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The San Francisco Giants have had "preliminary talks" with the Milwaukee Brewers about acquiring outfielder Ryan Braun, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, although "nothing [is] imminent."

The deal the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers struck last July will always be known as the Yoenis Cespedes trade, and for good reason.

Cespedes, after all, went on a Ruthian tear after heading from the Motor City to Queens, helping the Mets reach the postseason and win the National League pennant.

Cleveland Indians third baseman Juan Uribe left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit by a hard ground ball off the bat of Mike Trout.   

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Hours after the Texas Rangers released Ike Davis from his minor league contract, the first baseman agreed to ink a major league contract with the New York Yankees, according to Today's Knuckleball's Jon Heyman. 

New York Mets manager Terry Collins was reportedly not feeling well before the team's game Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers and was transported to the hospital, according to SNY's Steve Gelbs.

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The New York Yankees boast one of MLB's deepest bullpens, and teams are reportedly starting to do their homework on reliever Aroldis Chapman in advance of the July 31 trade deadline.

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Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish will not make his scheduled Monday start against the Oakland Athletics because of tightness in his neck and shoulder, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. 

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New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker is off to a strong start this year, but a back injury will momentarily derail that momentum.

Walker Exits Saturday's Game

Saturday, June 11

After two plate appearances against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, Walker left the game with tightness in his lower back, according to Marc Carig of Newsday.

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels drafted the son of one of the best center fielders in the past two decades.

The Halos selected Torii Hunter Jr. in the 23rd round of the MLB draft. His father, a five-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner, announced the selection:

The Colorado Rockies placed closer Jake McGee on the disabled list with left knee inflammation, according to Tracy Ringolsby of MLB.com.

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