Cozart moved ahead of Los Angeles' Corey Seager in the battle
for the starting shortstop gig. Cozart sits at 997,966 votes and
Seager has received 804,788.
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Houston Astros rising star Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the
10-day disabled list with lower back discomfort, the team
announced.
McCullers joins staff ace Dallas Keuchel (9-0, 1.67 ERA) on the
disabled list. The right-hander is 6-1 with a 2.58 ERA and 89
strikeouts in 76 2/3 innings.
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Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Matt Andriese will likely be
sidelined into August because of the hip injury he suffered
Saturday.
The Rays placed Andriese on the 10-day disabled list with a
stress reaction in his right hip. He underwent an MRI on Sunday
that pinpointed the damage.
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Jerry Remy will be treated for a relapse of lung cancer, the
former Boston Red Sox player and current NESN color commentator
posted on his personal Twitter account.
"I have been diagnosed with cancer again," the 64-year-old Remy
wrote. "Treatment starts in 2 weeks. Still strong. Please see
your doctor."
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The Minnesota Twins activated shortstop Jorge Polanco off the
bereavement list, the team announced.
Polanco missed the past seven games after traveling to the
Dominican Republic following the death of his grandfather.
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The Seattle Mariners recalled right-hander Casey Lawrence from
Triple-A Tacoma, the team announced.
Lawrence has made five appearances this season for the Mariners,
all in relief, and posted a 0-0 record with a 3.29 ERA. He has
16 strikeouts and three walks in 13 2/3 innings.
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