MLB Notebook: Rockies’ Gonzalez sidelined again (Yahoo! Sports)

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez re-injured his right wrist while colliding into the right-field wall during Thursday's game against San Francisco and will likely miss at least a few games, reports the Denver Post.

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Yankees’ Burnett strikes out 4 in sixth inning (AP)

A.J. Burnett became the first New York Yankees pitcher to strike out four batters in one inning, tying a major league record against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning. Burnett struck out Chris Iannetta and Carlos Gonzalez looking before Chris Nelson swung at a pitch in the dirt Friday night. The wild pitch bounced off catcher Russell Martin and went to the backstop, allowing Nelson to reach...

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Power rankings: Where exactly did CarGo go? (Yahoo! Sports)

Rockies' star Carlos Gonzalez is off to a slow start, but he's got plenty of company all over the MLB landscape.

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Rolen, Phillips, Arroyo give Reds 3 Gold Gloves (AP)

The new version of the Big Red Machine plays some pretty slick defense, too. Cincinnati third baseman Scott Rolen won his eighth Gold Glove on Wednesday, one of three Reds players to be honored following the team's first playoff appearance in 15 years. Second baseman Brandon Phillips and pitcher Bronson Arroyo also were among the National League recipients announced by Rawlings.

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Votto, Swisher win vote for final All-Star spots (AP)

After this successful campaign, maybe New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher should consider a future in politics. Swisher and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto were chosen by fans on Thursday for the final two roster spots in Tuesday's All-Star game at Anaheim, Calif. Swisher edged Boston first baseman Kevin Youkilis for the final AL spot.

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