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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
5-run 8th is latest Detroit Tigers' bullpen blowup — SAN DIEGO - Shane Greene gave up a home run for the second time in his last three appearances. — Greene allowed a leadoff walk, then surrendered a two-run, pinch-hit home run to Hector Sanchez in the eighth inning on Saturday night.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row
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Gaslamp Ball and Bless You Boys
ESPN:
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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San Francisco Chronicle
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
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 …
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McCovey Chronicles
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Gerrit Cole, Pittsburgh Pirates defeat struggling St. Louis Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — While the St. Louis Cardinals reached a low they haven't plummeted in a decade, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a series victory and a winning road trip. — Jordy Mercer and Josh Harrison each homered …
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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.
Associated Press:
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 …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, AZ Snake Pit and The Good Phight
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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.
Associated Press:
Gennett's HR, 4 hits help Reds defeat Nationals 6-2 — WASHINGTON (AP) — Scooter Gennett homered and got four hits, yet his most biggest contribution Sunday might have come with his arm. — After helping the Cincinnati Reds build a six-run lead, Gennett threw out Brian Goodwin at the plate …
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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
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
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Sonny Gray / NBCS Bay Area:
A's lineup: After big debut, Barreto moves up vs White Sox — PROGRAMMING NOTE: A's-White Sox coverage begins at 10am with Pregame Live on NBC Sports California and streaming right here. — A day after hitting his first major league home run from the seventh spot, Franklin Barreto moves up five spots in Sunday's lineup.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Athletics Nation, South Side Sox and FanRag Sports
Fox Sports:
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 …
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Purple Row
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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
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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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
UPI:
Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon rejoins team, close to return — Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon has rejoined the team and appears ready to make his first start of the season this week after being sidelined due to left biceps bursitis. — Manager Rick Renteria …
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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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Chicago Tribune
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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Lone Star Ball
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Travis Koch / Fox Sports:
Boston Red Sox: Protecting the farm takes priority over buyer intentions — Travis Koch/FanSided via Call to the Pen — As preseason favorites to go to the World Series, the Boston Red Sox feel they are in need of additional help to reach their goal. While there are trade options …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Source: Cardinals bringing back Grichuk, exploring other roster moves — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — ST. LOUIS • During the press conference that should have ignited a resolute urgency around the Cardinals clubhouse, general manager John Mozeliak said at some point …
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ABC News:
Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton to defend HR Derby title in home park — Reigning T-Mobile Home Run Derby king Giancarlo Stanton will be back to defend his title. The Miami Marlins star has been confirmed as a competitor for this year's All-Star showcase. — Stanton, appearing …
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Fish Stripes
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.
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Lookout Landing