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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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Giants-Rockies Preview (Jun 17, 2017)
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and Purple Row
ESPN:
Tigers DH Victor Martinez released from hospital  —  Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez was released from the hospital Saturday after suffering from a rapid heartbeat, dizziness and cold sweats, manager Brad Ausmus told the Detroit Free Press.  —  Martinez first experienced …
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Rich Shook / UPI:
Nick Castellanos, Justin Upton lead Detroit Tigers' hit parade in 13-4 win
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' offense flexes muscle in 13-4 win over Rays
Discussion: DRaysBay and Bless You Boys
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.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: Ross and reinforcements help crush Mariners
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Orioles slug away, leave Cards and Wainwright reeling in 15-7 rout  —  BALTIMORE  • If the Cardinals have learned anything in their occasional visits to Oriole Park at Camden Yards it's that the dimensions of the ballpark always allow for possibilities.  —  The seats, however, are just as close for the hosts, too.
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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
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
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
With Cubs' rotation shaky, Jake Arrieta aims to power through injury  —  PITTSBURGH — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio recently revealed that the skin problem starter Jake Arrieta has had around his pitching thumb goes back several months — and has affected Arrieta's performance during that time.
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Fox Sports:   Cubs' Happ right at home in series vs. Pirates (Jun 17, 2017)
Shelly Anderson / UPI:   Chicago Cubs rally with six runs in ninth for 9-5 win over Pittsburgh Pirates
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.
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
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 …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Alen Hanson latest to get spin in White Sox center-field wheel of fortune
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
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
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Cashman's trade history hints at Yankees landing veteran starter  —  Yankees GM Brian Cashman and Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana  —  MORE FROM: … The conclusion of the draft is the unofficial “on” switch to the trading season.  Teams can now redirect their attention …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and ESPN
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Now in its fourth season, there's no end in sight for the Dodgers' TV blackout  —  A television camera points down at the Dodger Stadium field before a game in 2014.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)  —  Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to start for the Dodgers on Monday.
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
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Roger Clemens understands David Price's frustration at Boston media  —  HOUSTON — As David Price continues to adapt to the heightened scrutiny that comes with playing for the Boston Red Sox, Roger Clemens says he can relate.  —  “I learned that it's a little different brand of baseball in the East …
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Mookie Betts' homer guides Boston Red Sox by Houston Astros
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Joe Totoraitis / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Thames hits walk-off home run, Brewers beat Padres 6-5 … Eric Thames hit the Brewers' first walk-off home run of the season in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting Milwaukee to a 6-5 victory over the  —  San Diego Padres on Friday night.  —  Thames hit his 19th home run of the season …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Red-hot Eric Thames' blast sends Milwaukee Brewers past San Diego Padres
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
 
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