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[July 07, 2016] July 6 (The Sports Xchange) - Pete Rose has sued John M. Dowd, whose investigation 27 years ago helped get the former star thrown out of baseball.

The suit was filed on Wednesday, but it had nothing to do with Dowd's findings regarding Rose's gambling on baseball. The suit claimed Dowd defamed MLB's all-time hits leader by suggesting during a radio interview last year that Rose raped young teenage girls during spring training.

Rose claimed in the federal lawsuit that Dowd damaged his reputation and endorsement deals in a July 2015 interview on WCHE-AM in West Chester, Pa.

The lawsuit claims Dowd stated in the interview that Michael Bertolini, a Rose associate, told investigators he "ran young girls" to Rose during spring training. Dowd then said that is "statutory rape every time."

"Rose never did any such thing and until the Dowd accusations, no one had ever claimed he did," Rose's lawyers wrote in the complaint. "What Dowd attributes to Bertolini is false: Bertolini states he never told Dowd any such thing."

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The Chicago Cubs still haven't decided if they'll put outfielder Dexter Fowler on the disabled list. Sidelined since June 18 with a hamstring injury, he was elected as an All-Star starter and hopes to play in Tuesday's game in San Diego.

Chicago did place catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion disabled list, activated infielder Tommy LaStella from the 15-day disabled list (right hamstring) and designated right-handed pitcher Joel Peralta for assignment.

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Top prospect Tyler Glasnow was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis and named the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates series finale with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thursday.

Glasnow, 22, was a fifth-round draft pick in 2011 with a 7-2 record and a 1.78 ERA in 2016.

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The Detroit Tigers recalled right-handed pitcher Bobby Parnell from Triple-A Toledo. In 30 relief appearances with Toledo, Parnell had no decisions and a 3.07 ERA. Parnell replaces RHP Buck Farmer, who was optioned to Toledo.

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Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Fernando Rodriguez had an MRI on his shoulder that revealed a strained rotator cuff. The injury will shut him down indefinitely but is not expected to require surgery to repair.

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The Miami Marlins placed first baseman Justin Bour (right ankle sprain) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 3, and purchased the contract of infielder Don Kelly from Triple-A New Orleans.

Kelly started at third base and batted seventh in his season debut. To make room for Kelly on the 40-man roster, the Marlins designated for assignment left-handed pitcher Eric Jokisch.

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The New York Mets scratched shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera from the lineup about 10 minutes before first pitch because a family illness kept him up all night. He was replaced by Jose Reyes, who moved from third base.

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The Milwaukee Brewers called up first baseman Andy Wilkins from Triple-A Colorado Springs and sent down right-handed pitcher Zach Davies, who started Tuesday. That gives the Brewers another bench player before the All-Star break.

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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu will make his first start in nearly two years Thursday night against the San Diego Padres. Ryu last pitched in the 2014 National League Division Series and underwent shoulder surgery in May 2015.

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The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-handed pitcher Bo Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo but he was not expected to be available Wednesday.

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Kansas City Royals DH Kendrys Morales had his back lock up in Tuesday's game. He did not start Wednesday and is day-to-day. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))

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