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12:05 PM ET, June 26, 2013

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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.
Discussion: HardballTalk
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  —  The former flame-thrower who rocketed to fame with as the 1988 National League Rookie of the Year was out at about 11 a.m. when he came across the floating body and immediately called 911.
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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Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Dodgers getting healthier, activate CF Kemp
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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.
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 …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Halladay feeling good after long tossing
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 …
Discussion: South Side Sox
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Jared Diamond / Wall Street Journal:
Why Wright Is Right Again
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.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Royals Review
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Designate Carlos Marmol; Release Ian Stewart  —  The Cubs finally pulled the plug on longtime reliever Carlos Marmol today, announcing they've designated him for assigment.  The team also announced the suspension of third baseman Ian Stewart was settled and upheld, and he was granted his unconditional release.
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ESPN:
Cubs designate Carlos Marmol
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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 …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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.
Discussion: Fish Stripes and Twinkie Town
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 …
Discussion: JSOnline and Brew Crew Ball
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Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Repeated delays in return leave Corey Hart frustrated
 
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