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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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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Dodgers' top prospect arrested after traffic stop
Dodgers' top prospect arrested after traffic stop
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Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness
Austin Laymance / MLB.com:
M. Ellis rests before Dodgers make DL call
M. Ellis rests before Dodgers make DL call
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Sports Illustrated:
12-year NBA veteran Jason Collins comes out — I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay. — I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation.
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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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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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Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Nelson designated; Arenado set to get his chance
Nelson designated; Arenado set to get his chance
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees' Youkilis to have MRI exam on back — The Yankees may have just watched six days vanish that could have counted toward putting Kevin Youkilis on the disabled list. Now they are waiting on the results of an MRI exam today on Youkilis' back to know if the corner infielder has to be shelved.
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
No soreness for Motte after throwing for first time — ST. LOUIS — Curiosity gave way to relief for Jason Motte on Sunday when he arrived at the ballpark feeling no unusual soreness a day after he resumed throwing for the first time in five weeks. — Motte felt good enough, in fact, that he played catch for a second straight day.
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Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Orioles acquire Chris Snyder (updated) — The Orioles didn't wait long to find another backup catcher. — According to a text message from executive vice president Dan Duquette, the Orioles have acquired catcher Chris Snyder from the Los Angeles Angels for reliever Rob Delaney in a minor league deal.
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Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Orioles release Proctor
Orioles release Proctor
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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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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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Associated Press:
Tigers Beat Braves 8-3 for 3-Game Sweep — DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera's three-run homer in the seventh inning broke the game open, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves with an 8-3 victory Sunday night. — Austin Jackson and Omar Infante also homered …
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Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Many factors go into Collins' thinking for lineup — NEW YORK — When a team isn't hitting well, it gives the manager license to shake things up. Manager Terry Collins hasn't gone to that extreme with the Mets yet, but he might be close. Collins, in choosing his Sunday lineup …
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