Ballbug: Benson teen catches massive catfish, sets NC record (CBS North Carolina/WNCN)

Associated Press:

Red Sox Beat White Sox 8-7 in 10 Innings, Avert 4-Game Sweep — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 23, 2016, 6:34 P.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts singled in the game-winning run in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Thursday and averted a sweep of their four-game series.

Discussion: The Republic and Over the Monster

Games of Wednesday, June 22nd — Prospect of the Day: Yoan Moncada, 2B, Boston Red Sox (Double-A Portland): 3-for-5, 2 R. — As a guy who likes to see prospects challenged, was it frustrating to see Moncada in the Carolina League for 60 days? You betcha. Do the Red Sox give even a smidgen of a hoot about my concerns?

Discussion: Over the Monster and South Side Sox

USA Today:

MLB suspends Mariners prospect Boog Powell 80 games for PEDs — Seattle Mariners minor league outfielder Herschel “Boog” Powell was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest player to test positive for a long-banned anabolic steroid.

Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Todays Knuckleball

Associated Press:

Tigers Win on Walk-Off Wild Pitch, Earning Sweep of Seattle — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 23, 2016, 5:23 P.M. E.D.T. — DETROIT — Pinch runner Cameron Maybin easily scored on a bases-loaded wild pitch by Steve Cishek with two outs in the 10th inning Thursday, giving the Detroit Tigers …

Discussion: Yahoo Sports, Bless You Boys, baseballmusings.com and The Republic

Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:

Where do Michael A. Taylor and the Nationals go from here? — LOS ANGELES — Baseball was cruel to Michael A. Taylor Wednesday night, when a ball bounced under his glove and he struck out five times, though he did not say so. The most individual of the team sports left one individual to feel …

Discussion: NESN.com and Dodgers, Yesterday and Today

Puig Runs Around the Bases on Crazy Play in 9th; Dodgers Win — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 23, 2016, 2:58 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — Yasiel Puig was wearing his “Make Baseball Fun Again” cap after Wednesday night's game. — Did he ever. — In a wild finish, Puig raced home …

Discussion: Federal Baseball

CBS North Carolina / WNCN:

Benson teen catches massive catfish, sets NC record — RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - A North Carolina teenager has caught a state record blue catfish - and it's a whopper. — Landon Evans, 15, of Benson landed the 117-pound, 8-ounce catfish on June 11 at Lake Gaston.

Discussion: WSPA-TV, WNCT-TV and Associated Press

Associated Press:

Panik, Giants Beat Pirates for 12th Win 14 Games — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 23, 2016, 4:23 P.M. E.D.T. — PITTSBURGH — Joe Panik hit a bases-loaded triple, Mac Williamson launched a 446-foot home run and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 Thursday for their 12th win in 14 games.

Discussion: Yahoo Sports, The Republic and McCovey Chronicles

Tegna / WFAA-TV:

News 8 analysis: Arlington could give away millions in stadium deal … News 8 Investigates — ARLINGTON — City of Arlington officials have touted a “50-50” private-public partnership to build a proposed $1 billion retractable roof stadium for the Texas Rangers.

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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:

Heyman: 8 dream trade scenarios — The first major trade didn't work out so well - at least not for the acquiring, contending team. The Chicago White Sox deserve our admiration for never accepting mediocrity and for always going for it, but James Shields is off to an all-time bad beginning.

Discussion: Talking Chop

Chris Harris / Biloxi News List:

Shuckers extend Player Development Contract with Brewers through 2020 — BILOXI, MS. - The Biloxi Shuckers are excited to announce a two-year extension of the club's Player Development Contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. This agreement will keep the Shuckers as the Brewers Double-A Affiliate through the 2020 season.

Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and The Shuck Dynasty

Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:

Who Rangers could call up with Colby Lewis set to miss two months, Derek Holland on disabled list — ARLINGTON — The Rangers' depth in starting pitching will be put to the test after the loss of two front-line pitchers on Wednesday. — Right-hander Colby Lewis, a lead figure on the club …

Discussion: MLB Daily Dish

Discussion: ABC News, The Republic and Yahoo Sports

Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Colby Lewis Out At Least Two Months Due To Lat Strain

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Scott Ferkovich / The Hardball Times:

Oh Scorecard, My Scorecard — On Sunday, June 5, I went to the Tigers-White Sox game at Comerica Park. And I did something I haven't done in a long, long time. — I kept score. — It happened more or less on a lark. Soon after entering the gates, my friend and I passed …