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<dc:creator>AJ Cassavell</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Yankees slug three homers to overwhelm A&#39;s]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_nyamlb_oakmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=nyy&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 01:10:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_nyamlb_oakmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=nyy&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Yankees slug three homers to overwhelm A&#39;s]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher homered as the Yankees flexed their muscles and opened a long road trip in style, outslugging the Athletics 6-3 on Friday at O.co Coliseum.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bryan Hoch</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Angels erupt with three-run ninth to sink Mariners]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_anamlb_seamlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=ana&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 01:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_anamlb_seamlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=ana&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Angels erupt with three-run ninth to sink Mariners]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Albert Pujols hit his fifth home run in his last 10 games and the Angels turned a one-run deficit into a two-run lead with an explosive ninth inning, which catapulted them to a 6-4 victory Friday night over the Mariners and gave them a season-high four-game winning streak. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Alden Gonzalez</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="108" teamcode="ana" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Quintana, White Sox close gap on Tribe]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_clemlb_chamlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=cws&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_clemlb_chamlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=cws&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Quintana, White Sox close gap on Tribe]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rookie lefty Jose Quintana, backed by home runs from Adam Dunn, A.J. Pierzynski and Dayan Viciedo, won his first Major League start, a 9-2 decision over the first-place Indians on Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Scott Merkin</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="145" teamcode="cha" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cruz drives in eight runs as Rangers crush Jays]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_tormlb_texmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=tex&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_tormlb_texmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=tex&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Cruz drives in eight runs as Rangers crush Jays]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nelson Cruz enjoyed his second career eight-RBI game Friday night, while Josh Hamilton and Yorvit Torrealba went deep to back Derek Holland&#39;s strong start in a 14-3 blowout of the Blue Jays at the Ballpark in Arlington.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Christian Corona</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="140" teamcode="tex" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Benches clear after Morales drills Scott]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32238616&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:59:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32238616&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Benches clear after Morales drills Scott]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frustration boiled over between the Red Sox and Rays on Friday night when Luke Scott was hit on the leg by a pitch from Boston lefty Franklin Morales in the ninth inning of Tampa Bay&#39;s 7-4 victory.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Ian Browne</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="111" teamcode="bos" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Gallardo spins gem, stays unbeaten vs. D-backs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_milmlb_arimlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=mil&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:56:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_milmlb_arimlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=mil&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Gallardo spins gem, stays unbeaten vs. D-backs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Brewers connected on three home runs and Yovani Gallardo continued his mastery of the D-backs as Milwaukee took Friday&#39;s opener, 7-1, at Chase Field.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam McCalvy</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="158" teamcode="mil" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wang earns win as Nats hold off Braves]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_wasmlb_atlmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:33:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_wasmlb_atlmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Wang earns win as Nats hold off Braves]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nationals had another big test on Friday. They faced another National League East rival, the second-place Braves, and they passed the test by beating Atlanta&#39;s best pitcher, Tim Hudson, in a 7-4 victory at Turner Field.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Ladson</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="120" teamcode="was" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Led by impressive arms, Nats no novelty]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32241130&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32241130&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Bauman: Led by impressive arms, Nats no novelty]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Led by their deep rotation of power arms and a strong bullpen, the Nationals are proving they are no novelty and should contend throughout the season and the coming years.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Bauman</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="120" teamcode="was" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Orioles closing in on big deal with Jones]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32204386&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32204386&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Orioles closing in on big deal with Jones]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first-place Orioles are in serious negotiations with center fielder Adam Jones in regards to a club-record contract extension, sources confirmed to MLB.com on Friday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brittany Ghiroli</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="110" teamcode="bal" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays swat three homers in testy win vs. Sox]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_tbamlb_bosmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:18:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_tbamlb_bosmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays swat three homers in testy win vs. Sox]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays slugged three home runs en route to a 7-4 victory over the Red Sox on Friday night, but a ninth-inning scuffle brought a new dimension to the three-game series at Fenway Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Austin Laymance</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="139" teamcode="tba" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[O&#39;s offense backs Hammel in win over Royals]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_kcamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=bal&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:13:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_kcamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=bal&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[O&#39;s offense backs Hammel in win over Royals]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Right-hander Jason Hammel went six scoreless frames with seven strikeouts and the O&#39;s offense broke it open with a five-run fifth in Friday&#39;s 8-2 win over the Royals at Camden Yards.