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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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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: Dodgers wisely willing to sacrifice dollars, not prospects — FOX Sports — The Blue Jays needed a David Price. The Royals needed a Johnny Cueto. But the Dodgers already had an ace, two of them actually —Â" Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
East Notes: Valencia, Red Sox, Fulmer
East Notes: Valencia, Red Sox, Fulmer
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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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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago:
Motivated Dan Haren plans ‘to make the most’ of playoff chance with Cubs — MILWAUKEE - Almost three years later, newly acquired Dan Haren doesn't seem to care why the Cubs backed out of the deal the first time they traded for him. — “I never really revisited that,” …
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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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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
A.J. Burnett May Miss Rest Of Season — After being placed on the 15-day DL with elbow inflammation on Friday, A.J. Burnett admitted that the injury may sideline him for the rest of the 2015 season. In an interview with MLB.com's Tom Singer, Burnett predicted that his Monday appointment …
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Associated Press:
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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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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Associated Press:
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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