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Associated Press:
Indians-Twins rained out in advance; makeup date is June 17 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The rain gave the Minnesota Twins a reprieve from their three-game losing streak. They caught a break with Cleveland's rearranged rotation, too. — The Twins will take what they can get.
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ESPN:
Brian Dozier sees a plan in every puzzle — Brian Dozier's inquisitive side can take him in some interesting directions. — Several years ago, he saw a YouTube video of an Australian teenager who set the Rubik's Cube world record by solving it in less than 10 seconds.
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MLB Trade Rumors
Brian Hall / UPI:
Cleveland Indians finding groove, rout Minnesota Twins
Cleveland Indians finding groove, rout Minnesota Twins
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
CSNNE.com:
Red Sox-Blue Jays lineups: Porcello looks to get back on track — Dustin Pedroia's back in the lineup after a day off and Eduardo Rodriguez is back with the team after a short paternity leave. — Now the Red Sox hope Rick Porcello is back to form. — The defending American League Cy …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Over the Monster and Bluebird Banter
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs headed toward another decision on Tommy La Stella and Matt Szczur
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs adjust rotation; Jon Lester not lined up to face Red Sox
Cubs adjust rotation; Jon Lester not lined up to face Red Sox
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Bleacher Nation
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs address Hall of Fame controversy, World Series ring agreements
Cubs address Hall of Fame controversy, World Series ring agreements
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Chicago Tribune, CBS Chicago and Fox Sports
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Matt Carpenter, Dexter Fowler fuel St. Louis Cardinals in sweep of Pittsburgh Pirates — ST. LOUIS — Matt Carpenter gave the Pittsburgh Pirates life in the eighth inning on Wednesday when he dropped a throw from pitcher Kevin Siegrist that allowed Francisco Cervelli to reach on what should have been an easy putout.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals make do with two and ‘positive juju’
Cardinals make do with two and ‘positive juju’
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Bucs Dugout and Viva El Birdos
Chris Iseman / NorthJersey.com:
Bruce hits 2 homers to lift Mets past Phillies … CONNECT — NEW YORK - Jay Bruce twice brought Citi Field's crowd to its feet. — Bruce's first big swing came in the sixth inning, when he launched a three-run home run over the right-field wall to give the Mets a one-run lead.
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ESPN:
Ichiro Suzuki: Had to ‘pinch myself’ after ninth-inning HR at Safeco — In what could have been his final at-bat at Safeco Field, longtime Mariners and current Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hit a home run in the ninth inning of a 10-5 loss in Seattle on Wednesday.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and baseballmusings.com
John Jackson / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Schwarber, Cubs rally past Brewers to snap 4-game skid — CHICAGO (AP) — Despite a large early deficit against a surging offense, Kyle Schwarber had little doubt the Chicago Cubs would rally. — “Crazier things have happened,” he said. “I just think it shows the character of our team.
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ESPN and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Rays pounce on Tigers to take opening game of series — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Andriese outpitched Michael Fulmer, Tim Beckham hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. — Andriese (1-), who had lost seven of nine decisions dating …
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DRaysBay
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Douglas Hanks / miamiherald:
Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter teaming up in pursuit of Miami Marlins — Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter have joined forces in their bid to buy the Miami Marlins, according to sources familiar with the talks. — The former Florida governor and retired New York Yankees star once were rivals …
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Forbes, Associated Press, Fox Sports, Fish Stripes, MLB Trade Rumors, Deadspin and ProFootballTalk
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana on his Jimmy Fallon segment: 'I'll keep pitching' — Jose Quintana and Rick Renteria on Quintana's appearance with Jimmy Fallon on the “Tonight Show.” (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana …
Fox News:
Tomas, Miller way too much for Padres as D-backs win 3rd straight — SAN DIEGO — Yasmany Tomas hit a three-run homer, Shelby Miller pitched 7 1/3 innings of four-hit ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the San Diego Padres 11-2 on Tuesday night. — The Padres lost their fifth straight game.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, AZ Snake Pit and Gaslamp Ball
MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Keuchel, Reddick lead Astros to 5-1 win over Angels — HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel threw seven solid innings, Josh Reddick finished a single shy of the cycle and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Wednesday night. — Keuchel (3-0) allowed one run on eight hits with seven strikeouts.
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The Crawfish Boxes
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Mookie Betts: The Babe Ruth of not striking out — In the seventh inning Tuesday night, Boston Red Sox All-Star Mookie Betts lashed a hanging breaking ball from reliever Joe Smith into the second deck at Rogers Centre, his first home run of a season that may once again conclude …
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Fox Sports
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Starling Marte exits after PED bust, Pirates, McCutchen aim to salvage '17 — ST. LOUIS - The Pittsburgh Pirate clubhouse was quiet Tuesday afternoon, with no music, no laughter, little chatter, just players inwardly pondering their thoughts and feelings toward a teammate.
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Mark SaxonESPN / ESPN:
Pirates OF Starling Marte gets 80-game ban after positive PED test