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6:50 PM ET, June 19, 2016

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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Heyman: Rusney Castillo placed on outright waivers  —  After once again being optioned to Triple-A, Boston Red Sox $72.5 million outfielder Rusney Castillo has been placed on outright waivers, sources say.  —  Castillo was placed on waivers on Saturday, which means he'd clear on Monday.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Rusney Castillo On Outright Waivers  —  1:21pm: The Red Sox hadn't contacted Castillo as of an hour ago, tweets Rob Bradford of WEEI.  Castillo has three days before he'll have to report to the team, Bradford adds.  —  10:57am: The Red Sox placed outfielder Rusney Castillo …
Discussion: Surviving Grady
Associated Press:
Bogaerts, Bradley Jr. power Boston over Seattle 6-2 … BOSTON — Rick Porcello wriggled out of a couple early jams, and Boston's deep lineup took over from there.  —  Porcello pitched six solid innings, Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and the Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Saturday.
Discussion: Over the Monster and FenwayNation
Associated Press:
Wieters Keys 19-Hit Attack as Orioles Beat Blue Jays 11-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 19, 2016, 5:22 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Matt Wieters homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles outslugged the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday to provide right-hander Chris Tillman with his ninth straight victory.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Wilson 3-hitter, Jones homer helps Orioles beat Red Sox 5-1
Discussion: FenwayNation and ESPN
Associated Press:
Orioles Snap Blue Jays' 4-Game Streak With 4-2 Victory
Discussion: Camden Chat and Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Santana Pitches Into 8th as Twins Beat Yankees 7-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 19, 2016, 5:33 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Ervin Santana pitched into the eighth inning to earn his first victory since May 14 and the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 7-4 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Strange Seasons Continue
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Morales Drives in 5, Royals Crush Tigers 16-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 11:55 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kendrys Morales drove in five runs with four hits, Paulo Orlando also had four hits and the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 16-5 on Saturday night.
Discussion: Royals Review and Yahoo Sports
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Royals Pitcher Ventura Has Suspension Cut to 8 Games  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 5:30 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura has started serving his suspension after it was cut from nine games to eight.
Associated Press:
Gattis, Valbuena Homer as Astros Top Reds 6-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 19, 2016, 5:12 P.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — Evan Gattis and Luis Valbuena homered, driving in two runs each, to help the Houston Astros to 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Discussion: Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Myers Sparks 6-Run Rally in 8th That Gives Padres 7-3 Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 19, 2016, 1:36 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Wil Myers had three hits and drove in three runs, keying a six-run rally in the eighth inning that carried the San Diego Padres to a 7-3 victory against the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Rizzo, Bryant, Ross Homer; Cubs Beat Pirates 4-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 11:34 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and David Ross each homered to back Jon Lester and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Greinke Wins 7th Straight Start, Diamondbacks Beat Phillies  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 6:10 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Zack Greinke won his seventh straight start, pitching three-hit ball for eight innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday.
Associated Press:
Rangers Overcome Three-Run Deficit, Beat Cardinals 4-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 7:46 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Ian Desmond had a sacrifice fly to cap a two-run ninth-inning rally and the Texas Rangers overcame a late three-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Saturday.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Inciarte Sprints Lift Braves Over Mets 4-3, 4th Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 11:34 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Ender Inciarte sprinted to third when Curtis Granderson lazily threw the ball back to the infield after an eighth-inning flyout and scored the tiebreaking run …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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