Ballbug: Happ, Pillar Lead Blue Jays Over Phillies 13-2 (Associated Press)

Associated Press:

Happ, Pillar Lead Blue Jays Over Phillies 13-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 10:55 P.M. E.D.T. — PHILADELPHIA — J.A. Happ allowed three hits and an unearned run in seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays hit five home runs in a 13-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.

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Phillies' Alec Asher Receives 80-Game PED Suspension — Phillies right-hander Alec Asher, who has spent most of the season with the club's Triple-A affiliate, has been suspended 80 games for after testing positive for a testosterone-related performance enhancing drug, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter).

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New York Daily News:

Season likely over for David Wright due to neck surgery, those close to Mets captain fear his career could soon be over, too — The Mets officially need a third baseman. — After weeks therapy and oral and local medications, David Wright has decided to have surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck.

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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Mets' David Wright to have surgery for herniated disc in neck

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Star Tribune:

Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss remainder of season — All-Star pitcher likely to have labrum surgery — All-Star closer Glen Perkins will miss the rest of the season because of a torn labrum and rotator cuff problems that will likely require surgery, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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Associated Press:

Wilson 3-Hitter, Jones Homer Helps Orioles Beat Red Sox 5-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 10:16 P.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — Tyler Wilson allowed three hits over eight innings, Adam Jones added a home run and three RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Thursday night.

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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:

Twins Designate Oswaldo Arcia — The Twins have designated outfielder Oswaldo Arcia for assignment, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger was among those to report on Twitter. His roster spot will go to Danny Santana, who was activated from the DL. — Arcia only just turned 25 …

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Homer in 7th by Gregorius Gives Yankees 4-1 Win Over Twins — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 11:22 P.M. E.D.T. — MINNEAPOLIS — Didi Gregorius hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, CC Sabathia had another strong start and the New York Yankees stopped …

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ESPN:

Sources: Two groups post bids in $4.1 billion range to buy UFC — Bidding to buy the UFC is drawing closer to an end, sources told ESPN on Thursday. — The two bid groups, WME-IMG in conjunction with Dalian Wanda Group, and China Media Capital, had similar bids in the $4.1 billion range, sources said.

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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:

Mets place Juan Lagares on DL — NEW YORK — The Mets placed center fielder Juan Lagares on the disabled list Thursday. — The move came a day after Lagares' existing thumb injury flared up, and he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Associated Press:

Lewis Loses No-Hit Bid vs A's on Leadoff Double in 9th — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 5:16 P.M. E.D.T. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Colby Lewis of the Texas Rangers lost his no-hit bid against Oakland on a leadoff double in the ninth inning that glanced off the glove of rookie right fielder Nomar Mazara.

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The Players' Tribune:

Welcome to the Family — With Father's Day coming up, Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez sat down with one of the biggest dads around — his friend David Ortiz. Ever since Hanley came to the big leagues from the Dominican Republic, Big Papi has been a father figure to him.

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ESPN:

Ichiro Suzuki collects 4,257th hit, says record not an intended goal — SAN DIEGO — Ichiro Suzuki doubled in the ninth inning Wednesday off San Diego Padres reliever Fernando Rodney for his 4,257th hit spanning the Japanese and North American major leagues, surpassing Pete Rose's record total in Major League Baseball.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

Garcia a changed man defensively since return from Triple-A — Adonis Garcia hit .421 with two homers in his past five games before Wednesday, but it was the Braves third baseman's defense that had people talking. — Garcia had only one error in 16 games at third base since returning …

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ESPN:

Odor: ‘Perhaps he was wrong, and perhaps I was also wrong’ — Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been a regular starter in the Texas infield for three seasons, but he didn't become a household name until last month, when he threw the punch heard 'round the world.

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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:

Heyman: Tough times in Los Angeles for Dodgers and Angels — The L.A. story hasn't been a very happy one so far this season. The Dodgers, belying their still-$253-million payroll, are hovering just above .500, while the Angels, reluctant to exceed the $189-million luxury-tax threshold this winter …

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