8/5 Morning Marquee: Javier Baez called up, McCutchen out for a month

The Chicago Cubs used their off day to make big news by calling up their number two prospect, infielder Javier Baez. He is also ranked the fifth overall prospect by MLBPipeline.com and joins the team as they begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Around the league: reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen will miss a month of play due to an oblique strain, after much speculation Matt Cain will have season-ending elbow surgery, and Brandon McCarthy stayed hot with his fourth straight win as the New York Yankees begin their climb into the playoff picture.

Cubbies Crib: Report: Chicago Cubs call up No. 2 prospect Javier Baez

Chicago Tribune: Wrigley rehab include 2 phases, bunker suites

Chicago Sun-Times: Cubs say time was right to promote Javy Baez

CSN Chicago: Javier Baez leads tidal wave of prospects about to hit Cubs

ESPN Chicago: Javier Baez makes Chicago Cubs exciting — and watchable

NBC Sports MLB: Pirates could be without reigning MVP Andrew McCutchen for a month

FOX Sports MLB: Matt Cain to undergo surgery will miss remainder of the season

CBS Sports MLB: McCarthy wins again for Yankees, beats Tigers

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