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Frazier’s HR sends Reds over Braves 2-1 (Yahoo! Sports)

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Cincinnati Reds' Todd Frazier (21) jumps onto home plate after hitting a walk off home run off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Cristhian Martinez in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Cincinnati. The Reds won 2-1. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

CINCINNATI (AP) Todd Frazier hit a one-out homer in the ninth inning Wednesday night, extending the Cincinnati Reds’ best surge of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.


Hamels pitches 8 shutout innings, Phils beat Nats (Yahoo! Sports)

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cole Hamels pitched eight scoreless innings, finishing up by retiring Bryce Harper on a grounder as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a season-long four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.


Liddi’s slam leads Seattle past Texas 5-3 (Yahoo! Sports)

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Seattle Mariners' Alex Liddi smiles and points skyward after hitting a grand slam against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEATTLE (AP) Considering his rarified place in baseball history, it’s no wonder Alex Liddi could not stop grinning.


A-Rod homers twice in Yankees’ win (Yahoo! Sports)

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New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson runs past Kansas City Royals catcher Humberto Quintero after hitting a first-inning home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Will Smith during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NEW YORK (AP) Alex Rodriguez gave Will Smith a rude welcome to the major leagues Wednesday night, hitting two homers off the rookie to back another strong start for Andy Pettitte and lead the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 8-3.


Red Sox hit 3 HRs in 6-5 win over Orioles (Yahoo! Sports)

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Boston Red Sox's Kelly Shoppach, center, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Scott Podsednik, left, as Baltimore Orioles catcher Luis Exposito, right, looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Baltimore. The Red Sox won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

BALTIMORE (AP) Sporting a lineup top-heavy with sluggers, the Boston Red Sox got the power they needed from the bottom third of their batting order in a feel-good win over the Baltimore Orioles.


Callaspo’s two-run double in 11th lifts Angels (Yahoo! Sports)

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Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo drives in two runs with a double against the Oakland Athletics during the 11th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Los Angeles won 3-1. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The back end of the Angels’ bullpen is coming together nicely of late. Now, manager Mike Scioscia would love to see some of the same from his hitters.


Rays beat Toronto 5-4 in 11 on Upton double (Yahoo! Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton reacts after hitting the game-winning RBi double off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Darren Oliver during the 11th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 5-4. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) B.J. Upton helped the Tampa Bay Rays continue their home dominance over Toronto.


Red Sox hit 3 HRs in 6-5 win over Orioles (Yahoo! Sports)

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Boston Red Sox's Kelly Shoppach, center, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Scott Podsednik, left, as Baltimore Orioles catcher Luis Exposito, right, looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Baltimore. The Red Sox won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

BALTIMORE (AP) Sporting a lineup top-heavy with sluggers, the Boston Red Sox got the power they needed from the bottom third of their batting order in a feel-good win over the Baltimore Orioles.


Girardi noncommittal on his closer (Yahoo! Sports)

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) looks skyward after the Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar hit into a ninth-inning groundout with a runner on third for the final out in the Yankees 3-2 victory over the Royals during a baseball game in New York, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NEW YORK (AP) Yankees manager Joe Girardi will not commit to using David Robertson as his closer when the right-hander returns from a ribcage injury.


Lucroy homers in Brewers 8-5 win over Giants (Yahoo! Sports)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy (20) is congratulated by Norichika Aoki (7) and Rickie Weeks (23) after Lucroy hit a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Put Jonathan Lucroy anywhere in the lineup this season, and he’s hit the ball well.


Segui could be forced to testify against Clemens (Yahoo! Sports)

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, arrives at federal court in Washington, Wednesday, May 23, 2012.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WASHINGTON (AP) Prosecutors finally have some momentum in their perjury case against Roger Clemens, even if it means dragging in former major leaguer David Segui, a witness who is apparently so reluctant to testify that the judge threatened from the bench: ”If he doesn’t show up, he’ll be arrested like anyone else.”


Jonathon Niese leads Mets over Pirates 3-1 (Yahoo! Sports)

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 23, 2012.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Jonathon Niese did more than merely sit back and stew after what his manager called ”the worst game he’s ever pitched in his life.”


Ramirez might not be ready to play for A’s May 30 (Yahoo! Sports)

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension ends.

