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Twins to recall right-handed pitcher Yohan Pino — Kris Johnson optioned to Triple-A Rochester — Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Twins announced tonight that they will recall right-handed pitcher Yohan Pino from Triple-A Rochester prior to tomorrow's game vs. Cleveland.
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Willingham leaves it late to help Twins beat Indians — MINNEAPOLIS — Josh Willingham's tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning sent the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. — Kurt Suzuki had a two-run double among his three hits …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
The Details Of Cliff Lee's No-Trade Clause — Cliff Lee struggled in his first start back from the disabled list last night, allowing six runs on 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings, and while that outing likely didn't bolster his trade value much, his name still figures to be bandied about in the days leading …
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Canadian Press:
Duvall, Pence power Giants past Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer to spoil Cliff Lee's return from the disabled list and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Monday night. — Hunter Pence had three hits and two RBIs …
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels have no plans to shut down Richards — Right-hander on pace to easily eclipse previous career high in innings — ANAHEIM — Angels starter and burgeoning star Garrett Richards is coming up on some uncharted territory with regard to his workload, one that will see the 26-year-old …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins, Suzuki Far Apart In Extension Talks — The Twins and catcher Kurt Suzuki recently engaged in extension talks, but the two sides aren't seeing eye to eye in terms of contract parameters, reports Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Berardino characterizes the talks as …
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Twins: Kurt Suzuki contract talks fizzled fast
Twins: Kurt Suzuki contract talks fizzled fast
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Canadian Press:
Ackley's great catch highlights Mariners' win over Mets — SEATTLE — Dustin Ackley drifted back to find the wall, jumped and wondered. — Only when the Seattle Mariners' left fielder tumbled to the ground did Ackley know he'd robbed Travis d'Arnaud of a home run. — “I knew I felt something.
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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays to call up Sanchez, Goins on Tuesday — The Toronto Blue Jays plan to recall top pitching prospect Aaron Sanchez along with infielder Ryan Goins on Tuesday, industry sources told Sportsnet. — Sanchez, 22, was shifted into the bullpen from the rotation at triple-A Buffalo …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Following demotion, Milone wants A's to trade him — The odd man out in the Oakland Athletics' rotation wants to be gone for good. — Left-hander Tommy Milone has asked the club to trade him, major-league sources tell FOX Sports. — The A's sent Milone to Triple A on July 5 …
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Canadian Press:
Jones stays red-hot to lead Orioles over Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adam Jones hit a pair of two-run homers, including a tiebreaking shot in the sixth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Monday night. — Bud Norris (8-6) won for the fifth time in his last six starts …
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Associated Press:
Desmond Lifts Nationals to 7-2 Win Over Rockies — DENVER — Ian Desmond tied a career high with five hits, including a two-run homer, and Doug Fister threw effectively into the sixth to help the Washington Nationals beat the sinking Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Monday night.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Sergio Santos For Assignment — 3:02pm: Anthopoulos tells reporters, including Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star, that he made no effort to trade Santos and has already placed him on waivers (Twitter link). Santos did not ask to be traded, either.
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Scott Ferguson / TSN.ca:
DIVISION BATTLES THE KEY TO JAYS' PLAYOFF HOPES
DIVISION BATTLES THE KEY TO JAYS' PLAYOFF HOPES
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Canadian Press:
Sale pitches seven strong innings as White Sox beat Royals — CHICAGO — Chris Sale pitched seven effective innings in his first outing since the All-Star break and Adam Dunn had two RBIs and scored a run to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 victory over the slumping Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
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Jones Lifts Marlins Past Braves 3-1 in 10 — ATLANTA — Garrett Jones drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. — Christian Yelich led off the 10th with a single off Shae Simmons …
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