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Anibal Sanchez / Detroit Free Press:
He proves worthy with hot delivery, cool demeanor — BALTIMORE - Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann saw it before they did. — He saw the way Daniel Norris carried himself. The way he conducted his pregame bullpen. The plan he executed with each pitch. — “To see that for the first time,” McCann said, “it's exciting.”
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dave Dombrowski Out As Tigers GM; Al Avila Named Replacement — 7:23pm: Avila received a five-year contract that runs through the end of the 2020 season, reports MLive.com's Chris Iott. — 3:10pm: The Tigers have announced significant changes to their front office structure …
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Chris Iott / MLive.com:
Source: Al Avila received five-year contract to be Detroit Tigers general manager
Source: Al Avila received five-year contract to be Detroit Tigers general manager
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Associated Press:
McCann, A-Rod and Yankees Break Loose Again, Rout Red Sox — NEW YORK — Brian McCann and Chris Young hit three-run homers during a nine-run burst in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees broke loose once again, romping past the Boston Red Sox 13-3 Tuesday night.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Zack Godley's pitching, 4 homers carry Arizona Diamondbacks past Washington Nationals — Recap: RHP Zack Godley turned in six scoreless innings and the Diamondbacks drilled four home runs, then withstood a late rally from the Washington Nationals to come away with a 6-4 victory on Monday night …
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
Former No. 3 overall pick to make debut against Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night — The Denver Post — Glenallen Hill called Jon Gray into the cramped visiting manager's office in Fresno on Sunday evening. The Albuquerque Isotopes skipper delivered the news, but without saying a word.
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Franco's Slam Lifts Phillies Over Dodgers 6-2 — PHILADELPHIA — Maikel Franco hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning to spoil Jimmy Rollins' return to Philadelphia and lead the Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
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Arrieta, Rizzo Leads Cubs Over Pirates 5-0 — PITTSBURGH — Jake Arrieta pitched seven strong innings, Anthony Rizzo tied a career high with four hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. — Arrieta (12-6) allowed two singles …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire Eric O'Flaherty, Designate Alex Torres — The Mets announced tonight that they have acquired left-handed reliever Eric O'Flaherty and cash considerations from the Athletics in exchange for a player to be named later. Fellow southpaw reliever Alex Torres has been designated …
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Niese sharp, Mets erupt in eighth to top Marlins — The Mets got a strong start from Jon Niese and used a four-run eighth inning as they beat the Marlins, 5-1, in Miami on Tuesday night. — In a 1-1 game in the eighth, Eric Campbell pinch hit and blooped a two-out run scoring single to left to give the Mets a 2-1 lead.
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Jared Diamond / Wall Street Journal:
First-Place Mets Have Baseball's Easiest Schedule From Here Out — Including seven against the Tulowitzki-less Rockies and 10 against the league-worst Phillies — MIAMI—About a month ago, the Mets reached a crossroad in their season. Their record stood at 40-37, 2 1/2 games behind …
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Eric D. Williams / ESPN:
Melvin Gordon's mom on wearing her son's No. 28 jersey: 'He's got to earn it' — Michael Smith and Kate Fagan discuss Melvin Gordon's mom saying she won't wear his jersey until he “shows her something” with the Chargers.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bottom line: Cards can bank on Lackey — A victory for Cardinals righthander John Lackey on Tuesday night in Cincinnati would be a milestone triumph. It would be 10 wins for the 36-year-old, marking the 12th season in succession he has won 10 or more games — excluding 2012, when he was unable to play after having elbow surgery.
Associated Press:
Beltre Has 3rd Career Cycle for Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre had his third career cycle Monday night, becoming the first major league player since the 1930s to accomplish that feat. — Beltre homered in the fifth inning for the Texas Rangers to complete the cycle, doing so against three different Houston pitchers.
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