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Orioles Acquire Josh Horton From A's

• The Orioles have acquired minor league infielder Josh Horton from the Athletics in exchange for cash or a player to be named later, assistant GM David Forst told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter link).
  
  The 27-year-old Horton is hitting .224/.246/.

NL Central Links: Garcia, Carpenter, Garza

Jaime Garcia will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Friday, writes Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Heyman goes on to write that Dr.

Poll: The Next 2012 First-Rounder To Be Called Up

The Orioles made headlines last night by announcing the promotion of Kevin Gausman to the Majors. Gausman, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2012 draft, reached Double-A as a 22-year-old and posted a 3,11 ERA with a 49-to-5 K/BB ratio in 46 1/3 innings there.

Yankees Notes: Kuroda, Bullpen, Adams

The Yankees have turned reclamation projects such as Travis Hafner, Lyle Overbay and Vernon Wells into a 1,5 game lead over the Red Sox for first place in the American League East. They'll face the rival Orioles today as Hiroki Kuroda heads to the mound.

Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury Haven't Talked Extension

The Red Sox and Scott Boras haven't discussed an extension for Jacoby Ellsbury so far this season, sources tell Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.  The outfielder will be eligible to hit the open market after the 2013 campaign.

Quick Hits: Canseco, White Sox, Reds, Red Sox

Jose Canseco will be joining the Fort Worth Cats of the independent United League, the team announced.  Canseco will serve as a player-coach during the team's opening home stand against the Edinburg Roadrunners, managed by Jose's twin brother Ozzie.

NL East Notes: Phillies, Lee, Nationals, Mets

• Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that Cliff Lee's professional, unemotional view on trades has served him well.  The 34-year-old left-hander could be a popular trade target if the Philles end up as sellers at the deadline, but that apparently doesn't bother Lee.

AL East Notes: Yankees, Red Sox, Ellsbury

The Yankees will now be partners in a new Major League Soccer franchise, as announced on MLB.com. "We look forward to the opportunity to work with Manchester City to create something very special for the soccer fans of New York -- and to bringing another terrific team to this city for all sports fan

Cubs Claim Eduardo Sanchez

The Cubs claimed reliever Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the Cardinals, tweets Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.  The Cards moved Sanchez off the 40-man roster to create a spot for Tyler Lyons, who will start tomorrow in place of Jaime Garcia.

Jose Altuve Rejoins Octagon; Leaves Boras

Jose Altuve's fling with the Boras Corporation has ended.  The Astros' second baseman recently left Boras and signed with Scott Pucino and Wil Polidor of Octagon, where he had been before, reported MLB.com's Brian McTaggart last night.