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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
A ROUGH SEASON FOR ROCKIES COMES WITH A VALUABLE REMINDER — The Denver Post — Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Matzek (46) holds his head down in the dugout after getting pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres July 7, 2014 at Coors Field.
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Canadian Press:
Plenty of support for Correia in Twins' win over Rockies — DENVER — Kevin Correia pitched six innings of one-run ball, Eduardo Escobar homered, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away late to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3 on Saturday. — Correia (5-11) scattered seven hits and cooled off …
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ESPN.com:
Brewers' Segura on leave after son's death — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura has left the team and returned to his native Dominican Republic following the death of his 9-month-old son. — Brewers manager Ron Roenicke announced the tragic news Saturday, saying that Segura had been placed on the bereavement list.
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Todd Rosiak / JSOnline:
Jean Segura's 9-month-old son dies in Dominican Republic
Jean Segura's 9-month-old son dies in Dominican Republic
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Jeffrey Phelps / Associated Press:
Cards win, Brewers SS Segura out after son's death
Cards win, Brewers SS Segura out after son's death
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Canadian Press:
McCutchen homers in ninth and 11th, Pirates rally past Reds — CINCINNATI, Ohio — Andrew McCutchen tied the game with a solo homer in the ninth inning Saturday night, then connected again in the 11th inning, rallying the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Reds Rally for 6-5 Win Over Pirates
Reds Rally for 6-5 Win Over Pirates
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TSN.ca:
Matchup of Cy Young winners highlights Blue Jays-Rays finale — The Sports Network — A battle of former Cy Young Award winners is on tap to close out the first half on Sunday afternoon, as the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays square off for a rubber match of a three-game set at Tropicana Field.
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Associated Press:
Big hits off bench lift Mets over Marlins 5-4 — NEW YORK — Step by step, the improving New York Mets are building momentum for the second half. — Chris Young and rookie Eric Campbell delivered big hits off the bench in the late innings to rally New York past the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Saturday.
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Joe Resnick / Associated Press:
Ellis' sac fly in 9th gives Dodgers win over Pads — LOS ANGELES (AP) A.J. Ellis hasn't had many opportunities to drive in important runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season because of his two stints on the disabled list. — But Ellis was in the batter's box at the right time Saturday night.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Inside the Phillies: Should Phillies market Hamels? — It is 2018, the final year of Cole Hamels' seven-year contract signed during a long summer when the lefthander proclaimed his belief in the Phillies' desire to win, and a remarkable thing has happened. The Phillies - bottom-dwellers …
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Associated Press:
Jose Abreu's MLB-leading 29th home run lifts White Sox — CLEVELAND — Jose Abreu hit his major league-leading 29th homer, a two-run shot that sent the Chicago White Sox over the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Saturday. — The White Sox ended a three-game losing streak.
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Canadian Press:
Zimmerman's 10th-inning single leads Nationals over Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Zimmerman singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 10th inning, and Jayson Werth homered and had three RBIs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
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Joe Morgan / MLB.com:
Braves recall Gosselin from Triple-A Gwinnett — ATLANTA — The Braves recalled infielder Phil Gosselin from Triple-A Gwinnett late Saturday night and will announce a corresponding move on Sunday. Gosselin will head to Chicago to join Atlanta for Sunday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Right knee OK, Springer back in starting lineup — HOUSTON — George Springer returned to the lineup in center field Saturday after being scratched from Friday's game with discomfort in his right knee. Springer, of course, said he could have played Friday, but he understood it's better to be cautious.
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