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8:50 PM ET, June 26, 2013

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USA Today:
Mark Teixeira to have season-ending wrist surgery … Doctors have recommended that New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira undergo surgery to repair the sheath tendon in his right wrist, which would end his season and deal another injury blow to the second-place club.
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Associated Press:
Mark Teixeira's season likely over, as doctors recommend surgery  —  Mark Teixeira has missed most of this season because of a wrist injury he suffered in March.  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors have recommended that Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira have surgery on his right wrist, which likely would end his season.
Associated Press:
Lackey Sharp as Red Sox Beat Rockies 5-3  —  BOSTON — John Lackey struck out a season-high 12 over seven strong innings and Daniel Nava drove in two runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory Wednesday and a sweep of the two-game series against the Colorado Rockies.
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
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Futures Game rosters full of fresh faces in 2013  —  Forty of 50 participants new; Fans can vote for Futures Finalists  —  The Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game is now a mainstay of All-Star Weekend festivities, about to take place for the 15th time.  That doesn't mean it can't use a fresh coat of paint every year.
Associated Press:
Marlins Rally Past Twins 5-3 for Winning June  —  MIAMI — Placido Polanco homered for the first time in more than a year and Jeff Mathis hit his first since last August, helping the Miami Marlins overcome a three-run deficit Wednesday in a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Canadian Press
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Associated Press:
Ozuna, Dietrich Lead Marlins to 4-2 Win Over Twins
Discussion: Fish Stripes and Twinkie Town
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Cubs and slugger Bryant — the No. 2 overall pick — are at odds in talks  —  Slugging third baseman Kris Bryant, the No. 2 pick overall by the Cubs, is one of only a handful of first-rounders still unsigned.  And judging by the negotiations so far, he's going to remain that way for a while …
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com:
Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy likely needs Tommy John surgery  —  The Orioles hoped that Dylan Bundy would pitch for them in the big leagues this season.  —  Now there's a real chance that he won't even make it there next season.  —  Bundy is visiting Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday …
TSN.ca:
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.
Kyle Brasseur / ESPN:
Red Sox's Buchholz calls off bullpen session  —  BOSTON — Throwing off a mound for the first time in nearly 20 days, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz cut short his bullpen session after 15-18 pitches because of discomfort in his trapezius muscle.  —  Buchholz, who has been on the disabled list …
Discussion: Boston Globe
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs ‘Committed’ to loyal fans with new campaign  —  Cubs fans are incredibly loyal, and now they will be recognized for their commitment to the team.  (Getty)  —  Cubs fans Jeff and Jessi Galbraith of Indianapolis got engaged at Wrigley Field.  Chicagoan Adam Weiler convinced his wife …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Giants:
Bochy holds brief team meeting, plus Sabean on Brown, Hembree, potential trades  —  UPDATE, 7:25 p.m.: Manager Bruce Bochy walked into the clubhouse after Monday night's 3-1 loss at Dodger Stadium and did not like what he heard.  —  More specifically, what he did not hear.
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.
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Dodgers getting healthier, activate CF Kemp
Discussion: True Blue LA
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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NY Daily News:
Former Cubs phenom Kerry Wood discovers dead body in Chicago's Belmont Harbor
 
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