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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
Fed-up Cashman: A-Rod should just shut up — NEW YORK — Livid over Alex Rodriguez's decision to tweet an update on his rehab process, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman had a message for the third baseman. — “You know what, when the Yankees want to announce something, [we will],” Cashman told ESPN New York.
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Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees' Alex Rodriguez can't keep quiet — Only Rodriguez could turn a positive story into a negative one this quickly. The news wasn't actually all that newsy; the Daily News reported Sunday night that A-Rod had been cleared to begin playing rehab games by July 1, assuming the Yankees decided he was ready.
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Drew Silva / HardballTalk:
Brian Cashman says A-Rod “should just shut the f— up” — It was only a matter of time before Alex Rodriguez stepped into hot water with his new Twitter account. — A-Rod tweeted a couple of hours ago — with an accompanying Instagram photo — that he was cleared “over the weekend” by Dr. Bryan Kelly to begin playing in rehab games.
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Rosemary Regina Sobol / Chicago Tribune:
Ex-Cub pitcher Kerry Wood discovers body in Belmont Harbor — Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood discovered a man's body floating in the water while out in Belmont Harbor, police said. — Wood was paddle boarding around 11:10 a.m. Monday when he saw the body, according to police.
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Associated Press:
Kemp Returns, Saves Dodgers in 6-5 Win Over Giants — LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp made a marvelous catch for the final out in his first game back from the disabled list to preserve the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-5 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
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Bryce Harper begins rehab assignment for Nationals — WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper made his first rehabilitation assignment Tuesday night for Single-A Potomac, going 1 -for 1 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. — Last year's National League Rookie …
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Blue Jays welcome back Reyes in finale with Rays — The Sports Network — (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays will receive a boost when shortstop Jose Reyes returns to action just in time for today's finale of a three- game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
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Associated Press:
Medlen, Heyward Lead Braves Past Royals, 4-3 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kris Medlen outpitched the Royals' Ervin Santana over seven innings, Jason Heyward hit a go-ahead homer, and the Atlanta Braves' bullpen hung on for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night in the team's first visit to Kansas City.
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Associated Press:
Brown hits 20th HR as Phillies beat Padres — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Domonic Brown's 20th homer, 4 RBIs help Phillies down Padres — SAN DIEGO — Domonic Brown hit his 20th home run and tied a career high with four RBIs …
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Final Score: White Sox 5 Mets 4 — The Least You Should Know... David Wright scored the tying run (from second base) on a botched popup on the infield off the bat of Daniel Murphy with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. — LaTroy Hawkins allowed the winning run to score in the bottom …
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Canadian Press:
LaRoche's homer paces Nationals over Diamondbacks — WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche hit a three-run homer and Gio Gonzalez won for the first time since May 5 as the Nationals defeated the Diamondbacks 7-5 Tuesday night. — Jayson Werth added a double, RBI-single and two walks for Washington …
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Associated Press:
Ozuna, Dietrich Lead Marlins to 4-2 Win Over Twins — MIAMI — Marcell Ozuna has given the Miami Marlins big hits and some hope for the future. — The 22-year-old rookie outfielder drove in two runs to help the Marlins to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in interleague play.
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ESPN:
Cubs designate Carlos Marmol — The Chicago Cubs designated beleaguered relief pitcher Carlos Marmol for assignment, likely ending Marmol's time with the only team he's played for since entering the big leagues in 2006. — “This is probably the best thing for both Carlos and the Cubs,” …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Designate Carlos Marmol; Release Ian Stewart
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Latest On Corey Hart — There was a time when Brewers first baseman/right fielder Corey Hart looked like an extension candidate, or at least a trade candidate, but those ideas might be out the window due to a delayed recovery from January knee surgery. As Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee …
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Repeated delays in return leave Corey Hart frustrated
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