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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Fire Ron Roenicke — The Brewers have announced that they've fired manager Ron Roenicke. The team says it will announce his replacement at a press conference at 10:30am Monday. The Brewers will not make any further changes to their coaching staff at present, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com tweets.
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Roenicke relieved of managerial duties — MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that Ron Roenicke has been relieved of his duties as manager. The announcement was made by Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Doug Melvin.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Ailing White Sox Adam Eaton misses third straight game — MINNEAPOLIS — The White Sox will be without ailing center fielder and leadoff man Adam Eaton for a third consecutive day when they close out a four-game series Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
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Adam Czech / Associated Press:
Plouffe, Hunter homer, help Nolasco, Twins beat White Sox — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) After a terrible first week of the season, the Minnesota Twins have played their way back to .500. — Trevor Plouffe and Torii Hunter homered, helping Ricky Nolasco win in his return to the rotation as the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 Saturday.
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Yahoo Sports:
Giants beat Angels 5-0 behind Lincecum for 3-game sweep (Yahoo Sports) — Tim Lincecum's fastball averages about 89 mph this season, down from 93-95 mph when he won consecutive NL Cy Young Awards in 2008 and '09. Lincecum pitched three-hit ball over eight innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat …
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McCovey Chronicles
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Josh Hamilton signing is a gift that keeps on giving the Angels grief
Josh Hamilton signing is a gift that keeps on giving the Angels grief
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Metsblog:
Nats shut out Mets again, 1-0 — The Nationals continued their dominance at Citi Field Sunday, defeating the slumping Mets 1-0 for the second day in a row. — The Mets' team-wide offensive funk continued. The Nationals held the Mets to five hits to take three of four in the series.
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Associated Press:
Cardinals Win in Extras Again, Beat Pirates 3-2 in 14 — ST. LOUIS — Kolten Wong homered in the 14th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings for the third straight time, 3-2 on Sunday. — The Cardinals posted three extra-inning wins in a row …
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Associated Press:
Jones Has 4 Hits, Orioles Beat Rays 4-2 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Adam Jones got four hits, including a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to win a series shifted from Camden Yards. — Playing as the home team, the Orioles took two of three at Tropicana Field.
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Globe and Mail:
Blue Jays blow five-run lead in loss to Indians — Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn's tiebreaking, two-run double capped a six-run fifth inning, Jason Kipnis had four hits and the Cleveland Indians overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7 Sunday.
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Associated Press:
Ramirez Homers, Drives in 3 to Lead Brewers Over Cubs 5-3 — CHICAGO — Aramis Ramirez homered and broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Sunday for their first consecutive wins this season.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers To Designate Scott Baker For Assignment — The Dodgers will designate veteran righty Scott Baker for assignment, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register tweets. The move will likely clear a roster spot for another reliever, who will be needed after the team used seven relievers …
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True Blue LA
Jake Kaplan / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes: Howard earns 10-and-5 no-trade rights — MIAMI - Ryan Howard's major league service time reached 10 years Saturday, ensuring the longtime Phillies first baseman the same 10-and-5 no-trade rights afforded to second baseman Chase Utley. — While an achievement in itself …
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Nick Cafardo / BostonGlobe.com:
Rangers show they still believe in Josh Hamilton — A lot of it made sense to Rangers general manager Jon Daniels: the reasonable financial commitment, the return to an environment in which Josh Hamilton thrived, the belief that there's something left in the former MVP.
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