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11:20 PM ET, June 25, 2017

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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez slated to return from DL on Wednesday  —  SAN DIEGO - Victor Martinez is slated to return to the lineup on Wednesday when the Detroit Tigers play the second game of a three-game series at Comerica Park against the Kansas City Royals.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   Desperation results in Detroit Tigers lineup shake-up at Padres
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   5-run 8th is latest Detroit Tigers' bullpen blowup
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Bless You Boys
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   Detroit Tigers give up 5 runs in 8th, lose 8th straight game
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox bullpen stumbles in 5-3 loss as Athletics complete sweep  —  Photos from the game on June 25, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Quality starts have been rare for the White Sox over the last month, but left-hander Derek Holland turned in just the seventh …
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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.
Associated Press:   Carlos Rodon (left biceps bursitis) back with White Sox
UPI:   Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon rejoins team, close to return
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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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 …
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom shines as Mets top Giants 5-2
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Los Angeles Angels quiet David Price, Boston Red Sox  —  BOSTON — JC Ramirez took his road-warrior status to new heights for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.  —  Ramirez tossed six one-run innings and got some help from a balanced Angels offense in a 6-3 win over the first-place Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
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Ramirez sharp in Angels' win over Red Sox; Farrell ejected (Jun 24, 2017)
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
Fox Sports:
Pirates in position for sweep of Cardinals (Jun 25, 2017)
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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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Arizona Republic:   D-Backs, Phillies scoreless through 3
Arizona Republic:   Sunday's game
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
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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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Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies
Discussion: True Blue LA
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.
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
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Associated Press:
Lester goes 7 innings to help Cubs beat Marlins 5-3
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:   Why Jon Lester could be the game-changer for the Cubs' season
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies promote Scott Kingery to triple A  —  PHOENIX — There was nothing left for Scott Kingery at double-A Reading, so the Phillies finally promoted their emerging second baseman to triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to a source.  —  Kingery will join the IronPigs on Monday.
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
Mike Puma / New York Post:   Rafael Montero's getting another chance to save his Mets career
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.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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]
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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