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			<title><![CDATA[Houston Astros roll past Atlanta Braves]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Houston Astros roll past Atlanta Braves<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:20:23 -0700 at <a href="http://www.statesman.com/sports/pro/houston-astros-roll-past-atlanta-braves-850704.html?cxtype=ynews_rss" target="_blank">http://www.statesman.com/sports/pro/hous...=ynews_rss</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Astros recall newly acquired RHP Melancon]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros have optioned left-hander Wesley Wright to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for newly acquired reliever Mark Melancon. The Astros got Melancon in the deal that sent Lance Berkman to the New York Yankees. The right-hander has been pitching for Round Rock since the trade. Melancon made two appearances for the Yankees this year.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:08:17 -0700 at <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-moves" target="_blank">http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-moves</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Astros have optioned left-hander Wesley Wright to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for newly acquired reliever Mark Melancon. The Astros got Melancon in the deal that sent Lance Berkman to the New York Yankees. The right-hander has been pitching for Round Rock since the trade. Melancon made two appearances for the Yankees this year.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:08:17 -0700 at <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-moves" target="_blank">http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-moves</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Astros recall reliever Melancon, option lefty Wright]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros have optioned left-hander Wesley Wright to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for newly acquired reliever Mark Melancon. Houston Astros - Round Rock Express - Left-handedness - Mark Melancon - United States<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:56:54 -0700 at <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13732131/astros-recall-newly-acquired-rp-melancon-option-lefty-wright/rss" target="_blank">http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13732...wright/rss</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Astros have optioned left-hander Wesley Wright to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for newly acquired reliever Mark Melancon. Houston Astros - Round Rock Express - Left-handedness - Mark Melancon - United States<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:56:54 -0700 at <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13732131/astros-recall-newly-acquired-rp-melancon-option-lefty-wright/rss" target="_blank">http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13732...wright/rss</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Houston beats Atlanta 10-4]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chris Johnson stood in the clubhouse, streaks of dirt covering the length of his Houston Astros' uniform, and was asked for a clever way to describe his single that ended up scoring four because of Atlanta's third error of the game. "I don't know," he said. "I'm too tired to think about that.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:08:28 -0700 at <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809118" target="_blank">http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809118</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Johnson stood in the clubhouse, streaks of dirt covering the length of his Houston Astros' uniform, and was asked for a clever way to describe his single that ended up scoring four because of Atlanta's third error of the game. "I don't know," he said. "I'm too tired to think about that.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:08:28 -0700 at <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809118" target="_blank">http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809118</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Astros promote P Melancon, demote Wright]]></title>
			<link>http://www.astroswire.com/houston-astros-forum/showthread.php?tid=42</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Houston Astros recalled pitcher Mark Melancon from Triple-A Round Rock and sent left-hander Wesley Wright to the same club on Monday.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:01:36 -0700 at <a href="http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=143463" target="_blank">http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.as...yid=143463</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Astros recalled pitcher Mark Melancon from Triple-A Round Rock and sent left-hander Wesley Wright to the same club on Monday.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:01:36 -0700 at <a href="http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=143463" target="_blank">http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.as...yid=143463</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Astros continue dominance of Pirates with 5-2 win]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH (AP)  The Houston Astros certainly aren't the only team beating the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates. They're just the one doing it with the most regularity. Jeff Keppinger homered and had three RBIs, Brett Myers allowed two runs while working into the eighth inning and the Astros remained unbeaten in seven games against the National League's worst team this season with a 5-2 win Friday ...<br />
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Posted on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:44:43 -0700 at <a href="http://heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1632/2010/july/16/astros-continue-dominance-of-pirates-with-5-2-win-1.html" target="_blank">http://heraldstandard.com/news_detail/ar...win-1.html</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH (AP)  The Houston Astros certainly aren't the only team beating the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates. They're just the one doing it with the most regularity. Jeff Keppinger homered and had three RBIs, Brett Myers allowed two runs while working into the eighth inning and the Astros remained unbeaten in seven games against the National League's worst team this season with a 5-2 win Friday ...<br />
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Posted on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:44:43 -0700 at <a href="http://heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1632/2010/july/16/astros-continue-dominance-of-pirates-with-5-2-win-1.html" target="_blank">http://heraldstandard.com/news_detail/ar...win-1.html</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Astros pounce on Atlanta miscues, Johnson has three RBIs as Houston wins 10-4]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - Chris Johnson stood in the clubhouse, streaks of dirt covering the length of his Houston Astros' uniform, and was asked for a clever way to describe his single that ended up scoring four because of Atlanta's third error of the game.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:31:37 -0700 at <a href="http://news.therecord.com/article/759131" target="_blank">http://news.therecord.com/article/759131</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Astros Recall Melancon from Round Rock; Option Wright]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros announced today that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon from Triple A Round Rock. To make room for Melancon on the active roster, the club has optioned left-handed pitcher Wesley Wright to Triple A. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Ed Wade.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:26:46 -0700 at <a href="http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4067823" target="_blank">http://www.oursportscentral.com/services...id=4067823</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros announced today that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon from Triple A Round Rock. To make room for Melancon on the active roster, the club has optioned left-handed pitcher Wesley Wright to Triple A. