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Noel Harris / Sacramento Bee:
How did Ryder Jones prepare for the show? By playing ‘MLB The Show’ — Baseball players all have different ways of preparing for their first trip to the show. — Former River Cats infielder Ryder Jones got ready for his Giants debut by firing up “MLB The Show 17.”
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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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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
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:
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
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Gaslamp Ball and Bless You Boys
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
A's lineup: After big debut, Barreto moves up vs White Sox
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Athletics Nation, South Side Sox and FanRag Sports
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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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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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
Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals
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Federal Baseball
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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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Purple Row
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Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies
Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies
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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.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Shaky relief corps, tight strike zone doom Royals in 8-2 loss to Blue Jays — Late Sunday afternoon, Peter Moylan pulled his iPhone off the top shelf of his locker and went searching for a photo. He swiped his right thumb across the screen, tapped on the image, then turned his phone upward, so a reporter could see.
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
Not easy to pick a side in Asdrubal Cabrera's rift with Mets
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Faith and Fear in Flushing
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
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 …
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