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Forrest Lee / UPI:
Cody Bellinger's HRs help Los Angeles Dodgers overcome Clayton Kershaw's skaky start — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw took a philosophical route when asked to sum up his rocky outing. — “There's two ways you can go: You can either try to rethink everything …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
How high can Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger fly? We're about to find out — Cody Bellinger secured his spot in home run history with two more mighty swings Monday night. Now, the question is how high the Los Angeles Dodgers' 22-year-old slugger can fly. — Bellinger equaled Yankee …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets bash Kershaw but can't keep up with Dodgers onslaught … LOS ANGELES — Zack Wheeler's return to prominence may have been fun while it lasted, but now he's another wayward Mets starting pitcher gasping for oxygen. — In a city in which it seldom rains, Wheeler was cascaded Monday by his own personal downpour.
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Amazin' Avenue
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets get to Clayton Kershaw, but Zack Wheeler puts them in early hole for 10-6 loss to Dodgers
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Could Dodgers' Kenley Jansen be halfway to no-walk MVP season?
Could Dodgers' Kenley Jansen be halfway to no-walk MVP season?
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Amazin' Avenue
Bill Shaikin / The Charlotte Observer:
Bellinger, Turner lead Dodgers in 10-6 win over Mets
Bellinger, Turner lead Dodgers in 10-6 win over Mets
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Sources: MLB tells Cubs, Padres that Anthony Rizzo collision violated rule — Padres manager Andy Green was correct to question the legality of Anthony Rizzo's collision with catcher Austin Hedges in Monday night's game between the Padres and Cubs. — Major League Baseball, according to sources …
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Martinez gets start as Rangers host Blue Jays (Jun 20, 2017) — For a pitcher, you might say Nick Martinez handles the changeup well. — With Tyson Ross back in the rotation after spending the first 2 1/2 months recovering from shoulder surgery, Martinez was expected to be back in the bullpen full time as a long reliever.
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Blue Jays rally in 9th, beat Rangers 7-6 in ALDS rematch (Jun 19, 2017)
Blue Jays rally in 9th, beat Rangers 7-6 in ALDS rematch (Jun 19, 2017)
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Bluebird Banter and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
John Henry / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays pull out win over Texas Rangers
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Blue Jays tag Matt Bush with third blown save in ninth
Gene Warnick / UPI:
Mike Zunino's HRs power Seattle Mariners past Detroit Tigers — SEATTLE — Like many managers, Scott Servais is a former major league catcher. — So forgive Servais if a pair of two-run homers wasn't what impressed him about Mike Zunino's performance Monday night as the Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-2 at Safeco Field.
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Blair Kerkhoff / Kansas City Star:
Drew Butera's triple — triple! — keys Royals' victory over Red Sox — Whit Merrifield fist-pumped the Royals' dugout in delight. Red Sox reliever Blaine Boyer clenched his fist in anger. — The key battle in the Royals-Red Sox series opener went to Merrifield, who bounced a single through …
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Royals set to face familiar foe with Sale on mound
Royals set to face familiar foe with Sale on mound
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds' winning streak stands at 1 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After being silenced for nine straight games, the Reds' siren was back on Monday. After every win, the Reds celebrate with a siren and music — and Monday they got to break it out thanks to a 7-3 victory over the Rays.
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Minor League Ball
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Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Gerrit Cole stays cool in Pirates' rout of Brewers — MILWAUKEE — Gerrit Cole amped up his performance and dialed down his demeanor Monday in an 8-1 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers. — The Pirates right-hander went seven innings and gave up a run on three hits.
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From the Cheap Seats and Brew Crew Ball
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Gerrit Cole helps Pittsburgh Pirates handle Milwaukee Brewers
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers To Sign Tom Wilhelmsen — The Brewers have agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran righty Tom Wilhelmsen, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. He'll head to the team's top affiliate. — As McCalvy notes, Wilhelmsen has an interesting history already with the Milwaukee organization.
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Brew Crew Ball
Fox Sports:
Astros OF Reddick returns in time to face former A's team (Jun 20, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. — Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick has made a habit of running into outfield walls while chasing fly balls at full speed during his major league career. — Reddick's latest collision landed …
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Beyond the Box Score
Walter Villa / UPI:
Miami Marlins rally in ninth for 8-7 win over Washington Nationals — MIAMI — Enny Romero's neck whipped around in an instant. — The Washington Nationals reliever had just thrown an 0-2 fastball that was clocked at 97 mph on its way to the plate before making contact with the bat of Marcell Ozuna …
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Federal Baseball and Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
MLB: Hunter Strickland denied — Pitcher Hunter Strickland of the San Francisco Giants began serving a six-game suspension for brawling with Bryce Harper after his appeal was denied by Major League Baseball. — The penalty stemmed from a May 29 benches-clearing incident between the Giants and Washington Nationals.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Designate Jeanmar Gomez, Michael Saunders — The Phillies made a rather dramatic roster move today, announcing that righty Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders have been designated for assignment in one fell swoop. Lefty Hoby Milner and outfielder Cameron Perkins have had their contracts purchased.
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The Good Phight and MLB Daily Dish
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
A trade-deadline guide for the Athletics, Tigers and Orioles — We know, we know. It's only June 20. The non-waiver deadline is six weeks away. Most teams are still deciding whether to buy, sell or do both. — Well, I'm here to help. — I'm addressing three clubs in this column, and three only.
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Camden Chat