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brittany Ghiroli</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Helton, Friedrich help Rockies cool red-hot Reds]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_colmlb_cinmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=col&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 00:09:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_colmlb_cinmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=col&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Helton, Friedrich help Rockies cool red-hot Reds]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Christian Friedrich, making his fourth career start -- and his first since getting roughed up to the tune of eight runs on nine hits against Seattle in his last outing -- worked five innings and allowed three runs on seven hits, fanning six, in a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday night.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tony Meale</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="115" teamcode="col" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Ross&#39; injury leads to McCann&#39;s return to action]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217060&amp;notebook_id=32222832&amp;vkey=notebook_atl&amp;c_id=atl&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:55:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217060&amp;notebook_id=32222832&amp;vkey=notebook_atl&amp;c_id=atl&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Ross&#39; injury leads to McCann&#39;s return to action]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Braves catcher David Ross left Friday&#39;s 7-4 loss to the Nationals in the second inning with a strained right groin. Even though manager Fredi Gonzalez does not expect Ross to be out of action for long, the Braves will still call up a catcher before Saturday&#39;s game.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Burnett, Bucs&#39; bullpen hand Cubs 10th straight loss]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_chnmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:48:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_chnmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Burnett, Bucs&#39; bullpen hand Cubs 10th straight loss]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bucs scored a second-inning run off Ryan Dempster, and A.J. Burnett and four relievers took it home for a 1-0 win over Chicago.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="134" teamcode="pit" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Phils top Cards on Pence&#39;s homer in 10th]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_phimlb_slnmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=phi&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:46:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_phimlb_slnmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=phi&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Phils top Cards on Pence&#39;s homer in 10th]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning as the Phillies beat the Cardinals, 5-3, on Friday at Busch Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Still</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Tigers lineup comes together to down Twins]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_detmlb_minmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=det&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_detmlb_minmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=det&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Tigers lineup comes together to down Twins]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tigers&#39; bats came alive in Detroit&#39;s 10-6 victory over the Twins. After scoring a total of six runs in three straight losses to Cleveland, the Tigers had seven runs after five innings against Minnesota. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Joe Kieser</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="116" teamcode="det" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Coghlan&#39;s rare shot chases Lincecum, lifts Marlins]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_sfnmlb_miamlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_sfnmlb_miamlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Coghlan&#39;s rare shot chases Lincecum, lifts Marlins]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Coghlan ended an 11-month homerless drought and the Marlins set a new team record for wins in the month of May, snapping a two-game skid with a 7-6 win against the Giants on Friday at Marlins Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Joe Frisaro</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="146" teamcode="mia" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Stellar Gee cruises as Mets step up with bats]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_sdnmlb_nynmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=nym&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_25_sdnmlb_nynmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=nym&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Stellar Gee cruises as Mets step up with bats]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Mets, one of just two big league teams with a winning record despite being outscored by the opposition, saw three of their slumping hitters break out with a big hit to back Dillon Gee en route to a 6-1 win over the Padres.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Spencer Fordin</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="121" teamcode="nyn" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Izturis exits early with strained hamstring]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32225434&amp;notebook_id=32243196&amp;vkey=notebook_mil&amp;c_id=mil&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 23:24:07 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32225434&amp;notebook_id=32243196&amp;vkey=notebook_mil&amp;c_id=mil&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Izturis exits early with strained hamstring]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cesar Izturis exited Friday&#39;s game against the D-backs with a strained left hamstring that he suffered while running the bases.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chavez returns to Oakland with Yankees]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32232356&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 22:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32232356&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Chavez returns to Oakland with Yankees]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric Chavez may no longer call the O.Co Coliseum home -- in fact, he never played here when the building was labeled with that name. But the former Athletics star&#39;s exploits are not forgotten in his old haunt.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bryan Hoch</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="147" teamcode="nya" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Perry throws first pitch, reflects on 300th win]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32230402&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 22:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32230402&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Perry throws first pitch, reflects on 300th win]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gaylord Perry sat in the home dugout at Safeco Field, looked beyond left field at the site where the old Kingdome used to sit and with a smile, firmly stated, &quot;I&#39;m glad it&#39;s gone.&quot;]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Liebeskind</dc:creator>
