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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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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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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
BP mishap leaves Beltran with facial fractures
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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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Canadian Press, Reuters 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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South Side Sox, Purple Row and Talking Chop
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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Joshua Kusnick / Baseball Prospectus:
How the Unseen Post-Draft Process Works — Joshua Kusnick is an MLBPA-certified agent who periodically writes about his experiences representing professional players. You can reach him via email at JoshuaKusnick@aol.com and on Twitter @JoshuaKusnick. — The draft is behind us, and short-season ball has begun.
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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Canadian Press:
Pearce homers as Orioles edge Nationals, widen AL East lead — BALTIMORE — Steve Pearce homered and scored twice to help Wei-Yin Chen earn his ninth victory, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Thursday night for their eighth win in 10 games.
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MLB.com:
Giants could be interested in deal for Zobrist — SAN FRANCISCO — The already active speculation about the Giants' interest in Tampa Bay handyman Ben Zobrist has increased. — Giants special assignment scout Pat Burrell recently was seen at Tropicana Field, where other San Francisco scouts …
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McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Mike Trout, Angles plate 15 in romp over Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Kole Calhoun got the Los Angeles Angels off to a fast start with a leadoff triple, and he trotted home after an errant relay throw bounced into the seats. — All-Star center fielder Mike Trout and the rest …
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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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Royals Review, Canadian Press and Associated Press
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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Canadian Press
John Harper / NY Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud leading Mets' power surge — If last night's shot deep into the left field seats off Ervin Santana wasn't proof enough, consider this little tidbit: On the golf course d'Arnaud says he hits his driver 370 yards off the tee. — You didn't really need to see it to know the ball was gone.
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Dillon Gee returns to mound as Mets top Braves 4-1 for four-game winning streak
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New York Post, MLB.com, New York Times, New Jersey Online, Metsblog and ESPN
John Jeansonne / Newsday:
Dillon Gee's return a success as Mets win fourth straight
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MLB.com, New York Post, Amazin' Avenue, ESPN and Metsblog
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Arismendy Alcantara earns more time in majors — CINCINNATI — At this rate, Arismendy Alcantara might never go back to the minor leagues. — The first of the Cubs' top hitting prospects to reach the majors, Alcantara earned an extended stay in the big leagues with a four-hit game Thursday …
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
After saving Phils victory, Papelbon says he's ready to move on — MILWAUKEE - There was thought, Ryne Sandberg said, to granting Roberto Hernandez a shot at his first complete game in almost a year. The sinkerballer limited Milwaukee to one run in eight innings Wednesday on 84 pitches.
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