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MLB.com:
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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Twinkie Town
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Canadian Press:
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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Twinkie Town
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Carrasco building confidence as reliable reliever
Carrasco building confidence as reliable reliever
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Let's Go Tribe
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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CBSSports.com, McCovey Chronicles and TSN.ca
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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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MLB Trade Rumors, HardballTalk and Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
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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CBSSports.com, Fish Stripes and Associated Press
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Joe Morgan / MLB.com:
Santana raises awareness for chikungunya virus
Santana raises awareness for chikungunya virus
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Talking Chop and HardballTalk
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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Mike Berardino / TwinCities.com:
Twins: Kurt Suzuki contract talks fizzled fast
Twins: Kurt Suzuki contract talks fizzled fast
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HardballTalk
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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Athletics Nation, CBSSports.com, HardballTalk and MLB Trade Rumors
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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Bluebird Banter and Batter's Box Interactive …
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Canadian Press:
Ackley's outstanding catch highlights Mariners' win over Mets — SEATTLE — Kyle Seager drove in two runs, Mike Zunino homered into the second deck at Safeco Field and Dustin Ackley stole a home run with a leaping catch at the wall in the Seattle Mariners' 5-2 win over the New York Mets on Monday night.
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Lookout Landing
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Outright Koyie Hill, Designate Tony Gwynn Jr. — The Phillies announced that they have outrighted veteran catcher Koyie Hill off the 40-man roster and designated center fielder Tony Gwynn Jr. for assignment. The team also announced that Cesar Hernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Notes: Burnett, Hamels, Lee
Phillies Notes: Burnett, Hamels, Lee
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Deadspin, SBNation.com, Phillies Nation, Red Sox Monster, The Good Phight and MLB Daily Dish
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes: Amaro: Lee to be ‘pretty free’ of restrictions
Phillies Notes: Amaro: Lee to be ‘pretty free’ of restrictions
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The Good Phight, csnphilly.com, Phillies Nation and Philly.com
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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Camden Chat
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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South Side Sox, Associated Press and TSN.ca
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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Purple Row and Canadian Press
Associated Press:
Peralta Sharp, Brewers Beat Sloppy Reds 5-2 — MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee scored three runs on two misjudged balls in the outfield by Chris Heisey, and Wily Peralta pitched seven strong innings in the Brewers' 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.
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Red Reporter