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12:20 PM ET, June 30, 2015

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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.
Discussion: Camden Chat and Yahoo Sports
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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 …
Jake Lourim / USA Today:
Ubaldo Jimenez helps drive Orioles toward top of AL East
Discussion: Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Lucroy Has 4 Hits, 2 RBIs, Helps Brewers Down Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Jonathan Lucroy had four of the Brewers' season high-tying 16 hits and drove in two runs, leading Milwaukee to a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night in a matchup of the two worst teams in baseball.
Discussion: The Good Phight
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Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia:
A future-shaping week looms for Phillies
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Tensions return between Angels' front office, manager Scioscia  —  FOX Sports  —  (L-R) GM Jerry Dipoto and Angels skipper Mike Scioscia seem to have their differences.  —  At the end of the 2012 season, Angels owner Arte Moreno resolved the tension between general manager Jerry Dipoto …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Sign First-Rounder Andrew Benintendi  —  The Red Sox have agreed to terms with No. 7 overall draft pick Andrew Benintendi, reports MLB.com's Jim Callis (via Twitter).  The lefty-swinging outfielder out of the University of Arkansas will receive the full slot bonus of $3,590,400 …
Discussion: Over the Monster
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros, Daz Cameron Agree To $4MM Bonus
Mike Gavin / Newsday:
Steven Matz shows up at East Setauket deli but doesn't order hero with his name on it … David Lennon  —  Lennon: Matz settled down with veteran poise … Mets  —  LI's Steven Matz makes MLB debut with Mets … Baseball  —  Long Island in the pros: MLB edition
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Howie Kussoy / New York Post:
Steven Matz's grandpa on going viral: ‘What the heck is that?’
Discussion: Fox Sports and New Jersey Online
Matt Eisenberg / Metsblog:   Matz shines on mound, at the plate as Mets win
Owen Watson / Fox Sports:
Cleveland's historically good, hard-luck rotation  —  OW  —  At first glance, Cleveland's starting rotation could be considered one of the league's poorest in terms of performance: their 4.32 ERA has them 9th-worst in the majors, and the fact that the Indians are 27-29 (though seemingly improving) …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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 …
Discussion: HardballTalk
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.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Al's Ramblings
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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and AZ Snake Pit
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 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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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