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 The 32-year-old Morton will have surgery next Monday in
Philadelphia. He will need six to eight months to recover.
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Seattle Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln will retire when Nintendo of
America sells a majority of its interest in the team to other
members of the current ownership group.
John Stanton will replace Lincoln as chairman and CEO, the team
announced.
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The Cleveland Indians recalled left-hander Kyle Crockett from
Columbus and optioned right-hander Cody Anderson to the Triple-A
team.
Anderson has made four starts this year for the Indians and has a
7.65 ERA. He failed to protect the lead on Tuesday night as the
Minnesota Twins rallied for a 6-5 victory.
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The Washington Nationals called up left-hander Sammy Solis from
Triple-A Syracuse and right-hander Matt Belisle (right calf strain)
went on the 15-day disabled list after he was hurt Tuesday.
Solis made his big-league debut last year with the Nationals. This
season, he gave up just one earned run in nine innings at Syracuse.
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The Oakland A's selected the contract of catcher/outfielder Matt
McBride from Triple-A Nashville. He is expected to serve as the A's
third catcher.
The A's also optioned right-hander Andrew Triggs to Nashville.
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A's manager Bob Melvin announced that left-hander Sean Manaea will
make his major league debut when he starts Friday against Houston.
Manaea is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA for Triple-A Nashville
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The Detroit Tigers activated reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the
family medical emergency list after he was placed on the list
Sunday.
The Tigers also optioned outfielder Tyler Collins to Triple-A
Toledo. Collins was hitting .100 with one RBI in 20 at-bats.
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Chicago White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez was optioned to
Triple-A Charlotte, and right-hander Daniel Webb was recalled from
Charlotte.
Webb, 26, was 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA and two saves with Charlotte.
Gonzalez made his White Sox debut Monday and did not factor in the
decision in the 7-5 Chicago win after allowing five runs and 11
hits.
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The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Tepera from
Triple-A Buffalo, and they optioned left-handed/right-handed pitcher
Pat Venditte to Buffalo. Venditte had a 7.36 earned-run average in 3
2/3 innings with Toronto this season. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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