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Texas Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis is in the midst of a resurgent campaign at age 36, and it got even better Thursday. He narrowly missed a no-hitter and a perfect game during the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins will reportedly miss the remainder of the season due to a torn labrum and rotator cuff issues in his left shoulder, a source revealed to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. 

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The San Diego Padres have reportedly put first baseman Wil Myers on the trade block, which is a wise move for the struggling franchise.

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Report: Padres Willing to Deal Myers

Thursday, June 16

Per Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball, the Padres are "open" to trading Myers, and teams "have been eyeing" the 25-year-old. 

Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura is reportedly on the hot seat after the club's 33-33 start to the 2016 season, which leaves them fourth in the competitive AL Central. 

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New York Mets third baseman David Wright will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck Thursday after previously being placed on the 15-day disabled list. 

ESPN.com's Adam Rubin tweeted statements from the team and Wright on the decision:

Between the fans, the players and the managers, quite a few minds will go into selecting the rosters for this year's MLB All-Star Game.

Let's guess their intentions, shall we?

On Friday at U.S. Cellular Field, Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer looked over his right shoulder in the first inning of his team’s game against the Chicago White Sox and stared down one of MLB’s best pitchers, lefty Chris Sale.

Hosmer won the battle. Kansas City’s left-handed slugger homered to left field.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman completed the first cycle of the 2016 MLB season Wednesday with an 11th-inning single against the Cincinnati Reds. 

Pitchers announcing their candidacy for the Home Run Derby is the latest trend in Major League Baseball, and St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright officially threw his hat in the ring Tuesday.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals open a three-game set in Milwaukee on June 24. Ryan Braun will probably still be in a Brewers uniform at that point, though the trade chatter surrounding him will only intensify as the Aug. 1 non-waiver deadline approaches.