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D.J. Short / HardballTalk:
Brandon McCarthy diagnosed with torn ulnar collateral ligament — Dodgers right-hander Brandon McCarthy had to leave Saturday's start with elbow tightness and tests have revealed the worst-case scenario. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports that McCarthy has been diagnosed …
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Pitcher McCarthy Out for Season With Elbow Injury
Dodgers Pitcher McCarthy Out for Season With Elbow Injury
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Brandon McCarthy out for season, faces Tommy John surgery
Dodgers' Brandon McCarthy out for season, faces Tommy John surgery
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
HAMILTON GOING HOME, BUT NOBODY RIDING OFF INTO SUNSET — Sorry, I'm not buying the spin that the Josh Hamilton trade is wonderful for all of the parties involved. — It is not best for the Angels, who could use a healthy Hamilton and are paying an exorbitant sum to make him go away.
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Rangers GM: Bringing back Josh Hamilton was an ‘easy decision’
Rangers GM: Bringing back Josh Hamilton was an ‘easy decision’
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers top Angels, suddenly find life as Josh Hamilton deal looms
Rangers top Angels, suddenly find life as Josh Hamilton deal looms
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox, Orioles postponed again — BALTIMORE — For the second consecutive day, the White Sox' scheduled game against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed after rioting in the streets of Baltimore created a state of emergency here. — With a 10 p.m. curfew in effect for Baltimore …
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Alex Speier / BostonGlobe.com:
Is it too early to panic about Red Sox rotation? — When does the evidence of a terrible start to the season transform from a small sample size to cause for alarm? — That's the question the Red Sox face about the suspect state of their starting rotation, which arrived at Fenway Park …
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Nick Cafardo / BostonGlobe.com:
Plenty of room for improvement on Red Sox roster
Plenty of room for improvement on Red Sox roster
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Wrigley fan hospitalized after struck by bat — A fan was hospitalized Monday night after being struck by a bat that flew out of the hands of Chicago Cubs rookie Addison Russell in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. — The fan was sitting several rows behind the Cubs' on-deck circle …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Kirk Gibson Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease — Longtime big leaguer and recent Diamondbacks skipper Kirk Gibson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, per a FOX Sports Detroit announcement. — Gibson, 57, was relieved of his duties with Arizona late last year as part of the team's broad change in leadership.
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Associated Press:
Tigers Nip Twins 5-4 in Series Opener — MINNEAPOLIS — Yoenis Cespedes had a homer, a double and three RBIs to back David Price in the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. — Jose Iglesias raised his average to .397 with a homer and a triple among his three hits and Price …
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Associated Press:
Johnson's HR Helps Braves Beat Reeling Nationals, 8-4 — ATLANTA — Kelly Johnson homered and drove in three runs, Eric Stults pitched 6 1-3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Washington 8-4 on Monday night to give the Nationals their sixth straight loss.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
MLB Power Rankings: Losing Subway Series to Yankees can't slow Mets as team climbs to No. 1 spot — Interesting New York-y conundrum this week here at the Daily News MLB Power Rankings: The Mets have the best record in baseball but looked like one of the game's worst teams in losing …
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Associated Press:
Cole Hamels Dominates, Phillies Beat Cardinals 4-1 — ST. LOUIS — Cole Hamels won for the first time in seven starts dating to last September, and Ben Revere's two-run double in the seventh inning was the go-ahead hit for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Gee dominant until eighth, Mets rally in ninth to beat Marlins — The Mets (15-5) scored three runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Marlins (8-12) by the score of 3-1 on Monday night in Miami. — Dillon Gee was dominant and efficient until the eighth inning, having thrown just 59 pitches entering the frame.
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Associated Press:
Rasmus Drives in 3, Astros Beat Padres 9-4 for 4th Straight — SAN DIEGO — Colby Rasmus homered and drove in three runs as the surprising Houston Astros beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 Monday night for their fourth straight victory. — Jed Lowrie and Jason Castro also homered for the AL West leaders, who have won nine of 10.
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