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The hits keep coming for the St. Louis Cardinals, as Lance Lynn will be out for at least two weeks with a forearm injury. 

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Lynn Placed on DL

Friday, June 12

The Cardinals announced that Lynn was placed on the 15-day-disabled list, retroactive to June 8, and recalled Tyler Lyons to replace him.  

The Cincinnati Reds are down to just three Opening Day starters in the lineup, and at five under .500 and 11.5 games back of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central, it's time for the Reds to look ahead.

Optimists could cite the 5.5 games the Reds are from the last wild-card spot, so long as they also name the seven teams that would have to be jumped just to get there.

You're not going to win three World Series titles in five years without unearthing a few hidden gems here and there. Just ask the San Francisco Giants, who know a thing or two about that.

In fact, one of them just threw a no-hitter.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Chris Heston threw an unusual no-hitter in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the New York Mets, becoming the first player in major league history to hit three batters in a no-no, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Chris Heston threw a no-hitter against the New York Mets in Tuesday's 5-0 victory at Citi Field.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips left Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning after suffering a strained groin.    

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San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence may be headed to the disabled list as he continues to deal with a wrist injury.

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Player: Mariano Rivera III

Position: RHP

DOB: 10/4/1993 (Age: 21)

Height/Weight: 5'11", 155 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Iona

Previously Drafted: 2014 (29th round, NYY)

Player: Michael Matuella

Position: RHP

DOB: 6/3/1994 (Age: 21)

Height/Weight: 6'7", 220 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Duke

Previously Drafted: N/A (not drafted out of high school)

Background

Rafael Soriano, the well-traveled relief pitcher who has spent the last two years with the Washington Nationals, has reportedly found his home for 2015. 

Soriano agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Tuesday: