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It's terrible to celebrate the return of Manny Ramirez

Jayson Stark — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:33:30 PDT

Widespread love for Ramirez upon his being back in Dodgers' lineup a puzzling thing

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez apologizes, but won't talk about steroids

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:33:23 PDT

Manny Ramirez has apologized to fans and his teammates. He's not talking about steroids, though.

Solid Burnett guides Yankees to eighth win in 9

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:10:44 PDT

A.J. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

Cubs clip Brewers on bases-loaded walk in 10th

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:05:29 PDT

CHICAGO -- Jake Fox drew a bases-loaded walk off Mike DiFelice to force in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning Friday, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.

Daisuke Matsuzaka heads to Florida to begin rehab program

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:52:41 PDT

Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will be going to Florida on Monday to begin a strengthening program that the Red Sox hope will get him back to the big leagues later this season.

No sign yet of Aroldis Chapman, the Cuban pitcher who likely has defected

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:54:48 PDT

Aroldis Chapman, a Cuban pitcher considered by many baseball scouts to be the No. 1 left-handed prospect in the world, vanished and his whereabouts still are a mystery, a spokesman for the Dutch team said Friday.

Cincinnati Reds activate infielder Edwin Encarnacion, put Danny Richar on DL

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:19:45 PDT

The Reds activated third baseman Edwin Encarnacion from the 60-day disabled list Friday to replace infielder Danny Richar, who went on the 15-day disabled list with a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Historic MLB letters probed as possibly stolen

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:37:36 PDT

Authorities are looking into whether a newly discovered trove of letters to one of baseball's founding fathers contains documents that disappeared long ago from the New York Public Library.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson to DL with wrist injury

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:27:49 PDT

Struggling Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right wrist tendinitis.

Ex-major leaguer Jim Leyritz charged with battery in Florida

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:03:24 PDT

Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida.

Toronto Blue Jays call up Dave Dellucci, designate Russ Adams for assignment

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:10:09 PDT

The Blue Jays have purchased the contract of outfielder Dave Dellucci from Triple-A Las Vegas and cleared a roster spot by designating utilityman Russ Adams for assignment.

Seattle Mariners activate reliever Shawn Kelley, option infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:42:19 PDT

The Mariners have activated right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma.

Report: Texas Rangers borrowed millions from Major League Baseball

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:08:00 PDT

The Texas Rangers borrowed millions of dollars from Major League Baseball within the last week, according to a Yahoo! report.

Canadian outfielder Jason Bay of Boston Red Sox becomes U.S. citizen

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:46:02 PDT

Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay, a Canadian, became a U.S. citizen Thursday afternoon in a ceremony at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall.

St. Louis Cardinals, teen outfielder Wagner Mateo agree to deal

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:39:15 PDT

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.

Chicago Cubs reliever Neal Cotts has Tommy John surgery

Bruce Levine — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:47:32 PDT

Chicago Cubs left-hander Neal Cotts underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday.

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