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11:55 PM ET, June 6, 2023

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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom to undergo surgery on UCL tear  —  Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is out indefinitely and will undergo surgery to repair an ulnar collateral ligament tear, general manager Chris Young announced Tuesday.  —  The news comes a day after the Rangers placed the ace on the 60-day injured list.
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John Flanigan / Yahoo Sports:
Former Mets ace Jacob deGrom to undergo Tommy John surgery  —  The injury bug has struck again for former Mets ace Jacob deGrom.  —  The Texas Rangers right-hander, who has been on the injured list since April, will undergo Tommy John surgery next week to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds call up top prospect Elly De La Cruz  —  The future is now.  —  The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday made that call with the promotion of baseball's top prospect - shortstop Elly De La Cruz - for the start of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park.
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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
The Elly De La Cruz story: From nearly giving up to making it to MLB  —  Editor's note: This story was initially published in 2022.  With Reds' top prospect Elly De La Cruz getting called up to MLB on Tuesday heading into the Reds game against the Dodgers, it has been updated to reflect his journey to the Reds' big league roster.
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge ‘doing better,’ but still no diagnosis  —  Dr. Christopher Ahmad had a busy night planned in the Bronx on Tuesday.  —  The physician was scheduled to meet with several injured Yankees, most notably Aaron Judge.  Judge injured his right big toe while making …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez cleared for catch; Matt Manning ready for rehab start  —  PHILADELPHIA — Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez sounded upbeat and positive about his status following an appointment with a hand specialist about his left index finger.  —  The doctor cleared him to play catch.
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Option Alek Manoah  —  The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves today, the most notable of which is that right-hander Alek Manoah has been optioned to the Florida Complex League.  The club also optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie Clement.
The Athletic:
When will Jacob deGrom pitch again?  Where will Aroldis Chapman be traded?  —  This is a digital version of The Windup newsletter.  Sign up here to receive this content directly in your inbox every morning.  —  Jacob deGrom is on the — OK you've already finished my sentence, haven't you?  Yes.
Matt Fisher / WFAA-TV:
Rangers take aim at basement-dwelling Cardinals in interleague matchup  —  The Texas Rangers haven't had great success against NL Central teams this year but they will try to right those wrongs against the flagging St. Louis Cardinals.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers could win …
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Noel Sanchez / Sports Illustrated:
Padres' Superstar Carrying ‘It Is What It Is’ Attitude Following Sunday Loss to Cubs  —  Will the Friars find any form of consistency?  —  Things continue to spiral completely out of control for this 2023 San Diego Padres squad and it is almost like they are trying to make the second half …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Former Dodgers great Steve Garvey exploring U.S. Senate bid in California  —  Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Garvey has been on the campaign trail for decades trying to raise money for ALS, and now, he could be taking his platform to a whole new level.
Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
Ryan Brasier lands with Dodgers on a minor-league deal  —  JONATHAN PAPELBON IS REVOLUTIONIZING POWER RANKINGS  —  Ryan Brasier has found a new home.  —  The 35-year-old pitcher - who was released by the Red Sox on May 21 - confirmed to WEEI.com that he has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Roger Craig, SF Giants manager who energized '80s youth movement, dies  —  Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate  —  Roger Craig, who helped rally the San Francisco Giants to prominence in the 1980s and was known as “Humm Baby” for his positive and inspirational demeanor, died Sunday after what the team said was a short illness.
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Richard Goldstein / New York Times:
Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93
 
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