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Gallardo Wins 100th, Rangers End Toronto's 5-Game Win Streak — ARLINGTON, Texas — Yovani Gallardo earned his 100th career victory, Delino DeShields had a part in all the Texas runs even without an RBI and the Rangers stopped the Toronto Blue Jays' five-game winning streak, 4-1 Thursday.
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Ben Margot / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays' Jose Bautista ends Sportsnet boycott
Blue Jays' Jose Bautista ends Sportsnet boycott
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Fernando Rodney, Designate Brian Schlitter — The Mariners announced that they've traded right-hander Fernando Rodney to the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations (Twitter link). Lefty Zac Rosscup has been optioned to Triple-A, while righty Brian Schlitter has been designated …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Fire GM Jack Zduriencik — The Mariners announced today that general manager Jack Zduriencik has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Assistant GM Jeff Kingston will assume Zduriencik's responsibilities on an interim basis through season's end, according to the team.
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Associated Press:
Moss, Cruz Hit HRs to Lead Cardinals Past D-Backs 5-3 — PHOENIX — Brandon Moss hit his first home run with St. Louis and Tony Cruz hit his first of the season, leading the Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Rookie Rodon continues to impress, leads White Sox past Mariners — It's “advantage hitters” facing the same team on consecutive starts, so give White Sox rookie Carlos Rodon credit.After holding the Mariners to one earned run over six innings in Seattle in his previous start …
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Metsblog:
Torres, Murphy put on a show as Mets win in 13th — Daniel Murphy's two-run double in the 13th inning Thursday helped the Mets break through against the Phillies bullpen as New York won 9-5 in Philadelphia to sweep the four-game series. — Mets reliever Carlos Torres got the win …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
MLB prevails over Barry Bonds in collusion case over his career ending — Baseball superstar Barry Bonds has lost his collusion case against Major League Baseball. — Baseball arbitrator Frederic Horowitz has ruled in favor of MLB in the case in which Bonds claimed he couldn't get a playing job following …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards to hire Randy Flores as new scouting director — SAN FRANCISCO • As they conducted an unexpected search for a new director of amateur scouting, the Cardinals looked into candidates from other clubs before returning, as they have often in the past, to their own.
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Associated Press:
Werth, Zimmerman Homer as Nationals Defeat Padres 4-2 — WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth and Ryan Zimmerman homered, and starter Joe Ross allowed only a bunt single in six innings as the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Thursday night. — Zimmerman went 2 for 4 with two RBIs.
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Associated Press:
Yordano Ventura Overpowering as Royals Beat Orioles 5-3 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yordano Ventura struck out a career-high 11 in just six innings, Paulo Orlando homered and the Kansas City Royals hung on to beat the struggling Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Thursday.
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James Wagner / Washington Post:
Denard Span returns to DL after latest injury setback — The Nationals' injury-plagued season suffered yet another significant blow Thursday as Denard Span will head to the disabled list for the third time this season after suffering another setback related to his back, Manager Matt Williams said.
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Game 127: Mets at Phillies, 7:05 p.m. on SNY — Jon Niese (8-9, 3.80 ERA) gets the start as the Mets (70-56) oppose Aaron Harang (5-14, 4.67 ERA) and the Phillies (50-77) at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. on SNY in the finale of a four-game series. — Mets — Phillies
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