Hunter not likely to rejoin Angels until next week (Yahoo! Sports)

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Torii Hunter is expected to rejoin the Los Angeles Angels at some point next week after they return from their current trip.

Cardinals place Matt Carpenter on disabled list (Yahoo! Sports)

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ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals placed Matt Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right side muscle.

Selig: No need for more MLB replay for now (Yahoo! Sports)

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DE PERE, Wis. (AP) Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says he doesn’t think more video review of umpires’ calls is needed, at least not right now.

Astrodome fades, crumbles as Houston decides fate (Yahoo! Sports)

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HOUSTON (AP) The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities, a fully air-conditioned stadium that had a translucent roof to keep out the heat and humidity, the first synthetic grass – and the power to make Houston into a sports-entertainment destination.

Estrada leaves game with leg injury (Yahoo! Sports)

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MILWAUKEE (AP) Brewers right-hander Marco Estrada was forced to leave the game after sustaining a right leg injury while running out a double in the first inning Wednesday against San Francisco.

Famous and infamous come alive in Chance’s stories (Yahoo! Sports)

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NEW PITTSBURG, Ohio (AP) Dean Chance, perhaps the greatest high school pitcher ever, went on to star in the big leagues and won the 1964 Cy Young Award.

Matt Harrison shuts down Seattle in 3-1 Texas win (Yahoo! Sports)

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Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus is greeted in the dugout after he scored in the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

SEATTLE (AP) It took Matt Harrison nearly three dozen pitches just to get the first three outs, only to cruise through the next six innings. Two of Texas’ four hits all night came in a two-pitch sequence. Josh Hamilton’s biggest contribution wasn’t at the plate, but two tremendous run-saving catches in the field.


Dodgers-Diamondbacks Preview (Yahoo! Sports)

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Even when Ted Lilly is not at his best, his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates continue to provide support.

Dodgers rally in 9th to beat Diamondbacks 8-7 (Yahoo! Sports)

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon, right, leaps to avoid the slide by Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, left, to complete a double play for the final outs of the game in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 8-7.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)

PHOENIX (AP) Ivan De Jesus showed some surprising muscle at the plate and Dee Gordon hung tough turning two.


Rangers-Mariners Preview (Yahoo! Sports)

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While their streak of leaving the yard in 15 consecutive games came to an end in the second of three against the Seattle Mariners, the AL West-leading Texas Rangers proved they’re more than just a homer-hitting bunch.

Wilson, Frieri combine on 1-hitter for Angels (Yahoo! Sports)

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Los Angeles Angels' C.J. Wilson works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols is finding his power stroke at the plate again, and C.J. Wilson is feeling very comfortable on the mound – even at the Oakland Coliseum.


Wilson, Frieri combine on 1-hitter for Angels (Yahoo! Sports)

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Los Angeles Angels' C.J. Wilson works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) C.J. Wilson and Ernesto Frieri combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Angels broke out of their offensive slump in a 4-0 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.


Astros hand Cubs 8th straight loss with 2-1 win (Yahoo! Sports)

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, top, goes high to avoid Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus who is out at second base in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Houston. Cubs' Reed Johnson was safe at first on the fielder's choice. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

HOUSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez has had a bad month at the plate.


Nolasco sets win record as Miami beats Rockies 7-6 (Yahoo! Sports)

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Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton, second from left, and Donnie Murphy, center, celebrate with teammates after they scored on a double by Ricky Nolasco during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

MIAMI (AP) Ricky Nolasco overcame a rough start, pitched six innings and even drove in the tiebreaking runs. Then, on the verge of a Marlins record for career victories, he could only watch.


Wainwright’s complete game is 4-0 Cardinals win (Yahoo! Sports)

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Adam Wainwright was so excited after throwing a shutout for the St. Louis Cardinals, he acknowledged he got emotional.


Perez cheered, gets save as Indians beat Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)

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Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana, left, congratulates pitcher Chris Perez after the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 in a baseball game, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

CLEVELAND (AP) When the bullpen door swung open, Chris Perez braced himself.


Slumping Pena homers, Rays beat Toronto (Yahoo! Sports)

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Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena, right, celebrates with Chris Gimenez, left, and Elliot Johnson, center, after hitting a fourth-inning, three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Drew Hutchison during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Slumping Carlos Pena may have found his swing at the top of the Tampa Bay lineup.


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