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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina talks with pitcher Fernando Salas in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles Friday, May 18, 2012. Soon thereafter, Salas walked A.J. Ellis of the Dodgers with the bases loaded, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 victory.

Cards summon another reliever from Memphis, demote Salas

The St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday recalled rookie right-hander Chuckie Fick from Class AAA Memphis, and returned right-handed reliever Fernando Salas to the Triple-A club.

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Francisco Liriano moves back into Twins rotation

Ready or not, Francisco Liriano is jumping back into the Minnesota Twins' beleaguered starting rotation.

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Hosmer carries Royals to 4-3 win over Orioles

Eric Hosmer singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Billy Butler homered and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Saturday.

22 hours ago
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Harper, Espinosa HRs lift Nats pats Braves, 8-4

Bryce Harper homered and Danny Espinosa added a three-run shot to help Washington strengthen its hold on first place in the NL East by beating the reeling Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday.

21 hours ago
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Buehrle pitches Marlins past Giants

Mark Buehrle pitched into the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins moved within a victory of tying the team record for the most in a month with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.

20 hours ago
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Teixeira delivers big hits again as Yankees win

Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer and a solo shot among his career high-tying four hits to back CC Sabathia's sixth win of the year, and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.

19 hours ago
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Konerko, Viciedo lead White Sox past Indians, 14-7

Dayan Viciedo homered in his third straight game, Paul Konerko had four hits, and the Chicago White Sox pounded Derek Lowe and the short-handed Cleveland Indians 14-7 Saturday for their eighth win in nine games.

21 hours ago
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Scherzer Ks 9, Tigers down Twins 6-3

Max Scherzer struck out nine in a rain-shortened outing and Prince Fielder had his first four-hit game with the Tigers, leading Detroit to a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

20 hours ago
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Santana gets shutout, Mets beat Padres 9-0

Johan Santana pitched a satisfying shutout and the Mets batters showed they can carry New York without needing David Wright to excel in every game.

4 hours ago
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Padres victims of Santana gem in 9-0 loss at Mets

The Padres wound up on the wrong end of a vintage performance by Johan Santana. That power-hitting display by the New York Mets wasn't nearly as classic - though it was just as unwelcome to San Diego.

20 hours ago
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Cardinals demote Salas, promote Fick

The Cardinals this morning made the move that was inevitable, sending Fernando Salas to Class AAA Memphis.

8 hours ago