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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Buehrle outduels Sabathia as Jays beat Yankees — It was an old-time pitching matchup at Rogers Centre on Wednesday night when the Toronto Blue Jays sent Mark Buehrle to the mound to try to counter CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees. — And it certainly added to the old-time atmosphere …
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Lauren La Rose / Canadian Press:
Jose Bautista says he's still not ready for defensive duty — Toronto Blue Jays all-star slugger Jose Bautista said he's feeling much better after his right-shoulder injury, but he hasn't returned to the form needed to resume defensive duty. — Bautista injured his shoulder as he tried …
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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks Earn 1st DH Sweep on Road Since 2006 — DENVER — Paul Goldschmidt homered and Robbie Ray threw six strong innings in a spot start, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks complete their first doubleheader road sweep since 2006 with a 5-1 victory over the scuffling Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks weighing their options at catcher, could pursue Jarrod Saltalamacchia — DENVER - The Diamondbacks' bats have been mostly quiet for several days now, although, in fairness, they haven't had a chance to make noise at Coors Field, where the weather remained uncooperativefor a second consecutive day.
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Associated Press:
Bryce Harper Hits 3 HRs in 3 ABs Before Grounding Out — WASHINGTON — Bryan Harper hit three home runs in his first three at-bats for the Washington Nationals against Miami, then grounded out in what was likely his final trip to the plate.. — Harper hit a solo shot in the second inning …
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Harper's 3 HRs, 5 RBIs Lift Nationals Over Marlins 7-5 — WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper hit three home runs in a game for the first time and had five RBIs in his finest day with the Nationals, and Washington beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 Wednesday for their third straight series win.
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Longoria hits 2 HRs, Rays beat Red Sox 5-3 (Yahoo Sports) — Evan Longoria hit two solo homers, Kevin Jepsen worked out of an eighth-inning jam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night. Joey Butler had given the Rays a 4-2 lead with a two-run single in the sixth …
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Jeremy Gottlieb / Boston Globe:
It's Not Just the Pitching; Sox Stink With Runners in Scoring Position
It's Not Just the Pitching; Sox Stink With Runners in Scoring Position
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Metsblog:
Herrera (3 RBI), deGrom help Mets sweep Orioles — The Mets completed a two-game sweep of the Orioles with a 5-1 victory Wednesday at Citi Field. — Dilson Herrera (3-for-3) had a two-run homer and RBI single for his first three RBI of the season as the Mets scored more than four runs …
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Associated Press:
Leake, Byrd Lift Reds Over Skidding Pirates 3-0 — PITTSBURGH — Mike Leake worked eight innings for his sixth straight victory over Pittsburgh and Marlon Byrd homered for the second game in a row as the Cincinnati Reds beat the skidding Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday night.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Injury has Mesoraco in Catch-22 situation
Reds notes: Injury has Mesoraco in Catch-22 situation
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Associated Press:
Simmons, Freeman Power Braves Past Phillies, 7-5 — ATLANTA — Andrelton Simmons had three hits, including a homer, Freddie Freeman drove in three runs with three hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Wednesday night. — The Braves won two of three …
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
WATCH: Joey Votto ejected, appears to bump umpire Chris Conroy — Joey Votto, being restrained from home plate umpire Chris Conroy. (Getty Images) — Normally mild-mannered Reds first baseman Joey Votto may have just gotten himself suspended after appearing to bump home plate umpire Chris Conroy Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Designate Javy Guerra For Assignment — The White Sox announced that they've returned right-hander Javy Guerra from his rehab assignment at Triple-A, reinstated him from the disabled list and designated him for assignment. — Guerra, 29, had been rehabbing from right shoulder inflammation …
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