The Phillie Phanatic, the Philadelphia Phillies’ furry green mascot, is being sued by a Pennsylvania woman who claims that she suffered an arthritis flare-up, leading to knee-replacement surgery, after the creature climbed on top of her at a minor league game in Reading, PA in 2008.

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The Phillie Phanatic, the Philadelphia Phillies’ furry green mascot, is being sued by a Pennsylvania woman who claims that she suffered an arthritis flare-up, leading to knee-replacement surgery, after the creature climbed on top of her at a minor league game in Reading, PA in 2008.

The Rockies acquire veteran 2B Mark Ellis from Oakland in return for P Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. Ellis became expendable with the promotion of rookie Jemile Weeks a few weeks ago.

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The Rockies acquire veteran 2B Mark Ellis from Oakland in return for P Bruce Billings and a player to be named later. Ellis became expendable with the promotion of rookie Jemile Weeks a few weeks ago.

The Baltimore Orioles complete the biggest comeback in their history, besting Boston, 11 – 10, after trailing 10 – 1. They score 5 runs in the 7th and 5 more in the 8th, capped by Nick Markakis’ two-run double off closer Jonathan Papelbon, thus depriving John Smoltz of a chance to win his first game for the Red Sox.

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The Baltimore Orioles complete the biggest comeback in their history, besting Boston, 11 – 10, after trailing 10 – 1. They score 5 runs in the 7th and 5 more in the 8th, capped by Nick Markakis’ two-run double off closer Jonathan Papelbon, thus depriving John Smoltz of a chance to win his first game for the Red Sox.

Jason Marquis pitches a two-hit shutout as Colorado blanks the Dodgers, 3 – 0. He is the first ten-game winner in the National League this season.

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Jason Marquis pitches a two-hit shutout as Colorado blanks the Dodgers, 3 – 0. He is the first ten-game winner in the National League this season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are busy on the transaction front. They trade starting LF Nyjer Morgan and P Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals in return for P Joel Hanrahan and OF Lastings Milledge, a former top prospectwho has failed to crack the Nats’ line-up. In a separate move, the Bucs send veteran OF Eric Hinske to the Yankees for two minor leaguers.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are busy on the transaction front. They trade starting LF Nyjer Morgan and P Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals in return for P Joel Hanrahan and OF Lastings Milledge, a former top prospectwho has failed to crack the Nats’ line-up. In a separate move, the Bucs send veteran OF Eric Hinske to the Yankees for two minor leaguers.

The White Sox top the Indians, 9 – 7, behind the potent bat of Nick Swisher. Swisher hits his second grand slam in four days and homers from both sides of the plate in the win.

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The White Sox top the Indians, 9 – 7, behind the potent bat of Nick Swisher. Swisher hits his second grand slam in four days and homers from both sides of the plate in the win.

The Pittsburgh Pirates bat a pitcher 8th for the first time in over 50 years when John Russell has Paul Maholm in the #8 slot and Jack Wilson batting last. The Pirates fall, 4 – 3, to the Reds, when Matt Capps blows the save, allowing a two-run bottom-of-the-9th homer to Ken Griffey Jr.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates bat a pitcher 8th for the first time in over 50 years when John Russell has Paul Maholm in the #8 slot and Jack Wilson batting last. The Pirates fall, 4 – 3, to the Reds, when Matt Capps blows the save, allowing a two-run bottom-of-the-9th homer to Ken Griffey Jr.

The Yankees, in need of a catcher due to Jorge Posada’s season-ending surgery, obtain 13-time Gold Glove winner Ivan Rodriguez from the Tigers in exchange for reliever Kyle Farnsworth. The 36 year-old All-Star backstop waives his no-trade clause to go to New York, which completes the deal a day before the trading deadline.

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The Yankees, in need of a catcher due to Jorge Posada’s season-ending surgery, obtain 13-time Gold Glove winner Ivan Rodriguez from the Tigers in exchange for reliever Kyle Farnsworth. The 36 year-old All-Star backstop waives his no-trade clause to go to New York, which completes the deal a day before the trading deadline.

A staged protest by Pittsburgh Pirates fans appears to be underwhelming as about 1,000 fans (among over 28,000 in attendance) leave in the 2nd inning. Organizers cite a strong contest by the Pirates as a reason for the lack of enthusiasm for the vocal minority’s protest.

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A staged protest by Pittsburgh Pirates fans appears to be underwhelming as about 1,000 fans (among over 28,000 in attendance) leave in the 2nd inning. Organizers cite a strong contest by the Pirates as a reason for the lack of enthusiasm for the vocal minority’s protest.

In the fastest game ever played in the seven-year history of Seattle’s Safeco Field, the hometown Mariners are defeated by Colorado, 2-0. Colorado starter Josh Fogg faces the minimum 27 batters, tossing a two hitter in the one-hour, 52 minutes contest, also the quickest in Rockies’ history.

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In the fastest game ever played in the seven-year history of Seattle’s Safeco Field, the hometown Mariners are defeated by Colorado, 2-0. Colorado starter Josh Fogg faces the minimum 27 batters, tossing a two hitter in the one-hour, 52 minutes contest, also the quickest in Rockies’ history.