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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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Jay Bruce, Wilmer Flores highlight New York Mets' late surge vs. San Francisco Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — A hot Jacob deGrom faced a cold San Francisco Giants team on Saturday night. — It was borderline unfair. — The reigning National League Player of the Week pitched …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes remains in Mets lineup despite concern over leg issues
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
Arizona Republic:
D-Backs, Phillies scoreless through 3 — Right-hander Randall Delgado has tossed three scoreless innings against the Phillies on Sunday afternoon, once again throwing well in a spot start for the Diamondbacks. — The game is scoreless through three innings.
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Lamb, Diamondbacks rally past Phillies 9-2 — PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Herrmann's quick reflexes behind the plate and his bat came up big for the Arizona Diamondbacks. — The catcher delivered the game's key play, lunging to his right to grab a wide throw from third baseman Jake Lamb …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Desperation results in Detroit Tigers lineup shake-up at Padres — SAN DIEGO - These are desperate times for the Detroit Tigers, and it was reflected in Sunday's lineup. — Manager Brad Ausmus said this morning he decided after the team's eighth straight loss Saturday night he would tinker …
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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:
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 …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
5-run 8th is latest Detroit Tigers' bullpen blowup
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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McCarthy, Anderson get nods as Dodgers host Rockies (Jun 25, 2017) — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers do not have a pitching fountain of youth, but the club clearly has a mountain of physical therapists. — Aside from Clayton Kershaw — and even he spent part of 2016 on the DL …
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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True Blue LA and MLB Trade Rumors
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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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo receives celebrity reception for 9th-inning cameo vs. Marlins
Anthony Rizzo receives celebrity reception for 9th-inning cameo vs. Marlins
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Chicago Tribune
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Why Jon Lester could be the game-changer for the Cubs' season
Associated Press:
Worth the wait: Austin Bibens-Dirkx pitches Rangers past Yankees — NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Bibens-Dirkx pitched seven dazzling innings in his first shot at the New York Yankees after 12 seasons in the minors, and Carlos Gomez homered for the Texas Rangers in their 8-1 victory Saturday.
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Lone Star Ball
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Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Lynn's struggles epitomize struggles of entire rotation — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — One month ago, Lance Lynn had just pitched his longest outing in three years and the Cardinals had the best starting pitching in baseball. — What a difference a month makes.
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Ramirez sharp in Angels' win over Red Sox; Farrell ejected (Jun 24, 2017) — BOSTON (AP) JC Ramirez was solid when the Los Angeles Angels needed him. — Blake Parker's ending was needed even more. — Ramirez rebounded from his shortest career start with six solid innings …
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Over the Monster
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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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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:
Gallo sits Saturday to rest ailing hamstring
Gallo sits Saturday to rest ailing hamstring
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Lone Star Ball
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Stephen Vogt — The Brewers have claimed catcher Stephen Vogt off waivers from the Athletics, reports Jerry Crasnick of ESPN (on Twitter). Milwaukee was the only team to put in a claim for Vogt, tweets Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. — [RELATED: Updated Brewers Depth Chart]
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FanRag Sports, Brew Crew Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Al's Ramblings
Fox Sports:
Astros switch starters after Peacock's baby arrives (Jun 25, 2017) — SEATTLE — There was plenty of baby talk at the ballpark. — Only this centered around Houston pitcher Brad Peacock. — Peacock was scheduled to start the series finale Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.
Tim Boyle / Fox Sports:
Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals — Tim Boyle/FanSided via Call to the Pen — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey made his 2017 debut Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Bailey couldn't have drawn a tougher opponent and the Nationals made sure to remind him of this.
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Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Carlos Rodon (left biceps bursitis) back with White Sox — CHICAGO — Carlos Rodon has rejoined the Chicago White Sox and is ready to make his first start of the season after being sidelined because of bursitis in his left biceps. — Manager Rick Renteria says a return date is not set …
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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