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Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton back in lineup day after leaving game with sore knee in seventh inning

Josh Hamilton is back in the Rangers’ lineup a day after leaving a game with a sore knee in the seventh inning. Go here to see the original:  Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton back in lineup day after leaving game with sore knee... 
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Cleveland Indians activate Kerry Wood

The Cleveland Indians have activated Kerry Wood from the disabled list. Here is the original post: Cleveland Indians activate Kerry Wood var wordpress_toolbar_urls = ["http:\/\/sports.espn.go.com\/mlb\/news\/story?id=5426099&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines"];var... 
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MLB trade deadline: Chad Qualls traded from Arizona Diamondbacks to Tampa Bay Rays, source says

The Tampa Bay Rays made a move to bolster its bullpen for the stretch run, acquiring setup man Chad Qualls from the Arizona Diamondbacks to a player to be named later, a source told ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark. Read the original post: MLB... 
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Oswalt roughed up in Phillies debut as Nats win

Craig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Nationals roughed up Roy Oswalt in his Philadelphia debut, halting the Phillies’ eight-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory. Read the original post: Oswalt roughed up... 
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Sources: St. Louis Cardinals targeting Cleveland Indians’ Jake Westbrook

The Cardinals have made Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook their No. 1 target leading into the trade deadline, according to teams that have spoken with them. Original post:  Sources: St. Louis Cardinals targeting Cleveland Indians’ Jake... 
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Minnesota Twins’ Justin Morneau progressing but no return target date

Minnesota’s Justin Morneau has made progress in his recovery from a concussion, but the Twins first baseman still does not have a target date for his return. Here is the original post:  Minnesota Twins’ Justin Morneau progressing... 
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Texas Rangers auction to proceed despite higher offer

The auction to sell the Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball’s preferred buyer. The rest is here:  Texas Rangers auction to proceed despite higher offer var... 
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Vomit-assault perpetrator at Philadelphia Phillies game sentenced to jail

A 21-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to jail Friday for vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at a Philadelphia Phillies game. View original post here:  Vomit-assault perpetrator at Philadelphia Phillies... 
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NFL Network Decison to Bring on Former ESPN Exec Boggles Mind …

Having set ESPN on course to ruin with one ill-fated programming move after another, Shapiro is being brought on to the NFL Network as a consultant by his mentor, NFL Network president and CEO Steve Bornstein, who once ran things at the … Read... 
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Washington Nationals trade Matt Capps to Minnesota Twins for Wilson Ramos, pitcher

The Washington Nationals have traded closer Matt Capps to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor league pitcher Joe Testa. Go here to see the original:  Washington Nationals trade Matt Capps to Minnesota... 
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Source: Roy Oswalt plans to waive no-trade clause for trade to Philadelphia Phillies

Roy Oswalt plans to accept his proposed trade to the Philadelphia Phillies, a baseball source who has spoken with Oswalt’s camp told ESPN.com Thursday. The rest is here: Source: Roy Oswalt plans to waive no-trade clause for trade to Philadelphia... 
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Source: Baltimore Orioles hire Buck Showalter as manager

the Orioles have hired ESPN analyst Buck Showalter as their next manager, a source confirmed Tuesday. Go here to see the original:  Source: Baltimore Orioles hire Buck Showalter as manager var wordpress_toolbar_urls = ["http:\/\/sports.espn.go.com\/mlb\/news\/story?id=5420224&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines"];var... 
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Stephen Strasburg of Washington Nationals placed on 15-day disabled list with shoulder inflammation

Rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder. See more here:  Stephen Strasburg of Washington Nationals placed on 15-day disabled... 
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Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Kansas City Royals OF Scott Podsednik

The Dodgers have agreed to acquire Scott Podsednik from the Royals, a source says. Read more here: Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Kansas City Royals OF Scott Podsednik var wordpress_toolbar_urls = ["http:\/\/sports.espn.go.com\/los-angeles\/mlb\/news\/story?id=5418481&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines"];var... 
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Indians trade 3B Jhonny Peralta to Tigers for minor league pitcher Giovanni Soto

The Cleveland Indians have traded third baseman Jhonny Peralta to the Detroit Tigers for minor league left-hander Giovanni Soto. Here is the original: Indians trade 3B Jhonny Peralta to Tigers for minor league pitcher Giovanni Soto var wordpress_toolbar_urls... 
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Philadelphia Phillies’ Shane Victorino goes on disabled list

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed center fielder Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list and called up outfielder Domonic Brown from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The rest is here: Philadelphia Phillies’ Shane Victorino goes on disabled... 
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NFL.com Source: Tebow 'close' to deal with Broncos ahead of camp …

On ESPN’s ” NFL Live,” Ed Werder said Wednesday afternoon that a contract for rookie quarterback Tim Tebowcould be imminent, and the two sides are working hard to finalize a deal. Werder said a deal could be in place in the... 
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ESPN's NFL Power Rankings Dissected | Blogging Dirty | An Atlanta …

With the release of the newest ESPN NFL rankings, now is a good time to dig a little deeper than the surface. More here:  ESPN's NFL Power Rankings Dissected | Blogging Dirty | An Atlanta … Brought to you by Talk Online Sports .... 
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Uribe’s HR helps Giants get by Johnson, Marlins

Juan Uribe hit a tie-breaking home run leading off the eighth inning and Edgar Renteria added a two-run shot, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Read the rest here:  Uribe’s HR helps Giants... 
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SPORTSbyBROOKS » Jay Glazer, Daryl Johnston Joining NFL Network

Early Wednesday John Ourand of SportsBusiness Journal reported on Twitter, “I’m hearing that NFL Network hired Fox’s Jay Glazer and Daryl Johnston for their studio show. Both will stay on Fox, to. Read the original here: SPORTSbyBROOKS... 
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