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Baker's son graduates on Saturday and the veteran skipper
will join the Nationals when they begin a series on Monday in
San Francisco against the Giants. Baker grew up and still lives
in northern California. He was the manager of the Giants from
1993 to 2002.
Nationals bench coach Chris Speier will fill in for Baker.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed center fielder Joc Pederson on
the seven-day concussion list two nights after he was involved
in a scary collision with right fielder Yasiel Puig. The move
was retroactive to May 24.
The Dodgers filled the roster spot by activating right-hander
Kenta Maeda, the starter for Thursday night's game against the
St. Louis Cardinals. Maeda was on the 10-day disabled list
because of a hamstring injury.
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The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-handed pitcher Daniel
Wright from Triple-A Salt Lake after the team optioned
right-hander Brooks Pounders to Salt Late following Wednesday
night's game. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina)
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