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TSN.ca:
BLUE JAYS RELEASE DESIGNATED HITTER FRANK THOMAS — The Frank Thomas era in Toronto has come to an end. — TSN has learned that the 39-year old designed hitter has been released by the Blue Jays, one day after being benched as the teams' starting designated hitter.
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Jays, Big Hurt reach ‘mutual consent’ to part ways — TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays released slumping designated hitter Frank Thomas Sunday, cutting the 19-year veteran loose one day after he was angry for being taken out of the lineup. — Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi told …
Richard Griffin / Toronto Star:Big Hurt cries foul over being benched by Jays
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Associated Press:
Sprained ankle lands MVP Rollins on 15-day DL … PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday for the first time in his eight-year career because of a sprained left ankle. — Last year's NL MVP hurt the ankle on April 8 against the Mets …
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Rollins Finally Lands on DL — The Phillies finally placed Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle. — The move seemed obvious. — In fact, it probably should have been made earlier. — Rollins said he felt his ankle has improved a little every day, but it clearly hasn't improved enough.
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Nomo designated for assignment — Career may be over for Japanese hurler attempting comeback — OAKLAND — Hideo Nomo, a pitching legend from Japan, was designated for assignment on Sunday, and his career may be over. — The move was prompted by the recall of pitcher Luke Hochevar …
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Royals designate RHP Nomo for assignment — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—Hideo Nomo's career in the majors might be over. — The Kansas City Royals designated the right-hander for assignment Sunday, perhaps ending his 12 seasons in the big leagues. Pitcher Luke Hochevar was called up from Triple-A Omaha.
Adam Rubin / Surfing the Mets:
Mets news and notes — Catcher Brian Schneider took a foul tip from Chase Utley squarely off his right forearm in the ninth inning, leaving a pair of fingers numb and significant swelling, but no apparent broken bones. — “It's just a lot of pain. It doesn't have a lot of grip right now …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Apple loved to its very core — “Love it,” Strawberry says with a giggle. “It's the Big Apple, you know? I have a lot of fond memories of making that thing come up. That apple has always been special to me - it means you've done something good.” — The apple is a nine-foot mass …
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Mark Feinsand / Blogging the Bombers:
A-Rod leaves game with strained quad muscle — As if the Yankees didn't have enough problems right now, they can now add Alex Rodriguez to that list. — A-Rod left Sunday's game against the Orioles in the sixth inning, heading to the clubhouse with a strained right quadriceps muscle.
Andrew Seligman / Associated Press:
Ramirez helps Cubs sweep Pirates again — CHICAGO (AP)—For one brief moment, a smile crossed Aramis Ramirez's face when he learned the Chicago Cubs took the lead in the National League Central. Then, it disappeared. — The Cubs know how drastically fortunes can change …
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
A-Rod injures quad, but Yankees beat O's — BALTIMORE (AP)—Alex Rodriguez hit an RBI double and scored before leaving with a leg injury, and the New York Yankees ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 on a rainy Sunday. — Andy Pettitte pitched seven scoreless innings …
Pete Kerzel / MLB.com:
Injury derails A-Rod's trip to Miami — Plans to visit expecting wife on hold due to strained right quad — BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez's plans to spend the Yankees' off-day on Monday in Miami with his pregnant wife, Cynthia, were put on hold after the Yankees' third baseman sustained …
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Gagne blows save, Griffey gives Reds win — CINCINNATI (AP)—When Edwin Encarnacion came to bat in the bottom of the 10th against Brewers closer Eric Gagne, the few thousand rain-chilled fans left in the stands began to boo. — Encarnacion expected it. — The third baseman …
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Bart Hubbuch / New York Post:
METS TAKE SHOTS AT PHIL FANS — A day later, the Mets were still furious with the fans at Citizens Bank Park for celebrating Jose Reyes' apparent head injury. — Much to the dismay of Willie Randolph and Mets closer Billy Wagner, among others, the fans loudly cheered when Reyes collided …
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