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Angels OF Mike Trout to undergo knee surgery
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has a torn meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery that will keep him out for an undetermined amount of time.,Trout, who is expected to return at some point this season, was off to a hot start with 10 home runs to tie for the most in the major...

Angels OF Mike Trout to undergo knee surgery
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has a torn meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery that will keep him out for an undetermined amount of time....

Cardinals beat Tigers on late push despite Jack Flaherty's 14 Ks
Pedro Pages' sacrifice fly capped a two-run ninth-inning rally as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals spoiled former teammate Jack Flaherty's career-high 14-strikeout performance by defeating the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.,The Cardinals broke through against Shel...

Cardinals beat Tigers on late push despite Jack Flaherty's 14 Ks
Pedro Pages' sacrifice fly capped a two-run ninth-inning rally as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals spoiled former teammate Jack Flaherty's career-high 14-strikeout performance by defeating the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday....

Brewers call up top infield prospect Tyler Black
The Milwaukee Brewers called up top infield prospect Tyler Black in advance of Tuesday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, while infielder/outfielder Owen Miller was optioned to Triple-A Nashville.,To make room on the 40-man roster for Black, left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) was moved to the 60-da...

Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty matches AL strikeout mark vs. Cardinals
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty struck out the first seven batters he faced in Tuesday's game to tie an American League record, accomplishing the feat against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals.,Flaherty, 28, pitched seven seasons for the Cardinals before he was traded to the Baltimo...

Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty matches AL strikeout mark vs. Cardinals
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty struck out the first seven batters he faced in Tuesday's game to tie an American League record, accomplishing the feat against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals....

Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors
The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor league option.,Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed Tuesday that Abreu accepted an assignment to the team's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., ...

Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors
The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor league option....

Pirates receive INF Keiner Delgado from Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates received infielder Keiner Delgado from the New York Yankees on Tuesday to complete a March 29 trade that sent right-hander JT Brubaker to New York.,Delgado, 20, was ranked as the 20th best prospect in the Yankees organization, according to mlb.com.,In two rookie league seasons...

Reports: Brewers to call up top infield prospect Tyler Black
The Milwaukee Brewers will call up top infield prospect Tyler Black in advance of Tuesday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, multiple outlets reported.,Black, 23, was considered the fourth-best prospect in the Brewers' organization and the No. 42 top prospect in all of baseball, according to ml...

Pirates receive INF Keiner Delgado from Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates received infielder Keiner Delgado from the New York Yankees on Tuesday to complete a March 29 trade that sent right-hander JT Brubaker to New York....

Reports: Brewers to call up top infield prospect Tyler Black
The Milwaukee Brewers will call up top infield prospect Tyler Black in advance of Tuesday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, multiple outlets reported....

Dodgers OF Jason Heyward (back) has setback in recovery
Los Angeles Dodgers veteran outfielder Jason Heyward had a setback in his recovery from a lower back injury that has cost him most of the season, manager Dave Roberts said, and his return date remains unknown.,Heyward, 34, has played just four games this season and none since March 30 as he returned...

Dodgers OF Jason Heyward (back) has setback in recovery
Los Angeles Dodgers veteran outfielder Jason Heyward had a setback in his recovery from a lower back injury that has cost him most of the season, manager Dave Roberts said, and his return date remains unknown....

Rockies place OF Nolan Jones (back) on injured list
The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Nolan Jones on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a low back strain.,Jones, who turns 26 on May 7, is batting just .170 with one homer, seven RBIs and 37 strikeouts in 26 games.,He is a .267 career hitter with 23 homers and 82 RBIs in 160 games with the Cleve...

Rockies place OF Nolan Jones (back) on injured list
The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Nolan Jones on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a low back strain....

Twins activate flamethrowing closer Jhoan Duran
Fireballer Jhoan Duran is ready to join the Twins' roster for the first time this season as Minnesota takes on the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. ,The Twins returned Duran from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.,Minnesota h...

Twins activate flamethrowing closer Jhoan Duran
Fireballer Jhoan Duran is ready to join the Twins' roster for the first time this season as Minnesota takes on the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday....

Reds' Nick Martinez looks to stifle Padres in return to Petco Park
For Nick Martinez, it's a homecoming game. ,The former San Diego Padre is now pitching for the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander will return to Petco Park on Tuesday night for the middle contest of the teams' three-game series. ,"I absolutely loved my time here," Martinez said of pitching for the Pa...