<mlb:team id="136" teamcode="sea" />
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<item><title><![CDATA[Yankees sticking by slumping catcher Martin]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32223408&amp;notebook_id=32232782&amp;vkey=notebook_nyy&amp;c_id=nyy&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 22:02:46 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32223408&amp;notebook_id=32232782&amp;vkey=notebook_nyy&amp;c_id=nyy&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Yankees sticking by slumping catcher Martin]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Yankees could use more punch from Russell Martin. The second-year Bombers backstop entered Friday&#39;s game batting just .173 with four homers and 10 RBIs in 38 games.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Conger misses callup opportunity with injury]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32222464&amp;notebook_id=32230528&amp;vkey=notebook_ana&amp;c_id=ana&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 21:36:41 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32222464&amp;notebook_id=32230528&amp;vkey=notebook_ana&amp;c_id=ana&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Conger misses callup opportunity with injury]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Angels prospect Hank Conger is on the Minor League disabled list, rehabbing a right elbow injury that has had him on the shelf for more than a month.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hudson on track to return from DL, start Sunday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32224392&amp;notebook_id=32224396&amp;vkey=notebook_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:44:25 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32224392&amp;notebook_id=32224396&amp;vkey=notebook_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Hudson on track to return from DL, start Sunday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Daniel Hudson threw a bullpen session Friday and remains on target to start Sunday against the Brewers.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Morneau reduces BP cuts to help wrist]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32218712&amp;notebook_id=32224270&amp;vkey=notebook_min&amp;c_id=min&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:43:11 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32218712&amp;notebook_id=32224270&amp;vkey=notebook_min&amp;c_id=min&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Morneau reduces BP cuts to help wrist]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Morneau has reduced the number of swings he takes daily in batting practice in exchange for better durability. Morneau said he&#39;s only taking 10-20 less swings. But even a small decrease allows more rest for the sore left wrist that put him on the 15-day disabled list earlier this month.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s take cautious approach with Cespedes]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32223298&amp;notebook_id=32223638&amp;vkey=notebook_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:40:16 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32223298&amp;notebook_id=32223638&amp;vkey=notebook_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s take cautious approach with Cespedes]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yoenis Cespedes believes he&#39;s ready to rejoin the A&#39;s lineup. His bosses say otherwise and are aiming to reinstate him toward the end of next week.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Berkman has surgery, expected back this year]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32212138&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 20:04:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32212138&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Berkman has surgery, expected back this year]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lance Berkman underwent successful surgery on his injured right knee Friday and the Cardinals expect the first baseman to be able to return later this season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Nate Latsch</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Morse issue free in extended spring game]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32220432&amp;notebook_id=32220216&amp;vkey=notebook_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32220432&amp;notebook_id=32220216&amp;vkey=notebook_was&amp;c_id=was&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Morse issue free in extended spring game]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Outfielder Michael Morse, who is on the disabled list because of a torn left lat muscle, played in an extended spring game as a designated hitter on Friday in Viera, Fla. Morse homered and had an RBI single.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Longtime Padres scout Smith dies at 67]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32213570&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:35:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32213570&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Longtime Padres scout Smith dies at 67]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Van Smith, who joined the Padres as amateur scout in 1991, passed away on Thursday in his hometown of Belleville, Ill. He was 67.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Corey Brock</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs, Montero said to reach extension]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32219364&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32219364&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs, Montero said to reach extension]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A baseball source has confirmed that the D-backs have agreed to terms on a contract extension with catcher Miguel Montero. The deal was first reported by FOXsports.com, which said the deal is worth $60 million over five years.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Guyer to have season-ending shoulder surgery]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32216680&amp;notebook_id=32218734&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32216680&amp;notebook_id=32218734&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Guyer to have season-ending shoulder surgery]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays already have a team-high 10 players on the disabled list and received more bad news on Friday with Brandon Guyer needing season-ending shoulder surgery.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hairston returns from DL to start Friday&#39;s game]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32222836&amp;notebook_id=32216662&amp;vkey=notebook_la&amp;c_id=la&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32222836&amp;notebook_id=32216662&amp;vkey=notebook_la&amp;c_id=la&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Hairston returns from DL to start Friday&#39;s game]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Dodgers will activate utilityman Jerry Hairston from the 15-day disabled list Friday as he is in the lineup for the game with the Astros at third base. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Ken Gurnick</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Giants get in on Marlins&#39; &#39;Lo viste&#39; sign]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217576&amp;notebook_id=32217584&amp;vkey=notebook_mia&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:04:55 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217576&amp;notebook_id=32217584&amp;vkey=notebook_mia&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Giants get in on Marlins&#39; &#39;Lo viste&#39; sign]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Lo viste,&quot; the Marlins&#39; rally sign, is being used now by some of the Giants.