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NY Daily News:
MLB may cut deal with Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to reduce his looming drug suspension: sources — According to the sources, a 150-game suspension might be the best that could be expected for Rodriguez, who is rehabbing from hip surgery with high Single-A Tampa and was chastised by the Yankees Saturday …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Alex Rodriguez no-shows rehab game Friday before rainout — A-Rod went AWOL — creating yet another tension point in the already-stressed relationship between the one-time star and the Yankees. — Following Alex Rodriguez's meeting in Tampa yesterday with Major League Baseball officials investigating …
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Associated Press:
Stanton homers in 9th, Marlins top Nationals in 10th — MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are convinced they have put their early season woes behind them — they're making believers out of other teams. — Giancarlo Stanton homered leading off the ninth inning to tie it and Ed Lucas beat …
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Canadian Press:
Marlins rally in ninth, need 10 innings to down Nationals — MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton homered leading off the ninth inning to tie it and Ed Lucas beat out double-play relay in the 10th to lift the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night.
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Canadian Press:
Phillies, White Sox split doubleheader — PHILADELPHIA — Michael Young hit an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, giving the Phillies a split of a day-night doubleheader Saturday. — John Mayberry Jr. hit a tying …
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Matt Thornton
Red Sox Acquire Matt Thornton
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ESPN.com:
Low-budget Astros give Altuve 4-year deal — HOUSTON — The low-budget Astros have made an investment in their future, signing second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year contract through 2017. — Altuve's deal with Houston covers his arbitration-eligible years and includes club options for 2018 and 2019.
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Brian McTaggart / Tag's Lines:
Astros, Altuve agree to long-term contract extension
Astros, Altuve agree to long-term contract extension
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Associated Press:
3 HRs Help D-Backs Top Brewers 5-4 — PHOENIX — Didi Gregorius hit one of three Arizona solo home runs and drove in the tying run during a three-run seventh inning and the Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday. — Miguel Montero and Jason Kubel also homered …
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Royals Designate J.C. Gutierrez For Assignment — The Royals have designated right-hander J.C. Gutierrez for assignment, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star (via Twitter). The move allows the club to clear space for fellow righty Wade Davis, who is rejoining the club after paternity leave.
Associated Press:
Phils lose Ben Revere to broken foot … PHILADELPHIA — Phillies center fielder Ben Revere broke his right foot on a foul ball before grounding into a game-ending double play in the opener of a day-night doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
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Associated Press:
Lincecum Throws First No-Hitter as Giants Beat Padres — SAN DIEGO — Tim Lincecum pitched his first career no-hitter and the second in the majors in 11 days, a gem saved by a spectacular diving catch by right fielder Hunter Pence in the San Francisco Giants' 9-0 win over the last-place San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Mets to activate Scott Atchison, option Jordany Valdespin — The Mets will activate RHP Scott Atchison in time for Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. — To make room on the active roster for Atchison, the Mets will option Jordany Valdespin to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Associated Press:
Minor's Arm, Bat Lead Braves Over Reds 5-2 — ATLANTA — Mike Minor struggled early before recovering to throw seven strong innings, and also hit a go-ahead double that led the Atlanta Braves over Homer Bailey and the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday. — The Braves, who lost starting outfielders …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Rumors:
Giants Designate Chris Heston For Assignment — In a move designed to clear 40-man roster space for recently-signed outfielder Jeff Francoeur, the Giants have designated minor leaguer Chris Heston for assignment, tweets Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.