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Wes Crosby / UPI:
Andrew McCutchen's HR caps Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win over Chicago Cubs  —  PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen looks like himself again.  —  The 2013 National League MVP continued his recent surge Saturday, when his 12th home run powered the Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.
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Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates notebook: Clint Hurdle looks for ways to shake Gregory Polanco's slump  —  Gregory Polanco's batting average, by lineup spot.  —  Position 2017 Career  —  First — .252  —  Second — .236  —  Third .140 .272 Fourth .263 .228 Fifth — .238  —  Sixth — .228  —  Seventh — .321
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jake Arrieta loses grip in fifth inning of Cubs' 4-3 loss to Pirates  —  Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta reacts after being pulled from Saturday's game against the Pirates with sweat issues on June 17, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:   With Cubs' rotation shaky, Jake Arrieta aims to power through injury
Fox Sports:
Cubs' Happ right at home in series vs. Pirates (Jun 17, 2017)
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright is rocked as Orioles overwhelm Redbirds  —  • Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright already had reviewed video at least twice of every hitter he faced Saturday, got his usual postgame treatment, and spent time looking at himself in the mirror in the weight room.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Orioles slug away, leave Cards and Wainwright reeling in 15-7 rout
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards binge on homers, blast Orioles
David Driver / UPI:
St. Louis Cardinals rough up Baltimore Orioles in 11-2 win
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks Game Day: Phillies tie it in the sixth … The Diamondbacks are in Philadelphia looking for their sixth straight win and second consecutive against the Phillies on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Check back for the latest Diamondbacks updates throughout the game.  —  Phillies score tying run
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Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Diamondbacks rout Phillies, 5-1, after Eickhoff exits  —  While the sabermetrics community scoffs at wins for pitchers, it is still a measure to gauge success.  —  Nobody knows that more than Phillies righthander Jerad Eickhoff, whose win total this season isn't misleading.  —  It still stands at zero.
Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Yasiel Puig keys power surge as Los Angeles Dodgers rout Cincinnati Reds  —  CINCINNATI — It didn't take long after Saturday's game for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to find the word that best described his team's offense:  —  Relentless.  —  Yasiel Puig homered twice …
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Pensacola, Dayton clinch playoff spots  —  Friday night was a good night for two Reds affiliates, as the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos clinched their fourth consecutive division title and the low-Class A Dayton Dragons clinched their first playoff spot since 2011.
Associated Press:
Padres beat Brewers in another slugfest, 7-5 in 11 innings  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — One home run in extra innings wasn't enough for the San Diego Padres, so they cranked out a couple more Saturday.  —  It's been that kind of weekend at Miller Park.  —  Cory Spangenberg and Chase d'Arnaud …
Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
Michael Fulmer outdueled by Chris Archer as Tigers fall to Rays, 3-2  —  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.
Fox Sports:
Freeland pitches 6 solid innings, Rockies beat Giants 5-1 (Jun 17, 2017)  —  DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland gave up hits and even got hit, but the rookie gave the surging Colorado Rockies the outing they needed.  —  Freeland pitched six solid innings and shook off a liner off his pitching arm …
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: Napoli leads homer barrage against Mariners  —  ARLINGTON  —  The gangs all here and it's getting fun again at Globe Life Park.  —  The Texas Rangers scored 10 runs for the second consecutive day as they beat up the Seattle Mariners 10-4 again Saturday afternoon.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: Ross and reinforcements help crush Mariners
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Andres Ybarra / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Ramirez 2 HRs, Indians beat Twins 9-3 in doubleheader opener … MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even after outscoring Minnesota 17-4 in the first two games of their weekend series, Cleveland manager Terry Francona thinks his team still needs to “really get after it.”  —  Especially now that the Indians are tied for first place.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Twinkie Town
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays acquire Trevor Plouffe from A's, will add him to roster Monday  —  UPDATE, 2:59: Cash said the Rays got Plouffe primarily to improve their right-handed hitting, hoping a change of scenery will help him.  They see him playing 1B and 3B, so they can get some rest for Longoria and Morrison …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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ESPN:
Trevor Plouffe traded to Rays two days after being designated for assignment by A's
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins' bullpen lets late lead slip as Braves rally to win in the 10th  —  Marlins manager Don Mattingly discusses the late-inning collapse against the Braves, says there is plenty of blame to go around,  —  Sun Sentinel  —  An early deficit wasn't too much for the hot-hitting Marlins to overcome.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria likes ‘positive direction’ after White Sox earn 5th win in 6 games  —  Photos from the game on June 17, 2017, in Toronto.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  When White Sox right-hander Mike Pelfrey was done with his start against the Blue Jays on Saturday, fellow pitcher Derek Holland intercepted …
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo's coolness comes from his father  —  Time steals details, but memories and emotions remain.  —  How old was Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo when Loretta Lynn came over for dinner with his family?  Was he 11, 12?  Does it matter?
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Cole Hamels allows only one hit in 3 innings in rehab start for Double-A Frisco  —  The results of a rehab start don't matter.  Unless they do.  —  When you allow one baserunner in your first start in six weeks, they most definitely do.  Such was the case for Cole Hamels in his Friday outing for Double-A Frisco.
Discussion: FanRag Sports
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ESPN:   Rangers' Cole Hamels strikes out 3 in 1st rehab start at Double-A
 
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