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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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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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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
The Cubs have trade chips, but Javier Baez is not one of them — The Chicago Cubs are going to be tempted to deal some young talent at the deadline, but the do-everything Javier Baez isn't going to be in that mix. — David Banks / USA TODAY Sports — In my latest Full Count video …
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs awaiting word on Dexter Fowler's hamstring injury
Cubs awaiting word on Dexter Fowler's hamstring injury
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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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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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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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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Sign Mickey Moniak — The Phillies announced that they have agreed to terms with high school outfielder Mickey Moniak, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft earlier this month. Terms of his bonus were not disclosed by the team, but MLB.com's Jim Callis reports that Moniak received a $6.1MM bonus (Twitter link).
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David Ortiz still plans to retire, but regrets season of celebration — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said he regrets announcing that this will be his last season in the majors. The Dominican star feels overwhelmed by all the attention he has received, which he says has affected his extended preparation time before each game.
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Lindor, Uribe Homer to Lift Indians Over Rays — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 9:57 P.M. E.D.T. — CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor and Juan Uribe homered in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Monday night. — Lindor hit the first pitch …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals at Cubs — Scouting Report — The Cubs, already with a double-digit lead in the National League Central Division with the halfway point of the season approaching, could just about wrap up the title should they sweep the second-place Cardinals.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Eyeing Pitching, Have Had Contact With Rays On Jake Odorizzi — The Marlins have been looking at both starters and relievers on the trade market, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Among the players they have discussed is Rays' right-hander Jake Odorizzi, per the report.
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2016 Week 11 MLB Power Rankings — It's a familiar story at the top of the rankings, as the Chicago Cubs are No. 1 for the 11th straight week. — After a perfect 6-0 week, the San Francisco Giants moved past the Washington Nationals for the second-best record in the National League and moved up to No. 2 in the rankings.
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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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