Kluber out for a month opens spot for Salazar
Cleveland’s Corey Kluber will miss at least a month with a right finger sprain. Danny Salazar is promoted to a full-time spot in the rotation, with Terry Francona and Chris Antonetti expressing confidence in his ability to contribute this season. The Indians plan a six-man rotation temporarily if needed and will rely on Salazar and the rest of the staff to cover until Kluber’s return.
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Raburn secured two year extension with Indians
Ryan Raburn signed a two year contract extension worth 4.85 million with Cleveland with an optional 2016, buyout terms. The 32 year old outfielder, who joined after a Detroit release, has posted a .277 average with 13 homers and 38 RBIs in 66 games this season.
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Salazar’s long relief run yields 7 1 3 innings in loss
Indians rookie Salazar struck out 10 in 7 13 innings but served up a long Cabrera homer in the eighth as Francona stuck with him to the end. Cabrera and Fielder were limited earlier, yet the Tigers surged with four runs on seven hits, giving Detroit a 4 2 win.
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Crushers split doubleheader in Florence keeps playoff chances alive
Lake Erie splits with Florence 8-2 in game one and 3-2 in game two to sit tied with Southern Illinois for the final wild card. Andrew Davis Seth Granger and Russ Moldenhauer homered in the opener as Brad Duffy earned the win. Florence catcher Brent Choban took the loss.
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Parker Battles Parkinsons Diagnosed in 2012
Former Pirates slugger Dave Parker confirms he has Parkinsons disease, diagnosed in February 2012 after a physical revealed a tremor. The 62 year old, known as Cobra, played 19 MLB seasons with five teams including the Pirates, and remains active with exercise and golf while his sister also suffers from the condition.
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Rock Cats staged marriage proposal prank at game
New Britain Connecticut minor league team the Rock Cats admitted a publicity stunt in which two employees pretended a couple took part in a marriage proposal during a Friday between innings contest. The scene ended with the woman declining and fleeing as the man also ran off.
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