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Giants rookie Ryder Jones uses video game to prep for Mets' Jacob deGrom — San Francisco Giants infielder Ryder Jones was excited to be making his major league debut against a “big name,” so he prepped for New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom by getting in a few practice at-bats — on PlayStation.
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Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom shines as Mets top Giants 5-2 … SAN FRANCISCO — It was by chance that Jacob deGrom recently developed a new throwing program. If the early returns are any indication, it seems to be working nicely. — DeGrom pitched eight strong innings and Wilmer Flores homered and drove …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom dominates over eight innings as Mets beat Giants, 5-2 — SAN FRANCISCO — It was retro Jacob deGrom. Going back to his old habits, the righthander has found the dominant consistency that had eluded him last year and to start this season. DeGrom threw eight strong innings …
Jorge Morejon / ESPN:
Not easy to pick a side in Asdrubal Cabrera's rift with Mets
Not easy to pick a side in Asdrubal Cabrera's rift with Mets
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Faith and Fear in Flushing and ABC News
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants bullpen coughs up team's 50th loss
Giants bullpen coughs up team's 50th loss
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McCovey Chronicles and Amazin' Avenue
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 …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Bibens-Dirkx does it again, leading Rangers past Yankees — NEW YORK — Only Austin Bibens-Dirkx knows how long his career bucket list is, but suffice it to say that after 12 years in the minors the list probably takes up a page or two. — Or maybe the whole notebook.
Associated Press:
Lester goes 7 innings to help Cubs beat Marlins 5-3 — MIAMI (AP) — When Jon Lester gave up a three-run homer in the first inning Saturday, he drew upon a long-ago lesson from former teammates Curt Schilling and Josh Beckett: Start the start over. — Lester retired the next 13 in a row …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo receives celebrity reception for 9th-inning cameo vs. Marlins — Chicago Tribune — It was supposed to be a simple pinch-hitting appearance Saturday for Anthony Rizzo, but even Cubs manager Joe Maddon was surprised to see his first base slugger receive a standing ovation in the ninth inning.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Why Jon Lester could be the game-changer for the Cubs' season
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs rally for 5-3 win over Marlins
Associated Press:
Jason Vargas wins MLB-high 11th as Royals top Blue Jays — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jason Vargas earned his major league-leading 11th victory, pitching seven efficient innings to lead the surging Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Saturday. — The Royals won for the 11th …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers give up 5 runs in 8th, lose 8th straight game — SAN DIEGO - Detroit Tigers relievers Shane Greene and Alex Wilson combined to give up five runs on four hits and three walks in the eighth inning Saturday night. — The Tigers went into the inning with a one-run lead and went on to lose …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row — Greene, A. Wilson give up 5 runs in 8th; Romine drives in 2, Sanchez allows 2 runs over 6 inn. — CONNECT — SAN DIEGO - Shane Greene gave up a leadoff walk to ex-Tiger Erick Aybar, then a pinch-hit …
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Gaslamp Ball
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Al Avila's optimism is futile; it's time for Tigers to start selling
Al Avila's optimism is futile; it's time for Tigers to start selling
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Bless You Boys and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Arizona Republic:
Sunday's game — Phillies at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262) — Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Randall Delgado (1-1, 3.48) vs. Phillies RHP Jeremy Hellickson (5-5, 4.61) — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1) — Delgado is getting a spot start …
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Arizona Republic:
Back and fourth — The Phillies took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning. Ray walked eighth-place hitter Cameron Rupp - his fourth walk of the game - and then pitcher Ben Lively swung at the first pitch he saw from Ray and deposited the 95 mph fastball over the right field fence.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and AZ Snake Pit
Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies — LOS ANGELES-Dave Roberts could see this coming last Tuesday, the day after Clayton Kershaw gave up four homers in a game for the first time in his career during a shoddy 61/3-inning, six-run, six-hit effort against the New York Mets.
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True Blue LA
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager has a mild strain of right hamstring
Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager has a mild strain of right hamstring
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MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Red Sox manager John Farrell tossed after heated argument over balk — BOSTON — Red Sox manager John Farrell was ejected from Saturday night's game for arguing a balk call that produced a run for the Los Angeles Angels in a 6-3 win over Boston. — Third-base umpire Bill Miller …
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Fox Sports:
Rays try to bounce back in rubber game versus Orioles (Jun 25, 2017) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have been near .500 all season but not when it comes to rubber games as they've won seven straight of those. — Tampa Bay has another chance to continue its streak when it hosts …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Duquette: Orioles Looking To Add Pitching, “Premature” To Consider Selling At Deadline
Duquette: Orioles Looking To Add Pitching, “Premature” To Consider Selling At Deadline
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Baltimore Sun
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles say it's ‘premature’ to discuss selling off parts, but know tough position they're in
Orioles say it's ‘premature’ to discuss selling off parts, but know tough position they're in
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Camden Chat and DRaysBay
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes remains in Mets lineup despite concern over leg issues — SAN FRANCISCO — Yoenis Cespedes was in the starting lineup for the sixth straight day Saturday, the first time he had played as many consecutive days since he returned from the disabled list.
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Rotoworld.com:
Dose: Young And Athletics — The kids were alright for the A's on Saturday. — A trio of rookies — Franklin Barreto, Matt Olson and Jaycob Brugman — hit the first home run, or in Olson's case home runs, in the contest, the second time a team has ever had three players hit their first major league home runs in the same game.
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Fox Sports:
Phillips' 2-run homer powers surging Braves past Brewers 3-1 (Jun 24, 2017) — ATLANTA (AP) Brandon Phillips is thriving in his Atlanta homecoming. He's motivated to make it last as long as possible. — Phillips gave Atlanta the lead with a two-run homer in the third to continue …
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Talking Chop and Brew Crew Ball