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Jonathan Papelbon's tumultuous tenure with the Washington Nationals has come to an end. The Nationals announced he was officially released on Saturday.

NEW YORK — With most guys, the retirement announcement comes before the ceremony.

No, not with most guys. With everyone.

Everyone but Alex Rodriguez.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday exited Thursday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after being hit on his right hand by a pitch in the 10th inning. He was placed on the disabled list after the game, and it's unclear when he'll return to the field. 

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Last year, Carlos Correa somehow lived up to the hype after beginning his major league career as baseball's best prospect. After that, it was only fair that there was a huge spotlight on him coming into 2016.

If anyone out there has lost sight of Correa since then, they should know two things: One, it's not your fault. Two, he's still really, really good.

The St. Louis Cardinals (60-54) and Chicago Cubs (71-41) are both coming off wins heading into the opener of a key four-game series between the National League Central rivals on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

Aaron Sanchez has one of the best ERAs in the American League, and his Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best records in baseball.

And all anyone wants to talk about is whether the Jays should keep starting him.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale announced on Wednesday that outfielder David Peralta will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday to repair a wrist injury that he suffered last Friday when running into an outfield wall, via Fox Sports Arizona:

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Just when the New York Yankees allowed us to think we might be done forever with controversies centered around Alex Rodriguez, manager Joe Girardi pulled us back in.

Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz left Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees after fouling a pitch off his foot in the ninth inning.

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli left Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres after suffering a wrist injury, per Adam Berry of MLB.com.

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