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Astros' Norris a good bet to be moved — HOUSTON — Meet Bud Norris. He's a 28-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros. He loves to golf. Born and raised in Marin County, Calif., educated at Cal Poly, Norris and his girlfriend are proud owners of an Alaskan Klee Kai named Bailey.
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McCovey Chronicles and HardballTalk
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Canadian Press:
Perez's RBI single the difference as Giants edge Padres — SAN FRANCISCO — Juan Perez hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 5-4 on Tuesday night, snapping the Padres' seven-game winning streak.
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CBSSports.com, McCovey Chronicles and CBSSports.com
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Bans likely, MLB starts interviewing players in Biogenesis probe — Major League Baseball has started interviewing big leaguers linked to the Miami PED investigation, and people who have spoken to MLB investigators are convinced there will be at least some suspensions handed down in the explosive case.
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MLB Rumors, HardballTalk, Brew Crew Ball and River Avenue Blues
Michael Periatt / MLB.com:
Ross sidelined by second concussion — BOSTON — For the second time this season, David Ross was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list. — The move, which was announced after the first game of the Red Sox's doubleheader against the Rays, resulted from a foul tip hitting …
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HardballTalk
Matier And Ross:
Mystery mass — not old pipes — blamed in Coliseum sewage mess — Plumbing backup hits Oakland Coliseum. Chronicle photo by Lance Iverson — Sunday's big stink at the Oakland Coliseum was not the result of poor plumbing in an aging stadium, ballpark management says, but rather someone stuffing something down a pipe.
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HardballTalk and Athletics Nation
TSN.ca:
Jays look to push win streak to eight, sweep Rockies — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - Veteran lefty Mark Buehrle makes his third career start against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night, when the Toronto Blue Jays host them and go for the sweep in the finale of a three-game interleague series at Rogers Centre.
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Bluebird Banter and Canadian Press
Alex Speier / Full Count:
Red Sox set to finalize deal with first-rounder Trey Ball — According to multiple industry sources, the Red Sox' deal with first-round pick Trey Ball is in the last stages before becoming official. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 draft is expected to sign today, with a media introduction to follow.
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MLB Rumors, Over the Monster and CBSSports.com
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Putz getting ready to start rehab assignment — PHOENIX — D-backs reliever J.J. Putz left the team to join Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment. — Putz, who has been on the disabled list with a strained elbow since May 8, is scheduled to pitch for Reno on Thursday and Saturday.
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HardballTalk
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Mike Zagurski Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A — After being designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday, Mike Zagurski cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A today, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes has learned. The left-hander will decide whether to elect free agency tomorrow.
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Pirates Prospects and Bucs Dugout
Canadian Press:
Goldschmidt hits walkoff homer, D-Backs edge Marlins — PHOENIX — Paul Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a four-game losing streak, beating the Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night. — Goldschmidt's drive bounced high off the batter's backdrop in deep centre field.
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Fish Stripes, AZ Snake Pit and CBSSports.com
Associated Press:
Dominguez's Slam Leads Astros Past Brewers 10-1 — HOUSTON — Matt Dominguez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs to back another solid performance by Jordan Lyles, and the Houston Astros rolled to a 10-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
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The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Morales Lifts Mariners to 3-2 Win Over Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. — Charlie Furbush (1-3) faced only one batter …
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Lookout Landing