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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Gonzalez troubled by both legs after hamstring strain — LOS ANGELES — Brewers infielder Alex Gonzalez was already playing with one leg at less than 100 percent, and now he has an issue with the other. The veteran sat out Sunday's series finale at Dodger Stadium after tweaking his left hamstring the night before.
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Al's Ramblings
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Austin Laymance / MLB.com:
M. Ellis rests before Dodgers make DL call — LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are hoping Mark Ellis can avoid a trip to the disabled list after the second baseman strained his right quad on Friday against the Brewers. — Ellis was out of the lineup on Saturday, and the Dodgers are holding …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and True Blue LA
Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Dodgers' top prospect arrested after traffic stop — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers' top prospect, outfielder Yasiel Puig, was arrested early Sunday in Chattanooga, Tenn., and charged with speeding, reckless driving and driving without proof of insurance, according to a booking report from the Hamilton County Sherriff's office.
Discussion:
Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness
Austin Laymance / MLB.com:
Dodgers' M. Ellis leaves game with quad injury
Discussion:
True Blue LA and HardballTalk
Associated Press:
A's rally late to beat Orioles in 10th on error — OAKLAND, Calif. — Third baseman Manny Machado made a throwing error on a bunt in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics completed their comeback, beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-8 Sunday. — Down 5-0 in the sixth …
Discussion:
Athletics Nation and Camden Chat
John Lott / National Post:
Blue Jays' Ricky Romero is impressive in first minor-league start — The news was painful, the exile frustrating at first, but Ricky Romero has taken an impressive first step on his comeback trail. — It was only a minor-league start, but it was Romero's first in more than a month and it went well.
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Bluebird Banter
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Jorge Arangure Jr / New York Times:
Yanks Lose Cervelli and Nova to Injury but Salvage a Win
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ESPN.com and CBSSports.com
Associated Press:
Yankees Overcome Injuries to Beat Blue Jays
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MLB, ESPN and Bluebird Banter
Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Nolan Arenado heads to big leagues as Chris Nelson designated for assignment — Nolan Arenado. (The Associated Press) — PHOENIX — Nolan Arenado is on his way to the big leagues. — Chris Nelson was designated for assignment Saturday, clearing a path for Arenado to take over as the Rockies starting third baseman.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors, Purple Row and CBSSports.com
Associated Press:
David Ortiz-led Red Sox (17-7) drop Astros, match best start since '02 — BOSTON — David Ortiz had two hits and three RBIs to extend his torrid start after a long layoff, and Felix Doubront overcame a wild first inning to pitch into the seventh as the Boston Red Sox beat the struggling Houston Astros 8-4 on Saturday night.
Discussion:
Boston Globe, The Crawfish Boxes, Over the Monster and ESPN
Jack McCarthy / Associated Press:
Moore wins 5th game as Rays rout White Sox 10-4 — CHICAGO (AP) Matt Moore keeps piling up wins and his current run shows no sign of abating. — Moore became the first Tampa Bay pitcher to win five games in April, helping the Rays snap a two-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Discussion:
DRaysBay, South Side Sox, Associated Press, HardballTalk and ESPN
Associated Press:
Stanton Homers Twice to Help Marlins Beat Cubs 6-4 — MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in four runs Sunday, and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 to avert a four-game series sweep. — Ricky Nolasco (2-2) gave up three runs in seven innings and retired the final 15 batters he faced.
Nick Cafardo / The Boston Globe:
MLB teams already taking a swing at assessments — What do we make of good starts and bad starts? How long do teams hang in before they make drastic changes? Because things haven't gone according to plan in the first month, do they begin to think they won't turn it around?
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Ervin Santana sharp over 7 innings as Royals hold off Indians — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ervin Santana pitched seven scoreless innings, Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 Saturday night. — Santana (3-1), who was acquired …
Discussion:
Royals Review, Let's Go Tribe and ESPN
Associated Press:
Pablo Hernandez, Josh Willingham help Twins end 3-game slide — MINNEAPOLIS — Pedro Hernandez pitched five shutout innings for his first major league win, Josh Willingham homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Saturday to end a three-game slide.
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Twinkie Town and ESPN
