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Associated Press:
Bumgarner stops Mets' win streak at 8 with 6-1 victory … NEW YORK — When Madison Bumgarner pitches at Citi Field, he gets World Series-type results.  —  Bumgarner pitched through rain to extend his scoreless streak at the Mets to 18 innings, Hunter Pence homered and drove in three runs …
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Associated Press:
Mets win 8th straight, Conforto and Flores HR to beat Giants … NEW YORK — Michael Conforto and the bats are booming.  Jacob deGrom and the pitchers are peaking.  And the defense is making the key plays.  —  A year after the New York Mets stamped themselves as serious contenders …
Seth Berkman / New York Times:
Mets Beat Giants and Set Team Record With 12-Run Inning
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo Sports
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Update On Ryan Braun's No-Trade List  —  The no-trade protection in Ryan Braun's contract allows the star outfielder to block a deal to every team besides the Angels, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Marlins and Padres, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter link).
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tim Lincecum's Showcase Set For Friday  —  Tim Lincecum will hold a long-awaited throwing showcase for scouts on Friday in Scottsdale, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports (Twitter links).  As many as 20 teams are expected to attend, including representatives from the Orioles, Padres and the Giants, Lincecum's former team.
Discussion: CSN Bay Area and Camden Chat
Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto: I'd rather quit than struggle  —  PITTSBURGH — Joey Votto's April was so bad that he said he'd rather walk away from the game and give up the remaining years on his contract than play that way.  —  “It's not something I'm OK with.  I'd rather quit and leave all the money …
Associated Press:
Kershaw: 3-Hitter, 14 Ks, RBI Single, Dodgers Top Pads 1-0  —  Clayton Kershaw pitched a three-hitter, struck out 14 and also singled home the game's only run, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 1-0 on Sunday.  —  Kershaw (3-1) ended the Dodgers' six-game losing streak …
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
For Rick Porcello, there's nothing quite like a sinking feeling  —  BOSTON — Here's the deal with Rick Porcello: More sinkers mean fewer stinkers.  Got that?  —  Porcello should say those words before every start for the Boston Red Sox.  If it helps, he should repeat them between innings, even as he stands on the mound.
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Anthony DeSclafani, Raisel Iglesias suffer setbacks  —  PITTSBURGH — The Reds' problems of what to do when all of their starters are healthy have been put off, as not all of their starters are healthy.  —  Sunday starter Raisel Iglesias felt a “pinch” in his right shoulder on Friday and was examined on Saturday.
Discussion: Red Reporter and MLB Trade Rumors
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Exploring how MLB has turned Yankee Stadium against Yankees  —  MORE FROM:  —  What has given the Yankees such a home advantage for nine decades — the short right-field porch — is now a detriment.  —  In the age of ever-expanding shifts, the Yankees' lack of offensive diversification …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Nick Groke / Denver Post:
Rockies are still waiting for MLB's punishment of their veteran shortstop  —  The Denver Post  —  Jose Reyes joined the Rockies last season as part of a trade in which Colorado sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto.  The shortstop hasn't played this season as he awaits Major League Baseball action in his domestic violence case.
Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:
Another short outing for Robbie Ray in Arizona Diamondbacks loss … Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray got through three innings against the Colorado Rockies Friday without allowing a run.  —  He gave up three hits but struck out four and looked like he was settling into a pitcher's duel with Colorado's Tyler Chatwood.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Yahoo Sports
Michael Beller / SI.com:
Max Scherzer's struggles are real, but fixable  —  Successful pitchers come in all shapes and sizes.  You could be pushing 7 feet tall like Randy Johnson, or insist that height doesn't measure heart while standing 5'8", like Marcus Stroman.  You could be a workout freak like Jake Arrieta or...not, like David Wells.
 
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
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