| Mark Reynolds, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:42 PM CT |
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| Mark Reynolds had one RBI on a night in which he made three errors in the field for the Diamondbacks. |
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| Chad Tracy, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:37 PM CT |
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| Chad Tracy had three hits, two runs, and two RBI for the D'backs on Thursday night. Conor Jackson, playing in left field, also had three hits. |
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| Austin Kearns, RF, Washington Nationals | Thursday 7/10, 10:33 PM CT |
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| Austin Kearns had three RBI on Thursday night for the Nationals giving him 21 RBI in 49 games. |
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| Jason Bergmann hurled seven innings in which he allowed two runs to the D'backs in an 11 inning, 7-5 loss to the Nationals. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:23 PM CT |
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| Dan Haren dominated the Nationals for eight innings allowing only two runs, one earned, in a no-decision. Haren walked two on the night with nine K. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 7/10, 9:23 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh lefty Paul Maholm earned his sixth win of the season tonight, helping his Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Yankees. Maholm pitched eight innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Casey Blake, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Thursday 7/10, 9:11 PM CT |
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| Casey Blake had two hits, including his ninth home run, on his way to three RBI for the Indians. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 7/10, 9:02 PM CT |
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| The offense came late but the Pittsburgh Pirates found the hits needed to pull the 4-2 win over the New York Yankees this evening, led by hot hand of leadoff outfielder Nate McLouth . McLouth went 1-for-4 on the night hitting his 18th home run of the season, totaling two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Jason Marquis, who hasn't started since July 1st, will get the ball on Friday to face the Giants, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Thursday 7/10, 8:44 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce's batting average is all the way down to .265 as he has managed to bat only .219 over his last 132 AB, according to MLB.com. "This is probably the most difficult it's been so far," Bruce said. "It's to be expected. It's the big leagues. I don't have any doubt I will be successful. It's just about making adjustments and how quick I can make them." |
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| Updating an earlier report, Aaron Harang will in fact end up being placed on the DL due to a strained muscle in his right forearm, according to MLB.com. "He won't be able to throw for at least a week, and then we'll build it back up," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Thursday 7/10, 7:00 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla will return from his sprained ankle on Thursday night and be reinserted into the starting lineup, according to the Florida Sun-Sentinel. |
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| Huston Street pitched two scoreless innings on Thursday to even his record at 2-2 for the Athletics. |
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| Greg Smith, P, Colorado Rockies | Thursday 7/10, 6:43 PM CT |
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| Greg Smith didn't earn a decision on Thursday but he held the Mariners scoreless for six innings to lower his ERA to 3.43. Smith struck out four and only walked one on the afternoon. |
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| Jaime Garcia, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 6:23 PM CT |
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| Updating a previous report, Jaime Garcia will indeed be called up to take the roster spot of injured pitcher Mark Mulder, according to MLB.com. "He's had some good periods and he's made progress," manager Tony La Russa said. "I think he can be used in a Brad Thompson-like way, versatile." |
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| Oscar Villarreal turned down the Astros assignment that would have sent him to Triple-A, and as as result he will be placed on waivers and become a free agent on Monday, according to MLB.com. "I'm disappointed about the decision," general manager Ed Wade said. "We thought there was an opportunity for him to be productive here. By going to Round Rock, he had a chance to get straightened out. |
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| Aaron Harang received the results of his MRI on Thursday and they were positive as it was learned that he doesn't have any serious issues in his pitching forearm, according to MLB.com. |
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 5:54 PM CT |
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| It is not yet known if Justin Upton will end up on the DL due to a strained oblique, but he will at least be sidelined through the D'backs weekend series prior to the All-Star break, according to the East Valley Tribune. "We'll re-evaluate during the All-Star break," GM Bob Melvin said. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 5:35 PM CT |
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| Corey Hart won the fan vote in the National Legue and was named to the All-Star team on Thursday, according to MLB.com. "The fans have always been great here," Hart said. "It means a lot to me and my teammates." |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 5:09 PM CT |
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| Adam Dunn blasted his 24th home run of the season on Thursday, one that went well out of Wrigley Field. |
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| Mike Fontenot picked up three at-bats on Thursday and he took great advantage of them by producing two hits, two RBI and three runs scored. |
