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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Venters has torn UCL, faces third Tommy John surgery  —  NEW YORK — After spending the past few months battling the frustration that came courtesy of his attempt to return from a second Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, Jonny Venters received some jarring news on Thursday …
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Venters will need 3rd TJ surgery if he hopes to pitch again  —  Sponsored Links  —  NEW YORK - Jonny Venters and the Braves got the news they feared and hated to hear when an MRI exam showed the left-hander has again torn the reconstructed ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow …
Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
Travis d'Arnaud has turned himself into a keeper — now how do NY Mets save him from concussions?  —  Travis d'Arnaud has willed himself into becoming a keeper.  He stared down deep struggle this year, and emerged as the talent he was supposed to be.  For passing the emotional test …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Short four players, Mets can't quite catch Braves
Canadian Press:
Castro's slam, McHugh's outing lead Astros over Rangers  —  HOUSTON — Jason Castro hit a grand slam, Collin McHugh threw seven solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 Thursday night.  —  McHugh (7-9) earned his third straight win, allowing two runs and eight hits while striking out six.
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Canadian Press:
Odor slam, Telis double leads last-place Rangers over Mariners
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Teddy Cahill / MLB.com:
Dodgers' affiliates throw two no-hitters on Thursday  —  On Thursday afternoon on a sun-baked field at Camelback Ranch, four Dodgers farmhands combined for a no-hitter in the Arizona League., as the Rookie-level Dodgers defeated the Brewers, 10-0.  A few hours later, on a hot …
Discussion: True Blue LA
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Morneau staying in Colorado after Rockies turn down Brewers' offer  —  The first-place Milwaukee Brewers won the claim on Justin Morneau, the current NL batting average leader, but were unable to acquire him.  —  The Brewers made an offer of unknown players to the Rockies for Morneau …
Associated Press:
O's stretch AL East lead with comeback win  —  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Orioles rally in fifth to top Rays, stretch lead in AL East to 7  —  BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy singled …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Acquire Josh Outman  —  The Indians announced that they have traded left-hander Josh Outman to the Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations (Twitter link).  —  Outman, who had been pitching at Triple-A Columbus for the Indians, will report to the Yankees' Major League roster.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Hamilton, Reds Swipe 6 Bases, Steal Win From Cubs  —  CINCINNATI — Billy Hamilton stole his 51st base and the Cincinnati Reds swiped six in all, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 Thursday.  —  Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier each stole twice, and Kristopher Negron added one more.
Discussion: Red Reporter and Canadian Press
Metsblog:
Game recap: Braves 6 - Mets 1  —  Result: The Mets dropped their series finale to the Braves, 6-1, Thursday night at Citi Field.  —  Need to Know: The Mets managed just four hits against Mike Minor and Atlanta pitching.  Minor, the Braves' starter Thursday, had two hits of his own, scoring a run and driving in one, as well.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Soria throwing, but no timetable for return  —  DETROIT — Joakim Soria continues to stretch out his throwing program in his rehab from a left oblique strain, but the Tigers have no timetable on his return.  —  Soria threw off flat ground Tuesday and Wednesday, and is scheduled to stretch out his throws Friday in Chicago.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Kluber miffed by post-review denial of warmup pitches  —  Following short review of play at the plate, umps say no to request  —  CHICAGO — The Indians had no qualms about White Sox manager Robin Ventura requesting a crew-chief review on an out at the plate on Wednesday night.
Discussion: South Side Sox and HardballTalk
TSN.ca:
Blue Jays recall Jenkins; designate Santos for assignment  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled right-handed pitcher Chad Jenkins from Buffalo Bisons of the International League and have designated fellow right-hander Sergio Santos for assignment.  —  Jenkins, 26, has split …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Sergio Santos For Assignment
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
 
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