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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays blow another lead, suffer two injuries in loss to Indians — CLEVELAND — You can decide which was the worst part of Monday night. — That the Rays lost another game after blowing another lead, Drew Smyly giving up the tying run then a seemingly fatigued Erasmo Ramirez the decider in a 7-4 defeat to the Indians.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Kyle Kubitza — The Rangers have acquired third baseman Kyle Kubitza from the Angels, per an announcement from club VP of communications John Blake. Cash considerations will head back to the Halos in the deal. — Kubitza had been designated for assignment by Los Angeles …
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Associated Press:
Abreu's Double in 10th Lifts White Sox Over Red Sox, 3-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 11:07 P.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — Jose Abreu doubled home two runs off Boston closer Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the top of the 10th inning after Chicago escaped a bases-loaded …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Outright Tyler Matzek — The Rockies have outrighted left-hander Tyler Matzek, per a club announcement. He has already cleared waivers. — Colorado added Matzek, now 25, with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 draft. Once a consensus top-fifty prospect, he fell somewhat off …
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Associated Press:
Upton Hits 2nd HR of Game in 12th, Tigers Beat Mariners 8-7 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 21, 2016, 12:57 A.M. E.D.T. — DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera crushed a home run that traveled so far it bounced all the way out of Comerica Park. — Justin Upton's long drives sent the Tigers home with a win.
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Associated Press:
Kershaw Wins, Jansen Sets Saves Mark, Dodgers Beat Nats 4-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 21, 2016, 2:03 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — After Kenley Jansen became the Los Angeles Dodgers' franchise leader with the 162nd save of his career, he made sure to compliment the pitcher whose …
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Associated Press:
Rangers Win 7th in a Row, 4-3 Over Orioles in Makeup Game — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 11:46 P.M. E.D.T. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Shin-Soo Choo hit a go-ahead two-run single, Ian Desmond homered halfway up the hill in center field and the Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 …
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KRQE-TV:
Bear who attacked marathon runner found, to be tested for rabies — LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) - Wildlife officials say the bear who attacked a marathon runner in the Valles Caldera over the weekend is dead and will be tested for rabies. — Authorities say a woman was racing on Saturday when she was confronted by the female black bear.
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Associated Press:
Reynolds Hits 2 Homers, Rockies Win 5-3 in Slugfest — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Mark Reynolds hit two home runs to help power the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins in a record-setting home run contest Monday night.
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Source: Jose Reyes now under consideration for Mets — NEW YORK — Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon believes the team might not be able to afford to wait until the trading deadline to add a bat and jump-start its struggling offense. — “I think we might need to do something before that …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: For starters, Atlanta should look to deal its closer — Moving Julio Teheran isn't the answer for the Braves. — Scott Cunningham — It would be something of an upset if the Braves kept right-hander Julio Teheran, considering how often rival executives claim to hear his name floated in trade discussions.
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Associated Press:
Locke, Kratz Help Pirates End Giants' 8-Game Winning Streak — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 10:00 P.M. E.D.T. — PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke followed consecutive horrible starts with 6 2/3 scoreless innings, Erik Kratz hit his first home run since 2014 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 1 …
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Associated Press:
Shelby Miller, Jake Lamb Lead Arizona Past Phillies 3-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 4:08 P.M. E.D.T. — PHILADELPHIA — Shelby Miller threw 6 2-3 sharp innings, Jake Lamb hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 Monday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep.
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