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Lucas Erceg Fastball Fractures Blaze Alexander Left Hand

Alexander suffered a fractured left hand when he was hit by a pitch from Lucas Erceg. The Orioles utilityman was enjoying a breakout season, batting .306 with four homers, 29 RBIs and nine stolen bases in 81 games. A 95 mph fastball caused the damage as his helmet flew off in obvious discomfort during the Orioles' win over the Royals.

By Tanish Chachra

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Athletics Claim Donovan Walton From Angels

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Jamie Arnold Cringes at Triple-A Vegas but Cheers Athletics Future

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John Schneider has made his choice for the All-Star Game. "Dylan Cease was going to start the All-Star Game regardless of Cam Schlittler's availability," he said. Cease sports a sparkling 2.56 ERA with 148 strikeouts in 98.1 innings, ranking high in the AL. The Blue Jays hurler will get the ball first for the AL squad that Schneider is managing.

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