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10:40 AM ET, June 17, 2013

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Joe Smith / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays call up top prospect Wil Myers  —  Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said they've always maintained that when prized OF prospect Wil Myers was ready, they'd auger out a spot for him.  —  And that's exactly why Friedman said they called Myers up now, saying he's made the necessary adjustments and will …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Cobb hit in head by line drive, taken off on stretcher
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Associated Press:
Cobb Hit by Line Drive in Rays' Win Over Royals
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Yankees sign first-round pick Clarkin, confessed Yankee hater  —  The Yankees have reached a deal with another of their trio of first-round picks, lefty prep pitcher Ian Clarkin, who — like Eric Jagielo — agreed to slot money.  —  The signing shows Clarkin, picked at No. 33 overall …
Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Final Score: Mets 4 Cubs 3  —  The Least You Should Know...  Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a walk-off, three run home run off of Carlos Marmol in the ninth inning.  —  Marlon Byrd also contributed to their four run ninth inning with a solo homer, his 11th of the season.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Marmol blows 3-run lead in stunning 4-3 loss to Mets  —  Cubs' 14th blown save in 27 chances sends them to St. Louis on sour note  —  Cubs starter Matt Garza on his outing and Carlos Marmol's blown save against the Mets.  —  NEW YORK — A loud crashing sound emanated from the Cubs' showers shortly …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Johnny Cueto solid in return from DL as Reds roll  —  CINCINNATI — Johnny Cueto pitched six solid innings in his return to Cincinnati's rotation and Jay Bruce homered to lift the Reds to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.  —  Donald Lutz drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single …
Discussion: Red Reporter
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C. Trent Rosecrans / Cincinnati Reds:
Johnny Cueto to start Sunday, Tony Cingrani could stay with Reds
Associated Press:
Freeman, Teheran Lead Braves Past Giants 3-0  —  ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night.  —  Atlanta won its second straight to take the three-game series …
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Jason Castro, Astros top White Sox for 4th straight win  —  HOUSTON — Jason Castro homered for the second straight game and Matt Dominguez hit a three-run double to help the Houston Astros to their fourth straight win, 5-4, over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Associated Press:
Davis Hits 23rd Homer as Orioles Beat Red Sox 6-3  —  BALTIMORE — Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 23rd home run, Nick Markakis had four hits and scored three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox 6-3 Sunday.  —  Manny Machado extended his hitting streak …
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Colon Wins 6th Straight as A's Rout Mariners 10-2  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Bartolo Colon worked seven strong innings to win his sixth straight decision, Josh Reddick homered and matched a career high with four hits, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
AJ Cassavell / MLB.com:
Teixeira has inflammation in right wrist, no tear  —  ANAHEIM — The news on Mark Teixeira's ailing right wrist was positive Sunday, but the Yankees are still uncertain if their slumping first baseman is headed for another stint on the disabled list.  —  An MRI in New York …
Associated Press:
Fister, Hunter Lead Tigers Over Twins 5-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday.  —  Fister (6-4) didn't allow a baserunner until walking Ryan Doumit …
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Dodgers gambled big on phenom Puig based on just one BP session  —  “Are you out of your [bleeping] mind?”  — Dodgers global cross-checker Paul Fryer to VP of scouting Logan White, after White told him how much he intended to offer outfielder Yasiel Puig.
 
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