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Blue Jays Place Jose Bautista On 15-Day DL — 2:59pm: Bautista has been diagnosed with a sprained toe, Rosie DiManno of the Toronto Star tweets. Though he's wearing a walking boot, there does not appear to be any concern that he has suffered a fracture. — 2:50pm: The Blue Jays …
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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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Tigers OF J.D. Martinez out 4-6 weeks after breaking right elbow — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers will be without outfielder J.D. Martinez for approximately four to six weeks after he exited Thursday night's 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals with a non-displaced fracture of the right elbow, according to manager Brad Ausmus.
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Victor Martinez Hits 3 Homers as Tigers Pound Royals 10-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 11:45 P.M. E.D.T. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Victor Martinez matched a career-best with three home runs, the Tigers pounded six as a team and Detroit sailed to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals …
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Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
For starters: Rays sign top 2 picks: Josh Lowe, Ryan Boldt, Geltz returns, lineups — ST. PTERSBURG - The Rays signed their top two draft picks today - 3B Josh Lowe and CF Ryan Boldt. — 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago — “This awesome,” Lowe said. “Thank you to everybody who helped me get here.”
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Jose Reyes — The Rockies acted decisively on Wednesday of this week, designating Jose Reyes for assignment rather than affording him the opportunity to settle into a bench role upon returning from his suspension under the league's domestic violence policy.
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Rangers Outright Tom Wilhelmsen, Who Elects Free Agency — The Rangers have outrighted right-hander Tom Wilhelmsen off the 40-man roster, per an announcement from executive VP of communications John Blake. Wilhelmsen declined the assignment after clearing waivers, making him a free agent.
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Walker, Conforto return and back Colon as Mets beat Bucs 6-4 … NEW YORK — Two hitters got healthy and Bartolo Colon kept his fans happy. All in all, a rollicking night for the New York Mets at Citi Field. — Neil Walker and Michael Conforto provided an immediate jolt in their return …
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Nationals Flex Their Muscles in 8-5 Win Over Padres — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 2:21 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — Bryce Harper is ready to do some damage. — Harper and Wilson Ramos hit back-to-back homers and Anthony Rendon added a solo shot as the Washington Nationals won …
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Mark Attanasio downplays trade rumors with Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy — The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news and inside information on the Brewers — Los Angeles - If folks thought trade rumors involving Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy were heating up …
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Villar's Homer in Ninth Lifts Brewers Past Dodgers, 8-6 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 1:48 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — Jonathan Villar hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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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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