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Like Sasquatch, Jimmy Hoffa or Luke Skywalker in that new Star Wars movie, Tim Lincecum is an enigma. A myth. A phantom shrouded in mystery.

We know he's recovering from offseason hip surgery. We know he's a free agent. And we know he's been throwing regularly, far from the prying eyes of scouts and media types.

Andrew McCutchen went into the Pittsburgh Pirates' latest contest as the worst hitter in their everyday lineup. Clearly, what he needed was a slump-buster.

Or three.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann has already made history during his inaugural season in Motown, becoming the first starting pitcher in 43 years to begin his tenure with a new team by throwing 20-plus scoreless innings, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN Stats & Info).

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols moved into sole possession of 13th place on the all-time home runs list during the third inning of Monday's 6-1 win over the Kansas City Royals, hitting career homer No.

Major League Baseball won't punish Detroit Tigers outfielder Tyler Collins after he made an obscene gesture to fans during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night, per MLB.com's Jason Beck.

Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta has throttled into a sphere of superstardom following a few mundane seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, but the 2015 National League Cy Young Award winner is sick of anonymous claims that he's been aided by the use of performance-enhancing drugs.    

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Kyle Gibson on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a shoulder strain, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger.

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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Aledmys Diaz accomplished an interesting feat during Monday's 12-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, becoming the first player in baseball's modern era (since at least 1900) to own a batting average of .500 or better at least 50 at-bats into his career, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN.com).

The New York Mets announced Tuesday they placed catcher Travis d'Arnaud on the 15-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain. 

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Collins Comments on d'Arnaud's Status 

Tuesday, April 26 

Marc Carig of Newsday provided comments from Mets manager Terry Collins:

Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Sean Murphy died Monday at the age of 27.  

The A's confirmed Murphy's death in a statement released Tuesday through their official Twitter account:

Outfielder Michael Choice, who played with Murphy, offered his condolences for his former teammate: