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1:50 AM ET, July 7, 2015

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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Chris Sale strikes out six in complete-game victory over Jays, Buehrle  —  You'd be hard-pressed to find a more popular former White Sox than Mark Buehrle.  —  There is no current Sox star admired, appreciated and embraced more than Chris Sale, who at 26 is becoming the face of the franchise.
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Associated Press:
Sale Strikeout Streak Ends, Pitches White Sox Past Toronto  —  CHICAGO — Chris Sale's bid for a record strikeout streak ended, but he pitched a six-hitter that led the Chicago White Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Monday night in the fastest major league game in almost four years.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox, Cubs to honor Minoso, Banks in Crosstown series
Associated Press:
Niese Gets 1st Win Since May 9, Mets Top Skidding Giants 3-0  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathon Niese pitched eight sharp innings for his first win in nearly two months, and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Monday night to hand the slumping World Series champions their seventh straight defeat.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Metsblog:
Niese dominant, Mets rally late to win opener in San Francisco  —  Led by Jon Niese's stellar outing, in which he allowed just three hits in eight innings, and a three-run rally in the ninth, the Mets claimed a 3-0 win over the Giants on Monday night in San Francisco.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Ramos Homers, Drives in 2 as Nationals Defeat Giants 3-1
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Yahoo Sports
Metsblog:
Jacob deGrom named to NL All-Star team; Familia still in running  —  Mets righthander Jacob deGrom was selected to pitch for the National League in the All-Star game next Tuesday in Cincinnati.  —  Reliever Jeurys Familia (22 saves) was named to the five-player ballot from which fans …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Clayton Kershaw not an All-Star? Let's fix this, America!
Discussion: True Blue LA
Eye / CBSSports.com:
2015 MLB All-Star Game: Full AL and NL rosters
Associated Press:
Lackey Outduels Lester, Leads Cardinals to 6-0 Win Over Cubs  —  CHICAGO — John Lackey threw seven scoreless innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Monday night despite Jon Lester taking a no-hitter into the seventh.  —  Signed to a six-year, $155 million deal over the offseason …
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Associated Press:
Dozier's Two-Run Homer in 10th Lifts Twins Over Orioles 4-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier's two-run home run with one out in the 10th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.  —  Dozier lined a 2-1 pitch from Tommy Hunter (2-2) …
Discussion: Camden Chat
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Robinson Cano's trying year: Lingering illness, grandfather's death test him  —  OAKLAND - Robinson Cano hasn't made any plans for the midseason break.  Normally they would be made for him, as he has earned invites to the All-Star Game each of the last five seasons.
Associated Press:
Braves Win 5-3 to End Brewers' 8-Game Winning Streak  —  MILWAUKEE — Kelly Johnson homered and drove in three runs as the Atlanta Braves ended the Milwaukee Brewers' eight-game winning streak with a 5-3 victory Monday night.  —  The game was held up in the ninth inning …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Josh Harrison Out Indefinitely With Thumb Injury  —  2:51pm: Harrison says he'll receive a second opinion once the swelling in his hand goes down, but for the time being, there's no specific diagnosis or timeline on his recovery, per MLB.com's Adam Berry (on Twitter).
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Jeff Moore / Baseball Prospectus:
BP Top 50  —  Just Missed The Cut … Tyler Beede, RHP …
Discussion: Over the Monster
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Designate Jason Frasor For Assignment  —  The Royals announced today that they have designated right-hander Jason Frasor for assignment in order to clear space on the roster for outfielder Paulo Orlando.  —  The move will likely come as a surprise to many Royals fans …
Associated Press:
Suarez's Homer Breaks Deadlock, Reds Beat Nationals 3-2  —  WASHINGTON — Eugenio Suarez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Washington 3-2 Monday night to end the Nationals' nine-game home winning streak.  —  Suarez went 3 for 4 with two RBIs to help …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Alvarez's RBI Single in 9th Lifts Pirates Past Padres, 2-1  —  PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez singled home the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.  —  Alvarez's second career game …
Fox Sports:
Collins says Mets pitchers ‘need to get over’ frustration with 6-man rotation  —  FOX Sports  —  The New York Mets pitching rotation has made it clear it's not a fan of the six-man rotation that's been implemented this season, but manager Terry Collins doesn't seem to care.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Collins' message to Harvey: ‘Get over’ the six-man rotation
 
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
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Barry Jackson / Sports Buzz:
UM lands another Irvin; Wade on his place in Heat history and more; Rob Konrad, six months …
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees to get Jacoby Ellsbury back on Wednesday
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Drew Hutchison's split pitching personality hasn't dimmed his or team's confidence
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves trade for promising Astros Triple-A lefty Lambson
Discussion: HardballTalk
Bill Rosario / Eastern League News List:
Skole and Ynoa Win Weekly Awards
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