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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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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
Nick Castellanos, Justin Upton lead Detroit Tigers' hit parade in 13-4 win
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' offense flexes muscle in 13-4 win over Rays
Tigers' offense flexes muscle in 13-4 win over Rays
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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
Rangers reaction: Ross and reinforcements help crush Mariners
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Lone Star Ball
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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David Driver / UPI:
St. Louis Cardinals rough up Baltimore Orioles in 11-2 win
St. Louis Cardinals rough up Baltimore Orioles in 11-2 win
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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 …
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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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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.
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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
Alen Hanson latest to get spin in White Sox center-field wheel of fortune
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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
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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
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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 …
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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.
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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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Over the Monster, The Crawfish Boxes and FanRag Sports
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Mookie Betts' homer guides Boston Red Sox by Houston Astros
Mookie Betts' homer guides Boston Red Sox by Houston Astros
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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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Brew Crew Ball, Gaslamp Ball and Associated Press
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Red-hot Eric Thames' blast sends Milwaukee Brewers past San Diego Padres
Red-hot Eric Thames' blast sends Milwaukee Brewers past San Diego Padres
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