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Davis playing key role

Arizona Republic — If it isn't Adam Dunn and his big bat, most of the talk you hear about the Diamondbacks lately has been centered on the top end of the starting rotation.
Arizona Diamondbacks4 hours ago

Dodgers' backup catcher gives up his number to Greg Maddux

Los Angeles Times — Danny Ardoin doesn't mind surrendering No. 36 to the newest Dodger. Backup catcher Danny Ardoin walked into the clubhouse Tuesday to unexpectedly find a jersey with No. 28 and his name stitched on the back. The No. 36 jersey that he had worn until then now belonged to Greg Maddux .
Los Angeles Dodgers4 hours ago

Dodgers' Greg Maddux glad to be back in a pennant race

Los Angeles Times — Veteran right-hander is acquired by the Dodgers for the second time in three years. The Dodgers added more than a pitcher to take the final spot in their rotation when they traded for Greg Maddux, Manager Joe Torre said.
Los Angeles Dodgers4 hours ago

Maddux ready for his encore in L.A.

Los Angeles Daily News — Dodgers hope his experience, leadership will be as valuable as first time around.
Los Angeles Dodgers4 hours ago

Kemp, Ethier help the cause

Los Angeles Daily News — MLB: Young outfielders see stats boon after Ramirez's arrival.
Los Angeles Dodgers4 hours ago

Dodgers get caught looking back in defeat

Los Angeles Daily News — Even with Ramirez, Blake in lineup, L.A. resembles stagnant offense during first half of its season in loss to Colorado.
Los Angeles Dodgers4 hours ago

Rockies trounce Dodgers 8-3 to open series

Rocky Mountian News — Ubaldo Jimenez started and got the win and Brad Hawpe, Matt Holliday and Ian Stewart all homered as the Rockies topped the Dodgers 8-3 on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
Colorado Rockies6 hours ago

Peavy vs. Haren

San Diego Union-Tribune — ON DECK: Peavy tries for his 10th win of the season Wednesday against a Diamondbacks team with which he is very familiar.
San Diego Padres6 hours ago

Diamondbacks Hold Off Padres, 7-6

ESPN Video — Adam Dunn homered for the first time in a D-backs uniform as Arizona beat San Diego, 7-6
San Diego Padres7 hours ago

Padres hope Maddux deal to Dodgers pays off

San Diego Union-Tribune — By agreeing to the trade, the pitcher enables the Padres to go prospecting for talent
San Diego Padres4 hours ago

Tim Kurkjian Breaks Down Maddux Trade To Dodgers

ESPN Video — Greg Maddux traded to Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers4 hours ago

Sabean says no need to rush pitching prospects

San Francisco Chronicle — The Giants have promoted their position-playing prospects aggressively this season as they try to determine if they have something in Ryan Rohlinger, Emmanuel Burriss, Pablo Sandoval and the like. Not so their starting pitchers. Tim Alderson, a 2007 first-...
San Francisco Giants4 hours ago

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