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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Release Ike Davis; Deal With Yankees Close — 12:54pm: The Yankees are nearing a deal with Davis, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News (on Twitter). — 12:40pm: There has been contact between the Yankees and Davis' representatives, reports Ken Davidoff of the New York Post (Twitter link).
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Ike Davis Agree To Major League Deal — The Yankees and free agent first baseman Ike Davis have agreed to a major league contract, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (Twitter link). The lefty-swinging Davis will soon join the Yankees and team with right-handed hitter Rob Refsnyder to form a platoon at first, tweets Heyman.
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Associated Press:
Martin Hits Three-Run HR, Blue Jays Beat Orioles 10-9 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 12, 2016, 4:42 P.M. E.D.T. — TORONTO — Russell Martin hit a three-run homer, Kevin Pillar had a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run first inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-9 on Sunday.
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Arizona Republic:
Sunday's game — Marlins at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray (2-1, 4.94) vs. Marlins LHP Adam Conley (3-3, 3.76). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KSUN-AM (1400). — Ray has completed six innings just once …
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Associated Press:
Werth's Two-Run Single Lifts Nationals Over Phillies 5-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 12, 2016, 7:25 P.M. E.D.T. — WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning, helping the Washington Nationals rally past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs' Jake Arrieta says Home Run Derby would be ‘fun experience’ — ATLANTA — Winning games on the mound isn't enough for Chicago Cubs star Jake Arrieta, who on Saturday echoed San Francisco Giants starter Madison Bumgarner's desire to participate in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game.
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Pat Borzi / New York Times:
Mets Manager Terry Collins Hospitalized Before Sunday's Game — MILWAUKEE — Mets Manager Terry Collins felt ill about an hour before Sunday's game in Milwaukee and was taken to a nearby hospital for tests, the Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said.
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Jason Mastrodonato / Boston Herald:
Xander Bogaerts has four more hits as Red Sox crush Twins, 15-4 — MINNEAPOLIS — The grounder off the bat of David Ortiz rolled slowly to the right side of the infield, setting up a potential double play. But Xander Bogaerts chose not to slide at second base.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gyorko leads off for first time — PITTSBURGH • Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter is out of the lineup again Sunday with a sprained joint in the middle finger of his right hand. — “It's a good day to get ahead of it,” said manager Mike Matheny, whose team will be off on Monday …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Claim Neil Ramirez — The Twins have claimed right-handed reliever Neil Ramirez off waivers from the Brewers and transferred Phil Hughes (knee) to the 60-day DL, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press was among those to report (Twitter links). — Ramirez, 27, threw just 1 2/3 innings during …
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Associated Press:
Semien, Smolinski Lead A's Past Reds 6-1 to Snap 7-Game Skid — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 12, 2016, 4:39 P.M. E.D.T. — CINCINNATI — Marcus Semien and Jake Smolinski each hit a two-run homer in Oakland's four-run second inning, and the Athletics snapped their seven-game losing streak …
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Yu Darvish to miss next start with neck/shoulder tightness — SEATTLE — Yu Darvish will not make his scheduled start Monday after the Texas Rangers right-hander experienced neck and shoulder tightness Saturday. — Darvish left his previous start against the Houston Astros after five innings and 76 pitches with shoulder tightness.
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Fran Spielman / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs reject Rahm's Wrigley plaza deal, ‘Negotiations are over’ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel has brokered a deal that would allow the Cubs to sell beer and wine at an open-air plaza adjacent to Wrigley Field, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned, but the team says it won't accept it.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Demote Wily Peralta To Minors — 11:27am: Garza will indeed take Peralta's place, tweets Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. — 10:54am: The Brewers have optioned Opening Day starter Wily Peralta to Triple-A Colorado Springs, per a team announcement.
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Associated Press:
Trey Griffey, son of Ken Griffey Jr., selected by Mariners on Day 3 — NEW YORK — The Seattle Mariners have themselves another Griffey who makes fantastic catches. This one, though, does it on the gridiron instead of the outfield. — Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. …
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