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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI) — Cubs star right-hander Matt Garza, who separated himself as the top available starting pitcher with a string of impressive recent outings, has received notice that he will likely be traded after contract talks didn't produce an extension. Garza is drawing interest from the Rangers …
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Canadian Press:
Davis hits 37th HR to tie AL record, Orioles beat Jays — BALTIMORE — Chris Davis hit his 37th home run to tie the AL record before the All-Star break, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 Sunday. — Davis doubled in two runs in the first inning and hit …
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Drew Silva / HardballTalk:
Rangers, Blue Jays are the “front-runners” for Matt Garza — From beat writer Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: … Garza was not great in that start, allowing two earned runs on 10 hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings against the rival Cardinals. But he still has a shiny 3.17 ERA …
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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
Alex Rodriguez no-shows rehab game Friday before rainout
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Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
Phillies Looking For A Center Fielder — Phillies center fielder Ben Revere told reporters, including MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, he will miss six-to-eight weeks after breaking a bone in his right ankle in the first game of yesterday's doubleheader against the White Sox. Revere is scheduled to visit a foot specialist tomorrow.
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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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Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
Cubs Designate Henry Rodriguez For Assignment — The Cubs have designated right-hander Henry Rodriguez for assignment, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. The move clears a roster spot for outfielder Cole Gillespie, who was claimed on waivers from the Giants yesterday, tweets Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald.
Canadian Press:
Archer pitches first MLB shutout, Rays blank Astros — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie Chris Archer pitched a five-hitter for his first complete game in the majors and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 5-0 Sunday. — Archer (4-3) struck out eight and walked none in his 13th big league start, including nine this season.
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Associated Press:
Indians Rally to Beat Royals, 6-4 — CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run double to cap Cleveland's comeback in the sixth inning, and the Indians charged into the All-Star break with a 6-4 win over Kansas City on Sunday and three-game sweep of the Royals.
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Final Score: Mets 4 Pirates 2 — The Least You Should Know... Dillon Gee was great for 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run and five hits with only one walk and two strikeouts. — The Mets scored three runs in the first innings thanks to an RBI single by Eric Young Jr., and a two-run single by John Buck.
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Jose M. Romero / MLB.com:
Roenicke concerned about Brewers pressing — PHOENIX — The Brewers scored 13 runs in their past six games entering Saturday's action, going 2-4 during that span. They went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position Friday and 1-for-7 in the series opener on Thursday.
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Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
Huntington Talks Trade Deadline, First-Half Success — The Pirates have won three in a row entering play this afternoon and, at 56-36, are tied with the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central and the best winning percentage in all of baseball. Before today's game with the Mets …
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Associated Press:
Verlander exits due to quad after no-hitter ends — DETROIT — Detroit right-hander Justin Verlander left Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers with a tight right quad muscle, shortly after having his no-hit bid broken up in the seventh inning. — Verlander had already been replaced …
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