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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
K-Rod's woes continue: Reliever yields grand slam in Tigers' 9-6 loss — Since he spoke up on June 13, he's allowed seven runs on seven hits in just four appearances — SEATTLE - Francisco Rodriguez wants to pitch in high-leverage situations. — He made no bones about that last week …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers in last place, but ‘no one has cashed in their chips’ — SEATTLE - They left town winless and swept, at their lowest point in two seasons and as this one continues to spiral out of control, finally the Detroit Tigers' free-fall hit last place.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers get swept in Seattle with 9-6 loss, fall to last place in AL Central — K-Rod gives up grand slam as Tigers suffer perhaps season-defining sweep; Kinsler, Miggy homer — SEATTLE - On Wednesday night, after the Detroit Tigers' worst loss of the season, manager Brad Ausmus was asked …
Vito Chirco / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers next foe: Porous San Diego Padres ripe for frying — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press Wochit … Special writer Vito Chirco previews this weekend's series between the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres: — San Diego Padres (29-44) — Friday-Sunday at Petco Park (10:10 p.m., 10:10 and 4:40)
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Verlander's improvement, bullpen's demise familiar feeling for Tigers
Verlander's improvement, bullpen's demise familiar feeling for Tigers
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Gaslamp Ball and Bless You Boys
ESPN:
If the Red Sox retired numbers like the Yankees do ... Ahhh, Monument Park. A magical place at Yankee Stadium where not quite immortal players become, well, immortal. — The New York Yankees have retired so many numbers that they no longer have any single digits left (well, except this one).
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Real or not? Orioles should trade Manny Machado, Brewers have an ace — So it continues: The Baltimore Orioles lost 6-3 to the Cleveland Indians and now have allowed five or more runs in 19 consecutive games. They're one game away from tying the major league record set by the 1924 Phillies!
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Camden Chat, Camden Depot, DRaysBay and Brew Crew Ball
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo's rookie struggles serve as learning tool for Kyle Schwarber — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo dicusses Kyle Schwarber's demotion to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Anthony Rizzo didn't achieve …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rolling as Rockies come to town for National League West showdown — Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. (Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks make statement with wins over Rockies
Diamondbacks make statement with wins over Rockies
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Fox Sports, AZ Snake Pit and True Blue LA
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals remain stuck in the mud — PHILADELPHIA • Whatever strides or changes the Cardinals believe they've made this month, playing from behind again Thursday vs. amendable Philadelphia affirmed a reality that remains true regardless of their opponent.
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Stephen Gross / Morning Call:
Phillies' Pete Mackanin, Pat Neshek offer conflicting stories for second straight day
Phillies' Pete Mackanin, Pat Neshek offer conflicting stories for second straight day
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The Good Phight and Viva El Birdos
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Triple-A notes: Dilson Herrera to DL, but infield logjam looms — 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 — LOUISVILLE - Dilson Herrera, the second base prospect …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Designate Chris Young, Announce Neftali Feliz Signing — The Royals have announced that veteran righty Chris Young has been designated for assignment. His roster spot will go to reliever Neftali Feliz, whose previously reported signing is now official.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Ready To Listen To Offers On Short-Term Veterans — The Mets are “open for business now,” in the words of ESPN.com's Buster Olney (via Twitter), whose report suggests the organization is preparing to throw in the towel on a snakebitten season. Per Olney, the Mets are amenable to dealing away a variety of veteran assets.
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Fox Sports:
Hernandez returns as Mariners host Astros (Jun 23, 2017) — SEATTLE — When Felix Hernandez pitches at Safeco Field, there's a different atmosphere. — The seats in the left-field corner are filled with fans sitting in “King's Court,” wearing “King Felix” T-shirts and holding “K” cards to wave with every two-strike count.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Record rain delay doesn't slow White Sox, Jose Quintana in 9-0 victory — White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Jose Quintana's scoreless 6 2/3-inning outing during the 9-0 win over the Twins on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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