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| Ryan Theriot had two hits and two RBI for the Cubs on Thursday from the leadoff spot. |
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| Bronson Arroyo hung on for his seventh win of the season though it wasn't pretty as he allowed seven hits and three walks leading to five runs over five innings. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Thursday 7/10, 4:54 PM CT |
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| Ted Lilly fell to 9-6 on Thursday as he was lit up for six hits, two walks and four runs in just 2.2 innings against the Reds. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:48 PM CT |
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| Corey Hart had just a single hit on Thursday but it was a big fly, his 15th of the year, his first in 12 games. |
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| Clint Barmes had two hits and the Rockies lone RBI in their 11-1 loss to the Brewers on Thursday. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:33 PM CT |
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| J.J. Hardy continued his great work at the plate on Thursday with two more hits, including his 13th home run of the season. |
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| Rickie Weeks, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:27 PM CT |
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| Rickie Weeks had two hits, scored two runs, knocked in his 24th run of the year and stole his 12th base. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa was bombed by the Brewers to the tune of seven runs over 3.2 innings on Thursday. De La Rosa was beat around the yard for nine hits while walking two in the outing, his fifth loss of the year. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:22 PM CT |
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| Dave Bush had a game for the ages on Thursday as he struck out 13 Rockies batters in the Brewers 11-1 thrashing of the club. Bush allowed just one run over eight innings as he permitted just four hits and not a single walk. |
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| Angel Pagan, LF, New York Mets | Thursday 7/10, 4:09 PM CT |
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| Angel Pagan's shoulder continues to improve with his rehab work at Port St. Lucie and he is hopeful of returning to the Mets shortly after the All-Star break, according to the New York Post. |
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| Moises Alou, LF, New York Mets | Thursday 7/10, 4:05 PM CT |
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| Moises Alou will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn hamstring, according to the New York Post. |
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| A few contending teams have been looking into acquiring the services of Astros outfielder and first baseman Darin Erstad, according to MLB.com. |
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| Shane Victorino went 2-for-4 in the Phillies 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. They were his first hits in the series. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Thursday 7/10, 3:37 PM CT |
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| John Maine threw just 4.2 innings and allowed three earned runs while walking five and striking out eight in the Mets victory over San Francisco. |
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| Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco Giants | Thursday 7/10, 3:33 PM CT |
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| Aaron Rowand struck out twice in the Giants 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. In his last four games, he has gone 2-for-14. |
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| Fernando Tatis went 3-for-5, scored a run and drove in four runs with a home run and two doubles, leading the Mets past the Giants 7-3. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Thursday 7/10, 3:26 PM CT |
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| Barry Zito threw five innings, walking six batters but allowing only two earned runs in the Giants 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. |
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| Colby Rasmus, OF, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 3:23 PM CT |
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| Colby Rasmus will not play in the Futures Game at the All-Star break because he was put on the Triple-A DL with a strained groin, according to StLCardinals.com. |
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| Yadier Molina went 1-for-4 and drove in the only run for the Cardinals in their loss to Philadelphia. He is hitting .303 on the season. |
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| Braden Looper pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs in the Cardinals 4-1 loss to the Phillies. |
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| Jamie Moyer, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday 7/10, 3:12 PM CT |
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| Jamie Moyer threw seven strong innings, allowing just one run on seven hits while striking four in the Phillies 4-1 victory over the Cardinals. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday 7/10, 3:08 PM CT |
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| Ryan Howard hit two home runs and had three RBI in the Phillies 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 5-for-9 in the series, with three home runs. |
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| Aaron Boone, 1B, Washington Nationals | Thursday 7/10, 3:04 PM CT |
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| Aaron Boone was placed on the 15-day DL with a left calf strain, according to Nationals.com. |
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| The Washington Nationals have been attempting to sign Cristian Guzman to a contract extension, according to MLB.com. |
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| A few teams have contacted the Houston Astros about the availability of Mark Loretta, according to MLB.com. |
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| Guillermo Mota will not be released by the Milwaukee Brewers as had been rumored, according to Brewers.com. "We're going to keep working with him, make him better," Milwaukee manager Ned Yost said. |
