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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tanaka Has Slightly Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave reporters devastating news today, as he revealed that Masahiro Tanaka has a slight tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and Tommy John surgery is possible (All Twitter links to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News).
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Jon Paul Morosi / Fox Sports:
Yankees can't afford to wait six weeks for Tanaka to (hopefully) return — After Thursday's revelation that Masahiro Tanaka has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, I offer the following three statements: — 1. Even though it's only a “partial” tear, there's a very real chance we've seen …
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The Good Phight
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Tanaka has partial UCL tear; rehab recommended — CLEVELAND — Masahiro Tanaka has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, and the Yankees are hopeful that the right-hander will be able to rehab the injury and avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Canadian Press:
Yankees pitcher Tanaka to meet with team's head physician — CLEVELAND — Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, who is on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow, was expected to meet with a team doctor Thursday night in Seattle. — New York manager Joe Girardi said Tanaka …
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Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Harang shuts down Mets; Braves avert 4-game sweep — NEW YORK — Aaron Harang and the rest of the Atlanta Braves knew they couldn't let this one slip away. — Not after dropping the first three of a four-game series with the New York Mets, and losing four in a row overall.
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Talking Chop, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Faith and Fear in Flushing, ESPN and MLB
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John Jeansonne / Newsday:
Bartolo Colon struggles early, Mets denied four-game sweep of Braves … It is one thing to assess the Mets' various foibles, quite another to mitigate the risks of navigating their way through a major-league season. — They are 42-50 after the Atlanta Braves, with a 3-1 victory Thursday night …
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Metsblog
Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Bartolo Colon has another shaky first inning as Mets fall to Braves, 3-1
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New York Post, Metsblog and ESPN
John Harper / NY Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud leading Mets' power surge
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New York Post, Newsday, MLB.com and Metsblog
TSN.ca:
Blue Jays try to right themselves, open big series vs Rays — The Sports Network — The Toronto Blue Jays will try to right the ship Friday night when they enter Tropicana Field to kick off a three-game set with the Tampa Bay Rays. — Toronto shared the American League East lead …
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Amazin' Avenue and Canadian Press
Canadian Press:
Streak ends, Kershaw tosses gem as Dodgers beat Padres — LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw's scoreless streak ended at 41 innings when he gave up a home run to Chase Headley, but the Los Angeles ace pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead the Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday night.
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baseballmusings.com, CBSSports.com, True Blue LA and ESPN
Matthewjbuettner / CBS Denver:
Rockies Owner: 'Maybe Denver Doesn't Deserve A Franchise' — DENVER (CBS4) - Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort suggested to an unhappy fan Denver perhaps no longer deserves a baseball franchise and the Rockies should move. — CBS4 has obtained a series of emails between the long …
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Denver Post, Deadspin, CBSSports.com, Purple Row and HardballTalk
Canadian Press:
Pino earns first MLB win, Twins beat Mariners — SEATTLE — Kendrys Morales had a two-run double in the fifth inning to help Minnesota Twins rookie right-hander Yohan Pino earn his first major league victory, 4-2 over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
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Twinkie Town and Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Volquez Leads Pirates to 9-1 Win Over Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — Edinson Volquez tossed a complete game six-hitter to win his fourth straight start and the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Thursday night. — Neil Walker, Josh Harrison, Russell Martin and Andrew McCutchen …
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Viva El Birdos and Canadian Press
Associated Press:
Tigers Maul Second-Place Royals in 16-4 Romp — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Everybody in Detroit's lineup had at least one hit and scored one run, the season-best offensive onslaught spurring the Tigers to a 16-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals in the opener of their four-game series Thursday night.
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Bless You Boys, Royals Review, Canadian Press and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Sale, Rizzo, Aybar Added to All-Star Rosters — NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo were voted by fans onto the rosters for Tuesday's All-Star game, and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar will replace Kansas City outfielder Alex Gordon.
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Reuters, Canadian Press and Halos Heaven
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Matthew DeFranks / MLB.com:
Angels, fans giving big push for Richards in Final Vote
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Let's Go Tribe, Purple Row, South Side Sox and Talking Chop
