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Pillar homers twice, Jays split doubleheader with Nationals — Kevin Pillar hit two home runs off Max Scherzer, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a four-game skid with a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals in the second game of a day-night doubleheader. — The Nationals won the opener 2-0.
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Alex Brandon / Toronto Star:
Nationals' Bryce Harper doesn't care about his so-called ‘breakout’ — Overshadowed by Mike Trout in his first three seasons in the big leagues, the Nationals' Bryce Harper is now taking centre stage. — Nationals' slugger Bryce Harper is healthy and producing at the plate …
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Associated Press:
De La Rosa Leads Rockies Over Dodgers in Doubleheader Opener — DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa threw six solid innings with a healing cut on his middle finger, Michael McKenry homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.
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Patrick Saunders / On the Rox:
Rockies' Jordan Lyles headed to disabled list, possible surgery on toe
Rockies' Jordan Lyles headed to disabled list, possible surgery on toe
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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Pineda Outpitches His Old Mentor and Wins in Return to Seattle — SEATTLE — In recent days, Michael Pineda's voice had been giddy and his face expressive when he was asked about his impending return to Seattle, where on Monday night he would face Felix Hernandez, his friend, former teammate and onetime mentor.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Hernan Perez, Designate Elian Herrera — The Brewers have claimed infielder Hernan Perez off waivers from the Tigers, Milwaukee announced. To clear a roster spot, the club designated utilityman Elian Herrera for assignment. — Perez, 24, has seen very brief playing …
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Brendan Rodgers / ESPN:
Future 100: Prep Rodgers is No. 1 — Florida high-school shortstop Brendan Rodgers is the top draft prospect for '15 — Source: … This is the final (barring some catastrophic news) ranking of prospects for this year's Rule 4 draft, with only modest changes up top and some reshuffling later in the list …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago:
Jorge Soler faces possible DL stint; Cubs recall Matt Szczur from minors — MIAMI - In the latest Cubs roster shuffle, the team recalled outfielder Matt Szczur from Class AAA Iowa, and sent right-fielder Jorge Soler to have an MRI on an ankle he twisted in Monday's game against the Marlins.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Manfred addresses key issues, expects Rose to be in All-Star events — Rob Manfred made his first visit to Busch Stadium as commissioner on Monday night in his plan to speak to and take questions from players and front office personnel of all big-league teams.
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Associated Press:
Nationals' Strasburg Diagnosed With Strained Left Trapezius — WASHINGTON — The Nationals say pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been diagnosed with a strained left trapezius, an upper back muscle where the arm meets the neck. — Strasburg left Friday's start at Cincinnati after 16 pitches …
Stephen Mast / Fox Sports:
Part II: Get voting, people! Or it's an all-Royal All-Star Game — FOX Sports — Royals fans will be very happy to know that they are continuing to outvote all others. — This week's update in the “Get voting, people! Or it's an all-Royal All-Star Game” series is this: Get voting, people!
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Associated Press:
Angels Hit 3 HRs in 7-3 Win Over Rays — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols homered twice, and Mike Trout and David Freese also went deep for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, extending their winning streak to five games.
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Associated Press:
Brewers Shut Down Cardinals 1-0 — ST. LOUIS — Mike Fiers and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter and Carlos Gomez had a first-inning RBI single in the Milwaukee Brewers' 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. — Fiers (2-5) allowed four hits in six innings …
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