Get ready for Clemens vs. Clemens. Roger Clemens is expected to pitch against his son, Koby, on Wednesday night in the Home Run Derby prior to the Texas League All-Star game in Midland, Texas. Because of the format, the Rocket will actually be trying to let his son take him deep as often as possible. Koby is among eight batters.

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Hanley Ramirez hit a grand slam and Dan Uggla singled home the winning run in the ninth inning for his third RBI as Florida beat New York just hours after the Marlins announced Edwin Rodriguez will remain their manager. New York scored twice in the ninth off closer Leo Nunez (3-1), tying it at 6 on a single by pinch-hitter Josh Thole — his second hit this season.

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Houston Astros shortstop Tommy Manzella may have broken his finger, but general manager Ed Wade tells MLB.com…

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Pedro Feliz could pout about no longer playing third base every day. Instead, he's getting credit from Houston Astros manager Brad Mills for continuing to work hard. Feliz's RBI double gave Houston the lead in the seventh inning, capping a comeback from an early deficit and helping the Astros to a 9-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

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The Houston Astros plan to activate right-hander Bud Norris from the disabled list in time to start Monday's game at Milwaukee. Norris (2-5, 6.80 ERA) has been on the DL since he received a cortisone shot after being diagnosed with biceps tendinitis following his last start for the Astros on May 23.

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Texas Rangers starter Tommy Hunter was sitting on the bench when he heard Josh Hamilton's home run. That's right, heard it. "I wasn't even watching, and I was like, 'Yes!'," Hunter said. "It gives you little tingles in your stomach." Hamilton's 468-foot drive several rows into the upper deck in right-center field, way above the Rangers bullpen, was the…

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PHILADELPHIA – The Toronto Blue Jays aren't hitting for a high average this season, but when they connect the ball often travels a long way.

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As they have all season, the Toronto Blue Jays relied on Shaun Marcum to put the brakes on a potential slump.

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The Houston Astros purchased the contract of right-hander Josh Banks from Triple-A Round Rock to start Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Banks makes his Astros debut after going 8-5 with a 2.97 ERA for Round Rock. He is 3-1 with a 1.50 ERA in his last four starts. Banks takes the rotation spot of right-hander Felipe Paulino, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday because…

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Except for Josh Hamilton extending his hitting streak to 19 games with three more hits, things went pretty poorly for the Texas Rangers. Their 11-game winning streak is over after a 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday night. The game featured Ian Kinsler getting ejected while walking away from the plate, two Rangers errors on one play and Texas manager Ron Washington getting upset after a…

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