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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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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 …
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True Blue LA and Brew Crew Ball
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.
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Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness
Austin Laymance / MLB.com:
Dodgers' M. Ellis leaves game with quad injury
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True Blue LA and HardballTalk
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
McCann nearing return from DL, but Gattis likely to stay in majors — DETROIT - Brian McCann could rejoin the Braves in just over a week during their next road trip, but the veteran catcher's return doesn't mean Evan Gattis will be sent down to the minor leagues.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Gattis could play some left when McCann returns — DETROIT — When Brian McCann returns from the disabled list, the Braves will have to determine exactly how to use him and their other two catchers — Evan Gattis and Gerald Laird. The decision will be influenced by what happens while McCann spends …
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MLB Rumors
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.
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MLB Rumors, Purple Row and CBSSports.com
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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Nelson designated; Arenado set to get his chance — No. 2 ranked prospect will take over for the Rockies as starter at third base — PHOENIX — The Rockies are ready to turn third base over to touted prospect Nolan Arenado. — The club designated regular third baseman Chris Nelson …
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Purple Row and Denver Post
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 …
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Athletics Nation and Camden Chat
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.
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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.
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Associated Press:
Morse, Bay Homer, Lead Mariners Over Angels — SEATTLE (AP) — Jason Bay and Michael Morse hit solo home runs, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Sunday. — The Mariners won three of four from the Angels over the weekend to earn their first series victory of the year.
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Lookout Landing
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.
