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Gray goes 7 innings, Athletics rally to beat White Sox 5-3 (Jun 25, 2017) — CHICAGO (AP) The way they have struggled on the road, the Oakland Athletics sure were glad to sweep a three-game series - even if they did it against a rebuilding team. — Sonny Gray pitched four-hit ball over seven innings …
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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 …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon says recovery process forced him to mature — White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon on what he learned from his recovery. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Carlos Rodon spent nearly three months on his couch watching White Sox games from afar as a “really invested” fan.
Sonny Gray / NBCS Bay Area:
A's lineup: After big debut, Barreto moves up vs White Sox
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers end losing streak at eight with 7-5 win in San Diego to end road trip — The Kansas City Royals visit Comerica Park for a three-game series, beginning Tuesday. We look ahead with five from Kansas City you need to know. Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit
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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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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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Perfect relay play helps Reds down Nats — WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second time in the three-game series against the Nationals, the Reds jumped out to a big lead in the first inning against a Washington starter. Friday it was four runs off of Stephen Strasburg and Sunday it was five against Tanner Roark.
Tim Boyle / Fox Sports:
Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals
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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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Maureen Mullen / UPI:
Los Angeles Angels overcome strong start from Doug Fister to beat Boston Red Sox — BOSTON — Who could blame right-hander Doug Fister if he was pitching with a bit of a chip on his shoulder Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park? Fister was facing the Los Angeles Angels, the team that released …
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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Astros hit 3 HRs, finish winning trip by beating Seattle 8-2 (Jun 25, 2017) — SEATTLE (AP) The Houston Astros went into their game at Safeco Field leading the majors in home runs. They quickly added to that total. — George Springer, Yuli Gurriel and Evan Gattis hit long home runs …
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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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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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
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True Blue LA
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks headed to DL after Yankees outfielder suffers oblique strain — The Yankees are doing their best Mets impression and can't seem to stay healthy. — Aaron Hicks became the latest Bomber to fall victim to injury Sunday at the Stadium, straining his oblique in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers.
Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen fails again as Baltimore Orioles rally to win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Baltimore Orioles haven't been a late come-from-behind team much this season, but they enjoyed that role Sunday, rallying in the ninth inning for an 8-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Associated Press:
Santana leads to Twins to sweep, first place in AL Central — CLEVELAND (AP) — Ervin Santana and Minnesota made themselves at home in Cleveland. The Twins and Indians have been gracious hosts so far this year. — Santana struck out seven in six innings, Jason Castro drove in three runs …
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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Fish Stripes
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.
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.
Tim Healey / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins earn series split with Cubs after big first inning stands up in 4-2 win — Sun Sentinel — Sponsored — Don't miss your chance to see the best of international soccer as Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham face off on July 22 at Camping World Stadium. — Tickets start at $28 and are on sale now.
