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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
Short four players, Mets can't quite catch Braves
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Blue Jays Designate Sergio Santos For Assignment
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