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8:15 PM ET, June 7, 2016

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 Top News: 
Seth Berkman / New York Times:
Yankees' Bats Heat Up in a Win Over the Angels  —  There has been a new tradition introduced at Yankee Stadium this season, in which the building's lights flash like strobes after each Yankees home run.  —  For six innings Monday night, the Yankees' play made the ballpark felt dull and listless, like a lecture hall.
Discussion: Halos Heaven and Yahoo Sports
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Roger Rubin / ESPN:
Yankees' Mark Teixeira won't have surgery on knee for now  —  NEW YORK — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will not have surgery to repair the torn cartilage in his right knee, though he may ultimately need it.  The club is hoping that by pursuing a course of treatment and rehab, he could return in three weeks.
Discussion: ESPN
ESPN:
Cubs' Jorge Soler to have MRI on ailing hamstring  —  PHILADELPHIA — Chicago Cubs left fielder Jorge Soler suffered a left hamstring injury in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury.
Associated Press:
Chatwood Goes 8 Innings, Rockies 1-Hit Dodgers in 6-1 Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 7, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Tyler Chatwood pitched eight strong innings, Trevor Story and Gerardo Parra homered and the Colorado Rockies held the Los Angeles Dodgers to one hit in a 6-1 victory on Monday night.
Discussion: True Blue LA and Yahoo Sports
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John Manuel / Baseball America:
Mock Draft 5.0  —  It's crunch time, and two days out, the draft remains unsettled.  —  That's not unprecedented.  In 2014, the Astros went down to the last minute before deciding on Brady Aiken at No. 1 over Carlos Rodon or other choices such as Colin Moran.
Associated Press:
Jennings, Beckham Power Rays Past Diamondbacks 6-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 7, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Desmond Jennings had three hits, including a home run, and Tim Beckham also went deep to power the Tampa Bay Rays past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Monday night.
Discussion: DRaysBay and Yahoo Sports
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Arizona Republic:
Monday's game  —  Rays at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field …
Associated Press:
Indians Beat Mariners 3-1 Behind Bauer for 6th Straight  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 7, 2016, 3:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — When a team is on a hot streak, things just seem to fall into place.  That's exactly what happened for the Cleveland Indians in their 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Lookout Landing
Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
What To Expect: Jameson Taillon  —  Jameson Taillon's comeback after missing two full seasons will culminate in his major league debut Wednesday against the Mets.  —  The No. 2 overall pick in 2010—behind Bryce Harper and ahead of future all-stars Manny Machado, Matt Harvey and Chris Sale …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Option Kolten Wong To Triple-A, Activate Jhonny Peralta  —  The Cardinals have optioned second baseman Kolten Wong to Triple-A Memphis, the team announced tonight.  The move will clear a spot for the activation of shortstop Jhonny Peralta from the disabled list — a move that will become official tomorrow.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Cardinals Rally to Beat Giants Again, 6-3
Rian Watt / Baseball Prospectus:
Stuff Your Scouting Report  —  Sometimes, a hitter adjusts so quickly that it's hard to tell exactly what he's doing, as he's doing it.  Perhaps it's a new front-foot tap that's helped him get his timing down on that tough fastball, and he debuts it on a Sunday and sees success with it right away.
Discussion: Over the Monster
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Juan Lagares Diagnosed With Partially Torn Ligament In Thumb  —  Mets center fielder Juan Lagares has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, tweets ESPN New York's Adam Rubin.  However, for now, he will rejoin the team and will not be placed on the disabled list.
Craig Davis / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins' No. 2 prospect Naylor injures teammate with knife  —  Josh Naylor, the Miami Marlins' No. 1 draft choice in 2015, talks with Giancarlo Stanton (center) and Christian Yelich last year.  —  South Florida Sun-Sentinel … An off-field incident involving two of the Miami Marlins' top …
Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Heyman: Yankees not looking to sell - yet  —  Top Yankees brass held a conference call yesterday in the wake of another disheartening defeat for the storied franchise, and it was decided there will be no Yankees selloff — not yet anyway.  —  Theres's been a lot of public speculation …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
What hotshot prospects could Yankees get in a fire sale?
Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:
Notes on Hyun Soo Kim and tonight's game  —  The Orioles are facing another left-hander tonight, Kansas City's Danny Duffy, which could keep Hyun Soo Kim on the bench for another game.  —  It's the only way to remove a .377 hitter from the lineup.  A hitter with a .449 on-base percentage.
 
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Stephen Gross / Morning Call:
Phillies looking for balance in draft, Mike Schmidt remembers Muhammad Ali
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Michael Baumann / The Ringer:
The Rangers Signed a Shortstop But Got One of the Best Center Fielders in Baseball
Associated Press:
Gray Fans 12; CarGo Hits 2 2-Run HRs in Rockies' 10-3 Win
Discussion: True Blue LA and Yahoo Sports
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Trading James Shields turns an unfortunate page for the Padres
Yahoo Sports:
Andrus, Profar spark Rangers' sweep of Mariners in 3-2 win (Yahoo Sports)
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