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Associated Press:
Guerra, Brewers Beat Stewart, Dodgers 7-0 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 29, 2016, 11:06 P.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Junior Guerra allowed two hits over eight innings, Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer and a two-run double and Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a two-run shot to carry the Milwaukee Brewers …
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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Stewart, Son Of A Scout, Gets The Call
Stewart, Son Of A Scout, Gets The Call
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Associated Press:
HRs by McCann, Gregorius in 9th Rally Yanks Past Rangers 9-7 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 29, 2016, 11:03 P.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — Brian McCann hit a tying, three-run homer off Sam Dyson, Didi Gregorius capped a six-run ninth inning with his two-run shot and the New York Yankees woke …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Notes: Market for Cuban free agent Yulieski Gurriel is heating up — The infielder has auditioned for the Astros, Dodgers and Mets and other teams are intrigued. — Yuki Taguchi — No team is openly going to trumpet its pursuit of Cuban free agent Yulieski Gurriel …
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Lorenzo Cain injures hamstring in Royals' 8-4 loss to the Cardinals — Royals starter Yordano Ventura allows seven earned runs in five-plus innings — Royals drop six games behind American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians — A stoic glare formed on Lorenzo Cain's face as he forged …
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies prospect Mark Appel has season-ending elbow surgery — PHOENIX — Mark Appel, a Phillies prospect and former first overall pick, underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. — Appel, 24, was on the minor-league disabled list with a shoulder injury.
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Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Daniel Hudson believes playoffs aren't ‘impossible’ … When the Diamondbacks returned to Chase Field this week, they were greeted by a white sheet of paper taped to the inside of the main clubhouse door. Printed on it is an inspirational quote by none other than the late Muhammad Ali.
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Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke leaves game with tightness in oblique
Diamondbacks' Zack Greinke leaves game with tightness in oblique
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs use 3 different pitchers as OFs en route to 15-inning win — CINCINNATI — The Cubs played three different pitchers in left field in their 15-inning, 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Two of them, lefty Travis Wood and righty Spencer Patton, alternated pitching and playing left …
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
David Ortiz won't participate in Home Run Derby; Mookie Betts also unlikely to join event — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Ortiz was tempted, but has decided against it. — The Red Sox designated hitter isn't going to participated in the Home Run Derby during Major League Baseball's All-Star Game celebration in San Diego.
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds option JJ Hoover to Louisville, recall Sampson — Less than 12 hours after J.J. Hoover gave up his franchise-record sixth career grand slam, the Reds optioned the struggling reliever to Triple-A Louisville. — Right-hander Keyvius Sampson was recalled and will be in the team's bullpen …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals, Mat Latos Agree To Minor League Deal — 6:50pm: Latos will have multiple opportunities to opt out of the deal over the coming months, SB Nation's Chris Cotillo tweets. — 3:04pm: Free agent right-hander Mat Latos tells Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago/670 The Score that he's inked …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Select Ruben Tejada, Place Joe Panik On Concussion DL — The Giants have selected the contract of infielder Ruben Tejada, as Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area first tweeted. To create roster space, the club placed second baseman Joe Panik on the 7-day concussion DL and put Chris Heston on the 60-day DL.
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Associated Press:
Porcello gets 9th win, Red Sox beat Rays to stop 3-game skid … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rick Porcello stepped off the mound, gathered his thoughts and went back to work. — “I was off a little mechanically. It was kind of tough for me to regain my focus, so I was doing everything …
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Orlando Sentinel:
FSL team announces move to Kissimmee, name contest — The franchise has begun a name-the-team contest at probaseballbackincentralflorida.com. Submissions will be taken until July 13, after which six finalists will be selected. A second round of voting is planned for July 18-29.
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