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Puig, Grandal power Dodgers past Mets 8-2 and into 1st place (Jun 21, 2017) — LOS ANGELES (AP) Another day, another power outburst by the Los Angeles Dodgers. And the struggling New York Mets were in no mood for Yasiel Puig's antics. — Puig riled the frustrated Mets with a long look …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Carlos Gomez's rooster call leads to Rangers' big win over Blue Jays — ARLINGTON — Perhaps Texas Rangers center fielder Carlos Gomez will keep the rooster crowing. — Before his first at-bat Thursday afternoon in the homestand finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, Gomez came to the plate to the sounds of roosters crowing.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Carlos Gomez, Robinson Chirinos lead offense in homestand finale — ARLINGTON — Carlos Gomez hit two home runs and tied a career-high with five RBIs as the Rangers closed out their homestand with a 11-4 win over the Blue Jays Thursday afternoon at Globe Life Park.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Gallo's big night not enough after Ross roughed up
Rangers Reaction: Gallo's big night not enough after Ross roughed up
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Lone Star Ball
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Astros look to stay perfect in Oakland (Jun 22, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have had a decided home-field advantage against most teams they have faced at Oakland Coliseum this season. — Then there are the Houston Astros. — Houston improved to 5- against the A's …
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Chris Bahr / Fox Sports:
Salvador Perez owes Miguel Cabrera a big ‘thank you’ after crushing first grand slam — Salvador Perez was the hero for the Royals in their come-from-behind, 6-4 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday. But he got an assist from Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera. — After Boston relievers walked …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Beginning with bunt, Detroit Tigers blow biggest game of season
Nick Schwartz / Fox Sports:
Miguel Cabrera shares tender moment with bearded Mariners fan
Miguel Cabrera shares tender moment with bearded Mariners fan
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Bless You Boys and FanRag Sports
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Errors catch up to Cardinals in loss to lowly Phillies — PHILADELPHIA • This approach, even against the wallowing Philadelphia Phillies, was bound to catch up with the Cardinals eventually. — The team's two-city trip ended on a sour, though familiar, note as the Cardinals committed three errors …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Error-prone Cardinals rally to win because Phillies are even worse — PHILADELPHIA • The Cardinals made enough errors to put themselves and starting pitcher Michael Wacha in a bind early, but if they've learned anything in these profitable gatherings with the worst team in the league, it's this: Just wait.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs outfielder Mark Zagunis headed to big leagues — After Tuesday's Iowa Cubs game, outfielder Mark Zagunis talked about how he felt like he could have success at the big-league level. — He's about to get his shot to show that he can. — The Chicago Cubs are expected to promote …
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Cubs option slumping Kyle Schwarber to minors — Kyle Schwarber, the postseason hero who inspired baseball fans with a rapid return from knee surgery to key the Chicago Cubs' World Series title, was optioned to Class AAA Iowa on Thursday. — Finally acknowledging that Schwarber's putrid production …
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Goldschmidt homers as D-Backs rout Rockies, 10-3 (Jun 22, 2017) — DENVER (AP) Paul Goldschmidt and Chris Owings hit three-run homers, Zack Godley threw well into the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday. — Goldschmidt finished with three hits …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Designate Stephen Vogt — The Athletics have designated veteran catcher Stephen Vogt for assignment in the team's latest future-oriented move, per a club announcement. Catcher Bruce Maxwell and first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson have been called up from Triple-A, with third baseman Matt Chapman hitting the DL.
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Padres CEO on Anthony Rizzo not getting suspended for hard slide: ‘Pure BS’ — Ron Fowler isn't happy that the Cubs' first baseman wasn't disciplined for sliding hard into Austin Hedges — You are by now of course familiar with the Anthony Rizzo-Austin Hedges controversy.
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Jack McCarthy / UPI:
Bases-loaded walk helps San Diego Padres beat Chicago Cubs
Bases-loaded walk helps San Diego Padres beat Chicago Cubs
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Minor League Ball and Gaslamp Ball
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers place Jeremy Jeffress on DL with lower back strain — ARLINGTON — Ranger reliever Jeremy Jeffress was placed on the 10-day disabled list before Thursday's game with a lower back strain. Jeffress felt pain during warmups two days ago but pitched anyway.
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Lone Star Ball
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Young Twins starter Jose Berrios ties White Sox hitters in knots — Rick Renteria and David Holmberg on the White Sox loss to the Twins. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — At first mention of Jose Berrios late Wednesday night, White Sox manager Rick Renteria …
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Dave Campbell / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Berrios goes 8, Sano hits 18th as Twins beat White Sox 4-2
Berrios goes 8, Sano hits 18th as Twins beat White Sox 4-2
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Associated Press:
Santana's late home run lifts Brewers over Pirates 4-3 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Domingo Santana delivered the blow that put the Milwaukee Brewers ahead on the scoreboard. Orlando Arcia came up with the play that saved the game. — With the tying run on second and two outs in the ninth …
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ESPN:
Freddie Freeman plans to return from DL as third baseman — Freddie Freeman is serious about playing third base, saying that he originally suggested shifting to the hot corner to the Atlanta Braves a few weeks ago. — EDITOR'S PICKS — The Braves could have a problem when Freddie Freeman returns …
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Votto: ‘Just think of me as the Canadian Ichiro’ — Meet Brooks. He is the team dog, ambassador and future bat dog for the Frisco RoughRiders. He's also a speedster on the bases. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If asked, Joey Votto would consider participating …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Darvish motivated for Yankees bats, plus first meeting vs. Tanaka — ARLINGTON — Yu Darvish starts the Texas Rangers series opener Friday against the Yankees in New York. — For Darvish, it's not just another start. He's facing fellow Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (5-7, 6.34 ERA) for the first time in the majors.