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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jake Arrieta loses grip in fifth inning of Cubs' 4-3 loss to Pirates
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates notebook: Clint Hurdle looks for ways to shake Gregory Polanco's slump
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
With Cubs' rotation shaky, Jake Arrieta aims to power through injury
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Houston Astros sail to 7-1 win over Boston Red Sox  —  HOUSTON — In addition to lauding the performance of his rookie right-hander David Paulino on Saturday night, Astros manager A.J. Hinch made clear his satisfaction with how Paulino emotionally approached his fifth career start.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
From Cy to sigh in the blink of an eye for Boston's Rick Porcello  —  HOUSTON — Imagine having the most rewarding year of your life, 12 months in which all of your hard work pays off with absolutely everything going in your favor.  Now imagine working just as hard, not skipping any steps along …
Jerry Beach / UPI:
Washington Nationals get key out on Yoenis Cespedes in 7-4 win  —  NEW YORK — If the Washington Nationals end up cruising to the National League East title while leaving the New York Mets flailing for a lifeline in the wild-card derby, both teams may look back on Friday and Saturday's victories …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
In a season full of low points, Nationals series feels like Mets have hit rock bottom  —  Of all the unforeseen and even bizarre developments in this Mets' season, it turns out the hardest to believe were the back-to-back days in Washington, D.C., April 29 and 30, when this team hung losses on Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.
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 …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
San Diego Padres go deep twice in 11th inning to sink Milwaukee Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — For the second straight game, the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers took turns rocketing baseballs out of Miller Park.  —  And for the second straight day, they needed extra innings to decide on a winner.
Rich Shook / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays overtake Detroit Tigers with two-run seventh for 3-2 win  —  DETROIT — Baseball is a sport where you play the percentages because in a 162-game season it pays off.  —  “How about those shifts?”  Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said Saturday after his maneuver worked …
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:   Michael Fulmer outdueled by Chris Archer as Tigers fall to Rays, 3-2
ESPN:
Tigers DH Victor Martinez released from hospital
Discussion: Bless You Boys and FanRag Sports
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks playing like top National League contenders … PHILADELPHIA - With every passing day, more evidence seems to emerge suggesting the Diamondbacks are a cut above most teams in the National League.  They often will roundly beat the opposition - either out-slugging them …
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:   Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo's coolness comes from his father
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks Game Day: Phillies tie it in the sixth
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 …
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Christina KahrlMLB / ESPN:
Rookies in the rotation key to Rockies' rise
Discussion: Purple Row and Rox Pile
Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Lonnie Chisenhall homers twice as the Cleveland Indians complete doubleheader sweep of Twins, 6-2  —  Gallery: Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins, game 2, June 17, 2017  —  MINNEAPOLIS - The Indians moved to the top of the AL Central for the first time in more than a month on Saturday thanks …
Discussion: Twinkie Town
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Andres Ybarra / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Ramirez 2 HRs, Indians beat Twins 9-3 in doubleheader opener
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Twinkie Town
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
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
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Designate Dillon Overton For Assignment  —  The Mariners have designated left-hander Dillon Overton for assignment, the team announced.  Righy Rob Whalen was optioned to Double-A and righty Max Povse had his contract selected from Double-A in corresponding moves.
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Al's Ramblings
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.
Eric Gilmore / UPI:
Ryon Healy, Matt Joyce power Oakland Athletics past New York Yankees  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — You couldn't blame Ryon Healy if he wishes June would never end.  —  Healy recorded his third career multi-homer game — all coming this month — and powered the Oakland Athletics to a 5-2 victory …
 
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Marlins' bullpen lets late lead slip as Braves rally to win in the 10th
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria likes ‘positive direction’ after White Sox earn 5th win in 6 games
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Now in its fourth season, there's no end in sight for the Dodgers' TV blackout
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays acquire Trevor Plouffe from A's, will add him to roster Monday
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