Ballbug: No Hit Injury — Eduardo Rodriguez of the Red Sox pitched four no-hit innings. (David Pinto/baseballmusings.com)

Associated Press:

Betts Has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs as Red Sox Beat Orioles 5-3 — BALTIMORE — Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the resurgent Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. — Betts hit a three-run drive in the fifth inning …

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No Hit Injury — Eduardo Rodriguez of the Red Sox pitched four no-hit innings. He was pitching to his first batter of the fifth inning, and it looked like he had trouble with one of his knees. The Red Sox removed him from the game, so it's up to the bullpen to keep the no-hitter going.

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ESPN:

Jonathan Papelbon expected to pick next team within 24 hours — Veteran reliever Jonathan Papelbon is drawing “strong interest” from multiple clubs and expects to make a decision on his next team within 24 hours, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday. — Papelbon, 35, became a free agent Saturday …

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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:

Tigers Acquire Erick Aybar — The Tigers have announced a deal to acquire shortstop Erick Aybar from the Braves. Headed in return to Atlanta are infielder Mike Aviles and catcher Kade Scivicque. Detroit will receive cash in the deal, per David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter).

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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:

Braves To Promote Dansby Swanson — The Braves will promote top shortstop prospect Dansby Swanson tomorrow, according to a team announcement. President of baseball operations John Hart says that the youngster will be in the starting lineup tomorrow, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweets.

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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:

Nathan Eovaldi Requires Elbow Surgery, Will Miss 2017 — Yankees righty Nathan Eovaldi is set to undergo surgery to repair both a torn flexor tendon and a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, ESPN New York's Wallace Mathews was among those to report (Twitter links).

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Billy Witz / New York Times:

Yankees' Nathan Eovaldi Faces 2 Elbow Operations, Leaving Career in Jeopardy — For a hard-throwing pitcher with an awkward delivery and a history of elbow trouble, Nathan Eovaldi's departure last week from the Yankees game at Fenway Park after only nine pitches was described in ominous terms: “elbow discomfort.”

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Fox Sports:

Holliday needs surgery, could miss rest of regular season — HOUSTON (AP) St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday will have surgery Wednesday on his right thumb, an injury that could sideline him for the rest of the regular season. — Holliday was hit by a 94 mph fastball from the Chicago Cubs' Mike Montgomery last Thursday.

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Associated Press:

Mondesi Hits First HR in Royals' 6-1 Win Over Tigers — DETROIT — Raul Mondesi hit 271 home runs in 13 major league seasons. — Eleven years after his career ended, his son is on the board. — The younger Raul Mondesi broke open a scoreless tie with a home run off Justin Verlander …

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Associated Press:

Utley Hits 2 HRs, Gets Curtain Calls in Philadelphia Return — PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley got curtain calls after each of his two home runs — including a grand slam — in his first game in Philadelphia since a trade last season to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Associated Press:

Cahill, Bullpen Combine on 3-Hitter, Cubs Beat Brewers 4-0 — CHICAGO — Trevor Cahill came off the disabled list to throw five innings of two-hit ball in his first start in nearly 16 months, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 Tuesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

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Gregory Krieg / CNN:

Curt Schilling considering Senate challenge to Elizabeth Warren — Curt Schilling suspended by ESPN over tweet — His comments marked the second time in a little more than a week Schilling hinted at a political future — (CNN)Outspoken former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling …

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Associated Press:

Castillo's 4 Hits Lead Diamondbacks Over Mets 10-6 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 2:57 A.M. E.D.T. — PHOENIX — Welington Castillo took a week off to be with his wife and newborn son after there were complications with the boy's birth. — Everything is fine now, he said …

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