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Stuart Cahill / Boston Herald:
Larry Lucchino to leave role as Red Sox CEO — Photo by: — Larry Lucchino had been with the Red Sox since John Henry bought the team. (Staff file photo by Stuart Cahill) — The Red Sox are on the verge of an historic shake-up, with the reign of president and CEO Larry Lucchino about to come to an end.
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BostonGlobe.com:
Red Sox CEO Lucchino to leave at season's end — Red Sox president and chief executive Larry Lucchino said Saturday he will be stepping down at the end of the season, ending a remarkable 14-year run that saw the team win three World Series titles in 10 years. — “Fourteen years in a 24/7 job is a lot.
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Larry Lucchino stepping down as Red Sox president, CEO
Larry Lucchino stepping down as Red Sox president, CEO
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Giants Win 9-7 in 11 Innings to Spoil Texas Debut for Hamels — ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels followed up his no-hitter by pitching into the eighth inning of his Texas debut without a decision as the Rangers lost 9-7 to the San Francisco Giants in 11 innings Saturday night.
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Andrew Battifarano / Metsblog:
Duda's three RBIs propel Mets to come-from-behind win — Despite falling in an early 2-0 hole, Lucas Duda's three RBIs — and two home runs — helped the Mets rally to defeat the Nationals, 3-2. — With the score tied in the eighth inning, Duda ripped an opposite-field RBI double to drive in the winning run.
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Associated Press:
Rizzo Homers in 4th Straight Game, Cubs Beat Brewers 4-2 — MILWAUKEE — Kyle Hendricks scattered four hits and Anthony Rizzo continued his homer binge to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. — Rizzo made it four straight games with a home run with a three-run shot in the third inning.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs considering Chase for Utley — Sign-up for Chicago Sun-Times newsletters. … Phillies All-Star second baseman Chase Utley is expected to return from his ankle injury this month. — MILWAUKEE - The Cubs aren't done looking for players to help down the stretch …
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Associated Press:
Twins Top Mariners 3-2 on Suzuki's RBI Single in 9th — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins haven't been hitting a whole lot lately. — They simply sprinted away with this game against the Seattle Mariners. — Kurt Suzuki hit the winning RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning …
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Joseph, Machado HRs Help Orioles Defeat Tigers 6-2 — BALTIMORE — Caleb Joseph homered and drove in three runs, Kevin Gausman allowed four hits over seven innings and the surging Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Saturday night. — Gerardo Parra went 1 for 3 and scored a run in his Baltimore debut.
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Mack Burke / New York Daily News:
Mets send Michael Conforto to minors to make room for Yoenis Cespedes — Enter Yoenis Cespedes, exit Michael Conforto. — The rookie left fielder was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas less than one hour before Saturday's game to make room on the 25-man roster for the recently acquired piece …
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Reuters:
Rookie Iglesias Beats Pirates as Cole's Bid for 15th Win Fails — (The Sports Xchange) - Rookie right-hander Raisel Iglesias pitched six solid innings while shortstop Eugenio Suarez drove in three runs to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Arenado Homers as Rockies Beat Cardinals 6-2 — ST. LOUIS — Nolan Arenado and Ben Paulsen homered, sending Jorge De La Rosa and the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. — Arenado connected for a two-run shot in the fourth against Lance Lynn …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
East Notes: Valencia, Red Sox, Fulmer — The Blue Jays' somewhat surprising decision this morning to designate Danny Valencia for assignment confused many fans. Valencia has, after all, had a very strong season at the plate, batting .296/.331/.506, and he's capable of playing several positions and raking against lefties.
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Luis Severino will make his next start against Red Sox, Brian Cashman says
Luis Severino will make his next start against Red Sox, Brian Cashman says
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