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Ed Wade.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:26:46 -0700 at <a href="http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4067823" target="_blank">http://www.oursportscentral.com/services...id=4067823</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[MLB: Houston 10, Atlanta 4]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Jeff Keppinger's tie-breaking RBI single ignited a seventh-inning rally Monday and the Houston Astros went on to best Atlanta 10-4. Houston Astros - Jeff Keppinger - Sports - Major League Baseball - Run batted in<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:40:27 -0700 at <a href="http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/08/09/MLB-Houston-10-Atlanta-4/UPI-84841281410961/" target="_blank">http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/08/0...281410961/</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[HOUSTON, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Jeff Keppinger's tie-breaking RBI single ignited a seventh-inning rally Monday and the Houston Astros went on to best Atlanta 10-4. Houston Astros - Jeff Keppinger - Sports - Major League Baseball - Run batted in<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:40:27 -0700 at <a href="http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/08/09/MLB-Houston-10-Atlanta-4/UPI-84841281410961/" target="_blank">http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010/08/0...281410961/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mondays Atlanta Braves  Houston Astros box score]]></title>
			<link>http://www.astroswire.com/houston-astros-forum/showthread.php?tid=47</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Astros 10, Braves 4<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:24:51 -0700 at <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/09/2139852/mondays-atlanta-braves-houston.html" target="_blank">http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/09/213...uston.html</a>]]></description>
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:24:51 -0700 at <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/09/2139852/mondays-atlanta-braves-houston.html" target="_blank">http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/09/213...uston.html</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mariners fire manager Wakamatsu (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Instead of leading Seattle to its first postseason spot since 2001, Don Wakamatsu lost games at a stunning rate. Then, the Mariners manager lost his team -- first franchise icon Ken Griffey Jr., then Chone Figgins. Now, he's lost his job. The last-place Mariners fired Wakamatsu on Monday, more than halfway through a season that began with a boosted roster and high hopes.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:43:21 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=124ivvjgt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-mariners-wakamatsufired" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...matsufired</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Instead of leading Seattle to its first postseason spot since 2001, Don Wakamatsu lost games at a stunning rate. Then, the Mariners manager lost his team -- first franchise icon Ken Griffey Jr., then Chone Figgins. Now, he's lost his job. The last-place Mariners fired Wakamatsu on Monday, more than halfway through a season that began with a boosted roster and high hopes.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:43:21 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=124ivvjgt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-mariners-wakamatsufired" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...matsufired</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Schumaker's slam lifts Cards past Reds (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Skip Schumaker watched the ball fly as he headed for first base, unsure whether it had enough to create a little personal history. Just enough. Schumaker hit his first career grand slam during the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest inning of the season Monday night, providing Chris Carpenter with more than enough runs on that one swing to beat the Cincinnati Reds for the ninth time in a row.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:16:21 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11j9p5cme/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809117" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809117</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Skip Schumaker watched the ball fly as he headed for first base, unsure whether it had enough to create a little personal history. Just enough. Schumaker hit his first career grand slam during the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest inning of the season Monday night, providing Chris Carpenter with more than enough runs on that one swing to beat the Cincinnati Reds for the ninth time in a row.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:16:21 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11j9p5cme/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809117" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809117</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reds acquire OF Edmonds from Brewers (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds got Jim Edmonds from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for Chris Dickerson on Monday, strengthening their outfield for a playoff run. The deal gives the Reds a proven outfielder as they try to fend off St. Louis and reach the playoffs for the first time since 1995.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:16:18 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11u2b8mjt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-brewers-redstrade" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...-redstrade</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds got Jim Edmonds from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for Chris Dickerson on Monday, strengthening their outfield for a playoff run. The deal gives the Reds a proven outfielder as they try to fend off St. Louis and reach the playoffs for the first time since 1995.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:16:18 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11u2b8mjt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-brewers-redstrade" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...-redstrade</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bard escapes jam, helps BoSox beat Yanks (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Daniel Bard trotted in from the bullpen in the seventh inning knowing he was facing a most sticky situation -- and it had nothing to do with the sultry weather. Worse. The bases were loaded, Derek Jeter was the batter and the Boston Red Sox were clinging to a two-run lead over the New York Yankees. "You don't want to be the guy that gives it up," Bard said.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:37:25 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jopjhit/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809110" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809110</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Daniel Bard trotted in from the bullpen in the seventh inning knowing he was facing a most sticky situation -- and it had nothing to do with the sultry weather. Worse. The bases were loaded, Derek Jeter was the batter and the Boston Red Sox were clinging to a two-run lead over the New York Yankees. "You don't want to be the guy that gives it up," Bard said.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:37:25 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jopjhit/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809110" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809110</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rays' Price earns team-record 15th win (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[On a night the Tampa Bay Rays needed a strong start to rest their bullpen and snap a five-game losing streak, David Price could only go five innings. Good thing he made them all count. Price struck out nine and set a team record with his 15th win, helping the Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Monday night.