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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will receive his share of unique send-offs as he makes his way through his retirement tour, but no farewell present will top the one his former Minnesota Twins teammates gave him during his final trip to the Twin Cities.

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish will not make his scheduled Monday start against the Oakland Athletics because of tightness in his neck and shoulder, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. 

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Add Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta to the list of National League pitchers who want to participate in the Home Run Derby. 

New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker is off to a strong start this year, but a back injury will momentarily derail that momentum.

Walker Exits Saturday's Game

Saturday, June 11

After two plate appearances against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, Walker left the game with tightness in his lower back, according to Marc Carig of Newsday.

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels drafted the son of one of the best center fielders in the past two decades.

The Halos selected Torii Hunter Jr. in the 23rd round of the MLB draft. His father, a five-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner, announced the selection:

The Colorado Rockies placed closer Jake McGee on the disabled list with left knee inflammation, according to Tracy Ringolsby of MLB.com.

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after breaking the hamate bone in his left hand. 

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The Seattle Mariners found a new way to honor Ken Griffey Jr., selecting the Hall of Famer's son, Trey Griffey, on the final day of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.  

Per Greg Johns of MLB.com, the Mariners selected Griffey in the 24th round out of the University of Arizona.

Player: Torii Hunter Jr.

Position: OF

DOB: June 7, 1995 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 180 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Notre Dame

Previously Drafted: 2013 (36th round, DET)

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Player: Jacob Heyward

Position: OF

DOB: August 1, 1995 (20 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 210 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Miami

Previously Drafted: 2013 (38th round by ATL)

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