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Ambivalent reunion: Jose Reyes returns to the Mets — Several months ago, when Jose Reyes was a veteran player shrouded in controversy and the New York Mets were brimming with optimism about a second straight playoff appearance, it was inconceivable to think he would escape baseball purgatory …
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Mets demote Michael Conforto as Brandon Nimmo to make major-league debut against Braves — ATLANTA — Michael Conforto skipped Triple-A on his rapid rise to the major leagues last summer. Now he finally gets there with a big step backwards. — The Mets' 2014 first-round draft pick …
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30 for 30 MLB roundup: Pirates' Kuhl at ease with tough debut matchup — PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to win their third straight game tonight against Clayton Kershaw — a difficult assignment considering the Los Angeles Dodgers are 14-1 in Kershaw's starts this season.
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Pirates Designate Curtis Partch For Assignment
Pirates Designate Curtis Partch For Assignment
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Final: Andrew McCutchen homers twice as Pirates beat Dodgers again, 6-1
Final: Andrew McCutchen homers twice as Pirates beat Dodgers again, 6-1
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jake Arrieta to get Coastal Carolina tattoo after losing bet — MIAMI — Reigning National League Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta will have to visit a tattoo artist when the Cubs return to Chicago from their road trip after losing a bet to teammate Tommy La Stella over the College World Series.
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' slump shouldn't — and won't — cost Kevin Cash his job — Sure, Kevin Cash is as much to blame as anyone for a Rays losing streak that has grown to 11 after Sunday's 12-5 drubbing by the Orioles. — When a team is going as bad as the Rays are, it's obvious the manager needs to manage better.
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Associated Press:
Roark Helps Nats End 7-Game Skid With 3-2 Win Over Brewers — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 5:52 P.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Tanner Roark pitched seven shutout innings in place of injured ace Stephen Strasburg, and the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
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Kennedy Strikes Out 11 as Royals Top Astros 6-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 5:16 P.M. E.D.T. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ian Kennedy struck out 11 over seven innings, Kendrys Morales hit two home runs and the Kansas City Royals snapped the Houston Astros' seven-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Sunday.
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Associated Press:
Indians Tag Verlander, Top Tigers Again 9-3 for 9th Straight — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 4:52 P.M. E.D.T. — DETROIT — Lonnie Chisenhall had four hits, including one of Cleveland's four home runs off Justin Verlander in the fifth inning, and the streaking Indians won …
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Nationals Place Stephen Strasburg On 15-Day DL With Upper Back Strain — The Nationals have announced that ace Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day DL (retroactive to June 16) with an upper back strain. A corresponding move will be made on Monday to fill Strasburg's 25-man roster spot.
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Fox Sports:
Cleveland's Santana a different kind of leadoff hitter — As a 210-pound power hitter, Carlos Santana doesn't exactly fit the prototype of the traditional leadoff man. — But Cleveland manager Terry Francona has become comfortable topping the lineup with his slugging designated hitter.
Associated Press:
Andrus, Desmond help lead Rangers to 10-3 win over Red Sox … ARLINGTON, Texas — After Elvis Andrus cleared the bases with a triple and scored on a wild pitch, the Texas Rangers held on to their big lead this time against the Boston Red Sox. — Andrus had the bases-loaded triple to the wall …
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Associated Press:
Sale Pitches White Sox Past Blue Jays 5-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 6:31 P.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — Pitching on a hot, muggy afternoon against one of the majors' best lineups, Chris Sale made it look easy. — Sale tossed eight innings of two-run ball to become the majors …