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Nats' Roark tosses 3-hit shutout vs. Padres — Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. — R — H — SD — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Nationals' Tanner Roark holds Padres to 3 hits in complete-game shutout — RECOMMEND
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Bryce Harper out vs. Padres — Bryce Harper was not in the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, one day after the Washington Nationals star jammed his thumb while sliding into third base. — Nationals manager Matt Williams said Friday that X-rays on Harper's thumb were negative …
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Federal Baseball and Associated Press
Canadian Press:
Markakis singles in game-winner as Orioles beat Royals — BALTIMORE — Nick Markakis singled in the winning run in 10th inning after two throwing errors by pitcher Danny Duffy laid the groundwork for the Baltimore Orioles' 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
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Camden Chat, Royals Review, Associated Press and ESPN
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Justin Tasch / NY Daily News:
In new book, it seems things aren't all rosy between Mookie Wilson and Mets — A published report Friday cited excerpts from the book, in which Wilson says that he feels he's become ‘a hood ornament’ for the Mets following his firing from the coaching staff after the 2011 season.
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Amazin' Avenue, HardballTalk, CBSSports.com and New York Post
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mookie Wilson's not alone: Other '86 Mets take shots at Sandy Alderson & crew
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New Jersey Online and ESPN
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Chapman throws live BP without screen — Reds closer wants another 'pen session before rehab assignment — ATLANTA — Reds closer Aroldis Chapman had a successful second live batting practice of pitching to Reds hitters on Saturday, namely because he did it without using a screen.
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Canadian Press:
Hughes throws seven strong innings as Twins top Tigers — MINNEAPOLIS — Phil Hughes threw seven strong innings and Josmil Pinto hit his fifth homer of the season and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Saturday. — Hughes (2-1) had six strikeouts with no walks.
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Twinkie Town, CBSSports.com and Bless You Boys
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Johnson undergoes Tommy John surgery — MILWAUKEE — Pitcher Josh Johnson was scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, after an exam by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews this week showed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in Johnson's right elbow.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Garza ran out of ‘hope’ with Cubs — Former Cubs pitcher says he felt no extra emotion facing his old team, and he enjoys winning now rather than hoping with the Cubs. — MILWAUKEE — Matt Garza tried to downplay the thought of having any extra motivation Friday night in beating the Chicago Cubs.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Pineda gets 10-game suspension for pine tar on neck — Yankees right-hander ejected when substance was discovered during game in Boston — BOSTON — Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for “possessing a foreign substance” …
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Baseball will look at pine tar rule
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Chris Cotillo / MLB Daily Dish:
Chad Tracy retires — The veteran infielder is hanging up his spikes after nine major league seasons. — Veteran infielder Chad Tracy will retire after a nine-year playing career, according to a person close to him. Tracy was released by the Angels at the end of spring training …
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HardballTalk and MLB Trade Rumors
MLB.com:
First Baseman Ernesto Mejia Released from Braves Roster — Minor leaguer wishes to play in Japan — The Atlanta Braves announced today that minor league first baseman Ernesto Mejia has been granted his release from the 40-man roster for the purpose of playing in the Japanese Pacific League.
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Talking Chop
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Bettis sent to Triple-A to refine command of pitches — LOS ANGELES — Rockies righty reliever Chad Bettis' struggles with counts, which have led to some hard-hit balls at key times, resulted in his being optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. — Bettis, sent down the day before …
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Purple Row
Cincinnati.com:
Reds players share prom memories — Enquirer Sports reporter Paul Dehner Jr. asks Cincinnari Reds players about their senior prom in this edition of The Curveball.
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Redleg Nation
Canadian Press:
Hudson's streak of no walks ends, Giants defeat Indians — SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Morse homered to back another stellar outing by Tim Hudson, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Friday night. — Hunter Pence had two hits and two RBIs while Brandon Crawford …
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McCovey Chronicles
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