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Brendan Kennedy / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays send Ryan Goins to Triple-A Buffalo Goins was hitting just .150 through the season's first month. — The Blue Jays demoted Ryan Goins to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. — The Blue Jays sent struggling second baseman Ryan Goins to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday night …
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Blue Jays seek momentum on the road against Royals — The Sports Network — (SportsNetwork.com) - The Toronto Blue Jays will play their next eight games on the road, starting with Tuesday's opener of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Top of Draft unclear as three pitchers vie to be No. 1 — Rodon not a clear favorite to be Astros' pick as Aiken and Kolek continue to impress — It was supposed to be a no-brainer, one of those years when there was no doubt who the No. 1 pick in the Draft would be.
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Keith Law / ESPN.com:
Sources: Nats' Harper to get thumb surgery — Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and is expected to be out until at least early July, according to multiple sources.
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NY Daily News:
Former NY Mets pitcher Frank Viola recovering from heart surgery, getting big show of support — Support following heart surgery is sweet music to former lefty ace. — Mortality taunted Frank Viola all spring, beginning when his mom reached into her husband's casket, grabbed his hand, and said, “You behave yourself.
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Braves defying logic with remarkable start on mound — Atlanta rotation stringing together dominant performances after early setbacks — By Thursday, the Atlanta Braves could complete the compiling of the lowest end-of-April starters' ERA in the big leagues in nearly four decades.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Release Ramon Ramirez — The Mariners have released right-hander Ramon Ramirez from their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto reports (on Twitter). The 32-year-old Ramirez allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings with the Rainiers prior to his release.
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Crying fan: Brewers' Gomez is ‘my idol’ — 'Every time I meet him, it's a dream come true,' says 15-year-old — ST. LOUIS — Aside from the dozens of texts, hundreds of tweets and the two news crews that showed up at her house Monday, it was just another school day for 15-year-old Jordan Hynum of Fort Atkinson, Wis.
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Carrasco sent to 'pen; McAllister to start Wednesday — ANAHEIM — The Indians gave right-hander Carlos Carrasco a spot in the rotation with the hope that he would realize his potential and take flight. But after four disappointing outings, Cleveland has decided to make a change.
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Phil Rogers / MLB.com:
Maddon not daunted by Rays' start to season — CHICAGO — You could have a better April than the one the Rays are having. — You might not be able to find a better manager to deal with it, however. — With three-fifths of his starting rotation on the disabled list, his lineup not clicking …
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Canadian Press:
Darvish struggles as Rangers fall to Gray and Athletics — ARLINGTON, Texas — Sonny Gray threw a three-hitter for his first career complete game and the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 4-0 Monday night in Rangers ace Yu Darvish's shortest outing in the major leagues.
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Sports Illustrated:
MLB Power Rankings: Braves take over top spot, AL West pair rises — A walk-off hit by Freddie Freeman (center) on Sunday gave Atlanta its 12th win in 15 games. — It's becoming a trend in this season's Power Rankings: Each week has brought a new team to the top of the list.