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J.D. Drew sits again with back injury

Providence Journal
Boston Red Sox1 hour ago

Burnett wins 16th as Jays down Yankees

Toronto Star — A.J. Burnett's days in Toronto may be numbered, but the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander is doing his best to keep his team on the fringes of the playoff race.
Toronto Blue Jays3 hours ago

Jays get a gift from Yanks

Toronto Star — Twice last night, Yankees centre fielder Johnny Damon had balls clank off his glove.
Toronto Blue Jays3 hours ago

Guthrie Wins Fourth Consecutive Start

Washington Post — Jeremy Guthrie pitches seven innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Orioles beat Cleveland 6-1 Wednesday night.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

Orioles' Big Eighth Inning Beats Indians

Washington Post — Lou Montanez hits a tiebreaking double in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Indians, 11-6, Thursday night.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

Cabrera, Guillen Homers Lift Tigers Past Orioles

Washington Post — Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen homer in the fourth inning to lift the Tigers to a 5-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday night.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

Mora Powers Orioles to a Tiger Trouncing

Washington Post — Melvin Mora has five hits, a career-high six RBI and a pair of home runs and Luke Scott also has a pair of round-trippers Sunday as the O's trounce the Tigers, 16-8.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

Olson Tries to Find His Way Back

Washington Post — Garrett Olson is removed from the rotation after posting a 13.06 ERA his last three starts and will be limited to bullpen duty for the remainder of the season.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

Guthrie, O's Get Little Relief

Washington Post — Starters Jeremy Guthrie and Jon Lester engage in a pitcher's duel for seven innings Monday before Boston emerges with a 6-3 win in front of thousands of Red Sox fans at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

Shoulder Puts Sherrill On the DL

Washington Post — The Orioles place closer George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 16 on Tuesday with inflammation of the left shoulder.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

In Loss, Orioles Find Team Worth Emulating

Washington Post — The Red Sox provide a tutorial in the type of baseball the Orioles one day hope to emulate after the 50 millionth fan showed up at Camden Yards in a 7-2 victory.
Baltimore Orioles4 hours ago

If ace isn't whole, hand is weakened

Boston Globe — Yes, it is a development that should have Red Sox fans holding their breath.
Boston Red Sox4 hours ago

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