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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers notes: Hamilton may go back on disabled list  —  Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton , left, jokes with Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun on Friday.  Hamilton may be headed back to the disabled list because of groin problems.  Brad Loper AP  —  sstevenson@star-telegram.com  —  ARLINGTON
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Associated Press:
Arizona's Corbin Gets Win in Return From Tommy John Surgery  —  PHOENIX — Patrick Corbin threw five solid innings to get the win in his return from Tommy John surgery 15 months ago and the Arizona Diamondbacks made it three straight over the Colorado Rockies with a 7-3 victory Saturday night.
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
D-backs starter, in return from Tommy John, earns 1st win since '13  —  7/4/15: Making his first start after Tommy John surgery, Patrick Corbin pitches five innings of two-run ball to earn the win  —  PHOENIX — When the Chase Field public address announcer read the starting lineups …
Associated Press:
Verlander Drops to 0-4 as Blue Jays Beat Tigers 10-5  —  DETROIT — Justin Verlander remained winless in four starts since his return from the disabled list, allowing seven runs as his ERA ballooned to 6.75 ERA during the Detroit Tigers' 10-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
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Strained oblique sends Nats' Stephen Strasburg back to DL  —  36m - MLB STEPHEN STRASBURG TAYLOR JORDAN WASHINGTON NATIONALS + more  —  Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg talks about leaving Saturday's game in the fourth inning with tightness in his side.
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Harper Uses Patriotic Themed Bat, Homers to Help Nats Win
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets manager Terry Collins says there is no need for Jenrry Mejia to apologize  —  LOS ANGELES — Before they even decide how to use Jenrry Mejia when he returns on Tuesday, the Mets' former closer needs to address his teammates, Terry Collins said.  The Mets manager, however …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Sandy Alderson: ‘Grossly unfair’ to put all blame on Terry Collins
Associated Press:
Cole Posts Majors-Leading 12th Win, Pirates Beat Indians  —  PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole overcame a rocky start for his major league-best 12th win and Andrew McCutchen's two-run double capped a five-run fifth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Cleveland Indians 5-3 Sunday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Brewing a Streak  —  The Brewers won their eighth game in a row, sweeping three games from the Reds with a 6-1 victory.  They played well on both sides of the ball, but the offense really came to life as the scored 53 runs in the eight games while the defense allowed 27.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Brian Sandalow / Chicago:
Kyle Hendricks, Cubs beat Marlins to win series  —  A day after the Cubs' seven-run outburst, manager Joe Maddon seemed to lament that nights like those have been relatively rare.  —  “It was nice,” Maddon said.  “We have not been able to do that in a while.”  —  Nor were they able to repeat that Sunday.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Plain Dealer:
Next move for Lonnie Chisenhall, Cleveland Indians?  Paul Hoynes rant of the week  —  Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Group  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio - Third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall has played 20 games for Class AAA Columbus since the Indians demoted him and shortstop Jose Ramirez on June 7.
Associated Press:
Mauer Has 2-Run HR Among 4 Hits as Twins Beat Royals 5-3  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joe Mauer hit a two-run homer in his first four-hit game in nearly two years, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 Saturday night.  —  Mauer, who is 13 for 28 against Royals starter Joe Blanton …
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Claim Travis Ishikawa  —  The Pirates have claimed Travis Ishikawa from the Giants, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes tweets.  The Bucs, in announcing the move, say that they will make a corresponding move to add Ishikawa to their 25-man roster once he joins the team.  —  The Giants designated Ishikawa for assignment on Friday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
 
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