midseason call-up is as good as last year's high-profile midseason call-up. — The Orioles will promote right-hander Kevin Gausman from Class-AA Bowie to make his major league debut Thursday against Toronto …
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Camden Chat, MLB Rumors and Baseball Prospectus
