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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Ausmus doesn't have much choice: Tigers need K-Rod in late innings — In this week's episode June 16, 2017, Anthony Fenech on the struggles and mind-set of Francisco Rodriguez, then brings on Justin Upton to discuss playing for Kirk Gibson in Arizona. Later, George Sipple joins to discuss the Tigers' MLB draft haul.
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Tigers' Victor Martinez hospitalized with irregular heartbeat, on DL — Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez was hospitalized Thursday for something manager Brad Ausmus called “more scary than a general baseball injury.” — Ausmus told MLB Network Radio earlier today …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
After Detroit Tigers fan boos Miguel Cabrera, he blasts walk-off HR
After Detroit Tigers fan boos Miguel Cabrera, he blasts walk-off HR
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs-Pirates gets off to wacky start in Pittsburgh — PITTSBURGH — A wild first inning between the Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night saw nearly another leadoff home run by first baseman Anthony Rizzo, an ejection of manager Joe Maddon and even a delay to cut off the sleeves …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon ejected after Anthony Rizzo's leadoff home run overturned; Cubs trail Pirates 4-3 — Photos from the Cubs-Pirates game on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. — Chicago Tribune — Pirates 4, Cubs (seventh inning) — Manager Joe Maddon was ejected after arguing …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rookie DeJong ignites power-packed Cardinals rally for 8-1 lead — BALTIMORE • Batting ninth but hitting first, Cardinals rookie Paul DeJong has yet to take an interleague at-bat that wasn't production. — The Cardinals' freshly promoted second baseman has two singles …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
A familiar face with power awaits Cardinals in Baltimore — St. Louis Cardinals outfielder David Washington takes batting practice during St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — BALTIMORE
Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series Preview: Cardinals at Orioles
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Mets place Matt Harvey, Juan Lagares on 10-day disabled list — Two recently injured Mets are now on the 10-day DL. Pitcher Matt Harvey went on retroactive to June 15, with a stress injury to the scapula bone in his right shoulder. — Center fielder Juan Lagares went on after fracturing …
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Jake Lourim / Philly.com:
Pat Neshek continues to thrive in any role for Phillies — For Pat Neshek, the ideal situation is one like Thursday night's. Rookie starter Nick Pivetta completed seven sharp innings, delivering a scoreless tie to the Phillies' bullpen. Neshek secured the eighth inning, his 26th scoreless outing in 27 tries.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks Game Day: Rupp's homer ties it for Phillies … Rupp hits equalizer — The Phillies' Cameron Rupp lined an opposite-field home run to right field off Diamondbacks left-hander Patrick Corbin, tying the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning.
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Braves star Kemp listed day to day with sore left hamstring — ATLANTA (AP) Braves left fielder Matt Kemp is listed as day to day with a sore left hamstring and hopes to avoid the 10-day disabled list for the second time this season. — Atlanta manager Brian Snitker says the team will wait …
Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Homer Bailey's return in sight — Bryan Price was excited about Homer Bailey's bullpen at Great American Ball Park on Friday, but with all that Bailey has been through the last three years, Price is reluctant to get too far ahead of himself. — At this point, Bailey is scheduled …
Chris Bahr / Fox Sports:
Carlos Carrasco honors teammate Jose Ramirez with hilarious creation — Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco had a baseball, some yarn, some inspiration and a whole lot of free time during Thursday's 12-5 win over the Dodgers. — Carrasco put on an arts-and-draft clinic in the dugout in hopes of honoring teammate Jose Ramirez.
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Associated Press:
Marlins' Justin Bour back; Martin Prado, Adeiny Hechavarria begin rehab games — ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins have reinstated first baseman Justin Bour from the 10-day disabled list after he missed eight games because of a bruised left ankle. — The move came before Friday night's game at Atlanta.
Associated Press:
Tapia's RBI single in ninth lifts Rockies past Giants, 10-9 — DENVER (AP) — Raimel Tapia hit a run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the San Francisco Giants 10-9 on Thursday night.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper hits fastest home run of his career … Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hit his hardest home run in the Statcast era Thursday against the New York Mets. — Harper was at the dish in the first inning during the play. — He settled in against Mets righty Robert Gsellman.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals, Edwin Jackson Agree To Minor League Deal — The Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Edwin Jackson, reports Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post (via Twitter). The 33-year-old Jackson, who is represented by the Legacy Agency, will report to Triple-A Syracuse for the time being.
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ESPN:
Who would say no? Finding the Astros another starting pitcher — The Houston Astros have the best record in baseball, but the dream season has hit a few bumps. Starting pitchers Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers Jr. and Charlie Morton are all on the disabled list, along with Collin McHugh …
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