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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Pain-free Darvish says he won't miss next start — NEW YORK — Yu Darvish said that he has no doubt that he will make his next start despite leaving Friday night's game after only 88 pitches because of tightness in his right triceps. — Darvish played catcher Saturday morning …
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Associated Press:
Rangers put Perez on DL after LHP hurts right thumb at hotel — NEW YORK (AP) — A hotel door has jammed up Martin Perez and the Texas Rangers. — In the latest setback for a depleted Rangers rotation, Perez was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday after injuring the thumb …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Gomez feeling free with Rangers, and it shows
Gomez feeling free with Rangers, and it shows
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Lone Star Ball
Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Blue Jays reliever Roberto Osuna dealing with anxiety, was unavailable to pitch Friday — Blue Jays reliever Roberto Osuna revealed he's dealing with anxiety after he was unavailable to pitch Friday night in Kansas City. — “I feel a little bit anxious, a little bit weird,” …
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Fox Sports:
Vargas earns 11th win as Royals top Blue Jays 3-2 (Jun 24, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jason Vargas missed most of last season after having elbow surgery in 2015. This year he is a candidate to be the AL All-Star Game starter. — Vargas earned his major league-leading 11th victory …
Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals score four runs in ninth to stun Blue Jays, get record back to .500
Royals score four runs in ninth to stun Blue Jays, get record back to .500
Discussion:
Royals Review
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Brad Ausmus ejected, bats go cold as Detroit Tigers lose 7th straight — SAN DIEGO - The Detroit Tigers wasted one of the best starts of the season by Michael Fulmer. — The Tigers lost to the Padres, 1-0, on Friday night at Petco Park. The Tigers extended their losing streak to seven games.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Michael Fulmer's dominant outing wasted because of Tigers' offense
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers ‘tried everything’ before cutting K-Rod, not ready to all out sell yet
Tigers ‘tried everything’ before cutting K-Rod, not ready to all out sell yet
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Andy McCullough / The Charlotte Observer:
Wood provides six solid innings as Dodgers top Rockies for eighth win in a row — LOS ANGELES-The tomato can that was the New York Mets vacated Dodger Stadium Thursday after being pummeled in a four-game sweep in which the Dodgers slugged 15 homers, a franchise record for a series.
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True Blue LA
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Dad almost drops baby at Los Angeles Dodgers game, catches ball … Good thing this guy already has his Father's Day gifts. — A baby-carrying New York Mets fan nearly dropped his child Thursday while trying to catch a foul ball at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
Discussion:
FanRag Sports and The Big Lead
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs rally for 5-3 win over Marlins — Photos from the Cubs-Marlins game on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Miami. — Chicago Tribune — Jon Lester allowed a three-run homer to J.T. Realmuto with two outs in the first inning Saturday, but the Cubs rallied for four runs in the fourth and sixth for a 5-3 victory at Marlins Park.
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ESPN:
Chris Carter designated for assignment; Yankees promote 1B Tyler Austin from minors — The New York Yankees have designated Chris Carter for assignment and promoted Tyler Austin from the minors in an attempt to boost their production at first base. — The Yankees announced the moves late Friday …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Designate Chris Carter — After last night's game, the Yankees announced that first baseman/DH Chris Carter has been designated for assignment. He'll be replaced by prospect Tyler Austin, who returns to the majors for the first time this year. — Carter was a surprising non-tender …
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
James Shields' start lasts 3 innings as White Sox lose 10-2 to Athletics — Chicago Tribune — The A's made major-league history Saturday when three of their players - Matt Olson, Jaycob Brugman and Franklin Barreto - each hit their first major-league home run in front of a Mark Buehrle Day crowd of 38,618 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Tim Anderson and Rick Renteria tossed as A's shut out White Sox 3-0
Tim Anderson and Rick Renteria tossed as A's shut out White Sox 3-0
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Mejia, 3 relievers hold Indians to 4 hits in Twins' 5-0 win — CLEVELAND (AP) — The Minnesota Twins finally found a way to beat the Cleveland Indians. — Adalberto Mejia combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, leading the Twins to a 5-0 victory in a matchup of the top two teams in the AL Central on Friday night.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Let's Go Tribe
George Henry / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Foltynewicz, Swanson lead Braves over Brewers 5-4 … ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Brian Snitker couldn't believe how quickly 23-year-old shortstop — Dansby Swanson took control of a tough situation in ninth inning. — “That play Dansby made - I'm not sure I've ever seen anything like that,” Snitker said.
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Talking Chop and Brew Crew Ball
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Outright Josh Lindblom — The Pirates announced that righty Josh Lindblom has been outrighted to Triple-A. He had been throwing at Indianapolis already on a rehab assignment. — Lindblom, who just turned 30, threw 10 1/3 rough innings for Pittsburgh as a long reliever before hitting the DL with an oblique injury.
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Bucs Dugout
Fox Sports:
Angels look to bounce back vs. Red Sox (Jun 24, 2017) — BOSTON — Like teammate Alex Meyer Friday night, Angels righty J.C. Ramirez faces the Red Sox for the first time in his career in the second game of the three-game series at Fenway Park Saturday night.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Designate Aaron Hill — The Giants have designated veteran utilityman Aaron Hill for assignment, as Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area was among those to tweet. Prospect Ryder Jones has had his contract purchased to take the open roster spot, as Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports first reported on Twitter.
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles