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First on CNN: Charges pending in alleged Cardinals computer intrusion of Astros — Story highlights — Washington (CNN)Federal investigators have recommended charges be brought against at least one St. Louis Cardinals employee implicated in the probe of an alleged computer intrusion …
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Gyorko's 9th-Inning RBI Gives Padres 2-1 Win Over Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — Jedd Gyorko homered in the seventh inning to tie the game and then had a run-scoring single in the ninth to lead the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Ben Zobrist is the mystery hitter Mets would ‘overpay’ to get — Sandy Alderson recently stated he was willing to “overpay” for the right hitter to help his lineup. When he said that, he had one player in mind — Ben Zobrist, The Post has learned. — Alderson had expressed his interest …
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Danks, Abreu Lead White Sox Over Orioles 1-0 — CHICAGO — John Danks pitched seven scoreless innings and Jose Abreu hit a home run, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night. — The White Sox have won seven of their last 11 games after losing a season-high eight straight.
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Cabrera Likely to Go on DL After Tigers Top Jays 8-6 — DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera's calf injury overshadowed Anibal Sanchez's no-hit bid for the Detroit Tigers. — Miguel Cabrera left Friday night's 8-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning when he got hurt while breaking for second base on an attempted hit-and-run.
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McCann, Teixeira Hit 3-Run Homers, Yanks Beat Rays in 12 — NEW YORK — After getting a big double play to end the top of the 12th inning and keep their deficit to two runs, the New York Yankees sensed they still had a chance. — And why not? They already rallied late once against their AL East rivals on Friday night.
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Who is baseball's best manager? The survey says ... 29m - MLB SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS CHICAGO CUBS + more — Bruce Bochy, Buck Showalter and Joe Maddon all earned raves in ESPN.com's manager survey for their longevity and leadership. USA TODAY Sports
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Designate Neftali Feliz, Activate Matt Harrison — The Rangers have designated righty Neftali Feliz for assignment, Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest reports on Twitter. His roster spot will go to starter Matt Harrison, who will return to the big leagues after a long layoff for serious back surgery.
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Home Runs Lift Marlins to Win Over Cubs — CHICAGO — Justin Bour and Christian Yelich homered and the Miami Marlins got six impressive innings from Tom Koehler in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. — Bour's solo home run in the sixth inning off Cubs starter Jason Hammel snapped a 1-1 tie.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Designate Joba Chamberlain, Tom Gorzelanny — The Tigers will designate right-hander Joba Chamberlain for assignment, Kurt Mensching of SB Nation and the Detriot News first reported (on Twitter). Anthony Fenech of the Detroit News reports (via Twitter) that lefty Tom Gorzelanny will be designated for assignment as well.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin says he's ‘ready to go’ — For months, Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale has tried to downplay the return of Patrick Corbin, his attempt at keeping expectations in check for the club's surgically repaired left-hander. — Corbin isn't buying it.
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A-Rod, Yanks settle bonus dispute, with team giving $3.5M to charities — 30m - MLB ALEX RODRIGUEZ NEW YORK YANKEES + more
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