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:43:21 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jk0774c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809106" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809106</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[On a night the Tampa Bay Rays needed a strong start to rest their bullpen and snap a five-game losing streak, David Price could only go five innings. Good thing he made them all count. Price struck out nine and set a team record with his 15th win, helping the Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Monday night.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:43:21 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jk0774c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809106" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809106</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cubs RHP Silva has heart procedure (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime this season. Silva underwent the approximately two-hour surgery Monday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, performed by Dr.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:28:23 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11ncc56ie/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-cubs-silva" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...cubs-silva</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva underwent a procedure called cardiac ablation on Monday to correct a problem with his heart rate. The Cubs hope he will return to the mound sometime this season. Silva underwent the approximately two-hour surgery Monday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, performed by Dr.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:28:23 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11ncc56ie/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-cubs-silva" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...cubs-silva</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rays' Niemann on DL with shoulder strain (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitched Jeff Niemann on the 15-day disabled list before Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers. Niemann missed his scheduled start Sunday with a strained right shoulder. Niemann is 10-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 22 starts. To replace Niemann, the Rays recalled reliever Mike Ekstrom from Triple-A Durham.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:31:18 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11p3b4b16/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-rays-niemann" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...ys-niemann</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitched Jeff Niemann on the 15-day disabled list before Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers. Niemann missed his scheduled start Sunday with a strained right shoulder. Niemann is 10-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 22 starts. To replace Niemann, the Rays recalled reliever Mike Ekstrom from Triple-A Durham.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:31:18 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11p3b4b16/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-rays-niemann" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...ys-niemann</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[O's win in 10, take 3 of 4 from ChiSox (AP)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.astroswire.com/houston-astros-forum/showthread.php?tid=55</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Suddenly, the Baltimore Orioles are a team to be feared. Brian Roberts hit his first home run of the season leading off the 10th inning, and the Orioles continued their uncanny run of success under new manager Buck Showalter with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Baltimore is 6-1 since Showalter made his debut last Tuesday.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:10:29 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jv5ebpn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809101" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809101</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Suddenly, the Baltimore Orioles are a team to be feared. Brian Roberts hit his first home run of the season leading off the 10th inning, and the Orioles continued their uncanny run of success under new manager Buck Showalter with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Baltimore is 6-1 since Showalter made his debut last Tuesday.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:10:29 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jv5ebpn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809101" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809101</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zambrano walks 7, Giants beat Cubs in 11 (AP)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants couldn't take advantage of Carlos Zambrano's lack of command. So, they wanted until much later in the game and capitalized against the Cubs' bullpen. Zambrano matched his career high with seven walks in his first start since a June 25 dugout blowup and ensuing banishment, and short-handed Chicago lost to the Giants 4-3 in 11 innings Monday night long after he...<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:40:27 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jjav49h/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809126" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809126</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The San Francisco Giants couldn't take advantage of Carlos Zambrano's lack of command. So, they wanted until much later in the game and capitalized against the Cubs' bullpen. Zambrano matched his career high with seven walks in his first start since a June 25 dugout blowup and ensuing banishment, and short-handed Chicago lost to the Giants 4-3 in 11 innings Monday night long after he...<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:40:27 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jjav49h/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809126" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809126</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[M's turn triple play, win Brown's debut (AP)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.astroswire.com/houston-astros-forum/showthread.php?tid=57</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Daren Brown began his Monday boarding a 6:30 a.m. flight in Omaha, headed to manage the sunken Mariners. The 43-year-old ended it by dutifully climbing into a laundry bin in Seattle and being rolled down a hallway by closer David Aardsma into his first major-league beer shower. He looked like an oversized baby in a stroller, smiling with his feet dangling over the front edge and arms over the sides.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:43:27 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jiinh5k/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809112" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809112</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Daren Brown began his Monday boarding a 6:30 a.m. flight in Omaha, headed to manage the sunken Mariners. The 43-year-old ended it by dutifully climbing into a laundry bin in Seattle and being rolled down a hallway by closer David Aardsma into his first major-league beer shower. He looked like an oversized baby in a stroller, smiling with his feet dangling over the front edge and arms over the sides.<br />
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Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:43:27 PDT at <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11jiinh5k/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300809112" target="_blank">http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SI...=300809112</a>]]></content:encoded>
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