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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
With Revere out a while, Phils seeking center fielder — Outfielder says he could miss 6-8 weeks after breaking bone in ankle — PHILADELPHIA — Ben Revere had been one of the hottest hitters on the planet until he broke a bone in his right ankle Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park.
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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.
Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Phillies Looking for CF Help with Revere Out
Phillies Looking for CF Help with Revere Out
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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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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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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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Jorge Castillo / New Jersey Online:
Jordany Valdespin caused stir in Mets clubhouse after being notified of demotion — Jordany Valdespin was hitting .188 when he was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas last night. ( Hunter Martin/Getty Images) — PITTSBURGH - When manager Terry Collins informed Jordany Valdespin that the Mets …
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson backs decision to skip Matt Harvey start
Mets GM Sandy Alderson backs decision to skip Matt Harvey start
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Mets to activate Scott Atchison, option Jordany Valdespin
Mets to activate Scott Atchison, option Jordany Valdespin
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Fox Sports:
No-no creates Giant Freakin' dilemma — The Freak. The two Cy Young Awards. The 2010 World Series title. The regression. The frustration. The worries about his delivery and durability. The temporary move to the bullpen in last year's playoffs. The World Series resurgence.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Workman, Yo! — Brandon Workman finishes five innings against the Oakland Athletics with a no-hitter intact. He walked one and struck out five so far. This is his first major league start after making one relief appearance. His minor league profile was a pitcher with a high strikeout rate …
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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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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:
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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