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Frank Pingue / Reuters:
Factbox: Miami Marlins Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki — (Reuters) - Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki became the 30th member of Major League Baseball's exclusive 3,000-hits club on Sunday. — * Considered the greatest hitter in Japanese baseball history, Ichiro dominated the game in his homeland …
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Ichiro reaches 3,000 hits by following meticulous standards — When the Seattle Mariners' Ted Heid originally scouted Ichiro Suzuki in Japan, he saw a great player, but not one he ever thought would one day reach 3,000 hits in the North American major leagues.
Mark Lamport-Stokes / Reuters:
Ichiro Joins MLB's Exclusive 3,000-Hit Club — (Reuters) - Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki of the Miami Marlins on Sunday became the 30th Major League Baseball player to reach the 3,000-hit milestone, an exclusive club that is considered the greatest measure of hitting excellence and physical endurance.
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Blue Jays' Aaron Sanchez will stay as a pitcher in six-man rotation — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez will remain a starting pitcher as part of a six-man rotation, reversing the team's decision to shift him to the bullpen in an effort to limit his innings.
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New York Daily News:
Alex Rodriguez brings drama to Yankees right until bitter end — Naturally there is mystery and drama right to the presumed end, because there always is with Alex Rodriguez. — Yes, it's only fitting that the Yankees had everyone guessing on Saturday night as to exactly how they will part ways with A-Rod …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Exclusive: Alex Rodriguez reveals how things ended with the Yankees — 'It's both a happy and sad day,' the controversial slugger said. — This wasn't his decision. Alex Rodriguez said that the Yankees informed him a few days ago that they wanted to release him. The news surprised him.
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper not in lineup for series finale against Giants — The Nationals will have their hands full with Giants ace Madison Bumgarner on the mound Sunday afternoon and they won't have Bryce Harper in the lineup, at least to start. — Harper exited the Nationals' 7-1 loss to the Giants …
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Associated Press:
Desmond Hits Go-Ahead Single in 11th, Rangers Beat Astros — HOUSTON — Ian Desmond hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning and the Texas Rangers got past Houston 5-3 Sunday, beating the Astros for the 11th time in 13 meetings this season. — Texas took two of three in the weekend series …
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Martinez's throw gives Tigers 6-5 win over Mets … DETROIT — J.D. Martinez was playing reasonably shallow in right field, willing to risk a ball hit over his head. — That decision paid off when Travis d'Arnaud poked a single right to him. — Martinez threw Jay Bruce out at the plate …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nick Castellanos Fractures Left Hand
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Send Jordan Zimmermann Back To DL
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Associated Press:
Sano Homers Twice, Twins Beat Rays 6-3 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Miguel Sano homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins took two of three in a series between the teams with the AL's worst records by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Sunday.
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Orioles' Manny Machado Hits 3 HRs in 3 Innings Vs. — CHICAGO — Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado became the second player in major league history to homer in the first, second and third innings. — Machado hit a two-run homer in the first and a three-run shot …
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Associated Press:
Foltynewicz Leads Way, Braves Top Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — Mike Foltynewicz worked six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Erick Aybar had two RBIs apiece and the Atlanta Braves kept the St. Louis Cardinals down at home with a 6-3 victory on Sunday. — Matt Kemp added two hits and an RBI …
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Associated Press:
Hendricks' Latest Gem Helps Cubs Complete Sweep Of — OAKLAND, Calif. — With Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester holding down the front end of the rotation, the Chicago Cubs were already in good shape to make a playoff run in the fall. — Kyle Hendricks is almost certain to be a big part of that as well …
