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9:20 AM ET, July 1, 2016

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
CPSC, NFL Star Team Up on New Fireworks Safety Video  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a fireworks safety event today on the National Mall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Elliot F. Kaye unveiled a new public service announcement (PSA) featuring New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.
Doug PadillaESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers trade for Bud Norris after placing Clayton Kershaw on DL  —  MILWAUKEE — After losing staff ace Clayton Kershaw to the disabled list with a lower back injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved quickly to shore up a depleted pitching staff, by acquiring right-hander Bud Norris from the Atlanta Braves.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers to Place Kershaw on DL With Lower Back Problem
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Streaking Indians Win 13th Straight, Beat Blue Jays 4-1  —  A dominant performance from Carlos Carrasco gave the Cleveland Indians their longest winning streak in nearly 65 years.  —  Carrasco struck out a season-high 14, Jason Kipnis and Rajai Davis hit solo home runs and the Indians matched …
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Jay Bruce would ‘very likely’ waive no-trade clause for Indians  —  Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce has the Cleveland Indians listed as one of eight teams on his no-trade clause, but according to a friend of Bruce, he only added the Indians as the eighth team as a late replacement …
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
MLB Penalties For Red Sox International Signings Could Come Soon  —  Major League Baseball could penalize the Red Sox over their 2015 international signings before this year's signing period opens on Saturday, international baseball sources have told Baseball America.
Hassan Whiteside / The Players' Tribune:
Where I'm Headed … HAPPENING NOW … WILL DAVIS /  —  @WILLIED_EFFECT … WEIGHING IN /  —  @TICHAPENICHEIRO … WEIGHING IN /  —  @NIKOLAVUCEVIC
Associated Press:
MadBum With the Bat and No DH Was an Easy Call for Bochy  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Bochy all but had his mind made up days ago: Madison Bumgarner would hit in an AL ballpark for interleague rather than using a designated hitter.  —  All the San Francisco Giants manager had to do was ask …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Espinosa Hits Slam, 3-Run HR as Nationals Crush Reds 13-4  —  WASHINGTON — Danny Espinosa hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to finish with a career-high seven RBIs, and the Washington Nationals cruised past the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Lopez leaves team again … Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yoan Lopez left his minor league team on Wednesday night with the intention of leaving the sport entirely, but General Manager Dave Stewart said the club has convinced him to hold off on a decision.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Andrew Heaney To Undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  The Angels have announced that lefty Andrew Heaney will undergo Tommy John surgery.  He is expected to miss the rest of this season and all of next — though GM Billy Eppler says the team won't pre-determine whether a late-2017 return is possible …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Davies Struggles as Brewers Routed by Dodgers 8-1  —  MILWAUKEE — After struggling in April, Zach Davies has been one of the few bright spots in the starting rotation for the Milwaukee Brewers over the past two months.  —  Things turned sour for Davies on Thursday as he gave …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Yahoo Sports
Claire Z. Cardona / Dallas Morning News:
Former Cowboys special teams player C.J. Spillman convicted of sexual assault  — C.J. Spillman's sexual assault trial set to begin Monday; sources say no Cowboys officials, players have been subpoenaed to testify  — Archive: Jerry Jones says C.J. Spillman will remain with Dallas Cowboys unless he's charged or arrested
Chris Haynes / Plain Dealer:
Cavs restricted free agent Matthew Dellavedova receiving early interest from five teams  —  Cleveland Cavaliers, 2016: Matthew Dellavedova  —  Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova receiving early interest from five teams.  (Gus Chan)  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio.
 
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Braves Rally With 4 Runs in 6th, Beat Marlins 8-5
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Mets Rally, Hold Off Cubs 4-3 to Stop Skid in NLCS Rematch
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Cubs, Dodgers top MLB Future Power Rankings
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Shuck's RBI Single in 8th Lifts White Sox Over Twins 6-5
Discussion: Twinkie Town
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos:
Bustos Statement on H.R. 5580
DJ Bean / Big Bad Blog:
Loui Eriksson could be done with Bruins; Canadiens among 8 teams interested
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Athletics Place Sean Doolittle On 15-Day DL
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Looking For A Match In A Ryan Braun Trade
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Neil Weinberg / The Hardball Times:
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