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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Bronson Arroyo To Undergo Tommy John Surgery — Diamondbacks right-hander Bronson Arroyo told reporters today, including MLB.com's Steve Gilbert (Twitter links), that he will have to undergo Tommy John surgery. Arroyo adds that he actually made six starts this season with a torn ulnar collateral ligament.
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Arroyo has torn UCL, to have Tommy John surgery — PHOENIX — D-backs right-hander Bronson Arroyo will need season-ending Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament. — It's a stunning turn of events for the right-hander, who prior to June 16 had never been on the disabled list or missed a start.
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TSN.ca:
Happ takes mound as Jays open series against Angels — The Sports Network — ANAHEIM - J.A. Happ takes the mound opposite Jered Weaver on Monday night when the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to Angel Stadium to begin a three-game series. — Happ has been solid since getting roughed …
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ESPN.com:
Encarnacion on DL; Seager now an All-Star
Encarnacion on DL; Seager now an All-Star
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss
A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss
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Tejada lifts Mets over Braves 4-3 in 11 innings — NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson and David Wright are expected to deliver big hits for the Mets. When they get one from Ruben Tejada, it's a bit of a surprise. — The punchless shortstop singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning …
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Baseball America:
Midseason Top 50: Injury Can't Knock Buxton From No. 1 — It has been a dangerous year to be a top prospect. Injuries happen every year, but the 2014 season has been worse than usual. The top prospect in baseball, Twins [...]
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Darren Rovell / ESPN.com:
Self-serve beer stations make debut — Self-serve beer stations are up and running in Target Field, so Minnesota Twins fans and those who attend the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities next week can decide what they want and even how much they want of it.
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Associated Press:
Chavez Strikes Out 9, A's Beat Giants 5-0 — OAKLAND, Calif. — Jesse Chavez matched a career high with nine strikeouts in six innings, and three relievers pitched scoreless ball to lead the Oakland Athletics past the San Francisco Giants 5-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Designate John Buck For Assignment — The Mariners have designated veteran catcher John Buck for assignment, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (Twitter link). He notes in a followup tweet that it seems likely the Mariners will recall Jesus Sucre from Triple-A Tacoma.
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Canadian Press:
Hamels earns win, Utley homers as Phillies beat Brewers — MILWAUKEE — Chase Utley hit a two-run homer, and Cole Hamels allowed one earned run in 6 2-3 innings for his first victory in a month as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's Acquire Rodolfo Fernandez From Brewers For International Bonus Slot — The Athletics announced that they have acquired minor league right-hander Rodolfo Fernandez from the Brewers for the No. 57 international bonus slot, which carries a value of $339K. — The Brewers have been rumored …
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Left-hander Brady Aiken is said to have an issue with his elbow ligament, causing the Astros to lower their offer and delaying the deal between the Astros and the No. 1 pick that seemed about to happen almost two weeks ago, sources told CBSSports.com. — The Astros are offering to do a deal …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Agree To Terms With Tyler Beede — The Giants have agreed to terms with first-round pick Tyler Beede, reports MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo (on Twitter). The Vanderbilt right-hander will receive a signing bonus of $2.65MM, which is slightly higher than the $2,613,200 slot value for the No. 14 overall selection.
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Mberardino / Twins Now:
Twinsights: Ricky Nolasco leaves team to undergo MRI on ailing elbow — SEATTLE - Eighteen starts into his Twins career, veteran right-hander Ricky Nolasco finally admitted he has been struggling with some level of soreness in his throwing elbow since spring training.
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Courthouse News Service:
Snoozing Fan Claims ESPN Defamed Him — BRONX, N.Y. (CN) - A baseball fan who dozed off during a Yankee-Red Sox game sued the Yankees, ESPN and its announcers for defamation, claiming they broadcast photos of him asleep in his chair, calling him “fatty, unintelligent, [and] stupid.”
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