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| Brian Barton, LF, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 2:33 PM CT |
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| Brian Barton has a hairline fracture of his right wrist, according to StLCardinals.com. He is expected to start rehabbing after the All-Star break. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Homer Bailey will be recalled and get the start for Cincinnati on Sunday against Milwaukee, according to Reds.com. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 7/10, 2:23 PM CT |
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| Paul Maholm will get the start tonight as the Pirates take on the Yankees, making up a previously rained out game. Over his last three outings, Maholm has thrown 22 innings and given up just six earned runs. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 2:11 PM CT |
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| Arizona pitcher Dan Haren, who starts tonight against the Nationals, is on a roll. He has thrown seven innings in each of his last four outings, and has given up just 18 hits and three earned runs in that time. |
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| Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco Giants | Thursday 7/10, 1:34 PM CT |
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| Barry Bonds only needs 10 days to get ready, and he would be able to play in the major leagues, according to ESPN.com. "Give him 10 days to hit off live pitching, and he'll be ready," said his agent, Jeff Borris. |
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| Adam Kennedy, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 1:29 PM CT |
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| Second baseman Adam Kennedy has been playing through a hairline fracture in his right foot, according to StLCardinals.com. |
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| Adam Wainwright has made good progress with his right middle finger injury and is continuing a throwing program that will see him re-evaluated after the All-Star break, according to StLCardinals.com. |
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| J.A. Happ, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday 7/10, 1:11 PM CT |
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| Pitcher J.A. Happ was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley one day after throwing 6.1 innings and allowing two earned runs against the Cardinals, according to Phillies.com. |
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| Mark Mulder, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 11:34 AM CT |
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| Mark Mulder has been placed on the DL after lasting just 16 pitches yesterday in his attempt to come back from shoulder surgery, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| John Van Benschoten was demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis after his start on Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He gave up four runs and walked six in 4.2 innings yesterday. |
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| Nick Johnson, 1B, Washington Nationals | Thursday 7/10, 10:59 AM CT |
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| Nick Johnson will be in a cast for the next four weeks before starting rehab on his injured right wrist, according to the Wasington Post. |
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| Tony Clark, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:50 AM CT |
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| Tony Clark could be traded, now that Brian Myrow has joined the team from Triple-A, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 10:38 AM CT |
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| Ben Sheets may get the nod to start the All-Star game, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "We like Ben Sheets. He’s got the rest, he’s got the credentials, he’s got the pedigree," said Colorado manager Clint Hurdle, who will manage the National League squad. |
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| Guillermo Mota gave up four runs and two home runs in Wednesday's game against Colorado and may be designated for assignment today, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra will get the day off and will not be in the lineup today, according to the Los Angeles Times. Manager Joe Torre said he expects him to be in the lineup the rest of the week. |
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| Jason Schmidt gave up two earned runs while throwing 59 pitches for the Dodgers Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 9:49 AM CT |
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| Corey Hart is in the lead in fan balloting for the National League's final spot on the All-Star team, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| Miguel Tejada only came into yesterday's game against Pittsburgh as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning as the team tries to get him some rest, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| Jaime Garcia, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 9:15 AM CT |
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| Left-handed pitcher Jaime Garcia is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Memphis and join the Cardinals today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Homer Bailey may get the nod to start Sunday, in place of Aaron Harang, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The other candidate is Daryl Thompson, but he Thompson threw 103 pitches on Tuesday, compared to Bailey's 82 on Monday. |
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 8:25 AM CT |
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| Justin Upton may be heading to the DL with a strained oblique, according to the Arizona Republic. "It certainly could be DL. We're not sure," said manager Bob Melvin. |
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| Jeff Francoeur was 1-for-3 with a home run and RBI in the Braves loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night. |
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