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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
ROCKIES FACE KEY JUNE WITH NINE GAMES VS. DODGERS, GIANTS — The Denver Post — Storm clouds gather above Coors Field during a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Rockies this season. (Chris Schneider, The Associated Press) — CLEVELAND — The Rockies were never shy about their aspirations this season.
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Associated Press:
Oscar Taveras has first HR in second career at-bat as Cardinals win — ST. LOUIS — Michael Wacha worked six innings of three-hit ball in his fifth rain-delayed start of the season and Oscar Taveras homered in his second career at-bat for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Grichuk promoted, Taveras to follow today
Grichuk promoted, Taveras to follow today
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Ken Powtak / Associated Press:
Red Sox post quiet 7-1 win over Rays — BOSTON (AP) A few relaxing words from David Ortiz helped get Rubby De La Rosa in the right frame of mind for his first start in nearly three years. — De La Rosa pitched seven shutout innings, Brock Holt hit his first career homer and the Boston Red Sox won …
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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Acquire Bryan Morris From Pirates — The Marlins announced that they have acquired right-hander Bryan Morris from the Pirates in exchange for the No. 39 overall pick in the 2014 draft. The No. 39 pick is Miami's Competitive Balance Round A selection and is worth roughly $1.58MM.
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Canadian Press:
Heyward, Freeman each drive in two as Braves better Marlins — MIAMI — Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman each drove in a pair of runs to help lead the Atlanta Braves to a 9-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. — Ervin Santana (5-2) won for the first time since May 10 against the Cubs …
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Canadian Press:
Cueto pitches in eighth as Reds blank Diamondbacks — PHOENIX — Johnny Cueto pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds gave him some rare run support in a 5-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. — The Diamondbacks lost centerfielder A.J. Pollock …
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins place Salty on seven-day concussion DL — MIAMI — The Marlins on Sunday morning placed catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia on the seven-day concussion disabled list. The club its recalled No. 9 prospect, catcher J.T. Realmuto, from Double-A Jacksonville.
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Fish Stripes
John F. Silver / Metsblog:
Recap: Mets 5 - Phillies 4 (14 innings) — Result: The Mets turned the tables on the Phillies on Saturday with a 5-4 win 14 innings in Philadelphia. — Need to know: David Wright's RBI single in the 14th scoring Ruben Tejada was the difference for the Mets in Philadelphia.
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Canadian Press:
Rizzo homers twice, Hammel shuts down Brewers in Cubs' win — MILWAUKEE — Anthony Rizzo hit two two-run homers and Jason Hammel tossed seven strong innings Saturday, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an 8-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. — Both of Rizzo's homers came on full-count pitches …
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Canadian Press:
Aviles hits go-ahead single in 8th as Indians beat Rockies — CLEVELAND — Mike Aviles hit a three-run homer in the second and added the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Saturday. — Pinch-hitter Jason Kipnis started …
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Associated Press:
Cruz Leads Orioles Over Astros 4-1 — HOUSTON — Nelson Cruz hit his major league-leading 20th home run and drove in three runs to back a solid start by Chris Tillman, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a four-game skid with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
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Danny Knobler / ESPN:
Teixeira leaves game after aggravating wrist — NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira, who missed three games this week because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right wrist, had to come out of the New York Yankees' game against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday after experiencing more soreness in the same wrist.
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Pinstripe Alley
Jamie Ross / MLB.com:
Stroman will make first MLB start against KC — Right-hander to take Hutchison's turn on Saturday in rotation shuffle — TORONTO — Blue Jays top prospect Marcus Stroman will make his first Major League start on Saturday against the Royals at Rogers Centre.
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