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Boni has surgery, could be back in four weeks]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217576&amp;notebook_id=32217580&amp;vkey=notebook_mia&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:04:53 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217576&amp;notebook_id=32217580&amp;vkey=notebook_mia&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Boni has surgery, could be back in four weeks]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Best-case scenario, Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio will be back before the All-Star break. Bonifacio had surgery on Friday morning to repair ligament damage in his left thumb.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Oviedo gets visa, headed to Florida on Monday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217576&amp;notebook_id=32217578&amp;vkey=notebook_mia&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:04:52 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217576&amp;notebook_id=32217578&amp;vkey=notebook_mia&amp;c_id=mia&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Oviedo gets visa, headed to Florida on Monday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After spending eight months clearing up legal issues relating to his identity, Juan Carlos Oviedo is scheduled to arrive in Florida on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[DNA on saved samples key to Clemens trial]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32205456&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32205456&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[DNA on saved samples key to Clemens trial]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A forensic scientist testified Friday that Roger Clemens&#39; DNA was found on a needle and two cotton balls that former strength-and-conditioning coach Brian McNamee says he kept for several years before turning them over to the government, introducing a crucial element of the prosecution&#39;s case in the federal perjury trial of the former pitcher.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chipper headed to DL with bruised leg]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217060&amp;notebook_id=32216806&amp;vkey=notebook_atl&amp;c_id=atl&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 18:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32217060&amp;notebook_id=32216806&amp;vkey=notebook_atl&amp;c_id=atl&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Chipper headed to DL with bruised leg]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hours after saying he hoped Chipper Jones could return to action this weekend, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez announced the veteran third baseman would be going on the disabled list.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Dice-K to start second rehab stint Saturday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32216388&amp;notebook_id=32216282&amp;vkey=notebook_bos&amp;c_id=bos&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 18:26:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32216388&amp;notebook_id=32216282&amp;vkey=notebook_bos&amp;c_id=bos&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Dice-K to start second rehab stint Saturday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start his second Minor League rehab assignment on Saturday when he pitches for Triple-A Pawtucket.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Marmol could return by early next week]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32213596&amp;notebook_id=32213846&amp;vkey=notebook_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:43:07 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32213596&amp;notebook_id=32213846&amp;vkey=notebook_chc&amp;c_id=chc&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Marmol could return by early next week]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Marmol, who has been on the disabled list since May 12 with a strained right hamstring, pitched one inning for Triple-A Iowa on Friday. The right-hander allowed a walk and a double, induced two groundouts and struck out one.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rox place Hernandez on DL, add Nieves]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32213426&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32213426&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rox place Hernandez on DL, add Nieves]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rockies placed catcher Ramon Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list with a left hand strain and selected the contract of catcher Wil Nieves from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Adam Berry</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pirates part ways with slumping McLouth]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32210570&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:02:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32210570&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Pirates part ways with slumping McLouth]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pirates on Friday designated slumping former All-Star Nate McLouth for assignment and recalled Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Moores: Three OK&#39;d to pursue Padres purchase]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32210908&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:08:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32210908&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Moores: Three OK&#39;d to pursue Padres purchase]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Three groups have been approved by Major League Baseball to review the books of the San Diego Padres for a possible purchase of the franchise, John Moores, the team&#39;s majority owner, told MLB.com on Friday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Barry M. Bloom</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Yankees to sign former Mets righty Maine]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32204520&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&amp;content_id=32204520&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Yankees to sign former Mets righty Maine]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Yankees will be sign right-hander John Maine to a Minor League deal, a baseball source told MLB.com on Friday]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Evan Drellich</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[They&#39;re No. 1, in our minds and our Hart]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120523&amp;content_id=32075640&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120523&amp;content_id=32075640&amp;vkey=news_mlb&amp;c_id=mlb&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[They&#39;re No. 1, in our minds and our Hart]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This question must be posed: What, in the name of Billy Martin, is Corey Hart doing, wearing on his back the one number that George Washington, &quot;Hey Jude,&quot; and John Wooden&#39;s teams have in common?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Marty Noble</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Upon return, Feliz wants to remain in rotation]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120524&amp;content_id=32189490&amp;notebook_id=32189504&amp;vkey=notebook_tex&amp;c_id=tex&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 21:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120524&amp;content_id=32189490&amp;notebook_id=32189504&amp;vkey=notebook_tex&amp;c_id=tex&amp;partnerId=rss_mlb</guid><description><![CDATA[Upon return, Feliz wants to remain in rotation]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since Neftali Feliz was placed on the disabled list, the Rangers have considered signing Roy Oswalt and moved Scott Feldman, a 17-game winner in 2009, into the rotation. But Feliz said Friday that he would not want to return to the bullpen.]]></content:encoded>
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