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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Andrew Bailey to undergo surgery … BOSTON — Recognizing that it was unavoidable, Boston Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday in New York, manager John Farrell announced Sunday. — The procedure will be performed by Dr. David Altchek …
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Buchholz to visit Dr. Andrews for shoulder — BOSTON — Frustrated by his inability to return to the mound — a frustration shared equally by the Red Sox — right-hander Clay Buchholz will see noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday in Pensacola, Fla., for a second opinion on his prolonged shoulder discomfort.
Discussion:
Over the Monster, Associated Press and Boston Globe
Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
CC Sabathia hit hard again in Yankees loss to Red Sox in Boston — Sabathia was no ace in Sunday night's marathon 8-7, 11th-inning loss. He gave up long home runs to Mike Napoli and Jonny Gomes, failed to finish off hitters when he got two strikes on them in crucial at-bats and struggled against lefthand hitters.
Discussion:
HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Adam Wainwright earns NL-best 13th win as Cards edge Padres — ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright worked eight sharp innings for his National League-leading 13th win and Allen Craig made a game-ending leaping catch at the left field wall as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday.
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CBSSports.com, Viva El Birdos and Gaslamp Ball
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Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Ludwick set to begin rehab assignment — CINCINNATI — Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick will begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Class A Dayton on Wednesday. — Ludwick has been on the disabled list since separating his shoulder with a headfirst slide against the Angels on Opening Day.
Discussion:
HardballTalk
Jaime Uribarri / NY Daily News:
SEE IT: Skydiver crashes into baseball player — Mattingly Romanin, a shortstop for the Hannibal (Missouri) Cavemen of the summer Prospect League, was leveled by a skydiver who misjudged his landing on the field and took out the unsuspecting player in the process.
Discussion:
HardballTalk, USA Today and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Giants' Jeremy Affeldt goes on DL — SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants lefty reliever Jeremy Affeldt will be sidelined up to six weeks after he strained his left groin Saturday, feeling and hearing a pop on a pitch against Arizona. — Affeldt was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday …
Discussion:
San Francisco Giants and McCovey Chronicles
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Sveum: 100 percent chance Garza starts Monday … DENVER — Matt Garza has a 100 percent change of starting on Monday in Arizona, according to Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum. — “He's pitching,” Sveum said. “Nothing has changed. Like I said, rumors and everything (are meaningless) until something happens. ...
Gabe Kapler / Full Count:
Stats 101: Why it's time to re-educate players in meaningful statistics — For years, the team-by-team stats in USA Today were the gospel for how players understood their values. … On a recent flight out of LAX, I searched for a copy of the LA Times near my gate.
Discussion:
HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Miguel Cabrera homers, helps Tigers avoid sweep — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera and Andy Dirks homered as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday to avoid being swept. — Doug Fister (8-5) picked up the victory with six strong innings, yielding a run …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com, Royals Review and Canadian Press
Associated Press:
Gindl's HR in 13th Sends Brewers Past Marlins 1-0 — MILWAUKEE — Caleb Gindl hit his first career home run in the bottom of the 13th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Miami 1-0 on Sunday, shutting out the punchless Marlins for the third consecutive game.
Discussion:
ESPN and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Bartolo Colon throws 4-hit shutout against Angels, improves to 13-3 — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bartolo Colon pitched a four-hitter for his third shutout this season and center fielder Chris Young robbed Albert Pujols of a home run to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 on Sunday.
Discussion:
Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Franklin, King Felix Help Mariners Top Astros 12-5 — HOUSTON — Nick Franklin hit his first career grand slam in Seattle's big second inning to back up a scoreless start by Felix Hernandez, and the Mariners rolled past the Houston Astros 12-5 on Sunday for their season-best sixth straight victory.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing, ESPN.com and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Rios, White Sox Batter Maholm, Braves in 10-6 Win — CHICAGO — Alex Rios hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, and Jake Peavy pitched six solid innings in his return from the disabled list to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 10-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
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Talking Chop, South Side Sox, Associated Press and ESPN
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