Major League
Baseball roundup

[July 15, 2017] 

July 14 (The Sports Xchange) - New York Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda needs Tommy John surgery for a torn ulnar collateral ligament, the team announced Friday.

Pineda, 28, plans to get a second opinion before opting to have the season-ending procedure, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team has recommended surgery.

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The Boston Red Sox designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment.

Sandoval, 30, was returned from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket and activated from the 10-day disabled list before being designated for assignment. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 20 with a left inner ear infection.

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Oakland Athletics right-hander Andrew Triggs underwent surgery on his left hip, the team announced.

The season-ending surgery was performed Thursday in Vail, Colo., by Dr. Marc Philippon, who repaired the injured labrum in Triggs' hip.

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The upper third of Comerica Park's outfield grass looks like exactly what it is: two different types of grass.

The Detroit Tigers' home field hosted a Metallica concert Wednesday night in the middle of three straight rainy days. Taking down the stage played havoc with the grass, so much so it had to be replaced.

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The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Joe Ross on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained elbow.

The Nationals also added depth to their bullpen by calling up right-handed relievers Austin Adams and Trevor Gott from Triple-A Syracuse. Left-hander Sammy Solis was optioned to the Triple-A club

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