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Associated Press:
Mitch Moreland Hits 2 Homers as Rangers Beat Orioles 8-1 — BALTIMORE — Mitch Moreland hit two of the Rangers' four home runs off Bud Norris, and Texas got another winning effort on the road from left-hander Wandy Rodriguez in an 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
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John Lott / National Post:
Toronto Blue Jays rookie Roberto Osuna could be solution to closer problems — TORONTO - With two outs in the ninth inning and the potential tying run on third base, the rookie closer summoned the veteran catcher to the mound. — The batter was Mitch Moreland, a left-handed batter …
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Jake Lourim / USA Today:
Ubaldo Jimenez helps drive Orioles toward top of AL East
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Correction: Indians-Orioles Story
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Associated Press:
MacPhail Joins Phillies, Will Be President After Season — PHILADELPHIA — Veteran baseball executive Andy MacPhail joined the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday with plans to take over as team president once the season is finished. — Philadelphia announced the move to eventually replace Pat Gillick, who helped choose his successor.
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Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia:
A future-shaping week looms for Phillies — This could be a future-shaping week for the Phillies. — The team will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Monday to announce new leadership. There are strong indications that the club will appoint Andy MacPhail to a high-ranking position, most likely president of baseball operations.
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Reds get up by 8 runs, hold on for 11-7 win over Twins — CINCINNATI (AP) Billy Hamilton scored three times in the first three innings to help Cincinnati open a huge lead, and the Reds held on for an 11-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. — The Reds sent 10 batters …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers To Acquire Alexi Casilla From Rays — The Tigers have acquired infielder Alexi Casilla from the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports (Twitter links). Per the report, Detroit made the move to bolster its organizational depth up the middle.
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Associated Press:
Buchholz Pitches Gem, Red Sox Beat Blue Jays 3-1 — TORONTO — Clay Buchholz pitched eight strong innings to win his third straight start, Xander Bogaerts drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Monday night. — Buchholz (6-6) improved to 10-3 with a 2.21 ERA …
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Howie Kussoy / New York Post:
Steven Matz's grandpa on going viral: ‘What the heck is that?’ — Bert Moller celebrates in the Steven Matz family box at Citi Field during his grandson's electric major league debut. — Steven Matz may end up starring for the Mets for many years to come, but during his remarkable major league debut Sunday …
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Associated Press:
5 Royals Lead in All-Star Voting, Balloting Ends Thursday — NEW YORK — Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson and Seattle designated hitter Nelson Cruz have moved ahead in fan voting for starting spots in the All-Star Game, leaving five Kansas City Royals still in the lead.
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Pacific Coast League News List:
PCL Players of the Week June 22-28 — Recker, Baker earn Player of the Week honors — Anthony Recker of the Las Vegas 51s and Scott Baker of the Oklahoma City Dodgers have been named the Pacific Coast League's Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of June 22-28, the league office announced today.
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Sports Network / Sacramento Bee:
Los Angeles Dodgers (43-34) at Arizona Diamondbacks (36-39), 9:40 p.m. (ET) — (SportsNetwork.com) - Mike Bolsinger looks to pick up his first victory since beating his former Arizona team earlier this month as his Los Angeles Dodgers begin a three-game set with the Diamondbacks on Monday night.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros, Daz Cameron Agree To $4MM Bonus — 2:20pm: Cameron's bonus will indeed come in right at $4MM, reports Jim Callis of MLB.com (via Twitter). — 2:04pm: The Astros and No. 37 overall selection Daz Cameron have an agreement in place, and Cameron is in Houston to sign his contract, reports Mark Berman of FOX Houston.
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