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Madison Bumgarner wants to participate in the Home Run Derby.

Yes, the same Madison Bumgarner who pitches for the San Francisco Giants.

After taking part in batting practice Sunday in St. Louis, the three-time All-Star and 2014 World Series MVP told ESPN's Buster Olney he wants to take part in the annual long-ball competition.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta got a taste of defeat Sunday for the first time in more than 10 months.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard felt the wrath of his home crowd at Citizens Bank Park during Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers when a fan threw a bottle at him.  

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford was designated for assignment Sunday amid a woeful start to the 2016 campaign. 

The Dodgers announced Crawford's demotion and added that they recalled catcher/infielder Austin Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the 34-year-old veteran's place on the MLB roster.

The San Francisco Giants have internally discussed acquiring New York Yankees reliever Andrew Miller.

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported the news. 

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Giants May Need To Deal Top Prospect

In order to trade for Miller, the Giants could have to part with top pitching prospect Tyler Beede, according to Rosenthal.

Shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was one of two minor league players the San Diego Padres acquired in the Saturday trade involving starting pitcher James Shields, according to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune.

The San Diego Padres sent starting pitcher James Shields to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for two minor league players on Saturday. One of those is right-handed pitcher Erik Johnson, according to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune. 

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg exited Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after suffering an apparent calf injury, per Joe Kay of the Associated Press.

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James Shields is on the move. On Saturday, the San Diego Padres announced that they've traded him to the Chicago White Sox.

SB Nation's Chris Cotillo first reported the deal was done. CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes confirmed the news.

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes hasn't played since Friday due to a sore right hip. He is considered day-to-day, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, but an exact return date has yet to be announced.