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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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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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Associated Press:
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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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Padres ‘open’ to trading Wil Myers
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Glen Perkins Has Torn Labrum; Season-Ending Surgery Likely
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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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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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Associated Press:
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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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. — [Related: Updated Twins depth chart]
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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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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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Associated Press:
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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JSOnline:
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 …
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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